TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated July 2024

"We went for dinner on Friday evening at 5:30pm and the place was packed and everyone sounded like they were having a great time. We walked in, found..."

Phil Cook

Leilappetit

"A couple of weeks ago, I visited A room in the West End with a friend I worked with years ago. In an attempt to catch up with people before summer..."

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Crimson Edge

"Came here on a sunny day and loved sitting outside for our lunch looking over the canals. We didn't reserve but the large outdoor seating area was..."

Lily Gill

"Best fresh fish in Leith and maybe Scotland! Great pub on the water with you choice of beer cider, whiskey or whatever you may fancy. Staff is..."

A.L. Harris

"The best Scottish food I’ve had in my life! We tried the oysters and Scottish breakfast and this was the best produce ever! Please come here and..."

Caryn

"Great venue to celebrate a significant birthday. Lovely venue with nooks and crannies - there is a second building if the main one is full and lots..."

DJ Dumbles

"Went 2 occasions recently for breakfast and dinner. Cosy pub with a great drinks selection. On the pricier side compared to some other pubs. Portions..."

Ja R

"Look at the pictures I have posted of this place. This place is beautiful though I'm an average photographer. Very friendly and engaging staff. Their..."

Parth Dahale

"We came here recomended to cullen skink and left very satisfied. Made with smoke haddock, served with Bread and salted better was just a perfect..."

Eliza M. Duchnowska

"Very cozy place next to water. Many beers on tap. Thank..."

Mathias

"A great pub. We went on a lovely day for an early dinner and had nachos and salt and pepper squid. Both were delicious. It was busy but the service..."

Sean Hurter

"Really nice pub with excellent food and drink. We had the Ploughman's platter and chips, scrumptious and plentiful. It's small enough inside with..."

adrian needham

Angels Share Hotel, Bar & Restaurant

94/100 (2203 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very nice place ...A very nice place where you can enjoy not only a good selection of drinks but also tasty food.I tried the..."

Shreya

"Most definitely one of my favorite bars in Edinburgh.The place can get packed on weekends with no seats available other than the bar area...."

Roshna Ram

"My friend and I decided to have an impromptu bite out in town whilst checking out the Edi Book Festival. Not booking in advance on a festival weekend..."

Ann Jacob-Chandler

"Very cool place! I really enjoyed breakfast and dinner. The service and the people are amazing. The envirement is romantic and vibrant. Price vs..."

Catarina Rochinha

"Lovely place with some good food. Had a lunch date with some friends last week and I would definitely visit again. Staff were friendly and the..."

Amy

Herringbone Goldenacre

94/100 (2613 ratings)

Salmon Burger and Fries

Hummus & Olives w Flatbread

Ice Cream

Checked on Skewer with Kimchi

Hake

Crab Claw with Curry Spices not Well Crashed Messy

Fish

Smashed Avocado and Tomato on Sourdough Toast

Pork

Salad

Sears Seabass with Whitebait

Wheelchair Accessible

"If I could give 6 stars, I would. This place is gorgeous. We visited 4 times on our weekend to Edinburgh and the staff were so welcoming, food..."

Diana Sprules

"The place was chilled with music on, which wasn't loud and intrusive. The aesthetic of the restaurant was inviting and homey. Felt very welcoming. It..."

David Chalmers

"First time in, passed many times but I will say what lovely space they have created here. Very comfortable and really lovely staff, enjoyed it very..."

Scottieboyuk

"I tried starters and I loved the crispy artichoke 🤤🤤 Loved the chowder and my friend had the sticky toffee pudding and she liked it too. The..."

dudu ok

"Nice place to spend a rainy afternoon. Nice staff, good food (some interesting vegetarian options) and seasonal cocktails, but the fries were awful..."

E R

"Visited for a family lunch on Christmas Eve. Busy time, but the service was good and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was very tasty..."

David Cameron

"Booked our places a week or two ahead. We've been before so happy to return 🙂 Good food ...we weren't looking for anything fancy also all had a..."

Phil Lyon

"Fantastic service, great food, really nice setting and location. To be seated indoors, definitely book ahead. Really easy to book online. Wine list..."

Sean Elder

"I ordered the steak burger and a coke. Quick bite to eat, and nice decor..."

Tiff Lara

"Best local cafe, restaurant, cocktail bar in goldenacre. We had our coffee with light breakfast this morning. Nice ambience to complement the food..."

Uthayakumar Soundararajan

"Great place for a really nice dinner. Had the steak burger and the chickpea burger along with some cocktails. Was absolutely..."

Jessica Gentles

"Fantastic! Im so lucky to have this place so close to where I live. Perfect for summer with outdoor seating. I adore the food. I didn't like avocados..."

Currie01

"We went for the festive menu and can highly recommend it! Chicken was lovely and the roasted veggies where cooked to perfection. Also would recommend..."

Zoe McArthur

"Visited several times within a couple days while staying in Edinburgh. Every single meal was delicious (the chef is genius, trust me) and beautifully..."

