Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Dalkeith

7 restaurant menus in Dalkeith, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Sun Inn
The Sun Inn
100/100 (1346 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Vegan Options
British
British
Scottish
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pig on a Plate
Pork
Fish & Chips
Beef
Haggis
Full Breakfast Less Haggis and Baked Beans
Coffee
Haddock
Chicken wrap
Curry
Lobster
Cullen Skink Scotch Egg
Prawns
Sunday roast
Pasta
Puddings
Fish & chips
Salad
Crab
Cake
Scallops
english breakfast
Soup
Toasts
Duck
Beer
Scones
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Roast Beef
Oyster
Afternoon tea
Pâté
Lamb Cutlets
Risotto
Oysters
Venison
Goats Cheese Salad
Cakes
Mussels
porridge
Burger
Sausage
Fish and Chips
Lamb
Salmon
Scottish breakfast
Roast Potatoes
Crème Brûlée
Pesto
Club sandwhich
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Scallops
Fish
Sunday roast beef
Fish Pie
Bruschetta
Sit down
Bar
British
Scottish
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Brunch
After-hours
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Passed by a number of times and always wondered what was like. Went for a meal and was treated to friendly staff, reasonably priced and tasty food...."
brianisland7
"Cozy little gem with warm/kind staff, clean accommodations, delicious pub fare, and surprisingly good breakfast and coffee. I can’t recommend this..."
sam
"Popped in for dinner on the way back to the city, no booking but staff were very accomodating considering we also had a young child. Lovely decor,..."
Iain Finer
"I am just home from here. My friend and I went out for dinner. Our meals were very nice. The staff were amazing, so professional yet so friendly and..."
Catriona Laidlaw
"I Stayed at the Sun Inn weekend 28/29 October as i was working in Edinburgh. What a great place, fantastic staff, very welcoming and friendly and the..."
Roger Messenger
"Lovely inn! My husband and I stayed here one night on our way into Edinburgh. It was a lovely spot with a wonderful outdoor patio for drinks (and..."
Ashley English
"Didn't stay over so can't comment on rooms. However regularly go here for lunch or coffee. Very dog friendly and staff can't do enough to help...."
Ruth Winters
"I got ready at The Sun Inn for my wedding and the staff were super helpful - accommodating us in every way possible. Super comfortable room and..."
Jess Baillie
"Last Friday 5 May 2023 my friend Carol and I held a Ladies Night at The Sun Inn for my late daughter’s Legacy Fund. It was arranged with the..."
cathy hilton
"This wasn't my first trip to the Sun Inn, but it was a wee bit disappointing in comparison to previous visits. We chose to sit outside as it was a..."
Daniel Sheridan
"I've been going to the Sun Inn for years and as usual the food was perfect and it's a really nice location to go for breakfast on the weekend which..."
Meera Joshi
"Had a 3 day stay here and loved it. The staff were very freindly and accomodating, room was spotless and cleaned every day, food was amazing and huge..."
Jackie Crabtree
"Went for afternoon lunch, service was great and food was very nice and well presented. Good amount of parking and the view from my table was off..."
Johnny Tomlinson
"Great Sunday roast. Lovely staff, great wine selection and kid friendly. A lovely..."
Louise Cockburn
"Excellent food and atmosphere, but the service was slow, orders were forgotten on more than one..."
Tom Anstruther
"I love it here. Food was very nice,although some of the food could have been hotter.We had a very good catch up with friends.Wouldn’t hesitat,to..."
Mary Daniels
The Cavaliere Ristorante & Wine Bar
The Cavaliere Ristorante & Wine Bar
87/100 (2350 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Wine Bar
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Veal
Pan Fried Sea Bass
Antipasto Platter
Salted Caramel Profiteroles
Chicken Balmoral
Tiramisu
Pizza & Pasta
Lasagne
Tiramisú
Kabobs
Pasta
Sirloin Steak
Cakes
Salad
Cozze
Bruschette
Calamari
Fillets of Sea Bass
Pesto
Risotto
Haggis Arancini
Fish
Mussels
Cake
Coffee
Calamares
Pâté
Spaghetti carbonara
Calzone
Burger
Sea Bass
caesar salad
Lemonade
Veal
Strawberry daiquiri
Peppers
Haggis
Pizza diavola
Penne Amatriciana
Prawns
Sit down
Italian
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Delivery
Takeout
Private Dining
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Don’t be fooled by the modest entrance, the restaurant tables on the back have an amazing atmosphere. Make sure you have a reservation though,..."
