Best Real Ale in Edinburgh

12 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (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 Persevere Bar
The Persevere Bar
91/100 (2482 ratings)
Restaurants
Polish
British
European
Polish
Scottish
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
European
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish Fingers with Chips or Mashed Potato
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Fish & Chips
Crunchy Potato Pancakes with Beef Gulash and Soured Gherkins
Real Ale
Fajitas
Fried
Fish Salad
Steak Pie
Chicken Balmoral
Beers on Tap
Lasagne
Nachos
Fish
Fish and Chips
Beer
Grilled Salmon
Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Cider
Pierogi
Bangers and Mash
Zurek Breadbowl
Fish & chips
Homemade Cheeseburger with Chips with Tomato Lettuce Gherkin and Special Burger Sauce
Various Vodkas
Haggis Phyllo Bites
Sit down
Scottish
European
Polish
Bar
Pub
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Buffet
Private Dining
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"I pretty liked the place. The lady at bar was damn good and actually she tried and helped us with the food out of the menu. the food was awesome. The..."
Sanjukta
"Been going to the adjoining Polish restaurant for years not realising they offer a Scottish menu in the bar next door. Firstly, it's a traditional..."
Phil Cook
"Extremely kind Lady at the bar allowed me to use toilet today . Being disabled I really appreciated her kindness. Will definitely pop in some day..."
Gwen Clover
"Nice pub with great pub food. Even possible to order from the menu of percy next..."
Pleun Wilting
"We had a Lovely pub lunch and drinks here today, service was really good, big old fashioned style pub, good beer and gins. Simple but extremely tasty..."
Fiona Mellor
"We really enjoyed our time here ! Plenty of food in the plates, friendly staff, beautiful place. The food was not expensive at all and very good 👍..."
Laurie Mty
"What a great little bar. My new local. Great beer and drinks with first class fresh homemade food different to your usual pre prepared factory stuff...."
David
"Superb Horseshoe Bar well worth going in just to look at it ,we went for lunch at 12.00 .Minimum fuss at the door .track and tracing ,helpful and..."
Leslie Mitchell
"Came here for the first time yesterday, and we were certainly not disappointed!! The food was phenomenal! Never had polish cuisine before and im so..."
Jade Barton
"I believe my grandfather used to have business meetings here as it was excellent then. Nothing has changed. Outstanding food and excellent service. I..."
Peter Scott
"Nice little sun trap, dog friendly. Decent beers, good value too. Food smelt good, although we only stayed for..."
Evelyn R
"Bit loud and small location. But the food was great, the service amazing, and the portions gigantic...."
Jonas Nordli
"Nice boozer with a couple of hand pulled pints on when I visited. No charging points for phones which in this day and age I guess can be a pain for..."
Martin Chalcraft (Chalky)
"Lovely old bar. Decent..."
Fifi Queerhawke Oink
"Great food (British Menu). Plenty on the plate, lots to choose from, friendly staff ,very attentive, great atmosphere will definitely be back. And..."
Carolanne Mckinsley
"One of my favorite pubs. Kind and helpful employees..."
Magic's Gardens
"Good selection of standard beers Nd a couple of guest casks, all served by friendly..."
Russell Harrison
"Good food at decent of prices and staff was very friendly. Came here solo on a Thursday night and most of the customer were locals. Not busy at all..."
Samantha Jeet
"Not enough staff after the football waited 12 mins before I got..."
Keith Anderson
The Ensign Ewart
The Ensign Ewart
91/100 (1916 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Scottish
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
British
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Beginner's Guide with x4 Different Drum of Whisky
Whisky Samples
Meat & Cheese
Salad
Buttered Rum
Soup
Brie
Beer
Venison
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Irish coffee
Scotch Egg
Scotch Whisky
Cider
Casserole
Guinness Draught
sake
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Sandwiches
Butternut Squash
Real Ale
Haggis
Soup & Sandwich
Garlic Cheese Bread
Gin Flight
Brie & Bacon Sandwich
Scotch Egg Ham Sandwich
Whisky & Cheese
Onion Soup
Sit down
Scottish
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We stumbled on this place while on a day trip to Edinburgh. On entering we were greeted by the friendly staff and ordered drinks. We had only planned..."