Nikolai Kapliev

"Went with a voucher to try it out and enjoyed it. Scottish beer at its best in bottles, had crannachan killer from Fierce brewers, raspberry flavour..."

Joseph Kincaid

The Compass

94/100 (1003 ratings)

"Simply WonderfulI absolutely loved The Compass. The decor was breathtaking, so classy, oozed welcoming atmosphere! There was a roaring open..."

Shreya

"Delicious food, great cocktails, and friendly service! It’s a chic pub vibe, and has a great variety on the menu. The rice pudding brûlée is an..."

Semi Addison

"The Compass Leith - Magic. My friend and I recently visited The Compass in Leith and can't help but rave about it, as we enjoyed it so much. A very..."

Lexy

"Pub grub at its best. Whats not to like? Im sure everyone leaves with full bellies and a contented sigh. Highly..."

Kimbo101

"Absoloutley fantastic evening in the Compass. Beautiful relaxed setting. Brilliant service fantastic food the seabass was superb and lovely..."

Facebook User

"One of the shores best which has it's share of excellent competition. Food outstanding everytime. Just get in early if you can as sometimes sells out..."

Bonnieloon

"This may be sacrelige to fellow fans of the King's Wark but I think this is the best breakfast in Leith! Great produce well cooked, just the right..."

MEI

"The Compass has started to slowly slide downhill. It’s still a fabulous place to get a munch and is leaps and bounds ahead of The Constitution, but..."

Jemma Porter

"One of the best places I've come across in Leith for fish & chips (their burgers are also pretty damn good). If you're going at lunch it's best to..."

Susan McGhee

"Living pretty close to The Compass means it's sometimes our go to place if we want to eat out. It has an ever changing menu which covers all bases..."

The Edinburgers

"I heard a good anecdote about stubbornness, the other day, to effect that it’s one of the few absolutely universal “qualities” that everyone..."

Lunch Quest

"Very good choice of beers and "bad apple" cider 😉 Plenty spirits Good tunes relaxed atmosphere with great bar staff Also the best bar stools in..."

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"Saturday Evening Meal, no reservation and the food was good, dietary/allergy info was lacking which was disappointing. However, desserts were..."

Beverly Malcolm

"This place is wonderful. A nice roomy atmosphere with cool jazz playing in the background. You are greeted with a warm welcome and lead to your table..."

Tom Roebuck

"Very good food, and was awesome to be able to bring the dog to join our..."

ky L

"Neat, modern place with great food to boot! The staff is genuinely lovely and welcoming, you instantly understand why this gem of a place is popular...."

Johanna Hedberg

"Nice location, clean, good service I had the porridge and my daughter a sausage roll - roll in a sausage not a sausage roll!! - and breakfast tea;..."

Nigel B

"Lovely friendly place, super clean and the decor is fantastic! Staff are chatty and attentive but not overbearing. I really like the menu, something..."

Carol

"Food was marvellous. The cola grazed pork belly was tender and juicy. The salmon and cod were nicely cooked. The people who attended to us were..."

P Toh

"Lovely place and great atmosphere. The service was great and fast. Cola pork belly was really tasty and amazing sticky toffee pudding. Great value..."

Beatriz Gallego González

"Enjoyed a lovely lunch of sausage sarnie for my husband and a delicious spinach & feta frittata for me. We both had a coke and the bill was £14 - so..."

Helen Champion

"Great food, great service! One star deducted. Even though I have asked on 2 occasions for a soft fried egg with the breakfast It has been served hard..."

Tony Stewart

"Excellent homemade burger, typical late Monday afternoon, quiet, but nice atmosphere. Couple who served us very friendly and cheery. Good choice on..."

Sheila Kemp

"Excellent food, excellent service, did really well to accommodate a large group at short notice. Only tiny nitpick - dish for haggis fritters a..."

Robert Taylor

"We spent a few days in Edinburgh last weekend with our group of friends and booked this restaurant in advance. If you look from outside the..."

René H

"The food and atmosphere were really good. They've got a smoked haddock fish and hand cut chips meal (which I had) and it was amazing. The fish..."

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"A perfect pub. Lovely decor, really decent range of drinks, dog-friendly and great staff and the food looked great too! Lovely fire going and was..."

Jeanbon P (JB)

"We have used the Compass on several occasions over the last few months. Each time the staff have been professional and attentive. We have introduced..."

William Wright

"I had a scrambled egg and salmon brunch dish, it was very delicious. I really liked the décor as well and for an evening visit there is a good..."

Joe Pritchard

Badger & Co

94/100 (3153 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Freshly Baked Croissant

Accepts American Express

"Amazing restaurant! We had a lovely lunch here today.The staff was extremely friendly and helpful but the best part was the food!..."

Angel

"The Edinburgh Restaurant Festival ran from 6th to 16th October, offering set menus and discounts at a variety of the city’s restaurants and cafes...."

