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Halfway House, Edinburgh

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Real ale discount scheme
24 Fleshmarket Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1BX (View on Google Map)
(0131) 225 7101
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A cosy, characterful bar hidden halfway down an Old Town close, decorated with railway memorabilia. The front of the small, often busy, bar area has window seats, stools and tables. The rear area has more comfortable semi-circular booth seating. The bar may stay open until 1am during busy times of year.

Really close to the Market Street entrance of Waverley Station so handy for a quick pint between trains as long as you can climb a few steps.

Children over 5 may be permitted but as a policy are generally not allowed.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/139
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am ‑ Midnight
Saturday
11:00am ‑ Midnight
Sunday
11:00am ‑ 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Fyne Ales - Jarl TasteMatch Prediction

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Fyne Ales - Jarl
Fyne Ales - Jarl Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted 6 times
Fyne Ales - Jarl
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Fyne Ales - Jarl

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Halfway House, Edinburgh.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Barney's - Capital Porter TasteMatch Prediction

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Barney's - Capital Porter
Barney's - Capital Porter Strong Porter • 5% Spotted once
Barney's - Capital Porter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Barney's - Capital Porter

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Halfway House, Edinburgh.

ABV 5%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Mainly from Scottish breweries

Changing beers typically include: Broughton (varies) , Orkney , Stewart (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Tables in paved area at the front of pub.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
34 steps up hill to pub. No accessible toilet
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
on steps / paved area
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Free
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
£1 off a pint of Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (220m)
Various
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Close to metro (515m)
St Andrew Square
Nearby Station (112m)
Edinburgh
Directions
up steps opp Waverley Station's Market St. entrance.

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