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The pub’s story
Malones is an Irish bar at 242 Morrison Street with a documented, relatively recent Edinburgh history rather than an invented heritage story. Trade reporting traces the brand from Aberdeen in 2009 to a first Edinburgh site in 2010, a closure and intervening pop-ups, then a move to the Morrison Street freehold in 2018. A contemporary design report describes the new bar’s Celtic stained glass, wrought-iron chandeliers and two-level layout. Today the offer is explicitly Guinness, Irish whiskey, live sport and live music, with performers usually Thursday to Sunday. The operator’s 2025 award and Guinness-guide claims are recorded as promotional claims, not independent rankings. This is a spacious sport-and-music pub close to Haymarket, best for a match or busy evening rather than quiet conversation. Official hours are 11:00-01:00 daily, subject to specific-event changes.
What to notice
- 01
The current bar dates from the 2018 Morrison Street move; its story is Irish-bar culture, sport and music. Not old building fabric.
- 02
Live performers are normally advertised Thursday. Sunday; check the calendar, especially around major matches.
- 03
Official hours: 11:00-01:00 daily. The operator says individual event times can mean earlier or later opening.
The time rail
The building, the pub and its interior may date from different periods. The timeline keeps documented dates separate from tradition.
DRAM reports the Malones brand began in Aberdeen in 2009.
DRAM reports a first Edinburgh Malones opening on Forest Road.
Trade reporting says the original Edinburgh site closed, with pop-ups keeping the name active in the city.
Malones opened in its Morrison Street location near Haymarket after acquiring Diane’s Pool Hall freehold, according to DRAM.
The operator says Malones received an SLTN sports-viewing award; this remains an operator claim.
Malones operates at 242 Morrison Street with sport, live music and daily official hours.
Sources & confidence
Malones’ official current pages support its address, hours, Irish-bar/sport/live-music offer and event-time caveat. Promotional award and Harp Guide claims are labelled as the operator’s own and are not used as independent rankings.
Research reviewed
- Malones Edinburgh – Irish Bar in Edinburgh’s West EndMalones Edinburghofficial
SupportsCurrent identity, sport/music offer and operator promotional claims.
- ContactMalones Edinburghofficial
SupportsCurrent Morrison Street address and daily hours with event-time caveat.
- Licensee interview: Simon Keane of Malones Irish BarsDRAM Scotlandeditorial
Supports2009 brand start, Edinburgh chronology, former Forest Road site and 2018 Morrison Street move.
- Design Focus: Malones Irish Bar EdinburghDRAM Scotlandeditorial
SupportsContemporary account of the new Morrison Street bar’s design and opening context.
- MalonesCampaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)specialist
SupportsSpecialist cross-check of Malones as an Edinburgh pub near Haymarket.
- Licensed premises dataCity of Edinburgh Councilgovernment
SupportsCouncil licensed-premises cross-check for Morrison Street.
