A SCOTS pub loved by football fans has hit the market — ending more than a quarter of a century under the same landlord.
The Harp & Castle, the famous Leith Walk bar has been put up for sale, sending shockwaves through Edinburgh’s football fanbase.
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On Edinburgh Pub Reviews Substack it’s hailed as a “proper boozer”
The pub is steeped in green-and-white history and is beloved by generations of Hibs fans and first opened as The Tommy Younger Bar, named after the iconic Hibs and Liverpool goalie.
Later current boss Richard Currie transformed it into The Harp & Castle where he’s pulled pints for 26 years.
Packed with Hibs memorabilia, old photos and even a ‘Sunshine on Leith’ sign over the door, the pub has long been a matchday must-visit for fans heading to Easter Road.
On Edinburgh Pub Reviews Substack it’s hailed as a “proper boozer”, while the Football Culture Club calls it the “quintessential Hibs pub” and the capital’s top stop for a pre-match pint.
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It has even been crowned it the best place to watch the Edinburgh derby on TV.
But now loyal locals are facing the end of an era.
Richard, who is handing over the reins, told fans: “We’d like to say a big thank you to all customers past and present.
“Without you, the pub wouldn’t have been such a success!”
The beloved bar boasts space for 200 punters, traditional wooden interiors and a 30-seat outdoor area – and with scope for food, themed nights or craft beer, it’s an inviting prospect for potential buyers.
Simon Watson, Senior Business Agent at Christie & Co, who is handling the sale, said: “The Harp & Castle is a perfect example of a traditional pub.
“It is not very often that a freehold opportunity like this becomes available in such a prominent part of Edinburgh.
“We expect high levels of interest in this property, so please don’t hesitate to get in contact soon.”
The freehold is on the market for offers over £800,000 — and with decades of football history behind it, bidders are expected to pile in fast.