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Bow Bar, Edinburgh

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Only a pub since the 1960s though it looks at least 150 years old. A classic one-roomed Scottish alehouse with more traditional Scottish air pressure dispense founts than any other pub - seven. The walls are festooned with original brewery mirrors and enamels from cigarette companies. The superb gantry does justice to an award-winning selection of 400+ single malt whiskies and international bottled beers. The real (cask) ales tend to come from independent Scottish breweries but can be from anywhere in the UK. Beer festivals are held in January and July, along with frequent tap takeovers. Gourmet pies are available 12-5pm - otherwise food is limited. 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
04/03/2024
Last surveyed
26/01/2024
Pub ID
EDN/43
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Bow Bar, Edinburgh

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Changing

Changing beers typically include: Cromarty (varies) , Fyne Ales (varies) , Swannay (varies)

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Facilities
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
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Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Beer Festival Beer Festival
January & July
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (320m)
Lothian Buses
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Close to metro (675m)
Princes Street
Nearby Station (550m)
Edinburgh
Directions
Old Town, off Grassmarket
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