Edinburgh Family Pubs
There is no law which prevents dogs having access to any business premises as long as there are measures in place to prevent them from accessing any food storage or preparation areas. Therefore it is basically down to the individual business owner’s personal choice whether to allow dogs in or not.
It’s slightly different for children and young persons though. There used to be such a thing as a Children’s certificate, however since the introduction of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 that’s all changed. Previously for pubs which held a children’s certificate, under 14’s could enter a pub between 11am and 8pm to eat a meal if they were accompanied by an adult. Part of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 intention was to encourage licensed premises to become more child-friendly and to ultimately encourage an environment where families can socialise safely together. Under the 2005 Act, the business has to outline in their “Operating Plan” whether children are permitted on the premises or not. If they are permitted, they must also state the ages of children or young persons that are permitted, the hours that they are permitted to be on the premises and which parts of the premises they are allowed. Some pubs therefore have a strict policy stating no under-18’s allowed where it can vary for others which do allow under 18’s.
Below is a list of Dog friendly Edinburgh pubs who also allow children on the premises. There may be some restrictions therefore check with each individual pub before setting off.
Bennet’s Bar (Maxwell Street)
Blue Goose
Boda Bar
Bon Vivant, Thistle Street
Bond No. 9
Caley Sample Room
Cambridge Bar
Espy, Portobello
Hamilton’s
Hemma
Henrick’s Bar & Bistro
Holyrood 9A
Iglu Bar & Bistro
Malt & Hops
Noble’s
Scran & Scallie
Sofis Bar
Star Bar
The Earl Of Marchmont
The Fountain
The Old Chain Pier
The Parlour
The Southern Bar
Traverse Theatre Bar
Treacle
Victoria
Whighams Wine Cellars
