The Playfair
Edinburgh, EH1 1AA
Edinburgh, EH1 1AA
The Playfair
Edinburgh, EH1 1AA
Edinburgh, EH1 1AA
Cask beers available
Cask beers available
Wolf - 6%
Wolf
Windswept
6% abv
A dark and powerful brew named after the Wolf of Badenoch, infamous for burning down Elgin cathedral in 1390. Enjoy by a roaring fire!
Schiehallion - 4.8%
Schiehallion
Harviestoun
4.8% abv
The perfectly-paired combination of wheat malt and lager malt is our secret sauce for this ‘Champagne of Lagers’, providing an elegant head, luscious lacing and crisp palate. A lingering, fresh grapefruity finish from whole, pressed hop cones tops it off.
Sunset - 4.4%
Sunset
Arran
4.4% abv
Nose: Citrusy grapefruit notes are abundant, backed up with some essences of used leather and a scent of smokiness to finish off. Palate: Powerful flavour of citrus fruits from the hops. There are dry notes of grape fruit, wood, some smoke just like the aroma of the beer. Appearance: Dark golden hue with great clarity, fluffy white head in the company of a gentle carbonation.
Abbot Ale - 5%
Abbot Ale
Greene King
5% abv
A full-bodied, very distinctive beer with a bitter-sweet aftertaste.
Doom Bar - 4%
Doom Bar
Sharp's
4% abv
Bitter with a faint flowery aroma and a moderately fruity, malty taste. The finish is long but pleasantly bitter with some sweetness and dryness.
Deuchars IPA - 3.8%
Deuchars IPA
Caledonian
3.8% abv
Rich in character and long on refreshment. Solid gold in colour, strongly aromatic, with hints of fresh citrus. The distinctive light malt and fresh floral flavours combine with the zesty citric hop to deliver a mouth-watering adventure.
Ciders & Perries available
Black Dragon - 7.2%
Black Dragon
Gwynt y Ddraig
7.2% abv
The legendary Black Dragon! This cider now has quite a following amongst the most descerning cider drinkers. It is rich in colour, body and flavour with a fresh, fruity aroma.
Traditional Cider - 4.4%
Traditional Cider
Thistly Cross
4.4% abv
A bright golden easy drinking cider; a real thirst quencher for those rare sunny days.Thistly Cross Traditional boasts the same great flavour as Original but at a slightly lower ABV making it the perfect Summer Session Cider! Imagine the aroma and flavour of freshly peeled apples, then bottle it. Easy drinking and full of fruit, a great introduction to Thistly Cross.
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Edinburgh Gold - 4.8%
Edinburgh Gold
Stewart
4.8% abv
Refreshing, balanced and full of flavour. This is a captivating gold bier, sophisticated in taste and rich in colour.Edinburgh Gold boasts an attractive continental hop aroma with moderate bitterness and a pleasing smooth finish.
Misty Law - 4%
Misty Law
Kelburn
4% abv
Named after Renfrewshire’s highest hill, in Lochwinnoch. A dry hoppy amber ale with a long-lasting bitter finish.
White Adder - 5.3%
White Adder
Mauldons
5.3% abv
This golden strong ale has a distinctive floral nose, with a strong hop character and fruity, full flavour, with the fruit lingering through to the satisfying, smooth, hoppy finish.
Joker IPA - 5%
Joker IPA
Williams Brothers
5% abv
Created from a complex layer of malts and blended hops, this well balanced IPA delivers satisfaction every time. Golden in the glass, fruity on the nose with hints of cedar. Joker IPA is bitter/sweet, full of flavour and is sure to put a smile on your face.
Indian Peter - 4.8%
Indian Peter
Stewart
4.8% abv
Our November special is a highly hopped IPA. Big citrus and floral notes coming from the American hops used, makes for a big flavoured IPA.
Stillman's IPA - 4.6%
Stillman's IPA
Spey Valley
4.6% abv
An English-style IPA that has great hoppy aroma and a punchy bitterness that’s not overpowering, with light spices and floral notes. A great all-rounder beer that’s not too strong and is just the trick on a hot sunny day.
Moonshine - 7.5%
Moonshine
Broadoak
7.5% abv
This medium-sweet cider has a crisp, light, refreshing, fruity flavour, supplied by dessert and culinary apples, resulting in a very drinkable character, despite its strength.
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