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Thistle Street Bar, Edinburgh

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Opens at 3:00pm
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Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
39 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 1664
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A traditional pub that reflects the history and heritage of the New Town. The split-level single room has an intimate cosy feel with wooden floors and subdued décor, along with large mirrors (not brewery/distillery related).

The emphasis is on local products so the cask ales are usually from Scottish independent breweries and there is a good selection of Scottish gins and malt whiskies.

It has become a centre for Scottish folk music several evenings a week.

Well worth seeking out to avoid the much visited tourist trail pubs.

Children are not admitted.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
JC's; Harveys
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
18/11/2025
Last surveyed
07/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
EDN/1018
Asset of Community Value
Monday
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Bellfield - Lawless Village IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Bellfield - Lawless Village IPA
Bellfield - Lawless Village IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted once.
Bellfield - Lawless Village IPA
Bellfield - Lawless Village IPA

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Thistle Street Bar, Edinburgh.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Bellfield (varies) , Stewart (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Scottish folk music on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Sundays 8pm-10pm, except January, when it is only Tuesdays.
Garden Garden
Small covered patio/garden to rear. Non-smoking.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off real ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (320m)
Various
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Close to metro (300m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (760m)
Edinburgh
Directions
City centre, New Town

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