Kitty O'Shea's Edinburgh
WHERE
Edinburgh
What it’s like
A live music pub in Edinburgh that does not hold a licence for under-18s, so this one is for the grown-ups only.
Right, let's save you a wasted trip: this is not a kids' venue. Kitty O'Shea's doesn't hold a licence for under-18s, so if you're looking for somewhere to bring the children for live music, this isn't it. Worth knowing before you plan an evening out and try to bring the whole crew along.
It's a proper pub setup rather than a family spot, with bar snacks rather than a hot food menu, though the site does say you can bring your own food in if the manager's happy with it. Walk-ins are fine and there's always room at the bar, or you can book a table if you want to be sure of a seat. Dogs are welcome too, though they suggest leaving your pooch at home after 7pm on Friday to Sunday or when there's live music or sport on, since it gets busy.
There's also a dress code quirk worth flagging if you're the sort who wears your team's colours out: football jerseys are fine on match days but not after 7pm Friday to Sunday, and you'll be asked to leave the top at the door. GAA and rugby gear gets a pass anytime, which feels like a small mercy.
So really, this one's a note for the babysitter-booked crowd, not a family day out.
What’s on here
Need to know
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome. Bookings also available
- Food
- Bar snacks available. Own food may be brought with manager discretion
- Dogs
- Welcome, but best to leave them home after 7pm on Fri-Sun and during live music/sporting events
- No licence for under-18s, so this is an adults-only visit
- Football shirts get turned away after 7pm Friday to Sunday, though GAA and rugby gear is fine anytime
- Bringing your own food in is down to the manager's discretion on the day
Plan your visit
Can we bring the kids?
No, Kitty O'Shea's doesn't hold a licence for under-18s, so children can't come along.
Do we need to book a table?
Walk-ins are welcome and there's always space at the bar. You can book ahead too if you'd rather have that sorted.
Is there food?
There's no hot food, just bar snacks, though you might be allowed to bring your own in if the manager's happy about it.
Can we bring the dog?
Dogs are welcome, but it's best to leave them at home after 7pm Friday to Sunday or when there's live music or sport on, as it gets busy.
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