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Tolbooth Tavern

Built in 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh was formerly part of the original Canongate Tolbooth.

Tolbooth Tavern

About Tolbooth Tavern

167 Canongate, Edinburgh Old Town EH8 8BN
01315571333
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With over 200 years of Scottish Hospitality, The Tolbooth Tavern is the perfect spot to slake your thirst and satisfy a hunger, whether you’ve taken the tourist trail, just finished a hard day’s graft or are simply looking for a relaxing dinner experience in Dunedin*.

(*gaelic for Edinburgh).

Upcoming Events at Tolbooth Tavern

Celebrate Burns Day at Tolbooth Tavern

25th January 2026

Join us at one of Edinburgh’s oldest and most charming pubs on Sunday, 25th January, for a day filled with tradition, delicious food, and Scottish spirit.

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