Edinburgh Pub Guide: Finnegan's Wake

Finnegan's Wake

Finnegan's Wake is that rarity, an Irish theme pub that seems to be popular with Irish living in Edinburgh: and everyone else! So popular, in fact, that you can have to queue to get in during the evenings in University term time or during the Edinburgh Festival.

Finnegan's Wake Interior The Bar Interior View

The outside of Finnegan's Wake comprises little more than a highly decorated doorway on the south side of Victoria Street. Inside you find a large central bar surrounded by acres of wood flooring - usually invisible beneath feet at night - and seating around the perimeter.

...And on the Pavement

Sign Over the Door

In one corner is a raised area used by the musicians who play here seven nights per week and help account for the popularity of the place. Folk, folk-rock, traditional and more, Finnegan's Wake is consistently held to be one of Edinburgh's best pubs in terms of atmosphere and character.

Address: 9b Victoria Street, EH1 2HE
Telephone: 0131 226 3816
Opening hours, Monday to Thursday: 4.30pm to 1.00am
Opening hours, Friday and Saturday: 12.00 midday to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.00 midday to 1.00am
Real ales: None
Whisky choice: A good selection of Scottish and Irish whiskies
Cocktails: There is a cocktail menu and a special offer of 2 cocktails for £5.50
Hot drinks: No
Food: No
Music: Live music from 10.00pm every night
Policy on children's access: No children's license
Disabled access: Access is good and there is a disabled toilet
Clientele: Popular with tourists, locals, students and musicians
Outdoor seating: No
Other attractions: Irish theme pub. Gaelic football on big screen
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