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Heritage Pub

Guildford Arms, Edinburgh

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A large establishment built in the golden age of Victorian pub design. The high ceiling, cornices, friezes, window arches and screens are spectacular. There is a large standing area around the canopied bar plus extensive seating areas. The diverse range of real ales includes many from Scottish breweries. Meals and simple bar snacks are available all day, both downstairs and in the noteworthy upstairs gallery restaurant where children over five are permitted. Owned by DM Stewart, who also have the Abbotsford, Cumberland Bar and Ryries.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
27/08/2024
Last surveyed
24/01/2024
Pub ID
EDN/136
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: B

Most of the grand interior dates from the 1896 opening and is a fine example of Victorian rococo - best viewed from the gallery above the main bar. The deep-etched windows are still largely intact as is the revolving door. The ornate island counter is, though, a 1970 replacement.

General information about historic pub interiors

Designed by Robert MacFarlane Cameron and opened in 1896 and has a grand interior with ornate colourfully painted plasterwork and very elaborate Jacobean painted ceilings with spectacular cornices and friezes, a fine example of Victorian Rococo. The splendid panelled interior is best viewed from the gallery bar/ dining room above the main bar. Most of the deep etched and frosted 'Guildford Arms' windows are still intact and there is a revolving door. The ornate island counter is a 1970 replacement for the bar against the back wall.

General information about historic pub interiors
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Opening
Food
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

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Changing beers typically include: Bellfield (varies) , Cromarty (varies) , Orkney (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children over 5 are permitted in the upstairs restaurant only.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Bar area only
Events Events
Monthly tap takeovers
Restaurant Restaurant
Scottish style cuisine and traditional dishes.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Heritage Pub Real Heritage Pub
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Spring & autunm 10 day festivals
Transport
Close to bus routes (160m)
Various
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Close to metro (190m)
St Andrew Square
Nearby Station (180m)
Edinburgh
Directions
off E end of Princes St.
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