The Hawes Inn
The Hawes Inn accommodation in South Queensferry — 14 rooms
South Queensferry, near Edinburgh — About 8 miles north-west of central Edinburgh, beside the Forth bridges
7 Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, EH30 9TA
Dog welcome in the room and at dinner.
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Rooms at The Hawes Inn
- Rooms
- 14
- Parking
- Yes
- EV charging
- Not confirmed
- Nearest station
- Dalmeny (ScotRail) — 550 yards, per the operator's own page
Book a stay at The Hawes 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 oldest part of the building is later 17th century, with a reused datestone reading 'IS BB 1638' at the rear. The Baronial east wing was added in 1893 by Sydney Mitchell & Wilson, and the inn is a Category B listed building.
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing LB40354, as transcribed by British Listed Buildings: https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/200386278-hawes-inn-south-queensferry-edinburgh
Stories & legends
- On record: In Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Kidnapped (1886), the Hawes Inn is where the kidnapping of the hero, David Balfour, is arranged. The listing's statement of interest records this, and the building carries four painted panels of the story's characters. Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing LB40354, via British Listed Buildings
- Local legend: Stevenson is said to have stayed at the inn, and to have thought up or written part of Kidnapped here. Guides name Room 13 as his room. The operator's own page and the Scotsman hedge it as 'said', and we found no record confirming the stay or the room. Source: Innkeeper's Collection (the operator), The Scotsman and guide sites, all hedged
Dog policy
From published sources- In the bedroom
- Dogs in all rooms
- At dinner in the restaurant
- Dogs in certain areas only
- In the bar
- Yes
- Walks from the door
- Not confirmed
- Charge
- £15 per dog per night
- Max dogs per room
- Not confirmed
- Extras provided
- Small-to-medium, well-behaved dogs only, Dog bookings must be made directly with Innkeeper's Collection, not through booking sites, Blanket, water bowl and treats provided
Source: Innkeeper's Collection's own dog-friendly page (checked 1 Nov 2026): all its Vintage Inns hotels take a small-to-medium, well-behaved dog for £15 a night, with a blanket, bowl and treats provided, and dogs are welcome in the bar area of the pubs. The page says dog bookings can only be made directly with Innkeeper's Collection, online or by phone, not through booking sites. CAMRA adds that dogs are allowed in the seating area to the right of the entrance, up to and including the bar. — checked November 2026
Food
From published sources- Character
- Pub grub
- Menu style
- Pub menu
- Booking model
- Not confirmed — ask when you book the room
Source: CAMRA: food daily from noon to 10pm, to 9.30pm on Sundays; breakfast from 7am. Menu not reviewed. — checked November 2026
Other pubs with rooms near South Queensferry
Straight-line distances, so allow longer by road.
- The Bridge Inn at Ratho
Ratho about 4.6 miles
4 rooms. Dogs in selected rooms.
- The Balerno Inn
Balerno about 7.6 miles
5 rooms. No dogs in the rooms.
- The Inn on the Mile
Edinburgh about 8.2 miles
9 rooms. No dogs in the rooms.
Questions people ask about The Hawes Inn
- Are dogs allowed in the bedrooms at The Hawes Inn?
- Yes — dogs are welcome in all bedrooms at The Hawes Inn. There's a charge of £15 per dog, per night.
- Can dogs join you at dinner at The Hawes Inn?
- In certain areas only at The Hawes Inn, not the whole restaurant — worth checking when you book.
- Is there parking at The Hawes Inn?
- Yes — The Hawes Inn has parking.
- How far is The Hawes Inn from Edinburgh?
- The Hawes Inn is in South Queensferry, near Edinburgh — About 8 miles north-west of central Edinburgh, beside the Forth bridges.
- Does The Hawes Inn serve food every day?
- Yes — the kitchen at The Hawes Inn is open every day.
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