Dolly Sharma
"This pub is on the royal mile so we were expecting it to be super busy, luckily it wasn’t. We were there for lunch with our two children.They..."
EllieTheBrit
"We ha a Delicious home made venison pie! So yummy. Great local live music too! Great experience would defiantly come again. Loved the cosy..."
Hannah G-H
"I have walked past this pub on previous occasions but never bothered to enter, thinking that it was a typical tourist trap. To my surprise I..."
ALPO
"Lovely, friendly little place on the Royal Mile, recommended by the Royal Mile Whiskies specialist whisky merchant a few minutes walk away. I wasn't..."
Marianne Heredge
"Fantastic place to find interesting and rare whiskies in the heart of Edinburgh. Staff are always good chat and helpful and the place always has a..."
Chris Turner
"Amazing pub with very friendly staff who are extremely knowledgeable regarding the drinks they offer! The bartender's were more than happy to..."
Jack Sundy
"We had a great time here. I enjoyed a flight of whiskey (the four regions) and we shared some food. The flight was great and came very generous..."
Ashlee Hathaway
"We loved this ancient pub. Mulled wine, guiness and cocktails all went down while, wr made 3 visits on 3..."
Robert Lamden
"Really nice place with a very good choice of whiskey would definitely..."
Paul Claudius
"We had a really fabulous evening at this pub! Friday evening music was amazing! 👏 - Irish folk style acoustic band - we got chatting to other..."
lisa Trend
"Food was lovely, nice little lunch. Espresso martini was banging, really enjoyed it. Unfortunately the staff were not overly attentive, so we skipped..."
Janapple
"We spent some time in here for drinks which were delicious! I had a few different gin drinks with their mixers that they recommend. Very nice small..."
Isabella Trabucco
"Polite, friendly staff, very welcoming. Good selection of spirits and draught beer for average price in Edinburgh. Live music daily from 9pm. Would..."
N V
Clarks Bar
Clarks Bar
87/100 (1628 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Stout
Pint of Guinness
Real Ale
Carrot Cake
croissant
Fish and Chips
Beer
Cupcake
gin tonic
Glendronach Single Malt Whisky
Cider
Pub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Was nice and fun to go here. Spend 6 days in Edinburgh on my own for study. After a nice first evening i decided to go there every night to finish..."
Michaël Roele
"It's great to see that some things never change in Edinburgh. Clark's Bar is one of those unchanging gems in Edinburgh. Unlike many bars up in the..."
Nicholas Hunter
"A very welcoming atmosphere and great chat. They have a great selection of drinks and they allow dogs, which is a total winner with us!..."
Laura Consuela Smith
"A pub!!! Good laid back atmosphere. Bar staff couldn't do..."
Graeme Williamson
"Everyone in Edinburgh should visit. It's old school. The Snug is THE BEST place to watch football on..."
Victor James Brierley
"Great bar, a fine selection of beers and sprits with a great barman with all the banter. This is how pubs should..."
George Andrew Greenhill
"Nice pub, friendly staff, good beer and..."
Mi Kro
"Good place for wide variety of good beer and..."
Alan Caskie
"Used to go there a lot. miss the great rolls they..."
Alan Small
"What's good for my mum and dad is good for me. ..."
Beccy Nicholson
"Great old school boozer with a good range of craft beers, wines and cocktails. Traditional features throughout the bar add the the vibe and staff are..."
Phil Cook
"All the staff at Clark’s are simply wonderful. They put up with my friends and me and are always lovely. Alan in particular made my birthday drinks..."
Hannah Fitzell
"Best bar we went to in Edinburgh. Love Colorado, Tom (andy) and Nathan. Awesome..."
Jake Hoss
"Unpretentious old fashioned Edinburgh pub with friendly staff and wee side rooms that are good for groups. Shows lots of sport. The music is always..."
Peter Smith
"Great bar with good selection of beers/ drinks. Brilliant for watching sports great..."
