Welcome to The Ensign Ewart Pub, on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.
The highest pub in Edinburgh, and the closest to Edinburgh Castle, The Ensign Ewart has a rich history dating back to 1680, when the pub was first established on it's current site. It has changed a bit since then, but it still retains much of its original charm, and always has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
We have LOCAL Cask Ales, a dynamic and ever changing whisky list, a large selection of Scottish gins, live music, a fresh and locally sourced food menu, and of course, the best in Scottish hospitality!
WE'RE BACK!
Our current opening hours are 12pm-10pm Monday - Sunday.
Food is served until 9pm.
We have an extensive takeaway menu available, including our full whisky list available to takeaway as individual drams.
COVID HOUSE RULES
WE WILL BE OPERATING AS A 1 METRE PHYSICAL DISTANCING ZONE – PLEASE FOLLOW THE ADVICE OF
STAFF AND OBSERVE PHYSICAL DISTANCING
PLEASE WEAR A MASK ON ENTRY/EXIT AND WHILE MOVING AROUND THE PUB
PLEASE SANITISE YOUR HANDS ON ENTRY, AND WASH/SANITISE HANDS REGULARLY DURING YOUR STAY
IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE SYMPTOMS, INCLUDING PERSISTENT DRY COUGH AND FEVER, PLEASE STAY AWAY
WE WILL COLLECT CONTACT DETAILS FROM ONE PERSON PER GROUP IN ORDER TO ADHERE TO TEST AND
PROTECT GUIDELINES. DETAILS WILL BE STORED SECURELY AND DESTROYED AFTER 28 DAYS
ALL CUSTOMERS MUST BE SEATED - NO STANDING AT THE BAR. YOU SHOULD ONLY LEAVE YOUR SEAT TO USE THE TOILET
PLEASE USE CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE
TABLES/SCREENS MUST NOT BE MOVED
TOILETS ARE CURRENTLY ONLY FOR USE BY SEATED CUSTOMERS, AND ARE ONE IN, ONE OUT. THEY WILL BE CHECKED, CLEANED AND SANITISED REGULARLY
ALL SURFACES AND TOUCH POINTS WILL BE SANITISED REGULARLY
FRONT DOOR MUST REMAIN OPEN TO AID VENTILATION
ALL DOGS/CHILDREN TO BE KEPT ON A LEAD :-)
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
We are located towards the top end of The Royal Mile. There are steps leading up to the pavement outside the pub, however it is level with the road a little further up towards the castle. Please be aware there is a small step at the entrance to the pub, and a single larger step to enter the back section of the pub once inside. A portable wheelchair ramp is available, please ask a member of staff for assistance if required. we do not currently have accessible toilets. If you require further information please phone 01312257440.