TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Great food, exceptional service. One of the best dinner experiences I've had in a long time. Staff is super friendly and made us feel we've been..."

Uthayakumar Soundararajan

Adam Lapinski

"Been here a few times now. Good pool hall and efficient booking system online. Good choice of drinks and the food is good too. Just bar snacks like:..."

Tim Stanford

"Very nice and organised ! Give a document or bank card as a " deposit" and staff give you a table . Charges are hourly and once you finish you go..."

Raffaele Maddaloni

"I have done karaoke here a few times and it's really fantastic. The karaoke room makes a great environment for a fun night out with friends, and the..."

Alison Cooke

"So friendly and easy going. Great service too and pool tables are great..."

Kirsty Venter

"My son and I love coming here for a few pints and pool. Nice..."

Arran Ellis

"I couldn't tell you why, but I was expecting this place to not have the best pints or not have a great selection of spirits. I was very pleasantly..."

Hazel Braven-Davenport

"Great pool hall. Busy bar upstairs but service was friendly and efficient. Stayed for a couple of hours and the tv's were showing the rugby, so extra..."

Gwen M. Dolan

"Great space to play American pool. The tables aren't cleaned frequently and cloth on most tables is damaged. It's a real shame as the place by itself..."

Barbara Kaminska

"Good price nice tables kids enjoy it. Good deal with 2 hours pool and 2..."

Kathreen Robertson

"Has to be my favourite pool bar, full size tables and relatively cheap..."

Mando Gordon

Tiles Cafe Bar

90/100 (6951 ratings)

Chicken Burger with Side Salad

North Sea Haddock Sandwich

Smoked Salmon and Haddock Risotto

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Scottish breakfast

A Pint of Guinness

Whisky

Haggis Neeps and Tatties

steak and guinness pie

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good pub - never a bad choiceAs others have said - it’s a decent pub, with reasonably priced decent beers and a good atmosphere &..."

Shreya

"We had Sunday Roast (beef), cranachan & sticky toffee pudding. All are delicious. The sunday roast beef was quite big. But we were all hungry, so we..."

Dianty

"Our first stop after a long train from Newcastle. The place has a great atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We had a nice corner..."

Ina Bianca Vagay

"An unusual place, more of a bar than a restaurant. Staff were efficient but not very happy. Food was good and reasonable price for centre of city. We..."

Paul Airey

"It was our first bar to enter in Edinburgh. We were rather hungry after a long train ride from London, and we wanted to watch the arsenal match. The..."

Sonila H

"This bar is usually packed, so getting a seat is rare, getting a table even more difficult. However, on our last visit, we did manage to get a seat..."

Berglas71

"Pretty decent place for dinner and a drink. Wasn’t pricey at all for the food, and the portion is enough for regular women. Had the steak, fish and..."

Claire Young

"Nice interior with high ceiling, a central bar and a few outside tables. Wines and snacks were average but the atmosphere was..."

Phil Cook

"Good food, great drinks and excellent service! Cheers..."

Kathrin “Mirrortears” Borchert

"Very stylish 'high ceiling ' pub. 18 - 20 beers on tap including some exotics like Ocean Mist Hazy IPA from the..."

Max Mustermann

"Quality food and fresh. I had the soup of the day and chicken burger, both were enjoyable. Staff was friendly. Overall, it’s a pub and a bit on..."

Christopher Colacurci

"We were seated quickly, Even though the restaurant was busy. Our waitress was polite, attentive and took our order as soon as we were ready. We had..."

John Keilman

Scotch At The Balmoral Hotel

Ron Zacapa Centenario

Balvenie Doublewood

"The bartender is a lot more than a bartender. He’s your guide into the whisky rabbit hole. Both guys are very passionate, knowledgeable, and..."

Mo Y

"THE PLACE to sip whisky when in Edinburgh! Ross & the team here due an outstanding job to not only quench your thirst but also to subtly educate you..."

Rucksack Foodie

"We absolutely loved our visit to Scotch last Saturday afternoon. We tasted a couple of different scotches and they were all delicious. The staff were..."

Emma Morgan

"With very little doubt - the best whiskey bar in all of Edinburgh. They made a bespoke tasting without hesitation - and every selection was pitch..."

James Lo

"Did the rare and ghosted scotch tasting and had an amazing experience. I'm sorry to say my memory fails me on who did the tasting for me, but he..."

Gene Mellin

"What a find! Incredibly knowledgeable team with a selection of 500 whiskeys just ask them to take you on a tour of Scotland without leaving the..."

James Purvis

"If you like Scotch this is the place for you. Cameron and Ross know their stuff and they were so welcoming. I booked a tasting for my husbands..."

Sheri Kruzel

"If you like whiskey you must visit. The stuff knows everything and the service is exceptional. We tried about 5 different whiskeys, difficult to find..."

Christina Athanasiou

"I booked the whisky tasting and it was an unforgettable moment. Stayed 45min with professionnal explainations and history of scottish whisky ( you..."

Kev Hofland

"After a lovely dinner in Edinburgh I fancied a Whisky before heading home. We popped in to the Whiskey Bar and the staff were wonderfully..."

Garry Piper

Howies Victoria

88/100 (7379 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding Ice Cream

Howies Famous Banoffee Pie

Award Winning Traditional Haggis

Pan Roasted Shetland Salmon

Beef

Flight of Whiskey Three Regions

Hake

Mussels of the Day

Bread with Butter and Oil

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"On our trip this place we choose to try haggies.We tried both regular one and vegetarian as well.Both were awesome in taste and..."

Abhas Wadhwa

Shake It Off

"Was my second time at Howies. Ever since I was first introduced to this lovely place I had meant to come back again. Had a lovely Cullen Skink. The..."

Spencer Kat

"Very interesting dishes, flavourful and very well presented. Staff is experienced enough to guide you perfectly through the menu and make you travel..."

Karl AbiKaram

"Stumbled upon this delightful place in the Old Town. Was the busiest restaurant on the street and we took it as a positive sign. The menu was..."

Triska

"For the past three years, in what may be the greatest comeback since Lazarus, Howie’s has returned, extolling the virtue of decent home cooked..."

Scottish Food Review

"I went to Howies near the Calton Hill. Homey ambiance for your perfect dinner. The staff was so welcoming. I ordered salmon for my starter which was..."

Kartika Nindya Putri

"Cosy scottish restaurant in the heart of old town. It's not a place for turist and i love the atmosphere. Staff was Very welcoming. Food was..."

TheMeneghinGirl

"Howies has been opened for quite some time. This great restaurant is situated in the heart of Old Town, on my favourite street in the city! I was..."

Urban Traveller

"The lovely people at Zomato invited me to attend a Foodie Bloggers event at Howies, Victoria Street; and what a wonderful night it turned out to..."

TartanSpoon

"The kind folks at Zomato had invited me to a meet up this week at Howies on Victoria Street. Howies has been a staple of Edinburgh for 25 years but..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"I visited Howies Restaurant on Victoria Street on Friday 11th Sep during a family visit. This was the first time in a while that we had been and what..."

Kim Kjaerside

"Stumbled upon this place and was drawn in by their lunch special- two courses for £10.99. This was such good value! So many entrees and mains to..."

Foodiemelbourne

"Many diners, including us, were tourists. The service was great and the dining room is lovely and comfortable. The food was all good, and beautifully..."

R

"Howie is a very popular restaurant in old town.They serve traditional Scottish food .You get the recommendation from various places. I got..."

Doctor Foodie

"We went all the way from London, England to Edinburgh, Scotland to have some good lunch! ? And that's HOWIES! Yes! 2 different countries.. 6 hours..."

Michelle Ann China Yu

"Howies for a family lunch. Good service, great food, great find, great value for money ! Cullen skink was tremendous, lamb car resole good too. We..."

Marty

"Lovely. We wanted to find some real food, not all the tourist overpriced junk that was on offer around the castle, and we were very happy to find..."

Spotty

"Best value for money in Edinburgh!. I could not have been more impressed with the food here. Every ingredient of top quality, cooked to perfected..."

Eltonio19

"Howies in Edinburgh. This restaurant is lovely, there was no need to book, we just walked in, but that was mid week. Staff were friendly and..."

Bec

"Classy lunch, slick service and not an ounce of..."

Vindaloo Queen

"The mussels are to die for (without cream sauce for me). The atmosphere and the service is very friendly.My bf ordered Mac&Cheese and didn't..."

Ana Fortunato

"A cozy place for a good lunch, good deals on lunch too. They also have some great and friendly staff. A definite recommend...."

Robin Machado

"Across our hotel and have had a couple of meals here. Their take on Haggis pretty good. They have a vegan option of it too. Also, their Banoffee is..."

Liberty Avila

Chantelle Yee

"Few places have veg haggis on the menu but this one seems to be already booked out weeks in advance. However, their staff was kind enough to..."

