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Old Chain Pier, Edinburgh

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OCT 2023 - Pub reopened on Mon 23rd following a massive clear up after waves caused by Storm Babet have crashed through the sea view window.

The only pub in Edinburgh directly on the seafront with panoramic windows giving superb views across the Firth of Forth to Fife, and seats outside in the summer. Those with an interest in marine wildlife should bring their binoculars. It has a colourful history, being situated in the 1821 booking office of a pier destroyed by a storm in 1898. Bits of the original pier can still be seen in the bar. The emphasis is on food, which is served all day and includes dishes with traditional Scottish ingredients.

WARNING: Table service only inside and all tables can be used/reserved for diners at peak eating times. Sitting or standing at the bar is not permitted but outdoor tables may be used with service via a window and the beer in plastic tumblers.

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
26/01/2020
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
EDN/208
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - Midnight
Monday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:30am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:30am - 3:30pm & 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
11:30am - 3:30pm & 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday
11:30am - 9:00pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Two from 2 tied to Heineken / Caledonian, 2 free) and 0 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Pavement tables (summer only) New beer garden launched July 2023
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome until 9pm and menu provided.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Conservatory
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
5% off real ales, 10% off if also ordering food.
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (900m)
Newhaven
Closest station (4000m)
Edinburgh
Directions
1.5m N of centre

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