The White Hart Inn is at 32-34 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
Nobody from The White Hart Inn is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books folk acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.
The White Hart Inn publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
MonToday
11:00–00:00
Tue
11:00–00:00
Wed
11:00–00:00
Thu
11:00–00:00
Fri
11:00–01:00
Sat
11:00–01:00
Sun
11:00–23:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The White Hart Inn is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
About The White Hart Inn
This is the background on The White Hart Inn, from the venue and its listings. It books folk acts. It has live music 7 nights a week.
The White Hart Inn is a grassroots music venue in Grassmarket, Edinburgh. It books Folk; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
The White Hart Inn was founded in 1516 and stands on the Grassmarket in Edinburgh.
The pub hosts evenings of live music, mainly folk. CAMRA, the real ale group, lists live music on 7 evenings plus Sunday afternoon, though that listing dates from 2023.
Listings show live music here on dated nights through 2026, up to 12 July. The pub trades under the Belhaven name.
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08 — What's on
Nothing listed
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Last updated: 30 October 2026
The White Hart Inn — Quick Facts
Grassmarket tavern founded in 1516, with evenings of live folk music. Here are the key facts on The White Hart Inn at a glance. It has live music 7 nights a week.
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music7nights a weekMon · Tue · Wed · Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksFolklive actsOriginals and covers
CapacityNot listed yetNo capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.
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The stage kit at The White Hart Inn is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn is a grassroots music venue in Grassmarket, Edinburgh. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
The White Hart Inn books Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Edinburgh venue directory.
Listing notes
The White Hart Inn was founded in 1516 and stands on the Grassmarket in Edinburgh.
The pub hosts evenings of live music, mainly folk. CAMRA, the real ale group, lists live music on 7 evenings plus Sunday afternoon, though that listing dates from 2023.
Listings show live music here on dated nights through 2026, up to 12 July. The pub trades under the Belhaven name.
Playing The White Hart Inn: what to know
Live nights at The White Hart Inn are usually Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Its listed genres start with folk. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The White Hart Inn hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in Edinburgh.
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Nights The White Hart Inn usually has live music
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Find The White Hart Inn
The White Hart Inn is at 32-34 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 118 rooms in our Edinburgh venue directory.
The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The White Hart Inn in Grassmarket, Edinburgh; EH1 2JU is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 3 other venues in Grassmarket, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Edinburgh this week, or book a Edinburgh band for a night of your own.
Nothing is listed at The White Hart Inn on GigXchange right now. It has live music 7 nights a week. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. Or browse the wider Edinburgh venue directory.
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The White Hart Inn is #111 of 118 Edinburgh venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The White Hart Inn. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The White Hart Inn. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
The White Hart Inn has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Edinburgh venue directory.
The White Hart Inn books Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The White Hart Inn. Browse the Edinburgh Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
32-34 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU. See the map below for directions. Browse more Edinburgh venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Princes Street (tram stop), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is EH1 2JU. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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The White Hart Inn in brief. Set in Grassmarket, Edinburgh, The White Hart Inn is a live music room. The live music is mostly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Nearby rooms: The World's End, Dropkick Murphys and Maggie Dicksons - or browse the full Edinburgh venue directory.
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We list 118 grassroots music venues in Edinburgh. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.
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