Chhavi Banswal

"Beautiful restaurant with outstanding service. I was drawn in by their lunch special offer of two courses for £18. I didn't have a reservation but..."

Michael Lees

"LOVED this meal. Very popular with large groups and tourists- can see why, the food was GREAT. So definitely book ahead of time as many people got..."

Philippa Ho

"What a treat! Honestly, food was impeccable, really tasty and perfect portions, all really well balanced. We had the fish of the day, which was..."

Gabriela Silva

"I come from Taiwan and I appreciate the friendly service you provided. Highly recommend haggis with Glengoyne 10yr as an accompaniment. The Hake and..."

AL C

"We managed to get seats here without reservations which was very nice. The hostess was friendly and the manager checked on us and was very polite...."

Ina G.

"Ordered the two course lunch menu. Starters and mains were alright, wasnt a wow factor. The dessert however was fantastic, ordered the toffee pudding..."

Chang Yi Tong

"Great food and amazing service! The staff was super nice and the food was soooo good! We ordered the award winning haggis, the catch of the day and a..."

pedro fernandez

La Locanda Italian Edinburgh

88/100 (6340 ratings)

Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

Xlinguine with Fresh Mussels And

Special Homemade Cheesecake

Tiramisu

Salad

Fish

Linguine with Zucchini

"Lovely food & really friendly staffWe had lasagne & a pasta dish both gorgeous. The sisters who work there are so lovely & we talked to..."

Aaradhya

"Although the restaurant is small cramped, the food is excellent. We enjoyed the bruschetta, which was warm with fresh tomatoes on top. We also had..."

Russ

"Came by on the weekend for a catch up over lunch. I ordered the gluten free tagliatelle with meatballs. The staff were lovely and accommodating. Best..."

Sephy N

"First visit in Edinburgh, so maybe the problem is with my expectations. But I felt like this place is rather overpriced and the gnocchi dish was very..."

Sunny Simantov

"A lovely restaurant. We went today for lunch, the environment is homey. Food is delicious and staffs are all..."

Eno Luo

"Mozzarella salad was fresh but small, didn’t come with any bread. Ravioli was very good. The major disadvantage is the toilet/sink situation (only..."

Nili Poliner

"Would absolutely recommend this restaurant just off the royal mile! The food was delicious, the staff lovely and the vibes immaculate. Will be coming..."

Charlotte Wealthy

"warm mood and kind staffs. the pasta had a unique texture(some people may think it is not cooked) and arancini was especially..."

김수민

"We came here in 2020 during the Pandemic for a memorable meal so decided to return for our one night in Edinburgh. Great service and delicious..."

Jonathan Schleyer

"Great authentic Italian off the Royal Mile. Very small only a few tables, but there is seating outside. Very high quality well prepared dishes. We..."

Paul Werlin

"Absolutely loved my visit here. The food Is delightful, and the service is wonderful. Definitely will be back during my next trip to the..."

Kadie

"Honestly the best Gluten Free Italian that we have ever had - It’s as good as normal pasta! The staff were so friendly & super helpful and it was a..."

susan histon

Tynecastle Arms

"good place! great Guinness and very friendly staff. And customers are great as well! you are in Scotland..."

Vato Kvantaliani

"Proper bar. Brilliant service and a great pint. Made to feel welcome which is a big thing for me. Top..."

Ross MacNeill

"An old fashioned pub, friendly service, roaring open fire and a good selection of fine Ales &..."

Malcolm MacPherson

"Excellent atmosphere pre game for Hearts..."

Sam Daniels

"Simple classic old school Edinburgh boozer. Watch the rugby there after a match at..."

Tim Tomlinson

"nice pub near the tynecastle park with decorations from the Hearts of midlothian football..."

Θεόδωρος Γιαννακογεώργος

"This bar in Gorgie Road in Edinburgh is the closest to Tynecastle home of Heart of Midlothian football club and is always busy when Hearts have a..."

Alan Wallace

"Drink after rugby, very reasonable and staff very..."

Linda Brown

"The staff are amazing the punters are fab they call this the tyny Dream team an I can see..."

Anna Oconnor

"Great pub great selection of spirits and..."

Robert McConachie

Artisan Gelato Edinburgh

87/100 (1918 ratings)

Hazelnut and Caramel Gelato

Full Scottish Breakfast

Gelato Vanilla and Chocolate

Whisky

Chocolate Orange Ice Cream Cone

"A lovely place in a great location. Close to the Royal Mile. The prices are not too expensive, especially considering the location. The food was..."

Michelle Brenton

"One of the best Gelato shop proudly located at Cockburn street, connected with Royal miles offers many choices of gelato flavours. Mostly the texture..."

P “Hamholtz” Sah

"The ice cream was amazing but the service is even better. The ginger guy is so nice. He prepared the ice cream in such a fabulous way and he’s so..."

Sofiaa Blehh

"It's such an amazingly cosy and convenient place. Not just ice cream!! Had a lovely lunch with my sister before I got tea train home. Its a simple..."

Zora

"Great atmosphere, lovely people. Tried the eggs benedict with smashed avocado. Didn't love the avocado, but the rest was..."

M. McD

"The strawberry&mango sorbet is very fresh / tiramisu needs a little more coffee for me. Another cup is a carrot cake flavour, which i found too..."

Masprapa Limvirat

Andrej Duh

"This gelato shop was SO great! I went in for 2 scoops and after I finished I had to go in for another because it was so delicious! Their special of..."

Hannah

"On a winters day, we decided to have ice cream.....and not just any ice cream, but we crowded into Artisan Gelato of Edinburgh. 10 of us in a group,..."

H Magix

"Lovely restaurant near to the royal mile. Friendly staff, very delicious food. Perfect for..."

Carmen Tamara Dubielzig

"Lovely and bright place for breakfast or lunch. The staff were so lovely and accommodating, making recommendations and letting me go off menu so I..."

Harri

"The service here is great, and I would say this is the best gelato I've had in Edinburgh! The dark chocolate and cheesecake flavours are amazing...."

劉彥均

"Stopped in here as we fancied some ice cream despite it being a freezing cold day! The girls were very friendly and the ice cream was tasty (almost..."

Amy Wilson

"Tried the famous whisky ice cream with raspberry flavour on top of it for only £6.50! So worth it! The place is cozy as..."

Sy Harris

"Lovely breakfast and coffee and very friendly staff. Wiled away a wet brunch here comfortable and..."

Tom Kempster

"Blown away. Stunning food. Tasty and large portions. One of the best we've tasted in..."

Philip Orchard

"Let you sample if unsure. Good selection of ice cream. Went back the following day. Some different flavours. We had orange sorbet, chocolate orange..."

Grainne Grauer

Bailie Bar

87/100 (4142 ratings)

Blackened Cajun Chicken & Crispy Bacon with Garlic & Parsley Mayo

Cheese Burgers with Sweet Potato Fries

"Large crowd in for lunch today and the kitchen staff still did a fine job. Burgers looked absolutely fabulous but I chose the special of steak, brie..."

Humandustbin

"This is exactly the kind of place I want when I'm looking for a pub. Old, dark wood (and lots of red paint), gorgeous bar, fireplace, ales on tap...."

This International Life

"Had a nice vegetable haggis but it was served with chips instead of mashed potato ! Not really Scottish !! Tried their IPA (Indian Pale Ale) which..."

Steve Allchin

"Cool local bar with some amazing food and vibes. The bar is full of locals and the beer and whiskey are great. We had an amazing Scottish meal and..."

yandra aceituno

"Great service, great food and good old fashioned atmosphere! Have the fish and chips hope you are hungry for the great Serving..."

Christopher Cox

"Another super special bar for locals, I'd say... off the beaten path, perhaps? My local friends brought me here for one or two, on a pub crawl. My..."

Amber Martin

"My favourite local pub when I lived nearby. Consistently tasty food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere all round - whether that was for the pub..."

Robyn Maher

"I had an amazing time at this bar, thanks to Angus, our fantastic waiter. His humor and informative insights made the experience truly memorable. We..."

Iulian Hriscu

"Proper boozer this one. Brilliant pub atmosphere you don't find many places these days. Screens showing sport all around the bar. Staff beavering..."

Phil Cook

"It’s a bit of a hidden gem of a classic Edinburgh pub which very few rarely exists anymore in the (Stockbridge area anyway) . The building has lots..."

Grendel

"Loved this place!! Beer, food and service was great. Thought it was just a pub in a basement lol boy was I..."

D Chudzik

"Lovely traditional pub with a good selection of drinks. The food was really tasty; I wish we could've stayed for another course. Service at the..."

Cat Bell

Element

86/100 (2295 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Full Scottish Breakfast Platter

Pork

Mussels

Roast Barbary Duck Breast Potato Gnocchi Braised Duck Bon Bon Kale Pickled Red Cabbage Cherry

Cappuccino

Salmon

Steak & Ale Pie Mash & Cabbage

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"Unassuming from the outside, warm and inviting inside. Great range of drinks and draft craft beer. Simple and brief menu but well served and..."

