Just popped in for a pint gorgeous inside enjoyed our
AmesJaynee
Popped in here for a drink on our recent trip. We were hoping there would be brunch on the menu but there wasn't. I think this would be a perfect spot to serve brunch! We didn't want a full lunch at 11.30 am. So we had a drink and left. It is a lovely building and service was great.
L Gray
It took us 2 goes to get a meal here, but it was worth it. As Americans it can take a bit to adjust and learn the kitchen schedules and customs of U.K. pubs. Just because they are open does not mean they are serving food, especially after 9or10pm. But back to our experience. After establishing that they had table service, a good question to ask as you could sit for ages if they don't, we settled at a high top and ordered drinks. The gents that served us were attentive without being pushy and helpful when questioned. The meal was excellent and the general atmosphere very convivial. The tile interior is beautiful and really added to the experience for us. Highly recommended whether serving food or not?
John Flight
First time in this bar and I was very impressed. Only had a couple of drinks before we went for a meal so can't comment on the food. The staff were very good and welcoming. Will go back here and recommend it to anyone who find themselves in that area.
Alex
Visited here briefly to try find a table on the weekend, it was quite busy understandably so wasn’t able to. On the way out the bouncer felt the need to express a racist comment towards me, which I was disgusted at given I had done nothing to provoke him. My review isn’t a reflection of the place but relating to the hired bouncer. A shame since the atmosphere seemed decent.Management, please have a disciplinary chat with him, shouldn’t be happening in this day and age at all.My visit was on 25/11/23 in the late evening.
Heather Connolly
Look so lovely from outside and had a sign saying best mulled wine in Edinburgh, so we had to go in. I agree with the sign the mulled wine was lovely, had lunch and dinner there as the food and service were both really
Marco Ganni
Very nice pub, great selection of beers and other drinks, festively decorated as it should be at Christmas time. Great, attentive and friendly staff. We felt completely at ease. A visit is highly recommended. Many thanksKid-friendliness: Children's high seats
graham brant
Went in around 11am on a Saturday, fortunately just in time and is soon filled up. Very friendly attentive staff. I've never had haggis before so went for that with neeps and tatties, it's very good. Building is fantastic, apparently it used to be a Prudential insurance office.
Alan Dickie
Despite being very busy at lunchtime on a Friday in December the staff were great and I managed to find a table. I had an excellent club sandwich and fries that was nicely presented and more than adequate in portion size. The price was reasonable for a city centre location and everyone seemed to be happy both staff and customers.
Rob M
Called in for a couple of drinks and it wasn’t bad but incredibly noisy. This of course isn’t the bars fault. That sort of put us off going back when it’s busy, we will go back when it’s quieter.
All staff were lovely, except from the large gentleman with the curly hair who seemed to be the supervisor on shift, very rude and obnoxious. Been to this bar for years and after this experience I will not return, an obvious power trip and lazy in his role.
sleep007
Decent bar serving lots of international and local drinks options with a central bar. Not a huge amount of seating if that’s important to you. Usual prices and handy for some very good restaurants.
janieANDpaddy14b
Disappointed Visited with family. Afternoon lunch Expensive for what you got for your money.
James M
I was plesently surprised with how good the food was and the friendly staff would recommend a visit.
573dk9999
Stopped in on a rainy day after a visit to the castle. We had the steak and Guinness pie and the monkfish. The monkfish was good, the steak and Guinness so-so. It consisted of a ladle of steak soup, a glop of mashed potatoes, some greens, and a chunk of puff pastry that had been puffed in the oven and placed on top. About the only complaint about the monkfish is that there was so much of it. Portion sizes are large. The interior of the place is as the name indicates, largely tile not wood. Looking a the menu you get the feeling that this place is somewhat more geared toward tourists than locals. Everyone we talked to was visiting.
Just popped in for a pint gorgeous inside enjoyed our
Popped in here for a drink on our recent trip. We were hoping there would be brunch on the menu but there wasn't. I think this would be a perfect spot to serve brunch! We didn't want a full lunch at 11.30 am. So we had a drink and left. It is a lovely building and service was great.
It took us 2 goes to get a meal here, but it was worth it. As Americans it can take a bit to adjust and learn the kitchen schedules and customs of U.K. pubs. Just because they are open does not mean they are serving food, especially after 9or10pm. But back to our experience. After establishing that they had table service, a good question to ask as you could sit for ages if they don't, we settled at a high top and ordered drinks. The gents that served us were attentive without being pushy and helpful when questioned. The meal was excellent and the general atmosphere very convivial. The tile interior is beautiful and really added to the experience for us. Highly recommended whether serving food or not?
First time in this bar and I was very impressed. Only had a couple of drinks before we went for a meal so can't comment on the food. The staff were very good and welcoming. Will go back here and recommend it to anyone who find themselves in that area.
Visited here briefly to try find a table on the weekend, it was quite busy understandably so wasn’t able to. On the way out the bouncer felt the need to express a racist comment towards me, which I was disgusted at given I had done nothing to provoke him. My review isn’t a reflection of the place but relating to the hired bouncer. A shame since the atmosphere seemed decent.Management, please have a disciplinary chat with him, shouldn’t be happening in this day and age at all.My visit was on 25/11/23 in the late evening.
Look so lovely from outside and had a sign saying best mulled wine in Edinburgh, so we had to go in. I agree with the sign the mulled wine was lovely, had lunch and dinner there as the food and service were both really
Very nice pub, great selection of beers and other drinks, festively decorated as it should be at Christmas time. Great, attentive and friendly staff. We felt completely at ease. A visit is highly recommended. Many thanksKid-friendliness: Children's high seats
Went in around 11am on a Saturday, fortunately just in time and is soon filled up. Very friendly attentive staff. I've never had haggis before so went for that with neeps and tatties, it's very good. Building is fantastic, apparently it used to be a Prudential insurance office.
Despite being very busy at lunchtime on a Friday in December the staff were great and I managed to find a table. I had an excellent club sandwich and fries that was nicely presented and more than adequate in portion size. The price was reasonable for a city centre location and everyone seemed to be happy both staff and customers.
Called in for a couple of drinks and it wasn’t bad but incredibly noisy. This of course isn’t the bars fault. That sort of put us off going back when it’s busy, we will go back when it’s quieter.
Restaurantji Recommends
All staff were lovely, except from the large gentleman with the curly hair who seemed to be the supervisor on shift, very rude and obnoxious. Been to this bar for years and after this experience I will not return, an obvious power trip and lazy in his role.
Decent bar serving lots of international and local drinks options with a central bar. Not a huge amount of seating if that’s important to you. Usual prices and handy for some very good restaurants.
Disappointed Visited with family. Afternoon lunch Expensive for what you got for your money.
I was plesently surprised with how good the food was and the friendly staff would recommend a visit.
Stopped in on a rainy day after a visit to the castle. We had the steak and Guinness pie and the monkfish. The monkfish was good, the steak and Guinness so-so. It consisted of a ladle of steak soup, a glop of mashed potatoes, some greens, and a chunk of puff pastry that had been puffed in the oven and placed on top. About the only complaint about the monkfish is that there was so much of it. Portion sizes are large. The interior of the place is as the name indicates, largely tile not wood. Looking a the menu you get the feeling that this place is somewhat more geared toward tourists than locals. Everyone we talked to was visiting.