Bars · Our pick in Edinburgh
The Guildford Arms
The Stewarts since 1896
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Image courtesy of © The Guildford ArmsAbout The Guildford Arms
The Guildford Arms is a Victorian bar and restaurant in the New Town, owned and run by the Stewart family since 1896, in its own words.
Why it's on our list
- Victorian interior
- Since 1896
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Guildford Arms before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Guildford Arms are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- St Andrew SquareTram200 m2 min walk
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail200 m2 min walk
- Picardy PlaceTram400 m5 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral450 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- National Museum750 mWalk 9 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Edinburgh Castle850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Holyroodhouse1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Royal Botanic Garden1.7 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.3 kmWalk 41 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Edinburgh Airport11 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 34 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley200 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min