Aditi

"As the name suggests, this restaurant in New Town has all the elements of British and Scottish cuisine. Huge variety of cocktails, beers and drinks...."

Karan Gupta

"Popped in here with my wife for a meal, and absolutely loved it. Tasty food, wonderful staff, and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Young girl who served..."

Maddy

"Just simply come here. Have a sip of intense lagavulin 16. Feel the cozzy steamed ambient i had my chargrilled scotish steak with tomato sauce...."

David Touma

"Been following this place on Insta for months and decided to go try them out. Loved the experience. Had a great pub lunch with whiskey. Great warm..."

Alison Read

"During the festival you choose wherever you manage to find a table, especially if you haven't booked. Which is how we found ourselves dining in..."

Scottish Food Review

"We frequently go here during lunch hour and every time I go everything is wonderful. Staff are friendly as soon as you step in the door, and they're..."

Sarah Mackenzie

"Rose Street is a busy, buzzy place full of shoppers during the day and revelers in the evening. It offers pubs and bars, and a wide variety of..."

EdinburghFoody

"Visited Element today for the first time. We found all of the staff to be very friendly, helpful and calm under pressure to take the orders of our..."

Kyle Maclellan

"2nd time we've been here for drinks. Staff are lovely and friendly. I tried 3 of the new dessert inspired cocktails. They were all lovely..."

Stephanie Carr

"The steak and ale pie is absolutely world class at element. The all-butter puff pastry comes out of the oven perfectly cooked with a golden crust...."

Richard Wood

"During my Scotland trip, I was flue and felt quite dizzy. While I was looking for a restaurant which i can eat soup to make myself feel better, I had..."

Selin Karagöl

"We went to Element yesterday afternoon to have a couple of cocktails. We were pleased to see such an incredible range of cocktails and in particular,..."

James Rooza

"My partner and I happened upon Element yesterday while looking for somewhere to eat on Rose St, without really knowing what it was we were after. My..."

Rory Harper

"We had a great time. The quality of the drinks is really good and the service was very friendly. We were also Very happy with the food but my..."

Niklas Seb

"Highly recommend this place to relax and enjoy well prepared food. Although I didn't get any cocktails, I see they care about the drinks they..."

S Y Kirby

"We found the restaurant after a long day visit, ordered two Scottish dishes, steak and ale, another one I forgot the name,but its with chicken, all..."

Lindsay Xu

"As we entered, it looked rather a small little bar, but actually it is quite big and a very nice and cosy place. They had a life band. Really..."

Sonila H

"Popped in for a spontaneous late lunch and had some toasties and house beer. Happy to say that everything was delicious, and vegetarian options were..."

Stefan Sothmann

"First time eating here at Element and didn't disappoint. There's a large bar at the front and restaurant and the back. We chose the brisket hash and..."

richard funnell

"Lovely place to eat Scottish plate… I highly recommend..."

Mo. Mo

"We visited this place twice, early December 2022 and early January 2023. We had a lovely lunch here. The food was delicious. Staff were really..."

Mina Tajmirriahi

"We booked a reservation for the bar thinking that we'd be able to also order dinner there. Silly Americans! No problem for the team here - they let..."

Dan Jablow

"Excellent service, food and drinks. We visited at early dinner time, food arrived quickly and in healthy portions. The staff made us feel very..."

Camilla

Mussel & Steak Bar

86/100 (4833 ratings)

Rope Grown Scottish Mussels

North Atlantic Pan-Fried Prawns

Beer Battered Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"What an amazing experience right next to our home. Great and cozy place, really nice and kind staff. We went for linguini with sea food and other..."

Maria João Matos

"This was our first dine-in meal in Edinburgh because the location was very close to our hotel. Ordered one kilogram of mussels (white wine, garlic..."

Shake It Off

"had a lovely meal here. my husband had fillet steak which was quite expensive - expect Central London prices. My daughter and I ordered a vegetarian..."

Anvi Deol

"This was rated as the best seafood restaurant in Edinburgh.. so we decided to give it a tryarrived by 7pm and found decent crowd.. staff..."

Deepak Foodacolic

"Jedne z najlepszych małży jakie w życiu jadłam. Wydawało się, że garnek nigdy się nie kończy a sos był tak pożywny i gęsty, że pełnił..."

Maria Mackiewicz

"Good! The mussel was good! The curry sauce very good as well! The starter salmon tart very very good! Should try the salmon tart and the mussel!..."

Samantha Meng

"Amazing seafood! Fresh and cooked to perfection. I had the cooked seafood platter and the broth was just too good.. I would recommend this place no..."

Jarrod Hill

"I went here for dinner last night. First time experience and was not disappoint. Food was great. Nice ambience. Service and the staff was great and..."

Anastasia

"Fantastic place, whenever friends and family come round to visit, this is the place I go, the steaks are fantastic, and selection of wines are great!..."

Jadine Arnold - The Punk Rock Princess

"This definitely is one of my more preferred steak place. Honestly, it's doesn't really have anything to do whether or not it is one of the best steak..."

Michelle Jones

"One of the best meals I have had in Great Britain. We hadn't booked but they happily fit us in for a quick dinner on a table booked for a little..."

Foodiemelbourne

"I ate here in late February for my boyfriends birthday and thought it was amazing! Was a lot more pricey than the usual places I eat in Edinburgh,..."

Jill

"I've only recently discovered that I like mussels, but after visiting the mussel and steak bar on the grass market I now LOVE mussels! They were the..."

Sarahs.kirby

"Mussels & Steak. Right down the street from our hotel, we first tried to get in on a Saturday night but b/c the restaurant is tiny we had to make..."

T

"Excellent. Cannot recommend this place more highly. The mussels were amazing (chilli & lime) and the steaks were melt in the mouth delicious. All..."

Kaz345

"Whilst in Edinburgh for the fringe the place was packed out. There was 4 of us and the staff in here managed to get us a really decent table. The..."

Natty B

"Fantastic Restaurant. Went there for a nice quiet meal. The staff had immaculate manners and were friendly and attentive without being intrusive, the..."

Michelle

"I would go back to Edinburgh just to go to this restaurant!!!. I was in Edinburgh for the rugby (Scotland V Wales). Hadn't booked anything and asked..."

Sian

"Great food, good service. Didn't try the beef but I'd it's half as good as the seafood then will be awesome. Would also reccommend the..."

Craig Thomson

"Loved it loved it loved it. Go there. Stop trying to decide where to go... Just go..."

Matt Birch

"Sunday lunch really is great value for money.food is very good and the place has a good atmosphere.definately would recommend..."

Chris Warnock

"Great food friendly staff. They don't take bookings during the fringe but it's definitly worth the..."

Matt Gilmartin

"Great little place to go for a nice meal. Does what it says on the tin. Amazing steak and mussels, not bad price as well. Lunch menu great deal for..."

Paul

"You probably realise by now that I love my steak and given the namesake of the restaurant pretty much suggests you should either try their mussels or..."

Michelle C

"One of my favourite places in Edinburgh to come for lunch as the lunch is served until 5pm from Fri-Sun. So you can have a lazy day and always pop in..."

Urban Traveller

"I recently had the pleasure of having dinner at The Mussel and Steak Bar Located in the heart of Edinburgh old town. The seafood dishes here is..."

Kuna Pun

"The seafood platter and all portion sizes were very big. Oysters were on the house today and tasted very fresh. The steak was nice and tender and sea..."

Natasha Ng

"Dropped in after a quick Google and was able to get a table for five before the rush. Many things looked really tasty and we ended up ordering surf n..."

Christoffer Hultgren

"Had the Pork Surf and Turf at the Mussel and Steak Bar! The restaurant is a great place to stop by for dinner! They were busy, however they still..."

Herbert Camat

"Absolutely amazing food, very good service, only thing is packing a bit is the fit out not serving it's..."

Michał Świostek

"It's probably better to reserve in advance as this place is popular. Has decent seafood and meat. The portions are very big in my mind and can become..."

vera s

"Yes the dinner was excellent n the seafood platter was sumptuous and quality superb ! Thanks so much for ur hospitality ! The service was excellent..."

Phyllis Chan

"Top-notch service! The seafood linguine was excellent, and you must try the mussels. Additionally, we were pleasantly surprised to receive fresh..."

Pud Superman

"Very nice restaurant! Its a busy restaurant so we have booked in advance. Both Oyster and Steak are delicious. And the hidden gem is their..."

Calvin Chow

"Oysters excellent! No recommendations given by waiters Seafood platter not impressed (not bad) Fish and chips..."

Nut April

The Black Fox

86/100 (3898 ratings)

Hotdog with Pulled Pork

Wheelchair Accessible

"When we first arrived in Edinburgh a couple of days ago I looked on Zomato and was staggered at the number of places getting 4 and above. Either you..."