Valerie Evans
"Attentive, super friendly and helpful staff, good selection on wines and beers. Locals are a..."
Duan Fitzell
"A lovely pub with friendly service and great bacon..."
Andrew Chee
"Brilliant wee "old fashioned" boozer. Great mix of locals and passing trade. Decent beers and a lovely atmosphere. Give it a go if you're in the..."
Stuart Macdonald
"Nice wee pub, friendly bar staff. Decent selection of beer and spirits available. If you're not good at stairs, don't try to use the loo. The..."
Jymm Verity
"A great old fashioned no nonsense bar with excellent staff and a great pint. Saw some dodgy football on TV but what do you expect early season...."
Frank Crowe
The Auld Hoose
The Auld Hoose
86/100 (1821 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
British
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Chilli
Steak Sandwich
Chili
Regular Nachos Vegetarian
Tapas
Gigantic Nachos
Tacos
Legendary Nachos
Vegan Nachos Grande
Blue Moon & Neck Oil IPA Draft Beer
It's a Beer You Idiots
Burrito
Burger
Nachos
Hot Dog and Fries
Popcorn Chicken
Guacamole
Falafel
Vegetarian Burrito
Sausage
bier
Real Ale
Beef
Fried
Onion rings
Spinach Dip
Onion Rings
english breakfast
Aperol Spritz
Mac and Cheese with Pulled Pork
Haggis
Cider
Hamburger
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Dog Friendly
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Visa
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Went here today with my classmates. We ordered the gigantic nachos and the tower of onion rings but barely finished all of them despite there were..."
Hilda Dermaya Arifia
"Visited to try their veggie haggis and enjoyed the meal. Good service and a lively atmosphere on the pub quiz night. The questions though were the..."
Nirmitee Mehta
"Then nachos were huge and delicious and amazing.  Can you see the melted cheese on the corn chips.  It was really good.  I asked what it was and..."
Green Gourmet Giraffe
"Delicious food, great ale, lovely staff and location. We over ordered as the portions are a very good size. Next time we would probably share, but we..."
T CLARK
"Really loved this place. Awesome collection of punk rock on the jukebox and the loaded nachos are..."
Bogdan Stancu
"I'm visiting from the US and stumbled in—figuratively—to quiz/trivia night on a Tuesday. The beverage selection is great, and I had a few..."
Aaron McGinn
"I don't get the chance to go very often but when I do it doesn't matter how hungry the two of us are it's virtually impossible for us to finish our..."
Di Laird
"Amazing vibe! The nachos are legendary and so so delicious. Pro tip: take friends along because you can't finish one portion on your own (I tried and..."
Samridha SJB Rana
"They say they have Legendary Nachos and they weren't wrong! They may be a little pricey at £18, but that's the price of two main meals and was..."
Jamie Lee (The JZA)
"Really cosy spot and plenty vegan options. 5 bean nachos was a very generous portion. Would definitely come back here for a nice casual catchup with..."
Hannah Girgis
"Awesome pub. Probably the best nachos. To be clear: the best nachos, probably. I would rate them higher, but I haven't tried all the nachos. But..."
Mo Storey
"I've been here many many times over the years and never been disappointed. The food is nice and reasonably priced, especially the gigantic nachos...."
Gillian Smith
"Great spot! The vegetarian nachos were awesome. We got the small ones, which were a hearty snack for 4, but they were so good we wished we had gotten..."
Heather Ciechowski
The Salisbury Arms
The Salisbury Arms
80/100 (2973 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Bar
Gastropub
British
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Wagyu Burger
Pasta
Espresso Martini
Cakes
Sunday roast
Salad
Chicken Milanese
Lamb
Linguine
Crab
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Real Ale
Pesto
Brownie
Scallops
Balmoral Chicken
Fish
Puddings
Duck
Lamb Kofta
Pork
Cake
Salmon
Dirty Burger
Wine
Soup
Pork Belly and Scallops
Beer
Fish & Chips
Apple and Rhubarb Crumble
Burger
Aperol Spritz
Cod
Pan-Fried Sea Bass Fillets
Cider
Brie
Prawns
Trio of Cheesecakes
Pork Belly
King Prawn Crab & Chorizo Linguine
Sea Bass
Fish and Chips
Beef
Fish & chips
Fried
Roast Beef
Roast Dinner
Bass
Melting Golden Chocolate Bomb
Sit down
Scottish
Bar
Gastropub
British
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
American Express
Live Music
Seating
Mastercard
Validated Parking
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We came in for a Saturday lunch today with my Mum and Step Dad. I love the venue and always have a good feed here. The menu is really varied and the..."
