The Balerno Inn
The Balerno Inn accommodation in Balerno — 5 rooms
Balerno, near Edinburgh — About 7 miles south-west of central Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills
15 Main Street, Balerno, EH14 7EQ
Dogs are not allowed in bedrooms here.
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Photo: Jim Smillie, CC BY-SA 2.0
Rooms at The Balerno Inn
- Rooms
- 5
- Parking
- Not confirmed
- EV charging
- Not confirmed
- Nearest station
- Currie (ScotRail) — About 1.8 miles, a 5-minute taxi or the 44 bus, per the pub
Book a stay at The Balerno Inn
- Booking route
- Bookable direct or via major booking sites
Checked November 2026. Pubs change hands, hours change, policies change — always confirm anything that matters, especially the dog policy and kitchen days, directly with the pub before you book. Run this pub? Confirm or correct these details.
A bit of history
The building was the Malleny Arms, known locally as 'the honky'. It closed and fell into disrepair, and the current owners spent about eleven months restoring it before reopening it as the Balerno Inn.
Source: The pub's own website (about us page)
Dog policy
From published sources- In the bedroom
- No dogs in rooms
- At dinner in the restaurant
- Dogs in certain areas only
- In the bar
- Yes
- Walks from the door
- Not confirmed
- Charge
- Not confirmed
- Max dogs per room
- Not confirmed
- Extras provided
- Dogs must stay off the furniture, Dogs welcome in the garden and the garden bothies
Source: The pub's own website (dog page and rooms page): dogs are welcome in the main bar dining area, the south-facing garden and the bothies, and stay off the furniture. The restaurant dining room and the guest bedrooms are pet-free. A Booking.com listing says dogs are allowed, but the pub's own rule overrides it. — checked November 2026
Food
From published sources- Character
- Not yet rated
- Menu style
- Not confirmed
- Booking model
- Not confirmed — ask when you book the room
Source: The pub's own website. Menu not reviewed. — checked November 2026
Other pubs with rooms near Balerno
Straight-line distances, so allow longer by road.
- The Bridge Inn at Ratho
Ratho about 3.1 miles
4 rooms. Dogs in selected rooms.
- The Inn on the Mile
Edinburgh about 7.4 miles
9 rooms. No dogs in the rooms.
- The Hawes Inn
South Queensferry about 7.6 miles
14 rooms. Dogs welcome in all rooms.
Questions people ask about The Balerno Inn
- Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms at The Balerno Inn?
- No — dogs aren't allowed in the bedrooms at The Balerno Inn.
- Can dogs join you at dinner at The Balerno Inn?
- In certain areas only at The Balerno Inn, not the whole restaurant — worth checking when you book.
- How far is The Balerno Inn from Edinburgh?
- The Balerno Inn is in Balerno, near Edinburgh — About 7 miles south-west of central Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills.
- Does The Balerno Inn serve food every day?
- Yes — the kitchen at The Balerno Inn is open every day.
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