The Canny Man's

The Canny Man's Famous Edinburgh public house. Family run since 1871. Seafood and Smorrebrod Open Sandwiches. Over 250 malt whiskies. A snack menu is available till 5pm.
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The Canny Man’s is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family. It is a free house, as free as the wind as Mr Kerr used to say, therefore it has no connection with any brewery and only sells the best of each brewers produce. The public house serves food everyday from 12-3pm and in the evenings from 6.30-9pm (except Fri/Sun nights). The food t

hat is served is seafood and S MØRREBRØD sandwiches. Introduced many years ago, it has been tailor-made to suit customers’ needs, and freshly prepared each day, it is ideal as a drinker's meal. A public house that is what this is, and it has survived as such for over one hundred years. Please try to remember it, and the characters you see here are real. It is well loved and well hated. Loved by those who know it and hated by those who do not understand it. A place that will not change, will not alter, respecting the past and prepared at all cost to preserve the future.

Join The Canny Man’s Wine Society for… OUR SUMMER WINE TASTING ☀️A mix of our sommelier’s favourites, we will be tasting...
03/06/2026

Join The Canny Man’s Wine Society for…

OUR SUMMER WINE TASTING ☀️

A mix of our sommelier’s favourites, we will be tasting white, rosé, sparkling and the perfect red wine to enjoy in the sun!

22nd & 23rd June @ 7:30pm

Tickets are £49pp - this includes food pairings.

To reserve your spot, please call us on 0131 447 1484.

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01/06/2026

Whether you’ve had a busy day sightseeing, or you’re visiting for a business trip, The Lane Hotel is the perfect place to rest, relax and reset.

Situated next to The Canny Man’s, all of our rooms are bespoke - each with their own individual design and classic Victorian features.

Have you visited us at The Lane Hotel yet?

The perfect weather for a cold glass of Champagne. 🥂
25/05/2026

The perfect weather for a cold glass of Champagne. 🥂

Breakfast at The Canny’s Mans…From a full Scottish breakfast to Eggs Royale to Avocado on Toast, we’ve got breakfast cov...
20/05/2026

Breakfast at The Canny’s Mans…

From a full Scottish breakfast to Eggs Royale to Avocado on Toast, we’ve got breakfast covered.

Why not pair your breakfast with one of our famous Bloody Mary’s?

Served Monday to Saturday from 8am and from 9am on Sundays.

THE HACIENDA Our private dining room holds 10 - 14 guests, making it the perfect space for special occasions.Whether it’...
13/05/2026

THE HACIENDA

Our private dining room holds 10 - 14 guests, making it the perfect space for special occasions.

Whether it’s a birthday, celebration, or just a family get-together, the Hacienda can be booked by calling us on 0131 447 1484.

The Canny Man’s Wine Society presents…THE JUDGEMENT OF PARISOne of the most renowned events in the history of wine, the ...
06/05/2026

The Canny Man’s Wine Society presents…

THE JUDGEMENT OF PARIS

One of the most renowned events in the history of wine, the 1976 Judgement of Paris reordered global fine wine hierarchies.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary, The Canny Man’s is holding a tasting to re-enact this seismic event.

The original tasting was held in Paris on 24th May 1976. The idea was simple - compare some of the best wines from California to France’s most prestigious wines from France.

And, that’s exactly what we’re going to do! 🍷

As always, our resident sommelier will be on hand to guide us through six wines, which we will blind taste - so that we can decide, without prejudice, which wines we prefer!

25th & 26th May @ 7:30pm.

Tickets are £49pp - this includes food pairings.

The Canny Man’s Wine Society presents…THE WINES OF GERMANY 🇩🇪Our resident sommelier took us on a journey through the one...
03/05/2026

The Canny Man’s Wine Society presents…

THE WINES OF GERMANY 🇩🇪

Our resident sommelier took us on a journey through the one of the most underrated and misunderstood wine regions in the wine…and proved that there’s more to Germany than just a Riesling! 😉🍷

We’ll be announcing our next wine tasting very soon - comment where you think we’re heading next!

Smørrebrød is our famous Danish open sandwiches which are freshly prepared every day - it’s been a mainstay at The Canny...
30/04/2026

Smørrebrød is our famous Danish open sandwiches which are freshly prepared every day - it’s been a mainstay at The Canny Man’s for the past 30 years.

The perfect light lunch for the sunshine. ☀️

Have you visited The Canny Man’s yet? Come experience why celebrity chef, Rick Stein called us “the best pub in the worl...
23/04/2026

Have you visited The Canny Man’s yet?

Come experience why celebrity chef, Rick Stein called us “the best pub in the world.”

At the Canny Man’s, we enjoy hosting private tastings to educate others on the history and taste of whisky. We can creat...
17/04/2026

At the Canny Man’s, we enjoy hosting private tastings to educate others on the history and taste of whisky.

We can create bespoke tasting for any special occasion - whether it be a birthday, an event or even just for fun, get some friends together. 🥃

Address

237 Morningside Road
Edinburgh
EH104QU

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 12pm
Friday 11am - 1am
Saturday 12am - 1am
11am - 12pm
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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