Edinburgh Pub Guide: The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak lies on Infirmary Street, close to its junction with South Bridge. For those of a more literary inclination, it is almost opposite Blackwells Bookshop, which is on the corner of the two streets. The Royal Oak has acquired a reputation over the years of being a haunt of the city's folk musicians, who tend to come here after playing elsewhere.

The Downstairs Bar Looking Towards the Front Door

There are two bars, upstairs and at street level. The upstairs bar has more standing room than seating - the situation is reversed on the ground floor. Music is played every night in the upstairs bar, and from Thursday to Saturday nights in the downstairs bar.

Pub Sign

Address: 1 Infirmary Street, EH1 1LT
Telephone: 0131 557 2976
Opening hours, normal: 9.00am to 2.00am
Opening hours, Saturday: 11.30am to 2.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 12.30pm to 2.00am
Real ales: Caledonian Deuchars IPA; Guest beer
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Music: Live music every night upstairs, and on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights downstairs
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Clientele: Locals, folk musicians
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Features in: CAMRA's Edinburgh & SE Scotland Real Ale Guide (2004)
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