Amie Poole
"We had a birthday lunch here on Saturday 1st April. A few of our party were late (thanks Edinburgh roadworks) but staff were great and never felt..."
George Murray
"Had a wonderful time! Daniel and Nicky made sure we had a fantastic experience. Service was wonderful, food was fantastic, the espresso martini’s..."
Monet Clayton
"We had our wedding reception at the Salisbury Arms and we couldn't ask for a better place and a better team to work with. We struggled to find a..."
Veronica Silvestre
"First time in UK and was very interested in a Sunday roast. This place did not disappoint. The mac n cheese was one of the best I've ever tried at..."
Karla A
"we went there twice and it was very good! the cheesecake was one of the best i ever had! my dad has a gluten allergy so we asked about gluten free..."
Cathy Allison
"Good pub nice food. Gets busy though if you're looking for a sit down meal so make sure make a..."
Lim Soon Sim
"As this is our second visit, you can probably tell that we were not disappointed with our first visit. On this occasion we dined in the dedicated..."
James Cleave
"Greatest "oops" on our trip was not having lunch plans and ending up here after hiking. Great food, attentive staff, gorgeous..."
Hannah S
"First of all, I'm really sorry to give you only a four, but unfortunately you fell short of your usually high standards for our last visit. Arriving..."
Barry Brown
"Absolutely Delicious! Very very nice, food prepared and cooked to order by an actual chef and excellent staff. The scallops were particularly good,..."
David Rowland
"A very nice place with lots of character and atmosphere. We ended up here for Saturday lunch without reservations as we were in the vicinity. The..."
Vishwanath Patil
"We've been coming here for a few months and it's always been amazing. From the bar to the restaurant, all of it is a 10/10. Hannah and Jonathan..."
Vanessa Duncan
"EXCELLENT SUNDAY ROAST Came here with a reservation for four people on Sunday at 4:30. Even though we arrived a little early the staff were nice..."
Taz Choudhury
"Lovely place to visit for a nice decent meal fancy or not - could be business dinner- but also a nice family outing. Dog friendly and kids..."
Assimina Kouris
"What a wonderful restaurant. Beautiful decor with a great patio, and mountain side view. The food was delicious, tasty, hot and fresh. I had the..."
Nicole Nicole
"Great staff work seamlessly together to make dinner at Salisbury Arms a delicious, delightful and fun experience. The ambiance and table placement in..."
Diana Wright
The Halfway House
The Halfway House
80/100 (4029 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
Pub
British
Scottish
Bar
Pub
British
Scottish
Lunch
Drinks
Haggis
Cakes
Cullen Skink
Fish
Neeps and Tatties
Beer
Irish coffee
Tequila
Whisky
Fish and Chips
Cashews
Cullen Skink Soup
Gin and Tonic
Addlestones Cloudy Premium Cider
Pilsner Urquell
Whiskey Und Bier
Guinness Draught
Beef
Stovies and Oatcakes
Real Ale
Celtman Pale Ale
Pie and Peas
Beef and Ale Pie and Mushy Peas
Rose Wine by the Glass
Haggis Neeps and Tatties
Soup
Sausage
Pint of Shandy
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Scottish
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Television
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Drinks
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"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
The Abbey Bar
80/100 (2427 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
British
Scottish
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Breakfast
Bangers and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Fish
Eggs Benedict
Apple Crumble
Haggis
Salad
Hamburger
Cider
Steak and Ale Pie
Chili
Roast Beef
Bangers and Mash
Whisky
Mashed Potatoes
Salmon
Highlander Burger
Scottish Breakfast Platter
Fish & chips
Highlands Whiskey Flight
Fish & Chips
Haggis & Cheese
Burger
Abbey Club Sandwich
Stella Artois
Soup
Onion
Nachos
American Burger
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Bangers And Mash
Venison
Beef
Mushroom Sauce
Waffles
Fried
Real Ale
Casserole
Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Scottish
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Full Bar
Visa
Free Wifi
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"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
The Caley Picture House
The Caley Picture House
76/100 (6044 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Pepperoni Pizza
Haggis and Whisky Sauce
Fish & chips
hot chocolate
Pink Gin with Tonic
prosecco
Salad
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Chardonnay
Onion Rings
Gin and Tonic
Fish & Chips
Chicken Burger
Fried Egg
Haggis
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Real Ale
Curry
Burger
Efes
Eggs Benedict
Sirloin Steak
Nachos
Fish
Haggis Pizza
Cappuccino
Large Scottish Breakfast Platter
Beer
Ultimate Burger and Fries with Cheese
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
American Express
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Great building as I remember it as a disco ,but building has been well preserved,service is good and food was nice ,plenty seating all be it..."
