The Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh is part of the original Canongate Tolbooth which was built in 1591.
This medieval building was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh at the Canongate. The ground floor became The Tolbooth Tavern in 1820
The building was used to collect tolls from travellers entering the burgh but has also served as a Council Chamber, Police Court and Prison.
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The Tolbooth Tavern is centrally located on the Canongate towards the bottom of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
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There is limited on-street parking and pay parking nearby.
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Waverley Train Station and the tram line are just a 10-minute walk away as well as an abundance of local visitor attractions.