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The pub’s story
Brass Monkey on Drummond Street is the original venue in the local Brass Monkey group: a compact, deliberately relaxed pub just off South Bridge rather than a heritage claim. Its own older site dates the operation to 2000, but that is an operator statement, not a date for the tenement. What is well established is its film-led identity. The current group describes the Drummond Street branch as the original, with a snug, mattress-style cinema room and daily afternoon screening; CAMRA also records a broad film choice, changing beer and a Monday quiz. It is a useful all-day-to-late stop for students, Festival Theatre visitors and anyone who wants sofas and a film rather than a formal whisky list. Current official hours are noon to 01:00 every day, with programme details subject to change.
What to notice
- 01
The distinctive back room is geared to film viewing; current listings place daily screenings at 15:00.
- 02
The Monday quiz and legacy Tuesday open-mic information are programme-dependent. Check the venue’s current channels.
- 03
Official hours: 12:00-01:00 every day. Dogs are welcome; CAMRA says children are not admitted.
The time rail
The building, the pub and its interior may date from different periods. The timeline keeps documented dates separate from tradition.
The venue’s own legacy site says Brass Monkey was established in the Edinburgh pub scene in 2000.
CAMRA’s venue record includes a published exterior photograph, documenting the pub under its current name by this date.
Time Out described Brass Monkey as a popular local, student and theatre-goer pub with a film-focused back room.
The current Brass Monkey group identifies Drummond Street as the original branch and lists daily 15:00 film screenings and a Monday quiz.
The venue continues as a Fringe venue at 14 Drummond Street as well as a daily pub and cinema stop.
Sources & confidence
The official page supports current address, schedule and daily film-screening character. CAMRA adds current specialist programme and facility detail. The 2000 establishment date is clearly treated as the operator’s own claim.
Research reviewed
- About Us | Brass Monkey Drummond StreetBrass Monkey Drummond Streetofficial
SupportsCurrent address, daily noon-to-01:00 hours, film-screening identity and facilities.
- Brass Monkey EdinburghBrass Monkeyofficial
SupportsDrummond Street as the operator’s original branch, current daily film screening and regular quiz listing.
- Home | Brass MonkeyBrass Monkeyofficial
SupportsThe operator’s claimed 2000 establishment date and legacy Tuesday open-mic information.
- Brass Monkey {Drummond St.}, EdinburghCampaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)specialist
SupportsPub layout, cinema format, changing beer, quiz, dogs and current opening-hours cross-check.
- Brass MonkeyLaughing Horse Free Festivaleditorial
SupportsFringe-venue use, address and venue-character description.
- Brass MonkeyTime Out Edinburgheditorial
Supports2015 independent description of its audience and film-room character.
