Our part in travel and tourism.

The Tolbooth Tavern is centrally located on the Canongate towards the bottom of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

 
 
 

Parking & Transport

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.

Tourists & Groups

Capacity in the main restaurant is 44 covers with an additional 30 covers in the bar area. The Tolbooth Tavern is open year-round and offers trade rates with packages to suit all budgets. We cater for FIT’s, small groups, MICE groups and larger tour operators.

Accommodation

There are many accommodation providers within easy walking distance. These range from serviced apartments to larger hotel groups.

We have a passion for using seasonal, sustainable local produce and are here to ensure your guests have the best experience from the moment they walk through the door.

As a small independent business, we are very agile and can create bespoke menus to suit each client.

Examples include 2 or 3 course dining packages, menus paired with whisky, welcome and farewell dinners as well as gin and whisky experiences.

Discover Edinburgh’s fantastic history with us!

 

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.

 
Tours and Bookable Experiences
Haggis Taster with a local Dram of Whisky
Mar 1
Haggis Taster with a local Dram of Whisky

Come and sample one of Scotland’s favourite dishes ‘Haggis’ with our MacSween’s Haggis, Neeps and Tatties stack served with a local dram of whisky.

Whisky Flight
Mar 2
Whisky Flight

Discover more about whisky through vision, taste, and aroma at the Tolbooth Tavern. You will sample three great Scottish whiskies in our cosy pub.

Scottish Tasting Platter
Mar 3
Scottish Tasting Platter

The Tolbooth Tavern loves to showcase local Scottish produce in our cosy pub. With our Scottish tasting platter you will get to sample some of our favourite dishes.

 

Tales of the Tolbooth Tavern

Our ghastly residents have made themselves famous on the internet and caught the eyes of some Edinburgh dark history’s enthusiasts!

  • Little House of Horrors

    “Beware of the fact that your drink could be flying off the table. The staff is fully aware of the careless spirit, so if you knock something over you can always blame the ghost.”

    Visit LHOH

  • Haunted Rooms

    “Things are often knocked over at the Tolbooth, and the resident ghost tends to get the blame. People have reported drinks flying off tables, pictures and various things falling off the walls.”

    Visit Haunted Rooms

  • The Scotsman

    “There are more than a few tales of drinks flying off tables (often full) as well as several other stories of bumps, noises and things being knocked off walls.”

    Visit The Scotsman

  • The Wandering Crystal

    “Their voices and footsteps are often heard echoing through the air. Some people have also claimed to have heard a ghostly spectre climbing the stairs up to the clock tower.”

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