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The pub’s story
The Golden Rule occupies the ground floor of a red-painted tenement corner at Yeaman Place. Inside, the pub splits into two distinct levels. CAMRA describes a traditional upper bar and a livelier room below; visits published in 2011 and 2014 also record the downstairs bar, quiz nights, board games and a strong beer focus. The upper room suits a quieter pint and conversation, while music or the Tuesday quiz can give the lower room its own crowd. CAMRA currently lists Scottish cask ales and Saturday live music, and states that children are not admitted. No dependable opening year or protected-interior designation has been found. The reason to include it is simpler and better supported: a long-standing Polwarth local with two rooms that behave differently.
What to notice
- 01
The red and black frontage follows the tenement corner rather than presenting a single flat shopfront.
- 02
Try both levels: CAMRA describes a traditional upper bar and a livelier lower room.
- 03
CAMRA currently says children are not admitted, so check directly if your plans involve anyone under 18.
The time rail
The building, the pub and its interior may date from different periods. The timeline keeps documented dates separate from tradition.
The pub occupies the ground floor of the prominent tenement corner at Yeaman Place.
An Edinburgh pub guide recorded the Golden Rule trading at this address.
A photographed visit documented the established name and traditional bar character.
An independent review described the contrasting upper and lower bars, music and beer-led offer.
A community street report placed the pub within current Polwarth public-realm discussions.
CAMRA updated the current schedule and visitor information.
Sources & confidence
CAMRA and its local branch provide the clearest current account of the split-level layout, cask offer, music, quiz, hours and child policy. Dated visits from 2011 and 2014 independently establish the upstairs and downstairs bars, board games and beer-led character. The community street report and OpenStreetMap locate the pub in its Yeaman Place setting, while the official site supports the current identity. No dependable opening year, famous-patron claim or protected-interior designation was found, so none has been added.
Research reviewed
- Golden RuleGolden Rule Edinburghofficial
SupportsCurrent venue identity, contact details and public offer.
- Golden Rule, EdinburghCampaign for Real Alespecialist
SupportsCurrent address, hours, cask beer, split-level layout, live music, quiz and child policy.
- Golden Rule local recordEdinburgh and South East Scotland CAMRAspecialist
SupportsLocal branch description, real ale context and current visitor record.
- The Golden Rule, Yeaman PlaceEdinburgh Pubseditorial
Supports2014 visit and photographic evidence of the established pub and its interior character.
- The Golden Rule: definitely more hit than missThe Bar Flyeditorial
SupportsIndependent 2014 account of the upper and lower bars, beer-led offer, music and board games.
- Polwarth Pavement Project reportPolwarth Community Councilgovernment
SupportsPlaces the Golden Rule in the contemporary Yeaman Place neighbourhood and pedestrian context.
- Golden Rule map searchOpenStreetMapappearance
SupportsMapped position at the Yeaman Place corner.
- Golden RuleEdinburgh Uncoverededitorial
SupportsDated 1 March 2011 account placing the Golden Rule at 30 Yeaman Place and describing the upstairs and downstairs bars, Tuesday quiz, board games and cask beer.
