"Lovely little spot on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle."(2 Tips)
"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and live Scottish folk music!"(2 Tips)
"Live Scottish and Irish folk music almost everyday!"(2 Tips)
"Delicious food, try the scotch egg or split pea soup."(2 Tips)
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Ryan WaggonerSeptember 16, 2017Fantastic pub on the Royal Mile very near Edinburgh Castle. Cozy, traditional interior. Delicious food, try the scotch egg or split pea soup. Good selection of beer on tap and a friendly staff.
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Jiri KramNovember 6, 2016This is place where Timberbush tours are leaving. If you haven't done it. It's a must! You can visit highlands, locks and many more with timerbush. Highly recommend.Upvote2Downvote
Yola CarmonaApril 14, 2017The place is very well located, near the Edinburgh Castle. I was hungry and fortunately they have food, a combo of soup and sandwich... good!! The place is cool, I definitely recommend it.Upvote1Downvote- Kate HaileyApril 16, 2015Lovely little spot on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle. Live music some nights as well!
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Brandon WestJanuary 4, 2020Good food and Scottish ales on cask. The ploughman's lunch was very good and the Scotch egg sandwich is a beauty.UpvoteDownvote
Matteo QuettiMarch 20, 2016It was a good choice for a delicious lunch! Nice staff and good sandwiches & soups! The beer was tasty and very very good!Upvote1Downvote
Vemund MellevoldMarch 7, 2020Came in on a cold, windy, rainy day. Garlicbread with cheeze and tha days soup was a perfect finish. Joint with an IPA from the tap!UpvoteDownvote
Lef GermenlisJuly 25, 2016Excellent pub, one of the oldest in Edinburgh. Amazing variety and quality of whiskeys.
UpvoteDownvote- Ines StaabNovember 6, 2017Nice selection of (local) craft beers, very cozy. Live Scottish and Irish folk music almost everyday!UpvoteDownvote
- Zara OrangeDecember 3, 2021Great atmosphere, friendly staff and live Scottish folk music!UpvoteDownvote
Alex AkiDecember 5, 2013If you took a Timberbush bus tour you have a 10 percent discount here. Be aware that they don't accept cards.UpvoteDownvote
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Ensign Ewart
521-523 Lawnmarket (Castle Hill)
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH1 2PE
United Kingdom
Edinburgh
City of Edinburgh
EH1 2PE
United Kingdom
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sat
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
+44 131 225 7440
Features
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar
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