Edinburgh Pub Guide: Oz Bar

Oz Bar

The corner of Candlemaker Row and Merchant Street is occupied by the green-painted Oz Bar in a building that still carries lettering showing it was once - long ago - home to "Harvey's Furniture Stores".

As the name suggests, this is an Australian themed pub. This means some imported Australian beers, it means surfboards attached to the ceiling, and it means a corrugated iron "roof" for the bar. It also means plenty of Australian Rules Football on TV.

Pub Sign Pool Area

But the themeing isn't overdone, the interior is spacious and pleasant, and the welcome friendly. Perhaps this helps explain why this Australian theme pub is actually quite popular with the younger members of Edinburgh's Australian community.

Interior and Bar

Looking Towards the Front Door

Address: 33 Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QG
Telephone: 0131 226 7190
Opening hours, normal: 1.00pm to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 1.00pm to 1.00am
Real ales: No
Whisky choice: A selection of 15 malts is always available
Cocktails: No
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, hot chocolate
Food: Australian snacks including crisps and chocolate
Food service times: Available any time
Music: Live music on 1 day per week. Australian rock music on CD at other times
Policy on children's access: No children's license
Disabled access: Oz Bar is accessible but there are no special facilities
Clientele: A mix of tourists and students
Outdoor seating: During the summer months
Other attractions: Sells the largest selection of Australian beers in the UK
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