Deacon Brodie’s Tavern on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh has officially reopened following a significant investment. The pub is part of the Nicholson’s Pub Collection brand owned by Mitchells & Butlers.
The historic pub may have had a facelift, but it has kept its traditional look and feel inside for that truly authentic Scottish pub experience. Fifteen new jobs have also been created. The pub was built in 1806 and is named after one of the city’s most famous sons, Deacon William Brodie, one of the inspirations behind Robert Louis Stevenson’s Jekyll and Hyde.
Throughout the pub, you’ll see references to Brodie and his double life, as well as a fascinating, decorative wooden ceiling. Taufiq Abdu, General Manager, said of the refurbishment, ‘’Deacon Brodie’s Tavern is an iconic Scottish pub, loved by guests from all over the world who visit us to experience our traditional Tavern atmosphere. The restoration works undertaken, including painstakingly restoring our original decorative wooden ceiling, ensure that our guests can continue to enjoy a wee dram or two with us for years to come.’’