Squirrel

"I KEEP THINKING The Black Fox is new every time I walk past it and that I must visit. Having opened towards the end of last summer, it can’t..."

Phil Cook

"Oh my word, such a good burger. We went during the day so it was quite quiet. The burgers were packed high and filled with cheesy, meaty goodness!..."

Jessica

"The place is located on the main street and has a laid back surround, for that I would give it a 4. Best place to relax and have some good..."

Samhita Kishore

"Trendy laid back bar. We went for a casual drink and burger evening. Burgers are massive and delicious. Got a good selection of drinks and service..."

Katalin Som

"Our Beer Man had been to visit The Black Fox, shortly after they’d opened their doors, and reported a few issues. In good spirit, the management..."

Lunch Quest

"Having walked past The Black Fox numerous times, it was a sunny Wednesday evening that I finally got to investigate. I was a little early meeting my..."

The Edinburgers

"Absolutely love this place. It's got a fantastic laid back feel, great burgers and excellent banter from the staff. The beer range in here is also..."

The Edinburgers

"Genuinely one of the best gastropubs I’ve been to. We went on a quiet Monday night, our first evening in Edinburgh. Sam and Freya were so friendly..."

Trentyz

"Decent meals at good prices with some really good drinks. They seem to be very understaffed so it was a bit difficult getting served but otherwise it..."

Ami Anji

"Great service and nice atmosphere. The menu booklet is a mood. We wanted to try specifically the burgers and had the scotsman and the foxy one...."

Aliki Moysiadi

"First experience with a Scottish pub/cafe. Food was amazing. Service was fantastic. Whisky was spot on. And all very affordable. Only planning on..."

Steve Auld

"You can feel that the place is loved by the guests and the staff too. It is in the atmosphere somehow, and that's not a common thing nowadays. That..."

Éva Buza

"This was the best place we ate in Edinburgh. The burgers are simply delicious and the fries were excellent. Nice to see some effort put into the..."

James

"I think I’ll come to Edinburgh again to just eat their delicious old blue beef burger! My sister ordered the “Old Blue Beef Burger” which had..."

Amna pp

"Warm friendly bar. Wonderfully friendly staff. Very dog friendly. Good food served..."

David Hamilton-Jones

"The Haggis Bon-Bons is my favourite, well fried haggis balls and the wise choice of honey mustard in the dish made them even more..."

Kenneth Li

"Our first restaurant in Edinburgh and it did not fail! The nachos were so good! I took The Scotsman burger with Haggis and was not disappointed at..."

Mishro Soup

Monteiths

85/100 (7847 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Lovely staff, amazing food, incredible cocktailsI absolutely adore Monteiths. It's my favourite hidden gem off the busy Royal Mile. The..."

Anvi Deol

"We always eat here when we are in Edinburgh. It's a hidden gem and I always recommend it to friends. The service is great and the atmosphere in the..."

Shray Chawla

"This restaurant is hidden away from the famous royal mile in the old town. You would love the entrance to the restaurant -- tree branches to make a..."

Ginni Arora

"The haggis drew me in, but what a great bustling little place this is. This basement restaurant is quite cramped, but this probably adds to the..."

Graham Aley

"A great looking bar - good ambience overall!! Visited this place just for drinks n haggis - both put a smile on my face :)Prices are slightly..."

Ankit Gupta

"My partner and I tried out the festive menu for £35 each which I thought to be considerably decent. I went for the smoked salmon with pickled..."

Cooking With Mama Gali

"The hunt for imaginative food in the most touristy parts of any city can be a bit of a challenge, but if recent(-ish) reviews are anything to go by,..."

Leilappetit

"That being said, these flaws in no way impact on the dining experience. I cannot say enough how wonderful this little place is. It's a real gem. I..."

Alexandra Gushurst-Moore

"If you are in Scotland you have to go on a whisky trial. Due to the fact that the closest operating distillery is an hour away from Edinburgh and I..."

Odo

"This place has amazing seafood so I have been here a number of times. The lobster and the fish are equally good so I recommend both. The bread is..."

Jo N

"We visited Monteith's with an itison voucher and weren't expecting much from our sirloin steak and duck fat chips. The entrance to the restaurant is..."

Michelle C

"We visited Monteiths a few weeks ago and it was a great evening. An evening of good food, cocktails in cosy surroundings greeted us. They have..."

The Edinburgers

"What a little find this was. The staff were great and the food was fantastic. The beer was amazing after a long day, served in an ice cold glass...."

Shane Dewdney

"Fabulous post wedding meal for 4 (tiny wedding!) which did not disappoint, always happy to see a short menu, usually indicates the chef is confident..."

Mike Letchford

"Food was delicious! Fresh and very sophisticated flavors and plating. We enjoyed it very much and would definitely go back. It’s hidden away in a..."

A Fernandez

"The atmosphere is very nice and cozy. Staff very friendly and attentive. The food is (expensive and).... Salty....the cook should leave the salt..."

Paul d B

"I got the potato dumplings (gnocci). The mushrooms and dumplings were fantastic. The chips and sourdough were also the best I've had in my week..."

Jenny K

"Came in to get a couple of drinks before going to a show. The staff were very friendly and the drinks were excellent. Highly recommend the honey old..."

Ryan Aherin

"We stumbled on this restaurant last week while looking for a nice place to eat in Edinburgh and it did not disappoint! We ordered some bread and herb..."

Margaret Fox

"Absolutely brilliant all round. The service is impeccable and the food sublime. We had different starters, entree and dessert which gave us an..."

William Paul Merrifield

"Very good food & drinks with a nice atmosphere and friendly service. Definitely worth a visit when in..."

M. K.

"Third and last night in Edinburgh. Luck out again... another delicious Scottish dishes. And the service was very good..."

Michelle Mitchell

The Hermitage Bar

85/100 (4334 ratings)

Gluten Free Fish N Chips

A Grest Range of Beers

Chili

Mushrooms on Toast and Chunky Chips

Lamb

Mussels

Herverlee Belgian Lager

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food in the bar is of good quality and they have a wide range of drinks available too, with the decor giving a nice and homely feel to the bar...."

Darth-Darth Binks

"5 stars on all fronts! My partner and I always wanted to take a look and we're glad we did! Staff were really lovely, welcoming and friendly. Drinks..."

Daniel Cairns

"We really enjoyed our dinner here. Friendly service, light and airy space and delicious food. The feathered beef tasted homemade and the fish and..."

chriswfo

"After walking 4 of Edinburgh's 7 hills, I needed a break and sustenance. The Hermitage Bar was in the right place at the right time and absolutely..."

Nick Nugent

"This place has very friendly staff and they ask if you want to keep the tab open which is rare in Edinburgh. This is a good sign of trust towards..."

Parth Dahale

"AMAZING FOOD. Highly recommend their truffle and bacon burger and feathered beef. Their desserts are to die for, so delicious. The vibe in this pub..."

Aphrodite

"Very nice neighborhood pub. Decent selection of beer & spirits. Didn't try the food so can't comment on that. Spent a time chatting to the manager..."

Bill Murphy

"Came here on a fluke. Staff were lovely and knowledgeable. I had the smash burger which exceeded my expectations by a long shot. Great food, great..."

Ellis Evason

"Loved the food as much as the people here. Everyone was warm and welcoming, made us feel really at home. The feathred beef was absolutely delicious..."

Eugenia Tzirtzilaki

"Very enjoyable food. Quiet enough to enjoy your conversations not so quiet that you feel everyone can hear you. Very accommodating when we said we..."

Paul Mcfadden

"Beautiful pub like a french bistro, well decorated and spacey. We had a nice coffee and tea along with a very tasty pudding 😋 We came back for..."

Elena Papaioannou

Scran & Scallie

84/100 (8481 ratings)

Apple Crumble Soufflé

Cakes

Oysters on Ice

Cheesecake

The Scran & Scallie Steak Pie

Fish & Chips

Lamb

Fish & Chips Chunky Tartare Sauce

Haddock

Beef

Fish

Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ice

Cod

Parfait

Pork

Highland Wagyu Beef Burger & Chips

Sunday roast

Home-Cured Salmon and Rye Bread

Scallops Peas and Pancetta

Lobster

Beer

Steak Pie with Marrow Bone

Haggis Neeps and Tatties

Wheelchair Accessible

"Escolhemos este restaurante para celebrar um aniversário enquanto estávamos de férias em Edimburgo. Não nos arrependemos. Da entrada à sobremesa..."

Diana Salema

"Lovely lunchtime venueCame here for a special meal, and despite the other half thinking things were overdone on the presentation, I thought..."

Shreya

"Right at the end of Stockbridge high street you’ll find the Scran & Scallie, a Bib Gourmand awarded gastropub. It came highly recommended by..."

