Pub with tables on the Grassmarket, a resident DJ and regular live music plus TVs showing sport. Summary via Google
About The Black Bull
The Black Bull sits on the Grassmarket in Edinburgh's Old Town, serving British dishes including steak and ale pie, haggis fries and burgers. Portions are substantial. Gluten-free options are available.
The pub has tables outside, a resident DJ and live music on a regular basis. Sport plays on screens throughout. It takes bookings and suits groups, though some diners have noted that service can be slow at peak times.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
What's nearby
- Dance Base, Scotland's National Centre for Dance next door
- Bains Retro Sweets next door
- Edinburgh Castle 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this pub's delicious and hearty food, including steak and ale pie, haggis fries, and burgers, with generous portions and good gluten-free options. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable staff, as well as the cozy atmosphere and ample screens for watching sports.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- British
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2,571 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Old Town