Black Bull |
Located at the west end of Grassmarket, the Black Bull has an
attractive exterior that leads you in to the long bar that goes back a
surprising distance.
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Lifelike Pub
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Drinking in the
Sunshine |
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T&J Bernard used to be an Edinburgh brewery whose name has been
adopted for a chain of pubs by Scottish & Newcastle. As a result the Black
Bull is one of a number of Edinburgh pubs that retain signage and decorative
touches that date back to before its demise. Like other Grassmarket pubs it can
become very busy in the evenings, especially at weekends, when it features on
the stag and hen party round.
Interior from the
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Interior from the
Door |
The Black Bull is one of Edinburgh's oldest pubs. Today its
frontage is rather smaller than in the past: a postcard from 1909 shows the
entire building carrying in large lettering between first and second floor
levels: Black Bull Lodgings for Travellers and Working
Men. Modern planners would probably turn it down on aesthetic grounds!
Address: 12 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU
Telephone: 0131 225 6636
Opening hours, normal: 11.00am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.30pm to 1.00am
Real ales: Caledonian Deuchars IPA; Guest beers,
usually from Houston Brewery
Whisky choice: A
selection of 25 single malts is available
Cocktails: No special menu, but cocktails can be made on
request
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, hot
chocolate
Food: Traditional pub grub includes 2
meals for £6.99 from Monday through Thursday
Food service times: 11.00am to 9.00pm Monday through
Friday, 11.00am to 8.00pm Saturday and 12.30pm to 9.00pm Sunday
Music: DJ on Friday and Saturday from 8.00pm. In-house
music at all other times
Policy on children's access:
Children are welcome up to 8.00pm if dining
Disabled access: Disabled access is very good with ramp
access to the side of the building and dedicated disabled toilet facilities
Clientele: Locals, tourists, students: the
Grassmarket mix! Popular with stag and hen parties at weekends
Outdoor seating: Tables on Grassmarket during the summer
months
Other attractions: Drinks promotions.
Occasional live bands
Features in: CAMRA's
Edinburgh & SE Scotland Real Ale Guide (2004)
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