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The Oxford Bar
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Bar · Young Street, New Town · Edinburgh

The Oxford Bar

Two small rooms, no music, talk.

‹ Edinburgh
When it fits
Best in the evening · about 45 min
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Where it is

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Straight-line distances: Contini George Street 109 m · Panda & Sons 143 m · Café St Honoré 305 m. Not travel times.

Why Aura
A no-frills pub open since 1811 and Inspector Rebus's local in Ian Rankin's novels.
Local gemQuietSolo
TodayHours to re-checkHours not in OpenStreetMap
Visit lengthAbout 45 min
WeatherIndoorsUsed by the rain swap in Live
EffortEasy
Sources and dates (5)
  • When it fits: Aura editorial estimate.
  • Today: Hours not in OpenStreetMap
  • Visit length: Aura estimate
  • Effort: Aura estimate
  • Tags are Aura editorial judgement.

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