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Ensign Ewart, Edinburgh

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Opens at 12:00pm
521 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 7440
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Interesting two roomed pub dating from at least 1680. It was renamed after Ensign Charles Ewart born in 1769 who was a member of the Scot’s Greys. He fought at the Battle of Waterloo and single headedly captured the French golden eagle standard. In 1938 he was re-buried in Edinburgh Castle, hence the military theme of the pub, which was renamed as such in that year. There is a large painting depicting the Battle of Waterloo and various items of Scottish memorabilia.

In addition to the Real Ales there is a very large collection of whiskies to try.

Being very close to the castle it is popular with tourists.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
12/06/2025
Last surveyed
12/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
EDN/115
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold Premium Golden Ale • 4.8%
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold
Stewart - Edinburgh Gold

Premium Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: Yes
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Barney's (varies) , Bellfield (varies) , Stewart (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
traditional folk music every evening 9pm-11/1130pm
Family Friendly Family Friendly
children over 5 yrs are permitted until 10pm if eating but there are no special facilities for them
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (320m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (500m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (500m)
Edinburgh

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