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The Abbotsford, Edinburgh

3-5 Rose Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2PR

Phone: 01312255276

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New Town, Edinburgh Central

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David Walton left this review about The Abbotsford

Visited 05/11/25

On handpump was TT LL, Jarl from Fyne Ales, Silky Stout from Loch Lomond, Island Life from Orkney. Keg offering was Tenants, Staro, the Pilot Blonde, Extra Black and Leith Juice both from Campervan Brewing, San Miguel, Paolozzi, Caledonia Best, Thistly Cross cider, Guinness.

Very pleasant venue, smaller scale than previous two venues at the start of this Edinburgh Central Crawl. Corner entrance, lots of wood panelling on the walls, an ornate, dark wood island bar with tall stools on the longer sides. Bare boarded with a low but very ornate ceiling with suspended globe lighting. Tables round the outside apart from far side from the entrance and all had low dark red leather benches on one side and fitted red leather padded seats wall side. That far side wall had some nice B&W framed photos of the station and buildings around the station. No piped music and the single TV was switched off. How lovely to be in a sequence (thus far) of pubs where the only sound is that chatter of patrons!

On 8^th November 2025 - rating: 7
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Old Boots left this review about The Abbotsford

As you move west from New Register House into Rose Street this is the third classic Victorian extravaganza of Edinburgh pubs with its hallmark square servery. It has a set of six old air founts but some of the beers come from pulls, the beers are mostly Scottish. The “usual” ornate ceiling, the walls are plain panelled and the floor plain boards. Seating is banquette all round the periphery other than on the side where the gents is. The ladies is upstairs by the restaurant reflecting a different age. Very little decor other than brewery mirrors and a few prints, the dark woodwork does enough heavy lifting. Not as opulent as the Guildford or Cafe Royal, and no fancy tiles like the Kenilworth, perhaps it doesn’t sound much in comparison but don’t miss it.

On 28^th January 2024 - no rating submitted
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Abbotsford

This pub was built in 1902 for Charles Jenner of Edinburgh's famous Department Store, which is now sadly closed. The interior in here was stunning and has a well deserved place in Camra's Historic pub Interiors Inventory. The bar staff were very professional and immaculately turned out as expected for such a prestigious pub.
Ten beers to choose from on our visit, Stewarts 80, Loch Lomand Lost in Mosiac, Orkney Wavebreaker, Swanny Orkney Session, Windswept Brewery Hurricane, TT Landlord, Jarl Fyne Ales, Cromarty Hoppy Chappie and Arbor Mosiac.
All these beers were displayed clearly on a chalk board with origin, style, ABV and price. I found the prices in here to be quite reasonable.

On 23^rd July 2023 - rating: 9
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