🍸DrinksOpen now · Closes 11:00 PM$$ · Mid-range

Cafe Royal

Name: Cafe Royal
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.4

4.4 ·

Discover Cafe Royal, a grand Victorian pub just off the city centre, famed for its tiled walls and stained glass. Order real ales, a dram or fresh oysters beneath its soaring ceiling.

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Full description

Cafe Royal is one of Edinburgh's most photographed pubs, known for its high ceilings, decorative tiles and stained glass, all preserved from its Victorian origins. It serves real ales, whiskies and seafood specialities, with oysters earning particular praise from visitors.

The atmosphere leans more refined than a typical local pub, which some find swanky for a casual pint, while others call it a standout introduction to the city. It opens from late morning most days, extending to 1 am at weekends.

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Address

19 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit mid-afternoon for easier seating and better photos of the interior
order the oysters if seafood appeals
no booking is required for drinks.

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Reviews

Nice looking bar with some good real ales on Keg. Something I can't quite put my finger on about the atmosphere wasn't quite there for me. Maybe felt a little to swanky and chic for a casual drink. Felt more like a place for a business lunch. That could just be me though. Still worth a visit to see the bar and the…

Sean Harte

1/5

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