My Food Wishlist

"A BREAKFAST REVIEW was a first for me and I had heard positive things about Badger & Co. prior to this morning’s visit. The Signature Pub Group..."

Phil Cook

"The place is decorated beautifully and has a lovely atmosphere. The food is fresh and delicious but there were a few items not available on that day...."

MYQCL

"We picked this restaurant at random. Excellent, friendly and prompt service. The food was so outstanding we went back 2 hours later for dessert. Our..."

Debra Shoopman

"As an American visiting Edinburgh, it's worth a second, third or fourth trip back to Badger & co. The atmosphere: the place is fantastic and a..."

Anna Blevins

"One of the best dog friendly restaurants I’ve ever been to - great food (we ordered fish & chips and chicken mushroom pie), very friendly staff,..."

Rita Lau

"Best pie in Edinburgh! Came here with no expectations as restaurants in town were all fully booked on a Friday night when we arrived. But the food..."

Jaime C

"I have visited this place twice now and only have good things to say. The atmosphere is nice and relaxed with staff very friendly and helpful. The..."

Scott

"This place serves amazing dishes. The pie was absolutely amazing. We did have to wait sometime for the dishes but it was worth the wait. The staff..."

Shrestha Ghosh

"Strongly recommend this place!!! 👍cozy and nice interior, instagrammable location 👍Tasty food 🥘 served really nicely 👍Big portion and..."

Zarina S

"We had great lunch at Badger & Co yesterday. We ate the chicken mushroom pie and the sunday roast. Both dishes tasted delicious. The cool ambiente..."

Jan Dickmann

"The location and the excellent treatment, the delicious food, the price may be considered high but it is worth it. We loved it. We made the..."

Anad De Los Santos

The Cuckoo's Nest

"This pub is great! It's independent and it's not one of the old men's pubs that you can find in the area. It's very clean and the seating is very..."

Urban Traveller

"A small independent pub, but the owner and staff are very friendly and accommodating, especially if you wanted to have a party with a few friends,..."

Michelle C

"I wonder what I look like inside. I could be all delightful twisting ferns and candlelight set to a quirky 80s soundtrack - you'd never be able to..."

Such Food.

"A fantastic, if pricey, bar in the Tollcross area of the capital. Their upmarket range of beer and spirits ensures that it is a favourite with the..."

Darth-Darth Binks

Rabble Taphouse & Grill

93/100 (1535 ratings)

Pork Fillet Wellington

croissant

Burger

Continental Frühstück

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Tart

"We stayed here 1 night at the hotel, the room is clean and modern. I loved the shampoo and conditioner they provided, water pressure in the shower..."

Nina Sun

"Lovely hotel and staff. Good food and drink especially with the 5pm deal. Only reason not 5 star was the absence of a lift - lot of stairs,..."

Geoff Miles

"The restaurant is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The pea soup was delicious and the bacon butter was sublime. I tasted my companion's pork..."

Robin Cuthbertson

"A great city centre located hotel with helpful friendly staff. We didn't have dinner as we had booked elsewhere. Good rooms with everything you..."

Kenny McGinty

"Our brunch stop at Rabble was a wonderful experience. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the menu offered a great variety of choices. The..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"Went for some food and drinks on a Saturday and was very impressed with the service and the interactions between our servers and us. Food was fresh..."

Andrew Gibson

"Great cocktails! I tried the mojito and daiquiri and they were delicious. I went on a weekend and it was busy so I recommend booking in advance. The..."

Ami Anji

"Went for a birthday meal with my family, our server was very attentive and friendly, I received a free glass of prosecco for it being my birthday...."

emmaogilviee

"Just had a lovely dinner here. Lovely chicken skewers and cod. Very tasty and delicious. Extra points for the waitress, very nice friendly and..."

Ester Elstgeest

"This is a well appointed restaurant and bar with very helpful and friendly staff. We took our dog and she was happy hanging out for an afternoon..."

Bruce Skinner

"Well taken care of from start to finish, from being checked in by Nikk and shown to my room, to checking out and having my breakfast with Cameron...."

Dylan McPhee

"Stylish hotel and bar in a good neighbourhood. Easy walking distance to old town and sightseeing. Rooms are o.k. for a break. A big issue is the..."

S B

"we came just to have a drink and an employee nicely welcomed us. a big difference with our country is that every single employee asked us how we were..."

Sarah Chassot

"Fantastic brunch at Rabble. The staff were delightful, the breakfast was delicious (I had the William Wallace) and we were persuaded to have early..."

Dan Mills

"Absolutely smashing spot. Must recommend for travelers looking for a zen, clean and modern space right in a great location. Breakfast was sensational..."

Liz Maguire

The Keller Taproom

Jaffa Cake Cosmopolitan

Lemon Drop

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Cocktail

House Stout and a Pineapple Cider from Edinburgh Cider Co

House Red Ale

House Wheat Beer and Pineapple Cider

Charcuterie

The Herbalist Cocktail

Non-smoking restaurants

"Absolutely love the decor in here! They have little arty bits and bobs you can purchase, along with some plants! Unusual for a bar but I like it!..."

