The White Hart Inn |
The White Hart Inn is one of the six pubs that between them almost line the north side of
Edinburgh's Grassmarket. Externally it is remarkably imposing with its attractive green decor,
hanging baskets and pavement seating.
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Pub Sign |
Looking Towards the Front Door |
Bar and Rear of the Main Room |
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The front door is nothing short of monumental, being topped off by a collection of
extravagant features including an impressive carving of a white hart (though it has to be said, one
whose yellow eyes make it look remarkably demonic!)
The White Hart is Edinburgh's oldest pub, and parts (mostly the cellar) date back to
1516. Much of the rest of the building can be dated back to 1740. And Robert Burns is rumoured to
have stayed here on his last visit to Edinburgh in 1791.
The interior of the White Hart is somehow smaller than you expect from outside, forming
an attractive L-shaped room around a corner bar. The wooden floor matches the wooden beams in the
ceiling and between them is lots of wooden furniture, all well lit during the day by the windows
that line the front of the pub.
Address: 34 Grassmarket,
EH1 2JU
Telephone: 0131 226 2806
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: Caledonian Deuchars IPA & 80/-;
Seasonal guest beer
Whisky choice: A choice of more than 20 malt
whiskies is always available
Cocktails: Made on request
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, hot chocolate
Food: A nice blend of traditional Scottish and modern favourites - good pub
grub (light bites and main meals - good puddings!)
Food service
times: From opening time to 9.00pm, though food service may end at 7.45pm during the quieter
winter months
Music: Every Tues, 9pm, Andrew Gordon, traditional
& contemporary Scottish Music
Live folk, rock, blues and country musicians most nights
Policy on children's access: No children's license
Disabled access: Access is straight into the pub, but The White Hart Inn has
no special facilities for disabled visitors
Clientele: A nice mix
of tourists and locals - relaxed atmosphere
Outdoor seating: Tables
on the pavement in Grassmarket
Other attractions: Oldest pub in
Edinburgh and voted Edinburgh's Most Haunted Pub 2005
Features in:
CAMRA's Edinburgh & SE Scotland Real Ale Guide (2004)
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