Edinburgh Rose Street Pub Crawl
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Rose Street in Edinburgh has become the place to be when night draws in and lively, welcoming pubs are needed in Scotland!
Edinburgh rose street was built around 1770 to connect transportation and pedestrians to St Andrews Square. Named after the English Rose, it’s slowly become one of the top places to spend an evening with a beer in hand. Rose street Edinburgh pubs offer something for everyone, whether you want a slice of history or a modern atmosphere. Out of all the 12 main pubs on Rose St, we’ve selected our favourite to give you an epic rose street pub crawl guide. It's the perfect thing to do whilst you're on a stag do in Edinburgh.
1. Dirty Dick’s
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Based on the legend of a man named Dick, this pub is usually everyone’s first stop on a night out in Edinburgh rose street. Dick was a much loved handyman in the 1850s whose kindness is honoured through this popular watering hole. The inside is your classic Scottish pub with low lighting, dark wood and a real life fire for a cosy atmosphere. Make sure you drop by for and toast a pint in honour of Dick himself will ya?
2. Shoogly Peg
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A local favourite, feel right at home in the cosy Shoogly Peg pub on rose street Edinburgh. Related to the honourable mention Rose and Crown, this rose street bar has a reputation for it’s friendliness all year round. The quirky ol’ style of this venue has a place in everyone’s hearts, blending classic tavern interior with pops of weird and wonderful. If you see a large model gorilla, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
3. The Black Cat
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Modern and independent, the Black Cat really leans into the love and artform of a Scottish whiskey. The wood-clad sign leads you into a small but mighty bar that packs a punch behind the bar. If you’re all about quality, peruse their selection of hand-picked whiskies to tantalise your tastebuds all evening. If you’re planning a trip to Black cat on Edinburgh rose street, note that it’s always a busy place. So we’d suggest getting in early for taste trip!
4. The Kenilworth
📌152-154 Rose St » | Website »
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If you can believe it, the Kenilworth is just as impressive on the inside as it is the outside. A gem when it comes to pubs on rose street Edinburgh, this traditional style Scottish pub will welcome you with open arms. The lighting is warm, the bar is stocked with real ale’s and the place is brimming with locals and stories. One other surprising factor that Kenilworth is famed for is being “the original gin palace”, having 140 years of botanical heritage under their belts.
5. Element
📌110-114 Rose St » | Website »
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You won’t be short of history on rose street, but Element brings something vibrant and different to the stretch of watering holes. This new age drinking parlour is a refreshing douse of modern nightlife, with white walls and stylish décor inside and out. Winner of the Best Bar and Restaurant in Edinburgh at the Forth Awards, it’s a must see while you’re in the city! The Scottish mural by Lynsey Jean Henderson, the huge range of gin and appearances from Islay and Highland blend whiskey’s are enough to give it a peek.
6. Auld Hundred
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There’s no slice of rose street quite as historic as Auld Hundred bar, built and operating since the 1800s! Today, this pub has kept a lot of the ol’ features such as a wooden exterior and Mission Hall decals. Out of all the rose street Edinburgh bars, the drinks on offer here reflect the history of the city in style. Think cask ales, traditional beers and age-old whiskies to get you tipsy any night of the week.
7. Rose Street Brewery
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Sometimes you can’t go wrong with a traditional British pub, and Rose Street Brewery really brings the goods. This pub perfectly combines unique charm of old infrastructure with a new, always evolving menu of food and drink. It’s a great place to grab a late lunch with your pals while getting few rounds in – and not breaking the bank! If the weathers nice, explore their urban outdoor space to catch some sun while cradling a pint.
8. The Black Rose Tavern
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If you’re a lover of live music the Black Rose Tavern is the place to be on a weekend night. You’ll find the heavier side of music featured on this stage including goth, metal and alternative music. The wood-panelled bar is a little nod to the history of Edinburgh rose street and the corner location will give you straight ol’Scottish vibes. More recently, this bar in rose street Edinburgh has offered a selection of craft beers that regularly change too.
9. The Abbotsford Bar
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There’s no stamp of approval quite like famous pub architect Peter Henderson, who designed the Abbotsford and many more nightlife venues. Out of all the rose street Edinburgh bars, this venue has made the greatest effort to preserve the ornamental pub design from the Golden Age. Step back in time as you order your drink from the mahogany island bar – just mind not to hit your head on the low-hanging, intricately designed serving ports. If Billy Connolly and Robbie Coltrane loved it, who are we to pass up a visit to the Abbotsford Bar?
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