Sarah Anne

"The decour was inviting and fun! Emily was incredibly knowledgeable when I was trying to decide on what drink to try, she kept a positive and..."

Salina S

"Nice vibe Very cozy place. I really enjoyed my cocktails and conversations with my..."

Jiwon Kokomong Kim

"This is a pub off of the main road, down an alleyway. It makes its own craft beer, and each one I tried was well done and worth the walk to get..."

Marco Polo

"Excellent taproom in the New Town / Broughton area of Edinburgh, great beers brewed onsite in a German style, and lovely cocktails. The IPA and..."

Nick Howells

"A cool little brewery whose aesthetic is best described as "botanical hipster" or "horticultural chic". Beers are awesome, same goes for the classic..."

Lars Weitbrecht

"I have lived in Edinburgh 6 years and had never heard of this pub. It is a lovely pub tucked away from the busy streets of Edinburgh. Service was..."

Robyn Aitkenhead

"Great vibe: comfy seats, nice decor, good music. Stopped in to enjoy a couple pints and was pleasantly surprised by what was on offer. I’ll be..."

Janine G

"Relaxing interior with a warm atmosphere. Good range of their own beers and lagers. Decent selection of cheese and charcuterie boards at a reasonable..."

Phil Cook

"Awesome little pub with tonneau of character, great music and lots of..."

Shawn Wimpney

"Didn't have food here but I imagine it would be great Was here for drinks and it was amazing Rugby was on and the beer was class, people behind the..."

Alasdair Duncan

"We worked our way through nearly the whole cocktail menu and all of them were impressive -- they take classics like the negroni and old fashioned and..."

John Payson

"Ever so slightly off the beaten track, this hidden gem is a delight. Comfortable seating, stylish interior and great atmosphere. Staff are friendly..."

Robert Glynn

""Bloom" cocktail was 🤌 Will definitely be back for food, boards sound delish..."

Eilidh Curtis

"The Keller is tucked away in a Lane just off Broughton Street, which adds to the charm of this German-style taproom. The decor is inviting, and..."

Frank Venter

"We visited for the opening day and the design inside was impressive, especially the hanging chairs by the window. There was a great selection of..."

Piotr Jankowski

"Lovely bar. Craft beers, nice wines, delicious pretzel boards. We enjoyed the atmosphere of the Keller, staff were..."

Anna Zielińska

"What a find! Hiding out on Broughton Street Lane is this to-die-for gem. Stylish, friendly and full of plants - all for sale. On-site micro brewery...."

David Lewis

"It looks like an expensive place, but it's really not. It's a brewery without the insane prices or blends that don't really make much sense. Staff..."

Mey Grafiti

Leith Depot

93/100 (2924 ratings)

Scotch Eggs in Haggis

Cauliflower Halloumi and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a great meal for six on a Thursday night - the bar was full and bustling in candlelight and the staff were very attentive and service prompt..."

Vaanya

"Anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of Leith, you really must visit the Leith Depot. Staff are very friendly and make you feel at ease the..."

Scott Forbes

"I was excited to hear talk of the Leith Depot, which has taken over where the legendary Meridian once traded. I popped in for a visit on a chilly..."

Lunch Quest

"Called in for some food and a good pint, got both. Really delicious fried chicken and fries, with other good looking food coming out of the kitchen...."

Tim Crutchley

"Friendly, casual, great food. Cauliflower bites and beer battered pickles were the..."

Scott

"great vibes, amazing staff and the prices are good. and you can check some local bands as well. highly..."

Andre Motta

"This place is fabulous! Small, cosy and a bit noisy but a great atmosphere. Amazing people working here with a lovely welcome and great service. We..."

Victoria Waters

"Delicious food, not too expensive. Vegan and vegetarian friendly! The waiters were so nice and service was quick. There was also live music which was..."

trinity k

"Excellent food! Really delicious, great flavours, and nice cocktails..."

Phill Gillespie

"It was my first time in the Depot for a music event. The Wee room was good and the sound was amazing. I never had time to sample their food..."

Ian Jenkins

"Great fun space, a little crowded when we went, but amazing vibes. The gig we saw was awesome and had some good drinks..."

Thomas Duncan (Private Account)

"The pub food is delicious. Their macaroni cheese is actually cheesy and not just made with cream. Big fat chips...."

Ashleigh Gillan

"Went in this last Saturday evening for tea with 6 friends for my birthday. The chicken burger I had was absolutely banging, my partner went for dirty..."

Cat Gear

Jackson The Tailor

Non-smoking restaurants

"Our evening at Jackson the Tailor was truly delightful! We savoured a variety of classic and signature cocktails that were simply fantastic. The..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"Outstanding. I reserved several tables for my wife's birthday celebration with our family and friends. I arranged the buffet with ease...."

