The Antiquary
72-78 St Stephen St, Edinburgh EH3 5AQ
Named after the famous book by Sir Walter Scott, a basement bar on St Stephen Street for about 45 years. Real ale, whisky, folk music and Sunday roasts.
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the pub
The Tic, the Antiq, the Auntie Mary.
The Antiquary is a popular bar for all and everyone feels welcome, from the locals of all ages through to tourists visiting the area. Real ale and whisky at the bar, good food from the kitchen, and dogs welcome too.
this week
Thursday · 8.30pm
The famous folk session
Traditional Scottish folk music from local musicians. Come along and enjoy it.
Sunday · from 11am
Sunday lunch, then the quiz
Lunch from noon until 6pm, and the roasts sell out fast. Goose’s music quiz at 7.
the story
- 1816
- Sir Walter Scott publishes The Antiquary.
- about 45 years ago
- Opens on St Stephen Street among the antique shops, first as a restaurant, soon as a bar.
- the regulars
- The Tic, the Antiq, the Auntie Mary.
- the floor
- Reclaimed from a gymnasium in Dougie Smith’s redesign.
- below stairs
- A resident ghost, a baker and her son.
- on screen
- A set for Festival and Clive Barker’s Book of Blood.
what people say
An old-fashioned basement pub named after a Walter Scott novel, The Antiquary keeps its drinks selection reasonably simple… while boasting a surprisingly diverse fish and game menu.
This classic Edinburgh pub is affectionately known as the ‘tiq’ by locals, who keep it busy every night of the week.
The Sunday lunch is the best you will get anywhere. Great staff, great atmosphere, great chef!
Fantastic bar with a great atmosphere, friendly staff and a great menu.
contact us
Booking a table is easiest through the form above. For anything else, a room for a party, a question about the kitchen or the screens, or an idea you want to run past us, get in touch and a person will answer.
- phone 0131 225 2858 Quickest, during opening hours.
- email info@theantiquarybar.co.uk Best for private space and larger parties.
- facebook The.Antiquary Message us, and see what is on this week.