The Royal Dick Bar

Pub · Newington

The Royal Dick Bar

Pub · Newington

1, Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, United Kingdom

Highlights

Pub in a former animal hospital featuring drinks & bar bites amid artwork & veterinary artefacts.

1, Summerhall, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, United Kingdom Get directions

summerhall.co.uk

@cntraveler

"Located within an old veterinary school-turned-multipurpose arts and cultural center, Summerhall's The Royal Dick is named after the school itself—and it still feels like a bit of a local secret, thanks to its inconspicuous location across a courtyard. Inside are multiple adjoined rooms and walls are covered in quirky found objects, many of which reference the bar's past. In August, the space, a central stopping point between other venues nearby, turns into a jumping Fringe Festival hub." - Krystin Arneson

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carleeism

Google

Really enjoyed this spot! Found it on a Google map search while we were in the area. The BLT and Calamari sandwiches were delicious. Would highly recommend this place for a quick and cheap but tasty dinner! Visited from Canada by the way and we’ll be back next time we’re in Edinburgh.

Lesley Martin

Google

Unique decor and atmosphere blended with youthful, friendly staff and excellent beer & whisky selection make for a great night (PS over 40s are welcome 😉 and you could easily pass yourself off as a Prof.! ) Outside space is very good too and used in (most) weathers 🙂🌧

Mark Adams

Google

Good variety of ales, the volcano IPA is a particular favourite. A bit pricier than nearby bars. Decent selection of pub food, too. Excellent location for drinks before a gig, and the courtyard is great on a beautiful Edinburgh, summer night.

Jenny Olszowy

Google

Our friend in Edinburgh went to vet school at The Royal Dick and suggested we go for a drink and some food. The staff is super friendly and helpful, the drinks are great and the food was delicious. I will definitely be putting this on my list of places to come back to.

Anna Kimsey

Google

Great pub with a cool yet cozy atmosphere both inside and out. I didn't try the food but it's a great spot to grab a drink with friends.

Nice Henners

Google

Open pub, with novel lagers, and a large selection of gins from the Pickering Distillery next door. Staff were particularly pleasant. The rooms are interestingly decorated with flags, tribal masks and hats.

Tom Stroud

Google

Has own beer and gin selection which are both very delicious. Quirky decor in keeping with history of the building which was the central veterinarian school. Don’t try and park as there isn’t any and during the festival there are usually external bars and food trucks.

John Whitehouse

Google

This is not a pub you are likely to stumble across by accident, it is buried deep inside one of the university buildings. Just walk in as if you know where you are going and with a bit of luck you'll find the bar. When you do get there you'll be pleasantly surprised, they actually sell a decent cask ale.