5 Great Pubs of Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a great city for exploring its pubs. From cozy, historical taverns to vibrant new craft beer bars, the city offers something for every taste in food and drink. Here’s our guide to some of the best pubs Edinburgh has to offer:
The Royal Oak – This traditional English pub on Infirmary Street has been serving up ales, stouts and ciders since 1673. Enjoy a pint in the cozy interior or take advantage of their outdoor seating area during the warm summer months.
The Bow Bar – Located in the fashionable West End district, The Bow Bar is an unassuming pub with great beer. With over 40 different beers on tap and a wide selection of bottle and cans, this is a great place to sample some local craft beer.
The Rose Street Brewery – This craft brewery has been brewing traditional ales since 1994. The pub boasts an impressive range of cask ales, lagers and stouts, with something for everyone. Enjoy a pint in the cosy interior or in the outdoor beer garden.
The Black Cat – This is one of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs, having been established in 1561. It has a great selection of ales and ciders on tap, as well as a wide range of wines and spirits. Take advantage of their outdoor seating during the summer months to soak up some of the city’s vibrant atmosphere.
The White Hart Inn – This traditional pub on Grassmarket has been serving locals for over 200 years. The interior is decorated with old-school wood panelling and it offers a wide range of beers, ales and ciders. On Sundays, they serve up a traditional roast dinner which is a great way to end the weekend.
Whether you’re looking for a cozy historical pub or a vibrant new craft beer bar, Edinburgh has something for every taste in food and drink. With its wide range of pubs and bars, you’ll be sure to find your ideal spot in this beautiful Scottish city. Enjoy!
Experience an Edinburgh Pub Crawl
Guests of this pub crawl tour will get to experience Edinburgh’s vibrant nightlife and learn where the best places to drink in the city are from local, knowledgeable guides. They will be paired and partnered with pubs and bars that meet the standards of the tour guides, ensuring everyone enjoys a welcoming atmosphere. Guests will enjoy 6 shots included in the price of the tour, as well as discounts in selected bars and clubs throughout Edinburgh. They will also receive guestlist entry to every pub, bar and club on the tour itinerary. Get acquainted with some of Edinburgh’s most famous pubs and bars while meeting new people on this large-scale bar crawl around Edinburgh’s Old Town. Let your hair down and enjoy the wild side of Edinburgh!
What Is The Oldest Pub In Scotland?
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What is the oldest pub in Scotland?
The oldest pub in Scotland is the Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh. The oldest certified public house in Scotland certified in 1360.
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On my visit to Edinburgh, I enjoyed “The Tass”
Whished I had a photograph of us with the “Jenners Girls” at the Abbotsford in Rose Street every Friday night. The place was just covered with the smell of the cosmetics department!
When did the Bow Bar move to the West End?!!