Ian Reynolds
"One of the best Wheterspoons venues I have been too. The decoration and style is very well done and the place is huge with lots of..."
UGGMan1971
"This is probably the nicest spoons I’ve been in. It has a super amazing interior, is busy but you can still hear yourself and your friends because..."
Kazuki 和輝 (G Loudon)
"A lovely old Cinema converted to Spoons. Kept the upper circle so you have a great view to ground floor. It's large and very busy on the week days I..."
Nick Wyer
"My family and I are staying at the Sheraton across the street from here. So we decided on a quick dinner spot nearby. Let's just say we came here a..."
My L.
"Fantastic venue! One of the cooler Wetherspoons I've been to. The theme was really well built and the vibe was great. Affordable as always. Staff..."
Kyle Fourie
"Wetherspoons gets a bad rep. This location was beautiful, with plenty of room and delicious affordable food and drinks. A must visit for a cheeky..."
Curtis Champion
"The interior is quite impressive, very spacious place, friendly staff will bring you all the food you order at once. The amount and quality is..."
Artem L
"There is nothing like JD Wetherspoon. They offer great service, they allow you to be yourself, also very much pocket..."
Prosenjit Chowdhury
"The best bar is Edinburgh!! Food and drinks are cheap and delicious! There are three floors and many seats inside like a theater. Come and enjoy at..."
Jake
The Booking Office
The Booking Office
76/100 (8017 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bars & Pubs
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Burger with Rings and Chips
Paninis
Tennent’S Draft Beer
Stella Artois
english breakfast
Salad
Boz Sirloin Steak
Mixed Grill Platter
Lamb Shank
Cake
Sausage
Real Ale
Vegetarian Breakfast
Fried
Haggis Neeps and Tatties
Fish & Chips
Haggis
Mushroom Benedict
Guinnes Beer
Eggs Benedict
Curry
Sandwiches
Nachos
Burger
Hamburger
Eggs Benedict
Fish and Chips
Bangers and Mash
Toasts
Haggis Pizza
Scottish Breakfast with Haggis
Fish & chips
Cakes
Beer Punk IPA
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Me and my brother been to Weatherspoon-we spend lovely evening their. Food is really worthy for every penny which we ordered. I ordered small plate..."
supriya chundi
"To be honest, we arrived late at night, very tired and hungry. The staff was super polite and helpfull. And i have never been in a wetherspoon but..."
marta garcia perez
"Arrived late in Edinburgh and decided to stick with something simple and known. Didn't disappoint, one of the nicer 'Spoons meals we've had and..."
Chris
"Fastest food service ever known, went to the bar to order lunch & drinks when I got back to the table food was already served. Amazed, Grilled..."
Heather Johnson
"While looking for a spot for dinner, we stumbled upon here as it looked very lively! The security at the door told us to sit anywhere, and we had no..."
Isabella Trabucco
"Had a brunch here. Reasonable with the quality provided and friendly service. The vibes were on point. If you’re a vegetarian, you’d have great..."
