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## From 9 August 2021 most COVID restrictions are removed.
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@ 25/10/2021
Open for bar (restricted numbers) and also outside tables. First come first served. Also off-sales. 28th Oct Donzoko showcase from 5pm (keg and bottle share).
Mon - Thu - 12 - 9pm; Fri -Sat 12 - 10pm; Sun 2 - 8pm.

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Jolly Judge

7 James Court
493 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2PB

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Opening Times

Regular

Monday	Midday - Midnight
Tuesday	Midday - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	Midday - 11.00 pm
Thursday	Midday - Midnight
Friday	Midday - Midnight
Saturday	Midday - Midnight
Sunday	Midday - 11.00 pm

Meal Times

12 - 3

About the Pub

Comfortable bar with an attractive painted ceiling just off the Royal Mile down an Old Town close. There are steps down to the entrance, as was common in the past. This is a welcome spot for refreshment after visiting the castle. The real ales are usually from smaller breweries UK-wide. A varying selection of six real ciders is also available. Dogs are permitted after 3pm, but no children inside. CAMRA Scottish Cider Pub of the Year 2019.

Regular cask ales

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Changing cask ales

This pub serves 2 changing beers.

Changing beers typically include:

Cromarty --varies--
Tempest --varies--

Often from smaller breweries, UK wide.

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
Real Cider Available
Varies - 6 available, all boxed.
Beer Festivals
Cider festivals. 2 or 3 every year.
Quiet Pub

Facilities

Lunchtime Meals
Garden
Tables with umbrellas in close.
Dog Friendly
After 3pm.
Events
Quiz every Monday.
Newspapers
Smoking Area
Wifi
Free.

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Jolly Judge

7 James Court
493 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh
EH1 2PB

Sat Nav Reference

55.9494, -3.194

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station
Close to Metro

Nearby Bus Routes (320m)

Lothian Buses

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Nearby Station (370m)

Edinburgh

Nearby Metro (400m)

Princes Street

Directions

Old Town

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