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Kay's Bar, Edinburgh

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39 Jamaica Street West, Edinburgh, EH3 6HF (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 1858
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A cosy and convivial pub, with regulars from far and wide, that retains many features from its days as a Victorian wine merchant. Considering its very small size, it offers an impressive range of real ales. It also has a large collection of malt whisky. If the front bar is busy, try the small room at the back. Food is available at lunchtime Wednesday to Friday only. Children are not admitted.

Edinburgh winner of the CAMRA Real Ale Quality Award 2022.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
26/10/2023
Last surveyed
03/01/2023
Pub ID
EDN/160
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Built in 1814 as a cottage, this wee pub operated as a wine merchant's shop for 150 years. It was converted to a cosy and convivial pub in 1970s, retaining many features from its retail days. It is decorated with whisky barrels - it specialises in malt whisky. It has a public bar and a small panelled snug called the Library. Real ales and cider, also lunchtime meals.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
12:30pm - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm
Saturday
No Service
Sunday
No Service

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Wed - Fri only
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Scrabble, dominoes and cribbage.
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (482m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (920m)
Princes Street
Closest station (1300m)
Edinburgh
Directions
New Town, off India St.

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