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Iona Young

Loved Edinburgh pub previously owned by Hibs 'famous five' legend hits market

A classic Edinburgh pub in the heart of Leith has hit the market for offers over £250,000.

Previously owned by Hibs "famous five" legend Lawrie Reilly, the pub has only had two owners over the last 60 years with the current owner only selling due to retirement.

The Bowlers Rest has been in the same family hands for the last 30 years. Prior to that the pub was owned by Hibs “famous five” legend Lawrie Reilly for 32 years. The pub is described as an institution in an ever changing Leith.

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Leith is a highly sought after area, and is constantly being redeveloped so this could be the ideal transformation project for investors and chance to create something new in the area.

Alternatively it is a well-loved pub and could be maintained and looked after for generations to come.

The old school Hibs pub is located on Mitchell Street at the bottom of Leith, just a five minute walk from the links. The boozer has maintained the classic interior over the years and still has a very traditional feel.

Inside pictures show the classic feel of the pub with the traditional wood bar, and soft red bar stools that match the carpets.

The bar is spacious and there are many historic features throughout the old boozer.

There is also a games room with a pool table and fruit machine.

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The business has been running as a traditional pub in the area, offering a classic pub food dishes such as chicken curry, burgers, steak pie and paninis.

The bar stocks a range of popular lagers and ales on draught and a wide selection of wines and spirits and has returned to their pre-covid trading levels and taking in around £4k a week.

The guide price for the historic Leith public house is offers over £250,000 you can find out more here.

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