Bonnie W

"Came across this restaurant by chance. And was super excited when I found out it was a gastro pub. Tried to book but they were full. However, was..."

Fly

"I visited here not long after it opened, way before the inception of my blog. I had a great time then so we decided to book Scran and Scallie is the..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"I must be some kind of foodie Jedi and I'll tell you why. I *really* wanted to win our christmas raffle prize which was a three course meal with wine..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"The Scran and Scallie is Tom Kitchin’s latest venue, a stylish gastro pub offering relaxed dining and fresh Scottish produce reflecting his..."

My Food Wishlist

"After our amazing meal at The Kitchin on our last visit to Edinburgh I knew already that we would have to repeat the experience. But as we were..."

Tandy Sinclair

"Thursday nights are the best date nights. After a hectic week that’s very nearly over, there’s nothing better than sharing a bottle of chilled..."

Julia Bruce

"I liked the brick like look of an old pub in Scotland. The service was on point and very polite. The food was okay , well cooked and presented..."

Farah Faz

"This was yet another place with a fancy reputation but mixed reviews that I wanted to try first hand. The nice thing about the Scran & scallie is..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"Beautiful place in the heart of Stockbridge. Amazing food, nice people. The Stockbridge Sling is the best cocktail I have ever had. Book in advance..."

Sara Izzi

"Been to the kitchen in leith and this new venture is equally as good at a reduced price. All three courses where excellent, presented like a Michelin..."

Darren

"Scran and Scallie does dining out properly! Great food, great atmosphere, great service and great prices. The steak pie is phenomenal! Scran &..."

Lindsay

"Its been on my Dying to try list for ages and finally got around to going one Saturday after a heavy gym session. It was amazing, All round..."

The_Hobson

"I’ve had The Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh at the top of my most wanted list for a long time. They have a long waiting list (I’m not the best..."

Laura Simpson

"Cauliflower Cheese. In any other place if I saw that on the menu I'd probably skip past. All the meat eaters I was with at Scran and Scallie felt..."

Keep Calm And Fanny On

"This place really is worth the trip to Stockbridge! Scran and Scallie is a joint venture between two of Edinburgh's Michelin-starred chefs, Tom..."

Carol Wilkin

"With their lunch three-course set menu priced at £15, I left the place thinking I should be giving them more money. This is real gourmet pub..."

Maria Sisci

"The Scran & Scallie has one of those menus that drives you mad with indecision. We’d been peeking at it before our visit, fuelling Ade’s dreams..."

We Love Food, It's All We Eat

"Wow! We went out in search of an early dinner Sunday evening and just happened upon this place. The menu looked interesting and the interior..."

This International Life

"Probably the best value for money option I had during my trip to Edinburgh. The fish pie, the haggis and the sticky pudding were exceptional!..."

Dimitris Barmpakos

"Absolutely amazing place. From the moment you are walk in and are greeted by the staff you know it’s going to be a good experience. All the staff..."

Robert Du-Roe

"Wonderful food served with great presentation. Make sure you save room for dessert! The service was over the top. Huge selection of drinks. The bar..."

Rick Bassan

"Dinner at S&S was one of our favorite meals during our holiday in Scotland. The staff was friendly, the ambience is top notch and the food was great...."

Kyle Long

"The food was great, the atmosphere was nice, the staff went above and beyond to make sure that we are enjoying our time, meeting all our requests...."

Malgorzata Filosa

"Absolutely fantastic! We recently visited Edinburgh for the weekend and ate at The Scran and Scallie. The menu is filled with classic gastro pub..."

Matthew Cain

"Very well executed Scottish food What a lovely restaurant. Had the scallops and the salmon to start with. The salmon dish was outstanding, great..."

Myriam Ward

"Walked in for early dinner, recommend reservations to have good seating and more than an hour at a table. Had a good Salmon on grains & greens dish,..."

Tammy Owins

"Great food, especially Haggis starter and mushroom toast, amazing steak pie and fantastic selection of beer. Lovely friendly staff who made us very..."

Katerina Ferguson

"We had a lovely lunch after walking from the Royal Academy of Art. The service was tops and the food was excellent. We both enjoyed. Try the house..."

Vincent Allen

"We had a wonderful lunch at this small restaurant in Stockbridge, the mushroom toast was a standout with wild chanterelles, fried egg, crisp bacon,..."

Roland Barker

"4.2 A lovely gastropub in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. Service was terrific. Food was good, but not as good as I had anticipated based on other..."

RH

"Food was actually quite good except the piece of cold, dry bread to start. I went to this restaurant twice and found the same service issue with the..."

Grace Yeung

"Cozy restaurant with great drinks, amazing food and exceptional service. Every dish was amazing! Would love to go back and try more dishes. We..."

Gina Whipple

"Really excellent experience from start to finish. We were very well looked after by Matt and the team for a delicious meal with champagne and wine. ..."

Robyn Lewis

"First time in Edinburgh and was looking to try a highly recommended dinner spot. Vibe and atmosphere did not disappoint, relaxed family friendly yet..."

Sandy D

"Excellent food. Getting to experience my first fish pie and a spin on haggis, neeps, and tatties at a gastropub was a real delight. The fish pie was..."

David Kim

The Theatre Royal Bar

84/100 (2717 ratings)

Traditional Fish'n'Chips

Nachos

Sunshine on Leith Burger

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"We enjoyed dinner here while in Edinburgh. The Steak and Ale Pie was delicious. Lots of flavor and good portions. Similarly, the royal with cheese..."

Scott Darby

"Had haggis for the first time and it was absolutely delicious! Perfectly cooked Sunday roast with big portion sizes! The staff was really friendly..."

Natasha Ng

"The food was very good and very reasonably priced! You won't get such good food for this price point at any other bar in Edinburgh. Food arrived very..."

sky summer

"I love everything about it! The food was excellent. The service was perfect, and the atmosphere was..."

Bill

"Got here by accident and I don’t regret it at all. Great atmosphere, fast service, friendly staff and of course amazing food. Had a great time..."

Simona Stanciu

"The staff is very polite, pleasant. Portions are big. Tasty, a lot, the price of a haggis with potatoes for the price of a small glass of beer...."

Elena Sergeeva

"Great place for food/drinks before going to the Playhouse for a show! Right next door so very hand. Staff lovely and helpful and food delicious (we..."

Amy Brennan

"Did eat food here it was very good. All was great thanks to kind staff that did they best for they guests. did make vacation to scotland very nice...."

Gerald Stienen

"Had a great evening here with delicious food and pleasant..."

Maria Dracea

"We landed there by chance yesterday as Al the other restaurants were fully booked. We were warmly welcomed. The price was more than decent and the..."

Beatrice Carrot

The Banshee Labyrinth

"Liked the lay out, and the free cinema room is a great idea. Good place to have a wander around. Calling the cocktails great is a stretch but they..."

Dolly Sharma

"Love this place, right up my street! Good vibe, beers, rooms and EVEN a cinema! When friends come over I always bring them here! Without a doubt,..."

Jadine Arnold - The Punk Rock Princess

"The best place in Edinburgh if you're a little strange and unusual. Fantastic atmosphere. Lots of friendly people, local and tourist. They have pool,..."

Zombie Love Squad

"I like it, the staff are busy but friendly and it's one of the nicer venues open late in the centre of Edinburgh, a small cinema space often shows..."

Ben Zyl

"It's definitely a cool bar to visit, but I think I was expecting more given its meant to be extremely haunted and like a labyrinth. I liked the..."

April

"A brilliant club! A peculiar place of multiple rooms and levels, all painted black and connected by corridors. It genuinely is a labyrinth. But..."

Robert Hyland

"From all the bard and pubs I've tried in Edinburgh this is 100% the one I'd come back to and recommend to others. We came here on a Thursday and they..."

Drago Membrane

"The best rock bar in Edinburgh. It's in the old town side, within walking distance from the centre. Great atmosphere and vibes, the prices are great...."

YAFEA ALYAFEI

"Great spooky themed bar! It has different sections, all with a distinct atmosphere. Friendly staff and..."

Krampus het Kerstmonster

"Fun quirky venue. We've been a few times to watch our friends punk band. Always get a drink when we visit Edinburgh. Fab music and such a quirky..."

Suzy Rowe

"Rented a space in the basement as part of a stag do, for a fantastic price. Was brilliant. Bar tender we had was spot on, music playlists were great..."

Matthew Coverdale

"Well priced drinks, pool table, live music and dog..."

Mo Khan

"This place had some very cool vibes. Little dark and gothy, was a fun night out. Should def check it out of youre in..."

navie grosz

"My favourite bar on the planet. The karaoke is next level and each room has something different to offer. Coinciding with reasonable drinks and a..."

Danny Corbett

"Superb punk atmosphere with great decor. Draws a good crowd and the staff was very friendly. Perfect spot to visit as Halloween..."

