Edinburgh Pub Guide: The Mitre

The Mitre Across the Royal Mile

The Mitre is one of three pubs close together on the north side of the High Street section of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The other two are the Royal Mile and Clever Dick's.

Interior, Looking Across the Mitre Interior, from the Rear of the Mitre Looking Towards the Front Door

In the summer you can, as with many of Edinburgh's pubs, sit outside and watch this particularly interesting part of the world go by. This is a more pleasant activity since the Mitre swapped a rather bright light blue colour scheme (see left) for its current more sober decor.

Exterior Detail

The Mitre in its "Blue" Phase

Inside the pub is rather larger than it seems from outside. The bar stretches back towards the rear of the building and you can usually find somewhere comfortable to sit. The streetplan hereabouts dates back to the 1500s, but it seems likely that the building housing the Mitre is rather more recent. Less easy to date is the ghost in the Mitre's cellar.

Address: 133 High Street, EH1 1SG
Telephone: 0131 524 0071
Opening hours, normal: 10.00am to 1.00am
Opening hours, Sunday: 10.00am to 1.00am
Real ales: Guest beers always available
Whisky choice: A malt whisky menu is available
Cocktails: Pitchers of cocktails available during the summer months
Hot drinks: Tea, coffees, including liqueur coffees, and hot chocolate
Food: A breakfast menu is served, plus a full dinner menu
Food service times: Breakfast is served from 10.00am to 12.00 noon; the full menu from 11.00am to 12.00 midnight
Music: Live music most nights
Policy on children's access: In the restaurant up to 8.00pm
Disabled access: There is one small step at the entrance, but a bell at the front door will summon assistance. The toilets are accessible, though not specially adapted
Clientele: Local business people and tourists
Outdoor seating: Pavement tables on High Street all year
Other attractions: A friendly pub in the heart of the city
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