Edinburgh Pub Guide: The Hebrides

The Hebrides

The Hebrides is found on Market Street, not far from the southern pedestrian entrance to Waverley Station. Located next door to the Doric Bar and beneath the upper floor Doric Bistro it is surprisingly easy to overlook: yet as its regulars and generations of tourists who've found it know, that would be a shame.

Interior, Looking Towards the Door Interior from the Front Door

As the very large relief map on the wall makes clear, the Hebrides is named after the island group often also known as the Western Isles. We've seen the pub described as a little piece of the real Hebrides transplanted into Edinburgh. We actually think you'd be lucky to find anywhere quite this lively on the far side of the Minch.

The Hebrides is a small pub, with a table in the front window and more at the rear: but the focus of life here is gathered around the bar. And despite its size, the Hebrides hosts live music from Thursday to Saturday evenings and on Sunday afternoons, at which times it can become extremely busy.

Pub Sign

Address: 17 Market Street, EH1 1DE
Telephone: 0131 220 4213
Opening hours, normal: 11.00am to 12.00 midnight
Opening hours, Friday & Saturday: 11.00am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.30pm to 12.00 midnight
Real ales: One guest ale, usually Deuchars, is always available
Whisky choice: A selection of 30-40 single malts always available
Cocktails: No
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, hot chocolate
Music: Live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and on Sunday afternoons
Policy on children's access: No children's license
Disabled access: Disabled access is not good and the toilets are upstairs
Clientele: A mix of regulars and tourists
Outdoor seating: No
Other attractions: Live music sessions welcome
If there is anything above that needs updating, please let us know.

The (Other) Hebrides: Map on Pub Wall