Will Ammann

"Really cool bar. Blonde waitress tonight had a real attitude problem. Hadn't spoken two words to her and she decided to throw a wobbly when I tried..."

Wesley Carroll

"Fun bar with various rooms to chill and have fun with cheap drinks. Karaoke was hilarious and we had a blast. Met some fun people..."

Jeff Bud

"Cool place for the unique venue and the theatre inside. Very dirty, always crowded, and the toilets are a mess, so don’t stop drinking while..."

Ashley Owen

"Freaking best bar...in the vaults! Great staff, good drinks and wifi if you want. The place to be for concerts, cinema and drinks..."

Steph

"Absolutely LOVED our night out here. So glad we found it. Great cocktails, atmosphere and friendly staff. Karaoke too! And spent a while in the..."

Janie Doherty

The Caley Bar

Osaka Hiball Cocktail

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've been a here few times. I remember it before it became a Waldorf Astoria! The decor is a lot nicer and it has very classical modern twist to the..."

Tee Miah

"A lovely spot in just the right place, where you can enjoy all kinds of drinks: a wide selection of whisky and rum, great original cocktails,..."

Michał Wróblewski

"Charles, Ellis, and Ellie will absolutely take care of you here. Expert cocktails crafted in the most artful way possible. This isn’t your normal 5..."

Jacob Scheatzle

"Recently been refurbished, this is one classy bar that you want to be seen in. The decor is plush, with gorgeous comfortable seating, dim lighting..."

Tartan Spoon

"This bar has had a makeover recently so we were curious to see what it looked like - we had never been in this bar before. Designers have gone for..."

Paddy O'Connell

"Great space & superb cocktails. Highly recommend the Edinburgh cocktail, prepared by expertly by the excellent Charles. Solid selection of scotch,..."

Paul Carty

"Thank you Thomas for going above and beyond on our authentic Whisky experience. You were..."

Sim

"Great service and friendly staff. Thanks Thomas, Emily and..."

Jorge Reyna

"Great bar with an impressive array of spirits! Guys behind the bar were really knowledgeable which was no mean feat considering the incredible range..."

Daniel Sturgess

"What a gem. Upon looking at the couple bartenders, i judged them to be too young to know anything about whiskey. I could not have been more..."

Paul Kropatsch

"Big shout out and an even bigger thank you to Jonathan, Thomas and Sophie at the Caley bar inside the Waldorff Astoria in Edinburgh. They saved our..."

Plant Guy

"Had a great time there, seats were comfortable and service was great. Little bit pricey and wifi signal was good there. Last order 11:30..."

Khalid Alkhodair

"Great place for a business meeting. Calm and..."

J-NVZ

"Sophisticated and comfortable bar space, served attentively by a team of waiting staff which will offer you practically any drink you can name - but..."

Moray Nairn

"Good service but small choice of draught..."

ally gourlay

"Edinburgh's finest hotel bar. Superb staff. Comfortable and quiet environment. Pity about the awful muzak, please rethink this, it's awful and..."

Richard Muirhead

"Great place for a quiet drink, service is great and are always accommodating, price is a little higher than you'd get in other venues, but that is..."

Kenny Robinson

"Great service, quality products, never been..."

Scottish Food Review

"Nice wee bar, food was pretty good but the overall cost for 2 burgers and 2 pints was a bit steep! Staff were helpful and..."

Natalie Chapman

"Great bar for a pre dinner drink. Very friendly..."

Giulio Borghese

The Cambridge Bar

82/100 (1654 ratings)

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger

Special Burger with Black Pudding and Goat's Cheese

Hollows & Fentimans Ginger Beer

Moc and Breakfast Burger

"First time ever visiting this bar. Popped in for a pint and left with the intention of returning in the near future for food and drink. Staff were..."

Aditi

"I've been to The Cambridge Bar on many different occasions and it never failed me. Schiehallion on tap is always a good treat after a long day at..."

Urban Traveller

"So what can I say about this place?If you like beer. If you like burgers. If you like beer and burgers together.Why..."

Pete Walker

"An absolute gem of a pub - the burgers are the best in Edinburgh and they have a great selection of beers. As an Aussie it's great to see a..."

Mark Eldridge

"A One Trick Pony, but What a Trick!. Just a couple of hundred yards down the road from the Oxford Bar, made famous in Ian Rankin's Rebus novels, the..."

Outnumbered

"The Cambridge Bar, along the road from the Oxford Bar, a regular in Ian Rankin's Rebus novels, is a small pub on Young Street in Edinburgh's New..."

Dinnerathon.

"The salad veg is nice and fresh, and the chips don’t disappoint either. The chips are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, served piping..."

Jemma Porter

"The Cambridge Bar, my sweet, simple work local. How I look over thee and love thee and wait until Friday (or Monday lunchtime) comes so that I can..."

The Spartacan Pub Review

"Great location to get away from the hustle and bustle the main shopping streets. Their burgers certainly lived upto their reputation. I had the bacon..."

Phil Cook

"Enjoyed my visit! An extensive burger menu. Food was good. Service was excellent. Would have liked more variety on the menu but will definitely..."

Alice Keeler

"What a great find for some tourists wandering around, hungry and in search of a pub and a quiet corner. Set up with the main bar area with an open..."

Roman

"Best burger I ate on Edinburgh! Several options and you can exchange the buns for..."

Johnny M

"Cracking place to eat. Burgers are the main thing and they are good. Plenty of beers and ales to have. Busy place and good for sports on the..."

Stevie Harrison

"Superb service and the Luau was to die for. We ordered a beef burger+fries and a chicken salad and both were very happy with our respective..."

Anne H

"Stopped off for a quick midweek dinner on my way home from Edinburgh as I was nearby and hadn't been for years. Still a top quality option for a good..."

John Fellows

"Without a doubt the best burgers in Edinburgh. I ordered the double Luau and the meat was incredible. The fries were freshly made and super crispy. ..."

Gaspare Messina

"Some truly amazing burger options. The quality is really tops too. If any place knows how to make a burger, then this is one of them. They got great..."

Krisztian Goodwin (Arpad88)

"Enjoyed a delicious meal at the Cambridge Bar. We were in town for the night, and had dinner for two. Great variety on the menu to build your own..."

Robyn Young

Bennets Bar

82/100 (1815 ratings)

Lemon Sole on Puy Lentils

Cask Ale and Glen Grant 10 Year

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Seating

Accepts Discover

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is my favourite place for Whisky cravings They got such an amazing collection I was astonished. Personally they had my all favourite whisky..."

Pragya Kumari

"Lovely old bar tucked away from the crowds. Like stepping back in time. A proper bar, with proper Scots ales, and a massive selection of spirits. The..."

Peter Barratt

"We loved, loved Bennets Bar! Truly authentic with beautiful decor and good food and drinks! Especially appreciated the fabulous bartender,..."

Amy Brennan

"This place is great! The atmosphere is very nice with a good mix of people. The drinks were reasonably priced and the food was really good. I’d..."

Wouter Oostdijk

"Fabulous & friendly traditional Edinburgh pub with beautiful stained glass, fireplace & brass bar fittings. There is also a tiny snug with it’s own..."

Peter Carlisle

"Excellent neighborhood boozer. Historic Public House tastefully decorated with original features & interior. The draught beers are well kept. I tried..."

Mark Auchincloss

"What a beautiful pub, I hear it hasn't changed since 1906 and I can see why! Can't beat it if you're looking for a traditional Scottish pub with a..."

Cameron Hunter

"Wonderful bar with period fittings - great selection of whiskies, beers/ales, gins etc. well worth a..."

T. M

"I absolutely love this pub! The staff are lovely, the pub itself full of character and much like the Tardis is bigger on the inside than out. It's..."

Darren Greenidge

"Very attentive and knowledged Bar staff, big variety of whiskys and..."

Marvin Pitz

Restaurant At The Canny Man's

81/100 (3957 ratings)

Hähnchen Im Speckmantel

Christmas Pudding Served with Ice Cream

Oyster

Champagne

Ice Cream and Cherries and Cherry Brandy

"Dinnae Mess wi' the Canny Man's. This is the Marmite of Edinburgh pub restaurants. Let me explain; you either love the fact that it has a long..."

Outnumbered

"A 1871 former Public house in the heart of Morningside, hip and wonderful, old and contemporary at the same time, is the perfect place for an..."

Sara Izzi

"Really old cool bar, huge selection of whiskeys. Great staff, food was really good. It's a very busy bar so if you want to eat there on the weekend..."

Agness Agnieszka

"A great find amongst Morningsides tumultuous throngs of Gastro Pubs and modern coffee houses. Nothing wrong with the aforementioned however to then..."

Simon Maddj Parry

"The atmosphere and staff make this bar! It’s such a gorgeous wee bar and you’re never short with things to look at. The Staff are also friendly..."

Aishling NíDuibhne (Irechan)

"Greatest pub in Edinburgh. Very reasonable, especially malts of the week. Great selection of whiskies and spirits, wine too. Food is really well done..."

