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Tolbooth Tavern, Edinburgh

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Opens at Noon
167 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN (View on Google Map)
(0131) 557 1333
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SEP 2025 - A report that the handpumps were not in use. Will be checked further.

Comfortable split level pub (est. 1820) in a 16th century building on the historic Royal Mile. Close to Holyrood Palace and Scottish Parliament. Also nearby Huntly House, Peoples Story and Bake House Close where Outlander TV was filmed, other museums and views to the rear of Calton Hill. The food menu is seasonally varying serving traditional Scottish Food. Whisky flights available along with occasional whisky tasting events.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
Last surveyed
13/06/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
EDN/1099
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 8:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 8:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 8:30pm
Friday
Noon - 8:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 8:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

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Fyne Ales - Jarl TasteMatch Prediction

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Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted once
Fyne Ales - Jarl
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Tolbooth Tavern, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Caledonian (varies) , Harviestoun (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Cildren are permitted until 10pm and a menu is provided.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
To bar area only
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (1000m)
St Andrew Square
Nearby Station (611m)
Edinburgh
Directions
Old Town

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