John Malone

"Broad menu with pretty standard bar food (note Jackson and Tailor share a menu with the Newsroom upstairs). Food was good. Atmosphere great and..."

Heather Muster

"Great food, lovely staff and nice cocktails! Would recommend and will be..."

Sandor Paku

"Adorable underground “speakeasyesque” bar - beautiful ambience, great service, best espresso martini I’ve ever had! Lachlan and Tabitha were..."

Deirdre Sinchak

"We visited early on a Friday evening. The decor is fab and the staff were attentive. We enjoyed our drinks but found them quite expensive, at around..."

Becca Muir

"My wife and I went to every major bar in Edinburgh on vacation and the basement lounge of Jackson the Tailor had the best drinks in the city by far!..."

Fitz

"Unforgettable experience at this spot. The cocktails are unbeatable. Thank you to Mark, Amy and Emma for the amazing service! We will be..."

Lily Mesh

"Visiting from out of town. Atmosphere is comfortable and classy. Food was delicious and service was outstanding. Be sure to try their thyme..."

Joyce Bukovac

"A literal hidden gem since you must walk down the stairs and past the toilets to reach it. We had the haggis and steak pie with drinks. All were..."

Jessica M

O'connors

93/100 (2085 ratings)

Pub Style Steak Ciabatta

Lemon &Herb Half Roasted Chicken

Fish & Chips

A Wee Cheeseburger

Nachos

Virgin Raspberry Mojito

Chicken Wings

Vino Tinto Chileno

Bangers & Mash

Pint of Blue Moon Belgian White

"After a six hour train journey with delays we were weary and to be honest not bothers where we are, but this place just made us the most superb tee..."

Annie Jane

"Staff were very attentive I came in when brunch was being served I was gutted at first as there was a burger on the menu I really wanted however the..."

Courtney O'connor

"Love this place - great stout. Good range of bottles. Food is worth coming back form staff very..."

Raymond Whinray

"Very friendly staff. Made us very welcome . Good beer good service . Would recommend this place to anyone looking for a good place to be..."

Debbie Wright

"The best pub in Edinburgh, good food, vast drinks menu, cocktails great and too top it all awesome friendly staff, and dog..."

Gail Gow

"Went in for a bite to eat at lunchtime. Great, friendly service. Was recommended to try a venison moussaka special and it was to die for. Tasty,..."

Peter Allen

"Great comfortable bistro - the food was amazing with really attentive staff. Highly..."

Suzanne Spence

"Living near by, the location is very convenient, however what sets The Other Place apart is a heady blend of attentive and warm service, ..."

Allen Barry Banfield

"First time to Other Place, cozy and chilled out vibe, food was amazing and service lovely, defo recommend..."

Sue Gunn

"Beautiful pub/eaterie with a huge selection of beers and a wide range menu. Food was awesome made in their open kitchen. There was a relaxed friendly..."

Nicola Jane Hall

"The management, bar staff, table service, food and beer can not be faulted. As a multiple business owner myself, I usually find areas that can be..."

Allan Ritchie

"My first pub when i came in edinburgh, my first love! Simply the best...great staff, great..."

Alessio Dossena

"Been coming here for almost 2 years and never had an issue. The service is great and the food is good too. As a busy establishment it's easy to see..."

Murray Brand

"Great pub found last night by chance. Fantastic range of craft beers and REAL freshly cooked food. Really friendly staff as well. A great find, will..."

Mike Whittall

"Really good food and amazing atmosphere. Will definitely come back..."

Alvin Farrugia

"Friendly neighbourhood bar a short distance from the city centre. Ordered nachos and chicken goujons from the small plates menu and was really..."

Phil Cook

"Totally loved this place. Local restaurant / bar. Casual ambiance and attentive staff. We must have gone there 4x in the one week. Food was..."

Celine M

"We were visiting just down the street and stopped in here quite a few times. We enjoyed a pint, dinner, and brunch and it was all amazing. The staff..."

Jacqualyn Currie

"Big burgers! If you are hungry I would definitely recommend you to come here and try these great burgers. Especially if you want to eat something..."

Sude

"“The most delicious steak in town, complete with an amazing sauce! A wide selection of whiskeys and the kindest staff around. Highly recommended!..."

Gaber One

"Great friendly staff, good food and plenty of alcohol to choose from. Nice to sit by the French windows when the weather is as nice as..."

Dominic Chan

"Absolute gem of a pub with more than a touch of true Irish charm, a good range of beers on tap & an extensive selection of Scottish and especially..."

Dave H

"Great food, friendly staffs 💛 a lovely local bar to chill after work :) Camembert with sourdough is so nice, made me miss my trip in France;..."

金貝瑞

"I'm actually here now watching the rain fall from sunny skies, glad to be out of it as I drink my Guinness. This place is a gem of a find and I..."

Darren Greenidge

"Food is very delicious, there are plenty of options to choose from including seafood and vegan. The only thing it felt like there was not enough..."

