The Kenilworth

FAMOUS FOR BEING A VICTORIAN PUB WITH AN ALLEGIANCE TO SIR WALTER SCOTT

You will find The Kenilworth in Rose Street Edinburgh within a short stroll of Princes Street, George Street and Castle Street – however you won’t find another like it.

Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

A FASCINATING PAST

The Kenilworth and its vicinity have a long and interesting history. The present pub replaces an earlier one designed in 1893 by a wine and spirit merchant. It was converted in 1904 and takes its name from a novel by Sir Walter Scott, whose portrait hangs outside. Thistle Street and Rose Street were built originally for the artisans of the New Town.

ONE OF A KIND

The Kenilworth is one of many rare gems in the Nicholson’s collection of great British pubs, reputed for their distinctive buildings, intriguing history and vibrant atmosphere.

Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 3JD Scotland GB
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Sunday 10am–11pm Monday 10am–11pm Tuesday 10am–11pm Wednesday 10am–11pm Thursday 10am–11pm Friday 10am–12am Saturday 10am–12am
Rose Street
Edinburgh EH2 3JD Scotland GB
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