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Thomson's Bar, Edinburgh

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Superb single-roomed bar modelled on the style of Glasgow architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson. The hand made gantry and room panelling are inlaid with scenes from Greek mythology. The walls are decorated with rare mirrors, adverts and point of sale material from long forgotten breweries. A member of the Oakham Ales Oakademy with up to four often hoppy, real ales served from a variety of breweries. Superb pies are available on Thu/Fri but can be pre-ordered anytime. 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
08/08/2024
Last surveyed
17/01/2024
Pub ID
EDN/33
Asset of Community Value

Restoration

A splendidly recreated single-roomed bar in the style of Glasgow architect Alexander Thomson. The gantry and room panelling are inlaid with scenes from Greek mythology. Decorated with rare mirrors, adverts and point of sale material from long-forgotten breweries, chequerboard lino floor and half-height panelled walls. A superb restoration. It serves a range of real ales and bar snacks. Closed Sunday lunchtimes.

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Opening
Food
Monday
Closed
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
No Service
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Noon - 2:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:30pm
Noon - 2:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:30pm
No Service
Sunday
Closed
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Thomson's Bar, Edinburgh

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Changing

(Up to 3) Often pale and hoppy

Changing beers typically include: Loch Lomond (varies) , Oakham (varies) , Orkney (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Only substantial pies available 12-2pm Thursday & Friday
Garden Garden
Pavement tables, summer to 9pm, with canopy
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Occasional brewery tap takeovers (under review)
Games Games
Dominoes
Smoking Smoking
Covered tables outside (summer only
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (321m)
Various
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Close to metro (425m)
Haymarket
Nearby Station (375m)
Haymarket
Directions
W edge of centre
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