Remember the Penny Black? This popular pub opened early for postal workers and partiers.
The pub opened early for postal and train workers. They were finishing their night jobs. Its name came from the first postage stamp. The bar stayed open from 6 AM to noon. A rule about licenses let them do this.
Those hours might hurt other pubs. The Penny Black thrived in its location. Many eager drinkers went there each morning. It was often crowded.
Nightclub goers queued with off-duty officers. Postal workers and others joined too. Together they formed a diverse group of customers.
This famous bar closed back in 2011. Recently, it was discussed on Facebook. The “Lost Edinburgh” group talked about it.
Someone said they went there after work. They finished at 4 AM at a casino. Another person remembers the diverse crowd inside. Many unique characters showed up at 6 AM.
People would grab food after clubbing. Then, they stopped at the Penny Black. They had a few more drinks. Sometimes they stayed for hours. A former worker liked the morning karaoke. Postmen and casino workers all joined.
Someone said it was a strange, funny place. Saturday mornings included various clients. You might see anyone drinking there.
The Penny Black is now closed. It was a very unique place. The city center has not seen another like it.