Address

1-3 Cumberland Street, New Town, Edinburgh EH3 6RT
New Town, Edinburgh

Best For

craft beer, New Town evenings, mid-thirties crowd

Opening Hours

Daily12:00-00:00

Reservations

Recommended

Dress Code

Smart casual

Price Range

$$ · Cocktails from local pricing

New Town Pub Heritage Real Ale Beer Garden

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Our Take

New Town's Heritage Scottish Ale Pub

The Cumberland Bar is New Town's most heritage Scottish ale pub — operating in a Georgian basement since the 1800s. Original tile work, mahogany bar, gas-style lighting. Real ales from Scottish craft breweries (Williams Bros, Innis & Gunn, Stewart Brewing).

The cocktail program is basic but properly built. The food menu serves heritage Scottish pub plates (haggis, neeps and tatties, Cullen skink). Beer garden in summer. The crowd is New Town locals 30-60.

Pair with The Bow Bar for a more whisky-focused heritage pub.

What to Order

Williams Bros Joker IPA

Scottish craft IPA. The Cumberland standard.

Innis & Gunn

Edinburgh-brewed bourbon-barrel-aged beer. The local default.

Real Ale Selection

Rotating six Scottish cask ales.

Cullen Skink

Smoked-haddock chowder. The Cumberland heritage food.