Sukhmani Singh
"Very central, close to the shops. Outdoor seating available, though we sat inside. Busy place, great..."
Rebecca Hadman
"Great location although it always tends to be busy, grab a seat outside watch the world go by. Friendly helpful staff, wee bit of a warren and narrow..."
Alan Williams
"All good and fair. Decent prices and at least transparent regarding nutrition info, allergies, etc. They could improve the amount of..."
Kein Klarname
"A lovely bunch of staff, who are truly customer focussed. After my friend ordered drinks to the wrong table, and they were stolen by the two patrons,..."
Kieran Potter
"Good service, spicy meat feast pizza is good. I dont recommend trying the..."
Tapakron Plyton
"Pub operated by weatherspoon. Budget Breakfast as low as £3.65 with drink. For £1.35 u can get unlimited refill of coffee. Price is good but food..."
John Wong
The Canons' Gait
The Canons' Gait
71/100 (515 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Scottish
British
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish & chips
Seafood chowder
Salad
Haggis Pie with Vegetable
Cider
Mac and cheese
Puddings
Whisky
Duck
Cake
Mashed Potatoes
Tomato soup
Risotto
Soup
Guinness Draught
Salmon
Real Ale
Chowder
Fried
Chargrilled Gammon Steak
Haddock
Coleslaw
Classic Fish and Chips
Ribs
Steak Pie
Deep Fried Mars Bar
Curry
Chicken Burger
Burger
Mac 'N' Cheese
Bangers And Mash
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Haggis Neeps & Tatties
Haggis
Beef
Mac and Cheese
Cakes
Neeps and Tatties
Bangers and Mash
Fish
Tennent’S Lager
bier
Cullen Skink Soup
Shepherd's pie
Pasta
Highland Chicken
Bar
Pub
British
Scottish
Mastercard
Visa
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely gorgeous decor, I’m obsessed with the lights and velvet wallpaper, flipping good bangers and mash, massive portions and luxurious..."
Martina Treskova
"Good food... Fish and chips hit the spot and so did the pint of beer. Table service was slow. Had to wave for attention a few times. Place seemed to..."
Jason C
"A fun place to eat with a large selection of non-alcoholic drinks. The food was fantastic. We had the fish and chips with the homemade tartar..."
Kevin Klimack
"Very nice pub/restaurant in a great location. We stopped just by case but we feel very welcomed and we got surprised by the quality and variety of..."
Roberto Ferraris
"Probably the best meal I have had in Edinburgh! The halloumi fries were the perfect starter! The mac n cheese is to die for! The atmosphere is..."
Jenna Miller
"Title: Live Friday night singer is amazing!! I recently had the pleasure of visiting The Canons’ Gait pub in Edinburgh, and I must say, it..."
Paul Brocklehurst
"So good we had to come back a second time. The highlight was the Cullen Skink soup. Smoked haddock, potato, and onion. Don't miss out!! The pie of..."
Donald Johnson
"After a long siteseeing we got in for a lunch. Nice and kind staff. Fast service and delicious food. I tried the Classic Fish & Chips my wife wished..."
Zsolt Matrai
"Absolutely delicious Fish & Chips. Hubby got the pie of the day (Steak & Guinness). Royal Mile prices with a 10% service charge automatically added..."
Helen Thom
"Traditional pub with perfect beer and haggis. The only place we could find for a traditional scottish live music. The best atmosphere..."
Ondřej Mrázek
The Foot Of The Walk
The Foot Of The Walk
70/100 (9396 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Bar
Pub
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pancakes with Bacon
American breakfast
Lamb Rogan Josh
Coffee and Toast
Full Scottish Breakfast
Hamburger
Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips
Hot Dog
Hamburguer
Tenants Lager
Burger
Scottish Breakfast with Haggis
British Breakfast Sandwich
Cocktails
Menus and Wine
Beer
Chicken Nuggets and Fries with Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza
Fish & chips
Cider
Real Ale
ham egg and chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Really buzzy boozer in a great location. Ordered the pizza which was pretty hideous as it arrived with an undercooked base and was soggy, so that was..."
