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Penny Black, Edinburgh

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43-45 Leith Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH (View on Google Map)
(0131) 563 2898
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Reopened in October 2024 as the Penny Black and under new management.

Two Real Ales are available and sells spirits from an in-house distillery built in the old Bunker bar below. A cocktail/Wine Bar is also planned for for the old Bunker Bar.

Pochle Geal, handmade spirit made from surplus apples donated by the local community, is also served.

Children are not admitted

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Black Bull & Bunker
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
21/05/2025
Last surveyed
08/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/215
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 1:00am
Tuesday
Noon - 1:00am
Wednesday
Noon - 1:00am
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - 1:00am
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (Usualy from Scottish Independent breweries.) and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Mon - Wed 9.30 -12.30; Sun 3.30 -7.30
Garden Garden
pavement tables
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
pool, darts
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Sandford Orchards (keg)
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Lothian: (various)
Close to metro (290m)
Picardy Place
Nearby Station (250m)
Edinburgh
Directions
Opposite St. James shopping centre.

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