Artem L

The Register Club

"We had an excellent afternoon tea here at The Register Club. The room looks to be one of the old bank boardrooms and is a nice place to sit and..."

Iain Brown

"From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you are well looked after. The staff could not be friendlier or more attentive and the drinks are..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"Visited for afternoon tea. Interior is really beautiful and service was very good. Food was quite underwhelming - bit cold and savoury options not..."

Scott

"Lovely views if you get a window seat but still great without as the building and inside is nice too. Close to Waverley Station and the building..."

Vik Dowlul

"Absolutely brilliant afternoon tea here. Food ambience and service was awesome x we had an itison deal but would love to come back anytime here. ..."

Jacquie Alexander

"10/10 service from the gents running the club. Friendly and very professional. In keeping with the club/gentleman's club ambience, but also 2022..."

John Cockburn

"Post dinner cocktails with great service and surroundings that let you feel like you're in another more decadent time and place. Pricey of course but..."

A Mc

"We visited The Register Club for a birthday lunch with family as I have been for a cocktail here before and the experience was just lovely! We sat in..."

Natalie Milton

"I am so glad that the old abandoned building of the Royal Bank of Scotland is now home to this lovely cocktail bar! Had some drinks recently at the..."

Patricia Cuni

"Top rated bar. Amazing cocktails made by specialists who know how to think outside of the box. The people working at the bar were knowledgeable, very..."

Eleftheria Chatzantonaki

Nor’ Loft

Disappointing Mussels

Cavier and Smoked Salmon Charcuterie Board

Salty Snack

Fondue and Goat

Laurent Perrier Grand Siècle

"Great rooftop bar with a view over the centre of Edinburgh, sadly it was torrential rain when we were there and we couldn't make the most of the..."

David Hutchison

"A bar with one of the best views of the city of Edinburgh. We visited this for a friend's engagement celebration and had a great time. The views were..."

Nick

"Five stars for drinks (we didn’t have any food) and the view makes it super special. Cocktails took a while to come but only because they were..."

Ewan McIntosh

"Found very close to the station if you are lucky on a nice day you will get one of the seats outside the main area. Lovely views looking back onto..."

Vik Dowlul

"Great quick friendly service. Lovely charcuterie board, a great accompaniment to the house champagne. Oysters available too. Lovely stylish interior..."

Steph

"This stylish rooftop bar boasts breathtaking views of the city, and its chic and contemporary decor is the perfect complement to the stunning..."

Tsenka Georgieva

"It's absolutely perfect. Having been to many different bars across Edinburgh, this is hands down one the best. The staff were there whenever you..."

Ben Waggott

"Cool place to hang out, have a wee cocktail and read a good book overlooking the station and a bit of Edinburgh’s center. Friendly..."

Martin Gerard

"Chic, sexy but comfortable space located on the 7th floor of the Market Street Hotel. Perfect place for tapas or drinks. Staff can’t be nicer or..."

Patricia V Waldron

"Brilliant setting with stunning views, comfortable seating, fireplaces, good food, and most importantly: excellent Champagne. The vintage bottles..."

Christopher Wallace

"Was treated to a champagne afternoon tea by my wife. I have to say the whole experience was fantastic. Every member of the team were great...."

Agnes Lawrie

"Our new favourite bar. These pumpkin things were unreal. Staff were absolutely amazing - props to our wonderful hostess from Namibia (I think your..."

Callie E

"I liked the ambience a lot. It’s a good place to chill with friends and have a couple of drinks. I really appreciate Santosh’s service as he did..."

shaheen dsouza

"We had an amazing evening in here. Champers and proper cocktails and small plates of delicious..."

Kristian Brown

"We love Nor Loft for drinks... absolutely brilliant selection of champagne and cocktails! The view is great and it feels super exclusive. We were..."

Becca Muir

"We came on Tuesday for evening drinks. The bar is absolutely beautiful. We sat on the terrace which was amazing. Drinks were great and very..."

Macey Ellen

"An alternative take on afternoon tea with a really tasty ‘tapas’ style flavoursome savoury mini tasters followed by Scottish themed cakes and..."

Martin Lynch

"Unfortunately we turned up to find out their main courses weren't served on the day we went and we'd planned to have lunch there. Bit disappointed. ..."

Turismo

The Waverley

92/100 (1554 ratings)

Guinness Stout and Larger

Glenfiddich

Interessante Whisky Proeverij In De Oudste Pub Van Edinburgh

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Drinks

Mid-range

"So glad to have stopped for a whiskey tasting. I wish I caught the bartender's name (barman working yesterday around 3pm - shoutout and thank you to..."

Maurissa Moore

"Really lovely pub near The Royal Mile. Came here to do a "Whiskey Flight", tasting three different Malts from specific regions. Instead of trying to..."

Michi G.

"This place is just amazing. We went for whisky tasting (5/5, such a cool guy he was) and overstayed as it was raining and the place is so nice. On..."

