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Spylaw, Edinburgh

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27 Spylaw Street, Colinton, Edinburgh, EH13 0JT (View on Google Map)

Attractive, comfortable pub set in an historic village now absorbed by the city

The bar is at the front and furnished with high stools and high tables. Other areas to the rear are used for dining and are furnished with booths and tables. In addition a conservatory area has windows that overlook the garden and Colinton Dell.

Three course meals or bar bites are freshly prepared and served all day with roast dinners on a Sunday.

The changing real ales are usually a session ale and one at 4.5 to 5% ABV. The SIBA sourced real ales tend to be from a 50 mile radius with Rate My Beer being used to help decide the choice.

Previously the pub has been known as the Spylaw Tavern, Royal Scot and Colinton Dell Railway Inn. The railway connection explains the 1874 logo as that is when the Colinton Railway Station opened (closed in 1967).

WARNING: Feb 2023 - The emphasis has significantly shifted towards food service in all areas. At busy times all tables may be reserved for eating and just 6 stools available at the bar for drinkers. At other times it may be worth booking even for a drink.

NOTE: May close earlier if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Spylaw Tavern; Royal Scot; Colinton Dell Railway Inn
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
23/03/2025
Last surveyed
23/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
EDN/246
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
10:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
Monday
10:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 20 times
Taylor's  Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 20 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago
Harviestoun - Schiehallion
Harviestoun - Schiehallion Differently Produced Speciality Beers • 4.8% Spotted once
Harviestoun - Schiehallion
Harviestoun - Schiehallion

Differently Produced Speciality Beers

ABV: 4.8%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 day ago
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Harviestoun (varies) , Spey Valley (varies) , Stewart (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Brunch served from 10am to noon
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
beer garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children very welcome for meals with menu provided
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
In front bar area
Events Events
Quiz every Sunday at 7.30
Function Room Function Room
Conservatory area can be reserved
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Lothian: 45 ((10 & 16 further 300m)), 400, 16 (350m to stop), 10 (350m to stop)
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Closest station (1300m)
Kingsknowe
Directions
3.5m SW of centre

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