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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-02-2020

Thistle Street Bar, Edinburgh

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Operator: Belhaven (Greene King)
39 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 1664
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A traditional pub that reflects the history and heritage of the New Town. The split-level single room has an intimate cosy feel with wooden floors and subdued décor, along with large mirrors (not brewery/distillery related). The emphasis is on local products so the cask ales are usually from Scottish independent breweries and there is a good selection of Scottish gins and malt whiskies. Well worth seeking out to avoid the well-worn tourist trails. Children are not admitted.

NOTE: @ April 2022 - Likely to not open until 2pm Tue & Wed for now.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
JC's; Harveys
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
24/11/2023
Last surveyed
24/01/2022
Pub ID
EDN/1018
Asset of Community Value

Late 19th century bar which retains very old bar fittings but they may have been moved from their original position (or imported?). The panelled bar counter with pilasters and painted black is old as is the top. The gantry has blue bell decoration on four uprights throughout. The top section is ornate so looks old but some shelves are modern; lower shelving lost to fridges. There is a front door on the right but the bar fittings are now situated just behind this disused door. As you enter there is an ornately carved baffle / screen with multi-coloured glass panels along the top; also, a very short screen to the right of the main (left) door of similar (but plainer) style. The ceiling indicates changes to the room arrangement. There is a small alcove on the right past the servery. There is a small room at the rear with marble fireplace and ornately edged mirror.

Late 19th century bar which retains very old bar fittings but they may have been moved from their original position (or imported?). The panelled bar counter with pilasters and painted black is old as is the top. The gantry has blue bell decoration on four uprights throughout. The top section is ornate so looks old but some shelves are modern; lower shelving lost to fridges. There is a front door on the right but the bar fittings are now situated just behind this disused door. As you enter there is an ornately carved baffle / screen with multi-coloured glass panels along the top; also, a very short screen to the right of the main (left) door of similar (but plainer) style. The ceiling indicates changes to the room arrangement. There is a small alcove on the right past the servery. There is a small room at the rear with marble fireplace and ornately edged mirror.

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 10:00pm

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Often Sundays but can be other evenings- check facebook for details
Garden Garden
small covered patio/garden. Non-smoking.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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free
Features
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10% off real ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (321m)
Various
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Close to metro (300m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (760m)
Edinburgh
Directions
New Town

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