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Deacon Brodies Tavern, Edinburgh

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Very busy, traditional pub on the Royal Mile, popular with tourists and locals. The décor narrates the story of local villain William Brodie, the real life inspiration behind Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, who was born and hanged nearby. The decorative wooden ceiling is of interest. The changing real ales are usually from smaller breweries, some not often found in Edinburgh. An upstairs restaurant provides more space for diners. Children are only allowed in the restaurant until 8pm.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
14/08/2024
Last surveyed
04/09/2023
Pub ID
EDN/105
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: A

Although this famous pub of 1894 has been much altered inside, it retains its mirrored timber gantry and pilastered bar counter. Note also the two early 19th century engravings and the ornate painted ceiling, exposed during renovations in the 1980s.

General information about historic pub interiors

In an early 18th century five storey tenement situated on the Royal Mile, this pub was one of prolific local architect P L Henderson’s early pubs designed in 1894. Although two snugs and the jug & bottle have been lost it retains its original mirrored timber gantry and pilastered timber bar counter. During renovations in the late 1980s two early 19th century engravings and an ornately decorated compartmented ceiling with painted plasterwork of thistles and red rose motifs were exposed. One of the engravings is of High Street from the head of West Bow, Lawnmarket, by Leitch; the other is of St Giles Cathedral, County Hall & Lawnmarket, High Street, by Shepherd. Ornate high ceiling.

Alterations were made by Robert Hurd 1950 particularly to the stair to east of rear wing. There is a stained glass window with Gaelic motto to stair. The former sitting room / Women’s Bar upstairs is now a dining room.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Opening
Food
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 1:00am
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 1:00am
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Only in bar
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Only in upstairs restaurant
Garden Garden
Pavement tables
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children are only permitted in the restaurant until 8pm. Menu provided.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Restaurant Restaurant
Upstairs
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
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Transport
Close to bus routes (80m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (465m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (337m)
Edinburgh
Directions
city centre
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