Oliver Withers

"Traditional pub with really quirky décor from 1871 and excellent food. The haggis neeps and tatties have got to be enjoyed, as well as lots of fish..."

Helen Marlow

"Fabulous eclectic decor, delicious classic pub comfort food & wonderful staff. Our group loved there lunch & this place is one of a kind you..."

Rucksack Foodie

"Classic bar with lots to look at and a large variety of scotch whiskeys. Alex and crew are a great..."

Shayna Yellon

"Open sandwiches are wonderful. Excellent beer and quite simply the most amazing..."

terence holmes

"I have been here a few times for drinks etc but I think today was the first time I fully appreciated it! The decor of the Canny Man's is rustic,..."

"A true treasure. Wonderful food, atmosphere and the team could not be kinder. The setting is simply unique and amazing. Rick Stein was absolutely..."

David Cunning

"A real treat and great find by pure luck but you can't miss this for ambiance, service and food. Suspect the drinks are as good as the food which was..."

Steven K

"A wonderful spot with great hospitality. Our server, James was an amazing host. We had a group of 8 and we were able to make a reservation night of...."

Emma Marriner

"The food and place is really nice,but the service was truly amazing 11/10. Especially a young lady called Ania made us feel welcome and took care for..."

Mintrike

"Super friendly service. Very nice atmosphere. I love the history of the place. Great drinks and food. Try the haggis, it is awesome..."

Gabica669

"THE MYSTERY OF THE CANNY MAN (R Burns) In Morning Side, where time hae ran, There lies a pub, the Canny Man Its doors wide open, beckoning all, To..."

Chalet Le Moulin ChaletLeMoulin com (ChaletLeMoulin-com)

"Loved this place and would have eaten here if the website would have been a bit clearer. Overall, a tiny bar makes getting your drink frustrating but..."

Martin Thewlis (Wal)

"Great place for a few beers, very quirky..."

Yiddo24

"Amazing food and place! Slightly on the pricier side and outside of the main tourist area, but definitely worth the..."

Blanca Vazquez

The Doric

80/100 (3262 ratings)

Haggis Neeps and Tatties

Homemade Shepherd's Pie

Haddock

Irish coffee

Steamed Scottish Mussels

Famous Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chips with Truffle Oil

Accepts American Express

"Do Try the Locale Craft beers here , the Upstairs section is Vibrant and Quaint..."

Jai Patel

"Whenever we visit Edinburgh we always try to visit the Doric. The food is excellent and service is great. Tentative service but does not pester...."

Anvi Deol

"I love the place!!It is my first time visiting Scotland and this is the first restaurant that i tried.. The service is very good and..."

Alison Dela Cruz Perey

"2010, Birmingham, New Street Station - I'm an American who's been living in the UK for about 2 weeks. Still struggling with reading the departure..."

Ryan Breeland

"We've booked 2 weeks before we went to Edinburgh by e-mail. They said we need to make advance down payment since we booked for 16 people. However, we..."

Pritta Ayu

"We enjoyed our meal and experience here! We didn’t have a booking but the staff managed to find us a table. Would recommend booking though as..."

Bec

"Reasonable prices of food. Scottish classics like Cullen skink delicious and fulfilling. Portion of chips is a killer, way too big! But better like..."

krzysztof rakowski

"Lovely dining experience, service and 16th century atmosphere. I started out with cauliflower/coriander soup, then had Sheppard's pie and finished..."

Eric Manning

"A most excellent pub. Staying at the Market Street Hotel just down the street. I wandered in and had a delightful experience with a young serving..."

Donald Gibson

"International reviewer: The Doric is a must do pub/restaurant in Edinburgh's old town. Just a short walk down from the castle, it's a great place for..."

RIP Bob

"Stopped in for lunch. Pub is downstairs. Restaurant is up. Around 2 pm we were just one of 3 tables. Mussels were soo good. Got the burger with salad..."

Jen Benningfield

"Lovely quaint pub that is hidden upstairs. The food was filling and wholesome. I recommend booking ahead. We arrived early and only just got a..."

Georgie Wilson

"What a wholesome experience with good food, beautiful views and great hospitality. Their Cullen skins is a must have. Tip - get the sitting upstairs..."

Umang Bhatia

"The Sunday Roast was amazing so tender and tasty! Had sticky toffee pudding after but was too good and forgot to take a..."

Janey Parker

"Short walk from our hotel. Exactly what we were looking for. Food was great. Had the fish and chips, mussels, and salad. Definitely want to make..."

Dean Cecconi

The Halfway House

80/100 (4014 ratings)

Rose Wine by the Glass

Haggis Neeps and Tatties

Addlestones Cloudy Premium Cider

Beef and Ale Pie and Mushy Peas

"Dropped in after quiet evening in the tourist centre. This is a welcome heaven, small, nostalgic with a good selection of drinks. Both the beers and..."

Dolly Sharma

"As they say, it's the smallest award winning pub in Edinburgh. It's a great little spot for a drink. Maybe a little..."

Bernhard Birkeland

"Beautiful space, small but very cosy! Nice variety of beers and the bartender was very nice to us explaining the different beers, and we had a great..."

Miguel Carvalho

"Teeny little pub down a picturesque stairway. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious hot pies, LGBTQ+ safe. I would have gone here every day if..."

Rae Frame

"Might be the smallest pub in Edinburgh, but it makes up for it in atmosphere and the selection of drinks. Good selection of whisky, but I stayed on..."

David Mason

"Small old fashioned pub with friendly staff 5mins from Waverly station Excellent for last drink while waiting on a train home or just a nice chill..."

Lynda Stirling

"This pub is such a hidden gem right at the base of Fleshmarket Close, where we happened to be staying during our visit to Edinburgh. We stopped in..."

Carolyn Goebel

"Tiny pub full of character hidden away up a side street. Good selection of beers, but even better choice of malt whiskies. Bar staff were friendly..."

David Grant

"Reputedly the smallest pub in Edinburgh. It certainly is one that should be visited. Excellent real ale and a warm and friendly welcome. We last..."

David Richards

"Never had any food, so can't mark it. Otherwise an excellent experience. Beer was exceptionally well kept. My favourite pub in..."

Graham Harris

"Small, cozy pub in a unique location off Fleshmarket Close. Good drink options. Comfortable booths. Hot pies are..."

AJ C

"Best Guinness I’ve had in a while. Lovely Scottish ales as well and local cider. Definitely..."

Tom Fidler

"Great old fashioned pub, and good..."

Robertbeddow70@google Waterloo

"Fantastic cask beers and somehow they make microwaved Cullen Skink that's better than most anywhere in town costing three times as much. Great place,..."

Tim Mouncer

"The coolest pub ever. Not even as big as my lounge room, and super cosy. Good selection of beers and enough of a menu to keep everyone happy. Down a..."

Jarrod Hunt

"Nice place for some drinks. Staff very..."

Barbara Silva

"Beautiful pub and beer! Great atmosphere and the staff friendly! Definitely going..."

Allan Kerr

"Cracking wee pub, whether you're caught in the rain or cannae make it up all the steps in one go. Nice wee outside bit I don't remember being there..."

David Brown

The Abbey Bar

80/100 (2407 ratings)

Beer Battered Fish & Chips

Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy

Scottish Breakfast Platter

Fish & chips

Highlands Whiskey Flight

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"We stopped in here while visiting Edinburgh. We had our 4 year old with us, and the servers very promptly yet very pleasantly ensured that we were..."

Aaradhya

"I went here with my mum for lunch recently and its a hidden gem. We both really enjoyed our food and the portion sizes were really generous. We both..."

Hayley Russell

"Classic boozer, epic pint of Guinness and they also have a million whiskies which is impressive… real nice Bloody Mary’s and pub food too,..."

Ina

"Great pub and service, food was tasty and well priced. The server was very polite and food came..."

Iain Lee

"This is the best place to visit if you want to get a taste of Scottish food. The staff at the restaurant was extremely nice. There was a lady who was..."

Noyonika Das

"Fantastic whiskey tasting options. Great food. Ate the flatiron steak and the abbey burger. Steak plate was a smaller quantity than expected. The..."

Sanyukta Singh

"Always come in here for the Guiness as its one of the best i have had. Tried the food and its absolutely beautiful. We popped in on a Saturday just..."

Fiona Mellor

"I've tried this place several times for different occasions and now I think I have sufficient evidence of the quality of this place. Over a period of..."

Gianluca Carloni

"The staff is very busy and almost friendly, but reacts quickly annoyed. Don't try to order if the bartender doesn't ask you to! Otherwise you will..."

Bernd Schmid

"The service at this place was amazing! Scottish people are the most friendly, but Karen was incredible!!! She was the best waiter 😊 I was sad..."