Lucjan Szulik

"Had a great time here taking in Ralph Brown’s fringe comedy routine (Ralpha Male) and a pint here at the Waverley. (I would agree that anyone who..."

Rod “Fromthe6tothe6th”

"Best atmosphere! Best pub to have pint after long day at work ! Shout out to Sophie and the gentleman in a glasses (sorry don’t know the name)..."

Nikolay Berry-Smith

"I stopped in here for a quick drink and a rest on a day where I was hanging out around the Royal Mile. The barman was pretty friendly. I just got a..."

Nikki Stewart

"Great little bar and I was lucky to visit when they had live music. Great selection of whisky and the beer is good. Ask for the whisky list if you..."

Marco Benitez

"The drinks choices are limited, although that's not necessarily a very bad thing. I used to come here when the old gent owned and run the place, and..."

Pakkun 2k

"Went for a fringe show and had a great time, lovely staff, fair priced drinks, and an excellent whisky selection, the barman Cameron was very helpful..."

Scott Mckerral

"A fantastic wee bar, a great selection of whisky and gin. Didn’t have any food. We went to a comedy show upstairs, which was really funny - Stuart..."

Gary King

"Ask for David if you want to learn about the wonders of scotch. We spent an hour one Waverley and got a PHD in..."

John Cowley

"Amazing atmosphere and service. Just don't sit next to the mens toilets, the door wafts pee-smell at you everytime someone enters or exits. Otherwise..."

Mouse King

"Great pub ! Fantastic music gig on a sunday afternoon, jam session with various musicians. Whisky tasting upstairs..."

hugh ross

"Not a food pub so I can’t rate that. However it’s a proper pub, quality, friendly staff with superb whisky knowledge. A great sit at the bar..."

Andy Melbourne Melbourne

"Great little bar. Full of amazing options for whiskey lovers and draft cider and beer for the rest. Spoke to David … knows his stuff and was a..."

Jason Window

"Great place with traditional Scottish..."

Stefano Besana

"Best pub iv been in for years. Visiting my home town and this was just great. Actually I was at the Heretics gathering upstairs and had a brilliant..."

Alexander Walsh

"Super charming pub with a good selection if beers and spirits.Attentive,friendly staff ❤️live folklore music Sunday..."

Aj Froman

"Really enjoyed the atmosphere and the ancient Scottish music played very classic. I would recommend this..."

Khadija Kassim

The Willow

Beetroot Cured Salmon

Fish 'N' Chips

Pork & Chorizo Burger

Mama Choo's Salt N Spicy Chicken Wings Syboe Salad Sriracha Mayo

Chili Con Carne and Shrimp Chorizo Tagliatelle

"Very nice kids friendly place. Been here few times and we always have a great time. Lovely outdoor space with playarea for kids, great selection of..."

Yui Gibson

"Nice food, variety of options, vegetarian also. The cocktails are really nice. The service was..."

Tihomira Parichkova

"Great food, very friendly staff. Highly recommended, although I did non get asked how I would like my burger done. Nevertheless it was still very..."

Bojan Pivasevic

"Food: Inventive, exciting menu, immaculate presentation and the dishes I tried were super tasty! Drinks: Good variety of cocktails, the Mojito is..."

Adelaida Andonova

"This gastro pub is becoming a firm favourite whenever I'm in the area. Friendly, helpful staff, interesting decor and good selection of drinks. The..."

Jan Barker

"Great wee pub for food and drink. Great range of drinks available and a menu full of delicious food. Very friendly, attentive staff. This pub is also..."

Edward McHugh

"The Willow is a local institution, having gone through several evolutions, improving every time. Some of the previous history can be seen inside,..."

Hamish Stuart

"Very good fish and chips! Super nice staff. Totally..."

Teresa Marcisz

"Absolutely fabulous meal! Great selection of drinks. The cocktails were fab and the staff are amazing! We will be back for sure!..."

Rory Harper

"Very good place, amazing pumpkin salad ! The restaurant is very cozy and nostalgic beautiful . The drinks are really good, recommend all..."

Barbara Babolin Di Caterina

Fierce Beer

92/100 (2087 ratings)

Buffalo Chicken Loaded Fries

sake

Sour Tropical Beer

Slider

Mac and Cheese with Crinkle Cut Fries

Burger

The Smoke and Soul Burger

Cranachan Ale & Cider

Fierce Brew

WestWorld Burger Patty Melt Burger

Non-smoking restaurants

"Been here a few times now. Amazing staff, amazing food and amazing drinks. Highly recommended and worth the money. If your near by, swing by here for..."

Skylar Sekr

"Scottish craft beer bar on the popular Rose Street. Fierce have a wide range of their own craft beers, as well as guests at a reasonable price for..."

Phil Cook

"Good selection of beer and mostly gluten free which was an added bonus. Nice atmosphere, plenty space and friendly staff. Prices were reasonable too..."

