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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 16-03-2022

Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh

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Opens at 12:30pm
25 Forrest Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2QH (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 2751
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Sandy Bell's is the premier place for free live folk music in Edinburgh every evening and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (daily in August). Bring along an instrument and join in! An arch, the gantry, bar counter and wall panelling are in dark wood, in marked contrast to the atmosphere which is far from gloomy. In addition to five real ales, there is an impressive range of malt whiskies and gins. The lunchtime pies are excellent. Nice "ghost signs" of the pubs previous name, Forrest Hill Bar, have been revealed on the outside.

Children are not admitted.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
30/03/2023
Last surveyed
24/01/2022
Pub ID
EDN/371
Asset of Community Value

Two star - A pub interior of very special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

A small folk music pub barely altered in 50 years and with live music seven nights a week and also on Saturday and Sunday afternoons. It has an old gantry, bar counter, vestibule entrance and a fireplace covered by seating. The two rooms are divided by a pedimented arch; the wood panel on the counter was replaced by a glass one in recent years. The rear room has been extended by absorbing a narrow passage.

Monday
Noon - 1:00am
Tuesday
Noon - 1:00am
Wednesday
Noon - 1:00am
Thursday
Noon - 1:00am
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Sunday
12:30pm - Midnight

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
9pm all week and 6pm Mon-Thu; 4pm Sat & Sun
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
bowl & biscuits provided
Events Events
daily sessions during festival in August
Games Games
chess, draughts, backgammon
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
free
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (20m)
Lothian Buses: Various (Other stops 100m and 130m)
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Close to metro (850m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (770m)
Edinburgh
Directions
0.5m S of centre

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