Hogshead Main Entrance (Down the Steps) and Castle
Street |
The Hogshead is easy to overlook. Access is via a discreetly marked set of stairs leading
down to cellar level from Castle Street at its junction with Rose Street (above), or down another
flight of stairs to the rear entrance from Rose Street.
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Interior View |
Interior and Bar |
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What you find is a large, comfortable and brightly lit cellar bar in marked contrast to
the anonimity of the entrances.
Interior from Castle Street Entrance |
The
Rose Street Entrance |
Address: 22-26 Castle
Street, EH2 4LS
Telephone: 0131 226 1224
Opening hours, Monday to Thursday: 11.30am to 11.00pm
Opening hours, Friday & Saturday: 11.30am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 11.30am to 11.00pm
Real
ales: Caledonian Deuchars IPA & 80/-; Guest beer
Whisky
choice: No
Cocktails: A choice of 20 cocktails, all served by
the pitcher
Hot drinks: Tea, coffee and hot chocolate
Food: Classic pub food
Food service
times: 12.00 noon to 9.00pm daily
Music: Provided by internal
sound system only
Policy on children's access: No children's
license
Disabled access: Difficult. The Hogshead is a basement bar
down a set of stone steps, though once inside it is all on one level
Clientele: Mixed during the week with regulars and visitors all dropping in
for food. Popular with pre-clubbers at the weekend
Outdoor seating:
During the summer months
Other attractions: None other than those
already listed above
Features in: CAMRA's Edinburgh & SE
Scotland Real Ale Guide (2004)
If there is
anything above that needs updating, please let us
know.
