Ormelie Tavern

About

Pubs

Price Range : Under $10 (££)

  • star
    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Ormelie Tavern is the best place to spend your leisure time tasting delicious food and enjoying the nice atmosphere. After visiting our restaurant you will definitely have a wish to come back!

Location

Adress: 44 Joppa Road, Edinburgh, EH15 2ET

Phone: +44 131 669 3323

Work Hours

Mon 11:00 am-12:00 am
Tue 11:00 am-12:00 am
Wed 11:00 am-12:00 am
Thu 11:00 am-12:00 am
Fri 11:00 am-12:30 am
Sat 11:00 am-12:30 am
Sun 12:30 pm-11:00 pm

Business info

  • group
    Good for Groups
    No
  • volume_up
    Noise Level
    Quiet
  • local_bar
    Alcohol
    Beer & Wine Only
  • transit_enterexit
    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes

Reviews

  • Qype User (Steph…)

    star star star star star_border 3 June 2026

    Good local with well-kept ales and a reasonable selection of whiskies.

    Tends to be reasonably busy, but easy to get a table & not too loud. Good choice for meeting up with friends.

  • Melissa J.

    star star star star star_border 2 June 2026

    Staff was friendly.  It is dog friendly.   Just hard to get used to having to pay for each drink individually instead of in the states we can run a tab and only pay once at the end of the visit.

  • Kenneth M.

    star star star star star_border 26 May 2026

    Real ales, a chatty & convivial atmosphere and ample TVs for watching sport make this an appealing bolt-hole at the easten edge of Portobello.

  • Catriona C.

    star star star star_border star_border 25 May 2026

    Your quintessential old mans pub. Last time I was here, smoking was still acceptable inside the inner sanctum. Dark, with rank smoke saturated throughout the walls, this was everything a local pub should be, complete with some well-into-their years regulars.

    I do have to say it - and I have to go back as heaven forbid there was a redecoration effort here, as that would break my ice-cold heart - the thing I loved about the Ormelie, and has resulted in the treasured place it holds for me, is the wallpaper in the womens' bathroom. I kid you not, it was women farting fire. I hope to god it is still there - update will follow shortly to confirm.

  • Qype User (tim_…)

    star star star star star_border 14 May 2026

    Excellent local pub with loads of atmosphere and well kept real ale. Guest ales change regularly and the staff are friendly and efficient.

    The Ormelie is one of a decreasing number of traditional pubs and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

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