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The pub’s story
The Stockbridge Tap occupies the corner of Raeburn Place and St Bernard’s Row in a listed block built in 1816 and 1817. The building date belongs to the terrace, not to the pub. The present name arrived in August 2008 after the premises had traded as Bert’s Bar. Large windows make the front room bright, while the rear shifts to low tables and sofas. Mirrors from the lost Murray’s and Campbell’s breweries give both spaces a link to Edinburgh brewing history. CAMRA named it Edinburgh Pub of the Year for 2025 after a runner-up finish in 2023. A three-week refurbishment ended with a reopening on 23 April 2026, adding a new kitchen and refreshed finishes while retaining the established layout and beer focus. Six changing cask ales remain the clearest reason to choose it.
What to notice
- 01
Look for the Murray’s and Campbell’s brewery mirrors in the front and rear rooms.
- 02
CAMRA currently lists six changing cask ales and occasional tap takeovers.
- 03
Children are not admitted, while dogs and pavement seating are currently welcome.
The time rail
The building, the pub and its interior may date from different periods. The timeline keeps documented dates separate from tradition.
The ashlar terrace containing the present pub was built on Sir Henry Raeburn’s estate.
Historic Environment Scotland listed the Raeburn Place block at Category B.
The premises opened under the Stockbridge Tap name after trading as Bert’s Bar.
CAMRA Edinburgh named the pub runner-up in its Pub of the Year award.
The pub won CAMRA Edinburgh Pub of the Year.
The Tap reopened after a three-week refurbishment that added a kitchen and refreshed the interior.
CAMRA published a new exterior record and updated the current hours and beer information.
Sources & confidence
Historic Environment Scotland establishes the 1816 to 1817 building and Category B status without turning that date into a pub opening claim. EdinburghGuide dates the Stockbridge Tap identity to August 2008 and records Bert’s Bar as the former name. CAMRA’s record, updated 22 August 2026, supplies the current contact details, hours, layout, six changing ales and awards. DRAM and Stockbridge Local independently document the April 2026 refurbishment and reopening. An older website carries a different phone number, so the current CAMRA number is used and no website is published.
Research reviewed
- 1-17 Raeburn PlaceHistoric Environment Scotlandheritage
SupportsCategory B status, 1816 to 1817 construction and Raeburn estate context.
- Stockbridge Tap, EdinburghCampaign for Real Alespecialist
SupportsCurrent phone, hours, layout, beers, awards, former name and visitor policies.
- Stockbridge TapEdinburgh and South East Scotland CAMRAspecialist
SupportsLocal branch current description, opening schedule and cask information.
- Stockbridge TapEdinburghGuideeditorial
SupportsAugust 2008 opening under the current name, former Bert’s Bar identity and interior layout.
- The Stockbridge Tap reopens following refurbDRAM Scotlandeditorial
SupportsApril 2026 reopening date and details of the three-week refurbishment.
- Stockbridge Tap reopens after refurbishmentStockbridge Localeditorial
SupportsIndependent local report on the April 2026 reopening and retained character.
- Stockbridge Tap map featureOpenStreetMapappearance
SupportsMapped position and coordinates on Raeburn Place.
