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Edinburgh’s
LGBT+ & Straight-Friendly
Real Ale Pub

The Regent is known for its homely atmosphere, with comfy sofas, real ales, and friendly staff. We serve lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks.

To book a table or room, just get in touch.

Real Ale

We love our Real Ales and are accredited by Cask Marque. The Regent is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2020, and was runner-up for Pub of the Year in 2017.

Deuchars IPA is always on handpump plus other guest ales and real cider. We also offer a wide range of bottled beers from Edinburgh and around the world.

Our gluten-free range was increased last year. Try our chocolate wine and fruity bottled ciders too!

Food

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We serve homely traditional Scottish food, as well as other delicious dishes (starting at £7). Choose from haggis, stovies, lasagne, mac ‘n’ cheese, curries, risotto and salads. Our specials include dishes such as butternut & lentil Wellington, pork belly, and steak & ale pasties. Finish up with one of our tasty puddings. Gluten-free and vegan options are always available, with ample choice.

Community

Enjoy one of our table-top games, or bring your own.

Look around! We host local artists’ exhibitions – some beautiful, some wacky, and always a talking point.

We host a number of LGBT+ groups, including Bear Scots (second Saturday of the month) and the Ruby Fruits (first Sunday of the month).

Dog-friendly

The Regent wouldn’t be The Regent without our regular four-legged customers! Dogs are welcome and we provide a water bowl. We thank you for keeping your furry friends off the furniture, on a short lead and under control. 🙂

Edinburgh’s
LGBT+ & Straight-Friendly
Real Ale Pub

The Regent is known for its homely atmosphere, with comfy sofas, real ales, and friendly staff.

We serve lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. To book a table or room, just get in touch.

Real Ales

We love our Real Ales and are accredited by Cask Marque. The Regent is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide in 2020, and was runner-up for Pub of the Year in 2017.

Deuchars IPA is always on handpump plus other guest ales and real cider. We also offer a wide range of bottled beers from Edinburgh and around the world. Our gluten-free range was increased last year. Try our chocolate wine and fruity bottled ciders too!

Heart-Warming Food

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We serve homely traditional Scottish food, as well as other delicious dishes (starting at £7). Choose from haggis, stovies, lasagne, mac ‘n’ cheese, curries, risotto and salads. Our specials include dishes such as butternut & lentil Wellington, pork belly, and steak & ale pasties. Finish up with one of our tasty puddings.

Gluten-free and vegan options are always available, with ample choice.

Community

Enjoy one of our table-top games, or bring your own.

Look around! We host local artists’ exhibitions – some beautiful, some wacky, and always a talking point.

We also host a number of LGBT+ groups, including Bear Scots (second Saturday of the month) and the Ruby Fruits (first Sunday of the month).

Dog-friendly

The Regent wouldn’t be The Regent without our regular four-legged customers! Dogs are welcome and we provide a water bowl.

We thank you for keeping your furry friends off the furniture, on a short lead and under control. 🙂

COVID UPDATE

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Thursday, December 10th, 2020

Covid in Scotland: Pub ban on background music to be lifted

Well, one piece of good news is that the Scottish Government in their wisdom have now decided that pubs and restaurants CAN play background music.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-55260312
Shame we're still not allowed to sell any alcohol.
Quick, put The Monkees on at half-volume...

Hospitality venues have not been allowed to play music since August amid concerns over Covid-19 transmission.

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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020

Great news about the roll-out of a possible vaccine starting in the UK next week. Could this be the glimmer of hope on the horizon we've all been waiting for?
Unfortunately, coming back to the here and now, Edinburgh seems firmly stuck in Tier 3 of the Scottish system of restrictions. The constant shifting of news, rules and regulations has made it impossible for us to plan anything.
Because of this, we have decided that The Regent will not reopen until some time in the New Year. This gives us all a chance to think about ourselves, our friends and families rather than wondering "are we going to be open?", "are we going to reopen only to be forced to close again?", "are we planning to reopen to then be told at the last minute that we can't?"
It would have been lovely to see all our wonderful customers and friends over the festive period and to wish everyone in person the VERY BEST for the bright new year of 2021 but it is not to be. So, in the age of Social Media, we're having to do it virtually.
All our love and have the best of times possible over the next month. SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!

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Thursday, October 8th, 2020

As you are probably aware, the Scottish Government announced yesterday that all pubs, bars and restaurants in Edinburgh must close at 6pm on Friday 9th October for a minimum of 16 days.
This date may of course change over the next week or two and, even when we can reopen, we may not be allowed to operate in the way we have up until now.
The support we have received from everyone since reopening just over two months ago has been phenomenal and it's been wonderful to see you all. Hopefully we will be able to welcome you to The Regent again in the near future.
Look after yourselves and others.
All our love, The Regent xxx

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Saturday, September 26th, 2020

This week is Cask Ale Week and to celebrate, The Regent is featuring beers from local Stewart Brewing in Edinburgh. Expect to see a selection of the following ales on tap...

80/- Eighty Shilling
Stewart's 80/- is a full bodied, full flavoured auburn-coloured classic Scottish heavy. It's easy drinking with a malty aroma, light hop & fruity characteristics and a smooth and creamy texture. 4.4%

Jack Back
A session IPA using New World hops. A tasty bitter brew with grassy hints of pine, grapefruit and soft fruits. 3.7%

Pentland IPA
A golden dry ale, with slight fruit tones and a moderate bitterness. Fresh hop cones are added in four stages to contribute a complex character, creating an easy to drink ale that offers refreshment with a little extra spice. 3.9%

Edinburgh Gold
This is a captivating gold beer, sophisticated in taste and rich in colour. Edinburgh Gold boasts an attractive continental hop aroma with moderate bitterness and a pleasing smooth finish. 4.8%

Radical Road Reverse
A triple-hopped pale ale using a combination of six hops to create big citrus and grapefruit flavours. 4.6%

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Saturday, September 26th, 2020

Revised opening times xxx

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Friday, September 25th, 2020

Scotland's 10pm curfew starts this evening!

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Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020

Following yesterday's Scottish Government announcement, The Regent will be introducing a closing time of 10pm every evening from Friday 25th September. Please be aware that 10pm is not "last orders" or "drinking-up time"; there must be no customers at all inside any licensed venue after 10pm. Premises that do not adhere to the rules risk being closed down.
We will therefore have a strict last orders policy at 9.30pm with guests being reminded that they must finish and leave before 10pm.
On a slightly more positive note - although people are not able to visit other people's homes, groups of up to six people from two households are still allowed to meet in pubs and restaurants.
All our love and hope to see you soon xxx