Welcome to
The Merlin
Edinburgh
Welcome to
The Merlin
Edinburgh
About our pub
You never know who you'll meet in this big, friendly bar in the heart of Morningside. It could be the local pensioners calling in for a morning coffee; it could be the students from nearby Napier University; it could be the am-dram audience en route to the Chu...
Opening Hours
Thu
11:30am - 11:00pm
Fri
11:30am - 1:00am
Sat
11:30am - 1:00am
Sun
11:30am - 11:00pm
Mon
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tue
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wed
11:30am - 11:00pm
Serving Hours
Thu
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Mon
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Opening Hours
Thu
11:30am - 11:00pm
Fri
11:30am - 1:00am
Sat
11:30am - 1:00am
Sun
11:30am - 11:00pm
Mon
11:30am - 11:00pm
Tue
11:30am - 11:00pm
Wed
11:30am - 11:00pm
Serving Hours
Thu
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Fri
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sat
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Sun
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Mon
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Tue
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Wed
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Facilities
Top-notch amenities to make sure you have a great time. Here’s what you can expect when you visit The Merlin
- Beer Garden
- TNT Sports
- Disabled Facilities
- Dog Friendly
Book now for Christmas 2023
Christmas 2023 is going to be one to remember, and our team have been working hard to bring you some festive treats worth celebrating!
View our Christmas menusFestive Football
Catch every match, every goal, and every penalty with an action-packed December football schedule at The Merlin.
View fixturesNew Cocktails At The Merlin
Our new cocktails have landed and there’s plenty of great treats for you to try!
See our new cocktailsNew Drinks At The Merlin
Whether you’re after the perfect pint, a cracking cocktail or prefer to sip on your favourite spirit and mixer, we’ve got you covered!
View our new drinksSmall plates
Try our small plates - dishes designed for sharing (or enjoying by yourself)
View our small plates dealWarning! Only the first 5 items will be rendered!
TNT Sports | Sky Sports
Watch live sport with us
Unbeatable pub atmosphere. Right from the pre-match meet ups to settle those nerves, to the post-game analysis of where it all went wrong.
Pints with your pup
We're a dog friendly pub and can't wait to see your pooches pop by!
Book your next visitDrinks
Whatever your favourite tipple, we'll have it on ice and served to perfection
Check out our full rangeSavour your Sunday
Sundays are for relaxing and quality time, so come and order a delicious roast and let us do the washing up
View our menuFunctions
Whatever event you're hosting, we're confident that you will find what you are looking for at The Merlin.
Belhaven Brewery Tour
The home of Scottish brewingEstablished in 1719, Belhaven Brewery is the oldest working brewery in Scotland. Situated in Dunbar, the brewery nestles amongst the rolling barley fields of East Lothian, just 20 miles from Edinburgh.