Kay's Bar

39 Jamaica Street, EH3 6HF - Edinburgh
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·£10–20 British Pub
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🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Whiskies 33 Real ales 22 Dog 17 Gem 15 Fireplace 9 Coal 8 Tourists 8 Malt 5

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 131 225 1858
📍 Address: 39 Jamaica Street, Edinburgh

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 11 am–11 pm
Tuesday 11 am–11 pm
Wednesday 11 am–11 pm
Thursday 11 am–11 pm
Friday 11 am–12 am
Saturday 11 am–12 am
Sunday 12:30–11 pm

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4.7/5
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Trevor Partrick

★★★★★ 5/5
What a fantastic local full of atmosphere & an all round good vibe, Great bar staff to, A must when you visit Edinburgh..👍
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Derek Bates

★★★★★ 5/5
Fantastic bar! If I lived in the area I’d be in all the time. Friendly staff and great cask ale.
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Okghum Ramari

★★★★★ 5/5
The most incredible wee pub - as in proper pub - I’ve ever seen. The fire place is the cherry on top. Nae tourists, no highland coos, no overpriced shortbread, just a proper tiny pub for friendly locals, with great staff and a lovely selection of reasonably priced cask and keg ales. Need to bring back the shrink wrapped ham and cheese n pickle bar rolls. Outstanding place that deserves every penny.
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Karla Harr

★★★★★ 5/5
Wonderful little gem tucked away on a hidden street in the middle of new town. Really nice staff and cozy pub, we had a great time here! My new favorite pub in Edinburgh.
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Todd Weingeroff

★★★★★ 5/5
It's a locals pub with flare and atmosphere! Not big just right. Great selection of scotch's.
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Paul Psaltis

★★★★★ 5/5
Quaint little bar with a lot of atmosphere. We stayed nearby for a few days, so popped in a few times for a few drinks. Loved it every time! Great place for a drink before heading out... Or for a little nightcap while heading home.
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Christine CL

★★★★★ 5/5
What a great pub. Definitely worth looking for and going to.
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Kevin Quinn

★★★★★ 5/5
A great bar to visit in the New Town. Good selection of ales (Jarl, Landlord, Orkney) and I would say the best kept and poured Guinness in town. Small but decent food menu and great baps or rolls at the bar (ham, Brie, corned beef). Some great old pics on the walls of the local area but this is a pub for today - warm, friendly and very easy to invest 2-3 hours here. It won’t be time wasted.
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Scott Dixon

★★★★★ 5/5
I have been meaning to try this pub for years when I was working nearby and it was closed due to Covid, so I made an effort to do so over Easter and I wasn't disappointed. It was like stepping back in time in the nicest of ways. A quaint, clean pub with well-kept ales, a real coal fire, fresh sandwiches, dog friendly with a selection of newspapers to read. This is clearly a popular local pub in a wealthy enclave of Edinburgh with prices to match. You can expect to pay £5.60 for a pint of real ale and £7 for Beavertown lager. This pub has been crowned by CAMRA for its ales and is worth seeking out if you want to enjoy a quiet drink in quaint surroundings with friendly locals. Highly recommended.
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Kathy Muir

★★★★★ 5/5
A singular authentic pub with a local clientele and an olde worldwide feel. This bar never gets too busy, and is full of authentic beers and locals, or those Edinburghers who have discovered its charm. Old barrels are on display, there is a real coal fire and a scuttle, and to the rear is a small room comprising three more tables which include the availability of board games. You can tell this is a really old building because the stone frame around the window in this rear is 2 ft thick and is covered with an old velvet cushion on the sill. Plenty space for sitting. A beautifully ornate pub tucked away in a forgotten place and time, and wonderfully so.
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