Lucas Martins Lousada
"A very enjoyable dining experience. Friendly staff, especially Ricardo (Ricci). A varied, mouthwatering menu. We each had risotto - seafood risotto..."
LMC Edwards
"We decided on a last minute meal out as we were child free for a change and made a booking at The Cavaliere. It was very busy but thankfully I'd..."
Daniel Sheridan
"Very busy during weekend dinner, but worthy the waiting. Most people order the authentic Sichuan spicy dishes. I ordered several seafood dishes,..."
xiang wan
"Perfect! I booked a table for 14 kind of at the last minute and was accommodated without fuss. It was a family get together. Four generations of..."
Phil Gallagher
"Food was excellent and the service was excellent as well. Staff are very friendly and the restaurant has a lovely..."
Catherine Anderson
"Delicious! Very good service! Friendly people, a real Italian..."
Ed Mulder
"It is the second time that we as a family of 12 have been there for dinner. Absolutely great Restaurant in all aspects, 5 Star we give..."
Albert Fox
"Great night, staff really lovely and the food was fantastic.. thank you from Steph and Anthony Christopher..."
Stephanie Wilson
"Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. I just love it and eat there both days we stayed in the..."
Maria Samoila
"We were there for my granddaughter's birthday. The whole evening was very well organised, professional and..."
Avril Fox
"I like this restaurant a lot. Its service is excellent. The dining atmosphere is so great. With the nice music, it is simply enjoyable to dine here...."
M M
"Lovely restaurant was there for a 40th birthday today and it was great food friendly staff really..."
Hilary Duncanson
"Lovely Italian restaurant, with amazing staff as they are so helpful and couldn't do enough for us. Love going there... ..."
Scott Robertson
"I can't recommend the Cavaliere highly enough. The food was delicious, a great menu with plenty of options for everyone. Just towards the end of our..."
Janette Murray
Black Bull
Black Bull
87/100 (545 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Caladon
A Half Way Finished Pint of Guinness
Beef burger
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Traditional Fish and Chips
Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Roast Beef
A Partly Drunk Pint of Guinness
A Nearly Finished Pint of Guinness
Guinness Ala Peeve Meister
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Impromptu couple of drinks on Saturday night - good band on in the lounge. Warm welcome from manager, friendly staff and good atmosphere. ..."
Lindsay Macdonald
"Popped in for Sunday Dinner after a walk around Figgate Park with our dog. Dogs welcome in their own area & had a two course / three course dinner..."
Jamie Lee (The JZA)
"Dog friendly. Beer good. Food gorgeous. Bar staff excellent and attentive. Only quibble was not enough veggie options for someone who doesn't like..."
Anthony
"We pop in for a breakfast roll after our weekly walk, and the service and food are always..."
Helen Frain
"1st time in Black Bull.Had lovley meal at our Grandaughter.s 16th Birthday.Excellent..."
Janette Keir
"Always fun to get a few pints when I'm over for..."
karla kahm
"Beautiful meal and lovely staff thank you all..."
Caroline Preston
"Good food, friendly helpful..."
Elizabeth Roxburgh
"Had Christmas Dinner here as a works night out and the food and the service were excellent. They brought the big screen down just so we could watch..."
Robert Henderson
"Had lunch with a beer Very good value and..."
John Madden
The Buccleuch
The Buccleuch
75/100 (1709 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
British
Dinner
Lunch
Cappuccino
Beer
mozzarella sticks
prosecco
Cider
custard
PUDDING
Crab Dip
Steak Pie Chips and Veg with Gravy
Shark Bite
Hamburger
Fish and Chips
Roast Beef
Jacket Potato Beef Chili
10 Years Old Glenmorangie Single Malt Whiskey
Bar
Pub
British
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This is my 4th time coming here for the lunch and every meal has been excellent! Service is quick and staff are so lovely. Local pub atmosphere and..."
Kellyanne Campbell
"Staff were Excellent made our Supporter's club feel very..."
John Speak
"Afternoon tea was absolutely brilliant, well worth the money, home baking was delicious, service was first class, definitely..."
Jackie Lyon
"Food was delicious staff couldn't have been more helpful. Speedy..."
Susan Jamieson
"Stopped here for a couple of drinks on the way back from down south Great service and reasonable prices..."
Alistair Todd
"We went there my sister in laws wedding Such a great day. Great food and very friendly welcoming staff. Room very..."
