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Jolly Judge — Edinburgh

Bars · Edinburgh

Jolly Judge

★ 4.6 (2,714 reviews)
££ 📍 7, 493 James' Ct, Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PB

About Jolly Judge

This convivial basement pub in Edinburgh is a cosy spot for a relaxed family meal, with a log fire, real ales and proper pub grub. There's outdoor seating if you'd rather sit out, and with a 4.6 rating from over 2,700 reviews it's clearly a well-loved local. Just note the famously low ceiling on your way down the stairs.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Likely
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#outdoor seating
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

Free Restaurant Activity Packs

The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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