Antonieta Ponce de Leão

"Nice pub for a dinner and/or a drink (they have an impressive list of whiskies). Be careful the kitchen closes at 9pm sharp, we could not order..."

Zeh-Ty Hua

"Excellent service (especially by waitress with pink hair who was lovely and attentive) and good Scottish Fry. Veggie Haggis was sold out but I was..."

Josefine Danielsson

Elliot's

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was a pleasant surprise. After a day of travel and then being caught out in the rain trying to find food we stumbled across this place. Though..."

Ethan Ohs

"Last minute plans for dinner and it was a welcomed surprise. Garlic Pizza and Sticky Lemon Chicken starters were delicious. Had the Peppercorn Steak..."

patrick garzon

"Masala Dosa Chatt unbelievably tasty. Huge as a side probably have as a main next time. Flavours jumping around my..."

Matilda Morris

"I had an amazing experience at this restraint while staying at APEX hotel. The food was amazing quality, fast service and the waiters were really..."

K M

"Lovely food well presented although crepes would have been tastier if they'd been warm. Good choice on menu for all three courses and service was..."

Dorothy Delaney

"We stayed at the apex hotel so we ate the soup of the day and after that asked for room service and ordered a burger and an apple tart. We got hot..."

Guy Greenwald

"Good food and can be not busy when everything is overbooked, since its in the..."

Juri Sinar

"More than Nice! It was very enjoyable, the food was very well presented and tasty. Thoroughly enjoyed the chicken which was very tender and my guests..."

Roman Cetnarskyj

"Food after cinema, inexpensive and we were well looked..."

David Douglas

"First class in all departments, highly recommend this place the food is fabulous far better than the Dome and the front of house Michael from Cuba..."

Dean Keplin

"Excellent breakfast. Waitress service for toast makes a change from buffet make your own. Poached eggs made to perfection. Very helpful polite..."

Steve Sinclair

"Really lovely restaurant with a fine menu. Staff added to the pleasure of the evening. Steak cooked as requested and above..."

Patrick Cherry

"Very nice place, good deal on meal. Great..."

stephen Massey

"Great restaurant in the city centre and a perfect place to stop for lunch or dinner and the set dinning menu's. Their bread rolls are particularly..."

Lindsay O'R

Alba Bistro

79/100 (1555 ratings)

Angus Highland Burger

Traditional Fish & Chips

Greek Feta Cheese Salad

"We are from Arizona in the US and this was the very first restaurant we’ve ever been to in Scotland and it didn’t disappoint! Wonderful..."

Donovan Montierth

"Inviting Bistro to step in off the street. I had the chai tea and a scone.. both were delicious. The prices are super fair for the area. The staff is..."

Amber Helms

"I got the Scottish breakfast. It’s amazing, especially the haggis! Good portion, friendly staffs, and lovely..."

Ting Ting Lu

"Everything was decent. The portions are good, the price was reasonable, and the taste was..."

Alex Lin

"Great experience here! I got the Scottish breakfast and although I’ve never had one before, I thought it tasted great! The atmosphere was nice and..."

Gurleen Kaur

"We enjoyed the food and service here. Breakfast options are mostly the same as a cafe anywhere in central Edinburgh, but delivered in a relaxed..."

Simon Shaw

"We found the Alba in 2022. Frequented it often for supper, then returning for a late coffee. Food was always great, varied and they would accommodate..."

Al Gibson

"Truly exceptional service. We were walking to an early tour and the city hadn’t opened yet but we were looking for coffee and breakfast before we..."

J. Hiestand

"Lovely breakfast spot. Friendly staff. Nice ambiance. Great chai latte. Had the full British breakfast. Prices reasonable (11L for full Brit). I may..."

A.R. Siders

"This is hands down the best place on the Grassmarket! The menu is so varied that you'll have difficulty deciding what to order! We had a table of..."

Dianne T

"I had pasta carbonara, but the sauce was really dry. Portion was okay. Overall, good and quick customer service. I forgot my umbrella that day and..."

Ángela G.

Platform 5

78/100 (10907 ratings)

Warm Chocolate Fudge Cake

Beers

Fish & Chips and Mushy Peas

Accepts American Express

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"We visited Platform 5 for watch one of the 6 Nations Rugby matches. The restaurant opens into the pub area and after a few flight of stairs, the..."

Roshna Ram

"The food was quite satisfying. I tried the fish and chips as well as the Steak and ale pie, and they were surprisingly good for pre-made fast food..."

Daniela Verešová

"Nice place. We tried fish and chips, it was tasty. You can order local beer as well. We paid around 45 pounds for 2 fish and chips, 2 french fries..."

Y. Emre YILDIRIM

"Very nice pub. Great food, cold cider and alcohol free options as well. Screens everywhere to watch football. Friendly staff. Highly..."

Mayday Zone

"Been here twice: for breakfast and to watch a rugby match. Both times the service and atmosphere were great. Food was lovely and when trying to book..."

Chris Ablitt

"Spacious bar, handy location, good drinks selection. Didn't eat, but food selection looks interesting. Vegetarian and vegan..."

Jan Geerts

"Went in for the football at the weekend and had a meal and some drinks. Food was great, highly recommend the bacon and cheese burger and the nachos..."

David Aylward

"Great place to be! Shows all the sports you want to watch. I asked to watched the American Football and within seconds the TV infront of me changed..."

Georgia Greenan

"UPDATE: I emailed as per their reply to this review and they honoured their promise of providing us with a full refund. To reflect their good will..."

Lauren Enya

"A group of us came here to grab a basic dinner. Staff were wonderful however one person's meal had to be asked after and showed up when we're ready..."

Bekka C

"First time visit, sat outside in the sunshine was very busy with a party of German tourists enjoying their beers and coffees, always a good sign if a..."

Anne Harvey-chisholm

"Great selection of beers is the first thing I noticed ,having not been in a pub venue for a while ,I went for a pepperoni ice cold lager found an..."

Michael Kivlin

"I went there with a big group of people and had some sharers and Pints. Great service and food. Would highly..."

Sabrina Schaefer

"I had this amazing server called carys, she was extremely willing to help and friendly. Her service was super fast and she gave us a good..."

Coral Fairnie

"Came here for drinks before catching the tram to go on a holiday to Germany. We sat outside and were made to feel extremely welcome, also a great..."

Andrew Milroy

"This is a pretty good bar with a good atmosphere to watch sport, my only gripe is the reserved tables for people arriving 15mins before kickoff When..."

Malc x

"We had to order everything downstairs & bring all the drinks upstairs ourselves 😀😃 They brought the meal themselves though... The place is big..."

Sigita Jen

Mercat Bar

76/100 (2005 ratings)

Avocado Halloumi and Poached Eggs

Mercat Special Burger

Haggis Neeps & Tatties

Free Range Scrambled Eggs & Smoked Salmon

Pancakes and Black Pudding

Black Pudding Muffins

Accepts American Express

Seating

Street Parking

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely atmosphereI had never been before but went with some pals and was not disappointed. Great choices in whisky and Luke was so friendly..."

Anvi Deol

"The Mercat Bar & Kitchen on West Maitland Street has been trading in many different guises for quite a while. Their latest incarnation seems to have..."

Lunch Quest

"Great service and beautifully presented food. Much more than your average pub grub. A few seafood dishes which require an acquired taste. It's a..."

Katie Williams

"I went to The Mercat Bar with my blogger friends to taste the bar's new menu.. I entered the bar and was greeted promptly. I ordered a coke and sat..."

Ema McLeary

"My girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed our meal at The Mercat. The atmosphere was great as a trendy eatery and to have a drink. We both went for the..."

Christopher Ackland

"Great menu, service and food. We visited for brunch, a good selection of items to choose from and somethinga bit different to other menus. The only..."

Steph

"Delicious Fish & Chips on fish Friday! Friendly..."

Aimee Lewis

"Excellent food and service! Our server, Logan, really went above and beyond in giving us very helpful advice about the area. The food was excellent..."

Stephanie W

"Hosted a 40th birthday party in their function room. Lee, the owner, could not have been more helpful if he tried. Scott, the manager, answered my..."

Lindsay Fox

"Good place to come for breakfast and lunch. Freindly staff, quick service and good coffee. Good location as it is near the tram stop for the airport..."

Lewis Groombridge

"Good selection of beers gins and whiskies. Has downstairs area available. Didn’t try the food. One small criticism. I asked the bar staff to use..."

Craig Smith

"Friendly staff, great food. Can be really busy during rugby weekends, but still worth a..."

Stuart Fenning

"Great location. Awesome breakfast, really yummy and traditional. Had teapots brought to the table which made our morning on a frosty december...."

Jem *

"While out and about in haymarket Edinburgh we came across this place it looked smart but very friendly from the outside so thought we would try the..."

Chris Usher

"- Pretty interior, orange walls make the decorum even more festive during winter - Place is close to the city centre, there's also free wi-fi - Tea..."

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