Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623

About us

Milnes Bar history dates back to 1910 when London and Milnes spirit merchants opened. The merchants gradually changed over time, becoming a fully-fledged public house in the 1950s. The 20th century Scottish literary renaissance was pioneered by Hugh MacDiarmid who engaged in lively political and poetic debate with the likes of Sydney Goodsir Smith, Sorley MacLean and Norman MacCaig. Their discussions took place in a room in the Milnes that later became hailed as the ‘Little Kremlin’.

With this history and its position in the heart of Edinburgh, a mere stone’s throw from the site of the annual book and literary festival, Milnes bar is quintessentially linked with the literary history of the city. In recent years Milnes has become renowned for its vast selection of cask ales and craft beers of the world. On top of this we have recently added in 37 Single Malt Scottish whiskies to our extensive spirits range. At the Milnes we show live Sky Sports games from around the globe, live music from a variation of acts and outside and drinking and eating areas for those hot summer days. 5 - 17 year olds are permitted in designated areas for meals.

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Beer gardenFamily friendlyFoodFunction roomOutside areaReal aleWiFi freeCricketFootballRugbyTerrestrial TVCask Marque

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James Ratcliffe

2 months ago

A great pub for a few drinks only a short walk from Princes street. It was very busy on NYE but there are plenty of seats as they have a large downstairs area. Additionally, with 2 bars it's easy to get served quickly as one is always busier than the other.

j j

2 months ago

My preferred pub in town. It is on the pricey side, you can definitely find a pint cheaper, but the atmosphere is always good, the staff are 9 times out of 10 super friendly (we all have bad days) and anytime I've ordered food it's always been good, they also have decent vegetarian options. It's a busy place but even so the tables have never been sticky and I don't worry about catching anything from the toilets, overall the hygiene standards seem up to scratch. So if you're looking for a pub where you can have a drink and a decent meal and enjoy time with your friends in a friendly environment where you can actually have a conversation, give Milnes a visit.

M S

4 months ago

We ate pork belly and sirloin steak and both were very tasty. Have to return some day to try out more from the menu. Comfortable pub interior and nice to see a dog friendly place. Toilets were little worn out, in ladies room 2/4 booths were out of use.

Miguel Carvalho

5 months ago

Staff was super nice with us, nice variety of drinks and the bar is very cosy and clean. Also is pet-friendly. 100% recommend!

Jacqueline kovacich

10 months ago

Decided to girl this pub a try after a long day of traveling. We were not disappointed. The food was super quick and delicious! Service was great as well.

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Mon11:00 – 00:00
Tue11:00 – 00:00
Wed11:00 – 00:00
Thur11:00 – 00:00
Fri11:00 – 01:00
Sat11:00 – 01:00
Sun11:00 – 00:00
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Heverlee 0623
Heverlee 0623