Jools Green
"Conveniently located in Leith town. Meal deals and drinks area good value. Service staff is friendly and efficient! Clean and spacious seating..."
PH PC
"First time here. Quiet busy. Friendly and efficient staff. I had a burger and an orange juice. The food arrived quickly and I enjoyed it...."
Kevin Gray
"We had the burger plate deal with drinks and it came with fries and onion rings. Good size..."
Sanyukta Singh
"We got a breakfast and fresh fruit salad with both were good which set us up for the day at the..."
Ryon Scott
"Long established branch of the well known chain. Not the best example but good nonetheless. The new tram route has a stop..."
Tam Sime
"Lovely big bar and lots of beers 🍺 on offer. Didn't eat so can't comment.. friendly..."
Michael Williams
"It is a nice place to shill and enjoy your day, great menu and prices are affordable for..."
Olanipekun Familusi
"Great place for good beer and cheap food - if you can put up with the disgusting gents..."
Bill Bryce
"Good for a few cheap drinks good location for leith to start a night..."
Alphonsus Wells (Alfonso)
The Southsider Pub
The Southsider Pub
70/100 (595 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
British
Scottish
British
Scottish
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken Wings
Tarte Tatin
Fish & Chips
Chicken Sandwich
Hunters Chicken Fillet Burger
Lasagne and Garlic Bread with Salad
Wednesday Pie
Fish
english breakfast
Beer
Ice Cube
Guinness
Cider
Burger
Real Ale
Strongbow
Beef & Ale Pie
BBQ Chicken
Bacon Cheese Burger and Fries
Hamburguesa de Carne
Nachos
Hamburger
Fish and Chips
Fish & chips
Sit down
British
Scottish
Bar
Pub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Visiting from Australia we wanted to experience a authentic Scottish pub with typical Scottish food . We found The Southsider clean , the staff..."
Taryn Fitzgerald
"Friendly, and student friendly. I would say more of a local that accepts everyone. Bar staff are knowledgeable and advise on beer options. Large..."
Dawn Gyles
"The cheap pints for students is the draw, the food isn’t too bad no complaints. Went a while ago but didn’t review, I think the prices have..."
Jorens Hearn
"Fantastic pub, great staff, friendly vibe, can watch the football on a Sunday and also see comedy at the back of the pub during the Edinburgh fringe..."
radiogagger Mr
"The cook also took our order and was so friendly & kind. The food was hot, fresh and very tasty. We happened to run across this pub on our wanderings..."
Jennifer Hosein
"Good pub food reasonably priced - alcohol prices were average considering the festival is on in Edinburgh at the moment and pubs often up their..."
Maureen Johnson
"I have visited the Southsider many times and absolutely loved my experience there. Starting from the exceptional customer service, affordable prices..."
Nika Nicole Guseva
"It was ok apart for Sunday we wanted to eat breakfast and watch the ladies football final but you where closed, so we had breakfast and watch the..."
Stephen Robb
"Quite popular with students due to prices of drinks and meals on..."
Ronnie Coats
"Tried the Southsider Pub in Edinburgh. Been before so I already know its a nice place. So I go up for my drink and the lad (Sam, his name was) pours..."
Adam Fraser
"Love the student deals, lively atmosphere with sport and a good mix of students and locals. Bartender looks a bit like Kieran Culkin, and served us..."
Hal Emmerich
"Cheapest drinks in centre for students. Even cheaper burgers. £1.80 for a pint of ale and £3.50, for a massive burger and chips. Popular with local..."
D A
"Good enough pub to get a pint or two near town but slightly away from the busier areas. Food is cheap and good deals..."
Matt Lam
"Popped up hill needed a drink and a pee seen someone eating a meatball baget and it looked good so ordered one it was lovely and tasty then had some..."
DERRICK WILLIAMS
"Me and my boyfriend have been coming here since some of the other pubs around here have been getting a little silly expensive. Didn't expect to find..."
April M
"Thoroughly enjoyed being in this pub. Friendly atmosphere, great staff & food was..."
Irene Pearson
"Friendly staff, good drinks range and loads of great free comedy during the..."
Philip Henderson