A simple, classic Edinburgh bar whose near-century of history has been respected under new ownership.
The Waverley Bar lay untouched for a year after the death of its owner ‘Captain’ Ian Walker in early 2016, his family having owned it since the 1920s. But this much-missed fixture of Edinburgh’s traditional pub circuit has now returned.
The interior has changed very little, with the maroon wood panelling, bright horseshoe bar and decorative Fringe flyers from years gone by lending the same convivial air. The upstairs room hosts folk sessions on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, as well as Fringe shows in August.
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This pub made me fall in love with Edinburgh! We sat at the bar and struck up conversation with the most wonderful regulars… I must admit if I lived nearby I’d be there all the time too. We did tasting flight and had some beer and if I could teleport back there now I would!
So glad to have stopped for a whiskey tasting. I wish I caught the bartender's name (barman working yesterday around 3pm - shoutout and thank you to you!), because he was fantastic. Friendly and shared a ton of info about the whiskey while making it approachable and enjoyable. Some places can be pretentious about it, and this was not. So welcoming and interesting. Would highly recommend and hope to be back!
Really lovely pub near The Royal Mile. Came here to do a "Whiskey Flight", tasting three different Malts from specific regions. Instead of trying to sell us just anything, the friendly and very competent bartender asked us what we like about Whiskey and recommended a lovely selection of drinks. Had a nice conversation and tour through the Malts, highly recommended! Nice and cozy interior, my new favorite place in Edinburgh for a pint and a wide variety of Single Malts.
Had a great time here taking in Ralph Brown’s fringe comedy routine (Ralpha Male) and a pint here at the Waverley. (I would agree that anyone who says they have rescued a dog from Santorini by taking them to Aberdeen, maybe didn’t consider the dog’s perspective.) Cool spot!
This place is just amazing. We went for whisky tasting (5/5, such a cool guy he was) and overstayed as it was raining and the place is so nice. On the next day we had to come for a pint and came across what seemed to be local folk group rehersal or just casual Sunday gig.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 11:30 – 00:00 |
| Tue | 11:30 – 00:00 |
| Wed | 11:30 – 00:00 |
| Thur | 11:30 – 00:00 |
| Fri | 11:30 – 01:00 |
| Sat | 11:30 – 01:00 |
| Sun | 11:30 – 00:00 |
Location
We offer Tennant’s, Guinness or cider, 60 whiskies and 40 gins so something for everyone! Our food menu includes lentil soup, toasties and a selection of hot pies.
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Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1