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Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh

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Operator: Nicholson's (Mitchells & Butlers)
34 Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QE (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 8328
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Dating from 1893 and located just outside the Greyfriars church graveyard, the pub is named after Edinburgh’s famous dog whose statue sits outside. Popular with tourists, there are two split level areas, both serving food from the Nicholson’s and 'Pie House' menus. There is live music after food service at weekends. Pictures of Edinburgh’s Old Town and people adorn the walls, some of which are wood panelled. Refurbished in early 2019, the main toilets are upstairs but the disabled one is on the restaurant level of the pub, entrance being via a fire door. Very much dominated by the restaurant area so it can be difficult to find a seat just for a drink. A small area has pavement tables for those who wish to take in the antics around the statue.

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
02/10/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
EDN/134
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
Noon - 9:15pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:15pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:15pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:15pm
Friday
Noon - 9:15pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:15pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:15pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers (from Nicholson's range) and 2 regular beers.

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St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4%
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
St Austell - Nicholson's Pale Ale

This beer is served regularly at Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Stewart - Jack Back TasteMatch Prediction

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Stewart - Jack Back
Stewart - Jack Back Session Pale Ale • 3.7%
Stewart - Jack Back
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Stewart - Jack Back

This beer is served regularly at Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.7%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Accompanied children allowed until 8pm
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Accompanied children allowed until 8pm
Live Music Live Music
Fridays & Saturdays
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
to restaurant only
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
e.g. tap takeovers
Restaurant Restaurant
Table Service
Smoking Smoking
pavement tables
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (756m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (659m)
Edinburgh

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