Craig -

"Cozy atmosphere. Microbrews from Aberdeen. Good advise about the beer selection. Solid portion of burger and sandwich. Couldn’t actually tell the..."

Dorthe Keilberg

"one of the best craft beer pubs i have ever been to, fully in love with it 🖤 great selection of beers for literally any..."

Alice “Liss” DeadBride

"A brew bar with beers from Aberdeen. Great selection and great..."

Bernhard Birkeland

"Fierce Beer has THE BEST gluten free beers I have ever tasted. The beer in the photo is their hazy IPA..."

Sevare Sevare

"Great craft bar right in the city centre. Obviously they have plenty of Fierce on tap, as well as a changing selection of other guest beers. Good..."

John Swainston

"Lovely place, lovely staff approx 20 keg lines, choice of bottles and cans plus merchandise, on rose Street so in centre of Edinburgh couple of..."

Darren Teather

"What a wonderful spot! So many great beers on tap, really impressed with their quality and diversity. But just as good (and perhaps even better) was..."

Simon Mortimer

"Great selection of craft beers. Had a nice stay and got good recommendations and advice from the staff. Bought some beers in cans for takeaway...."

Dominik Jager

"Only had drinks, hence not rating the food. Loved this pub - was taken by a friend and was stunned at the range of things on tap. Great selection,..."

Tom Crathorne

"Nice bar with a big tap list with 10 fierce beers and 10 guest..."

haych3

"Excellent brewery with a pleasant..."

Steven Schwartz

"Like half a dozen gluten free beers made in their own brewery. I've only tried one thus far, given my short stay in the city that, regrettably, may..."

matthew

"We stumbled upon this bar during a walk around Edinburgh. As a fan of craft beer it was a golden find. Superb beers of there own. Highly recommend. ..."

Jon Crane

"Another great Edinburgh tap room. Plenty of beers to choose from and we sat here for a good few hours in the sun down this quiet little Street...."

Dominic Johnson

"Great selection of niche beers (one of the finest in Edinburgh) would highly recommend for any beer connoisseur. There is something for everyone and..."

David

"Exceptional beer bar in the heart of Edinburgh New Town. A great selection of their own beers, with some guest draught and cans. Their range is..."

Nick Howells

Luckies

92/100 (2405 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"They kept bringing food! I thought it was just going to a small amount of each item. We didn't manage to eat everything but we did give it a good go...."

Niamh Kerr

"Oh wow- I thought we had lost chop chop forever but we discovered their menu in Luckies. It was absolutely fantastic - just like their menu when they..."

Christina Napier

"Know of luckies very well coming from that area. Main reason for visit was meeting friends for a concert at the corn exchange a short walk along the..."

Gary mccusker

"Came here for the Chop Chop unlimited lunch and was not disappointed. Stacks of dumplings. And we tried the sliced apple desert which was..."

Alistair Gordon

"Chop Chop at Luckies was fantastic! Jian’s food was absolutely amazing as usual. She even cooked my son’s favourite mini dumplings though they..."

Aditi Lalith Raj

"Good variety of food and drinks. Fast and friendly service at decent prices. Handy for a bit to eat when visiting Saughton..."

Rhona Altin

"When we heard Jian who used to run Chop Chop on Morrison Street was the chef here, we had to try it and the Chinese food was indeed AMAZING...."

brendan paddy

"Omg, I've really not been here for such a long time but today I popped in with my work and we sat outside and enjoyed the sun. Lovely and quiet and..."

Scottieboyuk

"Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff, tasty food and attentive service, well worth a..."

Sam Daniels

"Came in for a drink and ended up having the Haggis bon bons for lunch. They are so delicious! I would definitely recommend them. Also lovely staff..."

L W-N

"Was in after the man utd game and the week before staff are first class so are the clientele a beautiful bar and beer garden my locals are the dodge..."

andy milne

"The Chinese food is amazing! I come here every week to enjoy a meal. Strongly recommend the..."

Phia

"Had a lovely lunch here Fish and chips and peas Staff were nice too.Not an awful lot on the menu but Steaks,baguettes,fish and chips etc I would..."

Catherine Miller

"We enjoyed our meal fantastic service very..."

David Anderson

"We were there only for a beer, but very nice place for..."

Michaela Plecitá

"Everyone’s make the effort here. Lovely atmosphere, staff and people. The food is absolutely fantastic and miles better than the overpriced..."

Matthew Grant

"Was there after my friend's mum's funeral. The girl who attended to us was so helpful and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious and there was..."

Amanda Connor

The Persevere Bar

91/100 (2476 ratings)

Homemade Cheeseburger with Chips with Tomato Lettuce Gherkin and Special Burger Sauce

Various Vodkas

Haggis Phyllo Bites

Fish Fingers with Chips or Mashed Potato

Fish

Crunchy Potato Pancakes with Beef Gulash and Soured Gherkins

Sticky Toffee Pudding

"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..."

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