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Ormelie Tavern, Edinburgh


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An historic tenement lounge bar, converted from a shop in late 19th century, and situated close to Portobello promenade. This welcoming locals' pub features a lovely long bar surrounded by ornate lanterns. The floor is carpeted and there is comfortable seating along the walls and in two smaller rooms. Historic photos and golf memorabilia adorn the walls. The impressive gantry is stocked with a huge array of malt whiskies.

NOTE: Children are not admitted.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
28/08/2023
Last surveyed
06/05/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/216
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

Originally a grocers shop at the base of a tenement, this became a pub in c.1904. A photograph hanging over the gantry taken in about 1920 shows the present bar fittings but on top of the gantry a row of spirit casks which were removed in the 1970s when a false ceiling was added. The gantry has ornately carved and attractively painted pillars holding up the top shelf along with a new main shelf top but some lower shelving has been lost by the insertion of two small fridges. The old bar counter front has also been painted mainly black with vertical strips painted gold. There were once four snugs here and, happily, two remain - one on the front left, slightly opened out, and the other rear left with a doorway and impressive Campbell's mirror.

General information about historic pub interiors

Originally a grocers shop at the base of a tenement it became a pub in c.1904. A photograph hanging over the gantry taken in about 1920 shows the present bar fittings but on the top of the gantry there were a row of spirit casks. The casks were removed in the 1970s when a false ceiling was added. The gantry has ornately carved pillars holding up the top shelf which are nicely painted in gold and black. The gantry has a new main shelf top and some lower shelving lost by the insertion of two small fridges. The old bar counter front has also been painted mainly black with vertical strips painted gold.

Originally there were four snugs including a small ladies one on the front right. It is good to see two snugs remain to this day – one on the front left slightly opened-out and one at the rear left with a doorway and housing a large Victorian ‘Campbell & Co’s Mils & Pale Ales’ mirror. Original seating was replaced in the 1970s and a fireplace removed.

General information about historic pub interiors
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Stewart - 80/-
Stewart - 80/-

Strong Mild

ABV: 4.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times

Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 5 days ago

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bellfield (varies) , Cromarty (varies) , Loch Lomond (varies)

Source: Regional


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Tables/chairs in front of pub Apr-Oct
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Very
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Dominoes
Newspapers Newspapers
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Transport
Close to bus routes (110m)
Lothian Buses: Various
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Nearby Station (980m)
Brunstane
Directions
3m E of centre

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