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Edinburgh Live
National
John Paul Clark

Historic 250-year-old Edinburgh pub with unique island bar is planning a huge makeover

Plans reveal a historic 18th century Edinburgh pub is set to undergo a major renovation project.

The Kenilworth on Rose Street was built in 1780 and has a special A-listed status but the owners, Mitchells and Butlers PLC, plan to modernise the establishment.

A planning application to Edinburgh Council shows that they want to install new panelling, extend the drink shelves, lay down a new timber flooring in their famous snug area and redecorate and retile the toilets.

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