Ann Hay
"This was a nice sit down pub experience. The food was good and the portions were massive. They even brought my steak out still sizzling. If I had..."
odis hall
"Good food, all the drink you'd like and prices OK but more expensive than a Witherspoon but no too bad. Live music Sundays and open late on Friday,..."
Colin Stevenson
"Great food..."
Lucas Martins Lousada
"Great menu, lovely steak pie. Nice atmosphere. Lots of..."
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"Staff are amazing, friendly, and helpful. Can't thank them enough for always making us feel so welcome and comfortable. Food is always..."
Denise Scott
"Brilliant value for money , quite a big choice on menu , staff very friendly..."
Jamie Smith
"My sister and I Popped into the Buccleuch today for the first time we both had different meals and both of us really enjoyed what we ordered lovely..."
May Wilson
"Fantastic meal today I got the pensioner meal my husband got the fish can't fault it the service was great I would definitely recommend this bar I..."
Patricia Staszek
"Girls night out. Fairly busy with some cheesy tunes to get the party started. Always a good laugh with a fairly decent crowd. Reasonable prices...."
Kelly Pirie
"Great place for a pint. Hopefully I can come..."
Anthony Mahaffey
"Reasonable prices, comfy, nice atmosphere and welcoming..."
Jonathan Martin
Justinlees Inn
Justinlees Inn
73/100 (1182 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
British
Pub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pesto
Scampi
Ultimate Burger
Fish
Belgian Chocolate Brownie
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger
Pork
Beef
Chicken Ciabatta
Cake
Trio of Meats
Prawn cocktail
Nachos
Sunday roast
Pasta
Fish and Chips
Beer
Salad
Chicken Wings
prosecco
Wings
Roast Beef
Estrella
Fish & Chips
Ribs
Sausage
Sunday roast
Hunters chicken
Nachos
Fried
Puddings
Rump steak
Prawn Cocktail
Cake
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Steak Pie
Soup
Fish & chips
Ice Cream
Rump Steak
Burger
Apple pie
Christmas pudding
Cheese and Bacon Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Dog Friendly
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Cash Only
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
American Express
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food was good, Staff friendly and polite, Will be back to try again as they where a chef and staff members down and had a limited menu..."
James Dodds
"My brother and sister in law brought me here for breakfast. It did not dissappoint, fabulous food. It was nice to catch up with family over..."
Spike Mclarrity
"This is a great place to go to for a relaxed lunch/dinner. The food is good and excellent value for money (we ordered 2 mains and 2 extra sides,..."
Kim Evinou
"A lovely place with a good atmosphere . Perfect for a family gathering . The staff are helpful and friendly , very pleasant . We had booked a table ,..."
M S
"Had lunch there today. The staff were really nice and cheery, the prices very good for drinks and food and the place has a nice atmosphere. The..."
David Massey
"Great food and service ample seating areas inside and outside. Free parking. Large menu at reasonable..."
bob “Florida bob” peter
"Didn't have food. Was in for drinks. Lydia who was working behind the bar was amazing. She knew her drinks and makes a mean cocktail! She had a..."
Gillian Reilly
"It's nice atmosphere and nice staff. Unfortunately for some time now there is restricted menu. The current menu is very basic and not that appealing...."
Wojciech Rzadowski
"Had a very pleasant experience having lunch with my family. Abby was very helpful and great with our son when he was getting impatient. Will..."
Rhiannon Western
"We enjoyed the gammon steak and pineapple tonight. It’s good value for money . Service was good..."
Hugh & Heather Allan
"I was in with my girlfriend for dinner over the weekend and had an amazing meal. Aleetzia served us and made us feel very welcome and was very..."
Lauchlan Maclean
"What a beautiful pub. Wonderful staff that are polite, friendly and caring. The building is immaculate and warming. Their hospitality is second to..."
Rob Tocher
"Great atmosphere very friendly staff, pub was very busy but we were accommodated very well. Lydia made sure we were happy with our visit throughout..."
Lydia Blewitt
"My family and I always enjoy our visits to Justinlees Inn, excellent vegan food and a very pleasant ambience. The fact that my little dog Matilda is..."
Gregor Drummond
"Great to see the place back up to its usual self again. Fab meal and great service for family on..."
Ryan Windsor
"The Justinlees is a relatively short walk from my house, which means I can have a glass of wine or two with my meal. The menu is quite varied,..."
