The Tolbooth Tavern

Over 200 years of Scottish Hospitality

The Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh is part of the original Canongate Tolbooth which was built in 1591. This medieval building was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh at the Canongate. The ground floor became The Tolbooth Tavern in 1820.

  • The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm. It boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile where the small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area.

  • We have fine Scottish ales, malt whiskies and gins for you to enjoy whilst our chefs serve up hearty home-cooked Scottish fayre using locally sourced produce; where better to slake your thirst and quell your hunger be you on the tourist trail or looking for a relaxing dinner experience.

  • Our house favourites include Cullen skink, Tolbooth burgers, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips and our Tolbooth steak and sausage pie.

  • The Tolbooth Tavern is centrally located on the Canongate towards the bottom of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. There is limited on-street parking and pay parking nearby. Waverley Train Station and the tram line are just a 10-minute walk away as well as an abundance of local visitor attractions.

  • If you want to embrace some of Edinburgh’s dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, The Tolbooth Tavern is a must visit whilst in town.

  • Capacity in the main restaurant is 44 covers with an additional 30 covers in the bar area.

 

Website: www.tolboothtavern.co.uk
Facebook: @tolboothtavern
Telephone:  0131 557 1333

 

167 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8BN

Bacon and avocado salad with cherry tomatoes and red onions on a white plate, accompanied by a glass of wine on a restaurant table.
Street sign reading "Old Tolbooth Wynd" on a stone wall.
Tolbooth Tavern exterior with stone facade and large gold letters, "Tolbooth Tavern Estab. 1820," above entrance, with window flower boxes.
Plate of fish and chips with tartar sauce and lemon wedge
A gourmet sandwich with fried eggplant, topped with a dollop of cream and arugula on a white plate.
Guinness beer tap and pint with Scottish flag in background
Close-up of a gourmet dish featuring a round, orange-colored mound of food topped with a brown patty and creamy sauce, garnished with green leaves. The dish is served on a white plate with a light sauce around it.
Highland Park 12 Year Old Viking Honour whiskey bottle and glass on a bar counter.
A wooden table with two plates of food: one with fish and chips, and the other with a burger and fries. Two glasses of beer are next to the plates, one labeled 'Caledonian' and the other 'Guinness.' The background features a tufted, purple seat back.
Cozy pub interior with wooden tables and chairs, TV on wall, dim lighting
Cozy restaurant interior with purple cushioned booth, wooden table set with food and drinks, red candle, and wooden chairs.
Open-faced sandwich with mushrooms, arugula, and sauce on toasted bread
Creamy mushroom pasta with arugula garnish on a white plate.
Top view of a restaurant table setting with plates of fried appetizers on greens, bread with cheese cubes, and a creamy soup, accompanied by a glass of water on a wooden table.