The Guildford Arms

About

This Scottish pub is described as potentially the most beautiful in the world, opening in 1896 and designed to rival grand European architecture. It's pub number one on their Edinburgh Castle route.

Why go

• Feels like you're drinking beer in a museum
• Mimic the experience and elegance of sitting in a drawing room
• Taste of the grandeur and luxury that was once associated with the homes of royals and aristocrats

Must try

• Scotch beef burger & chips
• Quality real ales
• Guest ales
• Sparkling pale ale
• Hazy pale from stuart

Pro tips

• Walk over the busy Waverley train station
• Book seating upstairs for a quieter experience
• Pub crawl stop in the craft beer & speakeasy route
• Pub number one on the edinburgh castle route

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (4100 reviews)

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