Our Story
The Jolly Judge sits at the foot of an Edinburgh ‘close’, at the centre of one of the capital’s historic Old Town, a mere 2 minutes’ walk from the Castle.
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Best pub in Edinburgh
And it’s not just us who thinks so.
CAMRA has voted us the Edinburgh Pub of the Year in 2023 and 2024.
We’ve also won 5 successive Real Cider Pub of the Year awards.
a wide CHOICE
We’ve always tried to keep a wide variety of beers on tap, along with a fairly extensive list of single malt and blended whiskies, wines and spirits to choose from.
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Take a chair and enjoy the low beamed ceilings, warm fire and a tranquil atmosphere – endulge in some Scottish hospitality.
Quiz Night
Outside of the busiest times during the Edinburgh International Festival and Festival Fringe, you can pop in every Monday to take part in our quiz.
Quiz starts at 8.30PM.
CONTACT US
OPEN EVERYDAY
MON 12PM - 12PM
TUE-WED 12PM - 11PM
THU-SAT 12PM - 12AM
SUN 12PM - 11PM
You can contact us for information on the number below or submitting a message using the form below.