Edinburgh Pub Guide: Thistle Street Bar

Thistle Street Bar

The Thistle Street Bar is found - unsurprisingly given its name - on Thistle Street, between George Street and Queen Street in Edinburgh's New Town. Formerly known as Harveys, and Just Charlies, and before that as The Howff, this is a strong contender for the most name-changed pub in Edinburgh.

Looking Towards the Rear The Bar

But the latest name, The Thistle Street Bar, seems to fit this establishment well, as does the nicely decorated black and white exterior.

Thistle Street

Inside you find a pleasant small bar area, leading up via a couple of steps to a narrow extension towards the rear of the pub.

Address: 39 Thistle Street, EH2 1DY
Telephone: 0131 478 7029
Opening hours, normal: 12.00 midday to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 1.00pm to 1.00am
Real ales: 1 rotating guest beer always available
Whisky choice: An extensive range of malt whiskies is on offer
Cocktails: Yes, on request
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, hot chocolate
Food: Light meals including toasties and stovies
Food service times: All day
Music: Background music in the day, more upbeat in the evenings
Policy on children's access: Children are welcome until early evening
Disabled access: Not good, there are steps both into the pub and up to the toilets
Clientele: Mixed
Outdoor seating: There is a small beer garden to the rear which is open during the summer months
Other attractions: Light meals available all day
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