Barbara Morgan
Bonfire Restaurant
Bonfire Restaurant
70/100 (507 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
British
Grill
Grill
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Gyoza
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Curry
Cheesecakes
Burger
Ice Cream
Sit down
Bar
Grill
Pizza
British
Contemporary
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Reservations
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Private Dining
Wheelchair Accessible
Street Parking
Buffet
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just visited Bonfire today for an impromptu lunch with 3 kids. We were greeted by staff on arrival and seated. Menus arrived promptly and our order..."
Ruth Smart
"Decided to give this place a try this evening and so glad we did, were met by a very friendly welcome food came pretty quickly piping hot and freshly..."
Lawrence Hall
"Came across Bonfire by accident had drove through Dalkeith looking for some food on the drive up from Alnwick (we were heading to the kebab..."
D J
"Great lunch today. Good food, nice prices, didnt have to wait long for food to arrive. We had to ask for a dessert menu and our bill but staff were..."
Fiona Ferguson
"You really can't go wrong here for pretty decent eats at competitive prices. When this place first opened, service could be painfully slow. This has..."
Louise Young
"My friend & I went for lunch at bonfire today. Staff were friendly and attentive. We ordered a Bottle of wine and some small plates as sharing tapas...."
Fiona Kinsey
"We just visited today, very well welcome right at the door. All staff are polite and friendly, water with mint is on the table ready to drink, good..."
Przemek W
"Agreed Fantastic staff Food is very good Last time I had pizza like that was in..."
Michael Minion
"We 3 mum's, (3 generations)as an early mother's Day, decided on having a meal in the new Al's Bistro.We were welcomed as soon as we entered,and had..."
Helen Mcfadzean
"Loved the food, service was excellent and really good value for money. Family friendly and my daughter loved the pizza so it must be good! Loved..."
Tracy Innes
"Place looks fabulous have been completely revamped by new owners. The staff are all attentive and friendly. The menu is great and VERY reasonably..."
Audrey Gray
"Great place to go for a couple of drinks and chill. The staff are all lovely and I love the Gin collection..."
Gillian McNeill
"Been here a few times either for coffee and cake or pizza and a drink, each visit was brilliant. The pizza's are amazing and great value and the..."
Neil Motion
The Blacksmith's Forge
The Blacksmith's Forge
70/100 (1619 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Bar
Pub
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Breakfast
After-hours
Lunch
Sausage
Salad
Fish
Burger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Television
Breakfast
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Very comfortable and extremely well run Wetherspoons pub. The staff work hard at keeping this place clean and presentable. Friendly too! A very..."
Paul Devivo
"It's a spoon's, accept that and you won't be disappointed. It was fairly clean, the coffee was quite good and not a bad place for a quick bite. It's..."
Neil Baker
"You understand why other pubs fear Witherspoon opening. The price and format is right. Had an American Breakfast, not had one of those since the..."
Robert Stewart
"It was busy and pleasant and I enjoyed the sirloin steak at a very reasonable price. A good range of real ales were available. A Stewart's 80..."
dennis gurr
"Enjoyable quiet place to have a drink ,a meal and a blether . Reasonable prices . Some staff could do with being more. Pleasant. Wish the toilets..."
Michael McNealis
"Can't go wrong with a Weatherspoons. We arrived during the busy Christmas period. Had the mixed grill which was part of the steak specials which..."
Andrew Peters
"This is my local Weatherspoons in Dalkeith so I know the staff well!! I have found little to complain about (if anything at all). Service can be a..."
JOSEPH MALKO
"Had the managers deal, £3.99 for fish and chips. Didn't expect much but the plate was huge, piping hot and delicious, couldn't believe how good it..."
Grahame Brown
"We eat there at least once a week. The steak night it is unbeatable for value. They are open early for a great breakfast with free refills for your..."
John Sobik
"One of best places price wise for drinks very busy hence bit of a wait to be served food basic but very good. Could have more staff clearing empty..."
Allan Spence
"Nice little place tucked out the way. Smaller than your usual spoons which makes it feel less like a decorated barn. Usual choice and offers. Staff..."
Gary Weldon
"Its good food and decent price. It's a nice pub and nice staff. The only bad thing is the toilets are miles away and the disabled toilet always..."
Natasha Storrie
"Good pub with a decent range of beers. Been there for breakfast, fry up with coffee for £5. Only downside is the toilets, up 2 flights of stairs,..."
Iain Gil