What to order at The Caley Picture House

Signature drink
Cask ales and budget whisky
Editor tip
The listed art-deco interior is worth seeing regardless of the Wetherspoon context; look up at the original plasterwork.
CuisineCocktail bar
TypePub
Price£££
NeighborhoodTollcross West End
HoursDaily 08:00-01:00
Signature drinkCask ales and budget whisky
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Food program: Full Wetherspoon kitchen including pies and stovies

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Location

Address: 31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ

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