Regent Bar

Pub · Edinburgh Abbeyhill

Real ale, sofas and peace away from the tourist crowds: the Regent Bar in Abbeyhill is a cosy gay pub listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide.

• ★ 4.7 on Google (456)
• Real ale
• Bear Scots
• mostly 35+

Address

2 Montrose Terrace
Edinburgh EH7 5DL

Opening hours

daily 4 pm–midnight

Crowd

mostly men, mostly 35+, lots of bears and regulars from the neighbourhood

Flirt factor

low to medium

Programme

Bear Scots every second Saturday of the month from 9 pm in the back room

Getting there

approx. 10 minutes’ walk from Picardy Place, towards Holyrood

What makes the Regent Bar special

The Regent Bar is in Abbeyhill, about ten minutes’ walk east of Picardy Place, towards Holyrood. It is a classic pub with sofas, board games and changing exhibitions by local artists.

It is listed in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for its beer: Deuchars IPA is always on the hand pump, plus guest ales, cider and bottled beers, including gluten-free and vegan options. Various LGBT+ groups meet here.

Atmosphere and crowd

The Regent sees itself as an LGBT+ pub where everyone is welcome. The crowd is mostly male and mostly over 35. Guests describe it as a quiet bar away from the tourist bustle.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: official Regent Bar website, CAMRA, Google reviews (4.7 stars, 456 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.