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    Biddy Mulligans

    3.7 (73 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Pubs
    Open 8:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Live music
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Tracey F.

    Great Sunday dinner and fun musician playing . They had tons of seating both in and out. The service was fast . Nice Scottish pub with surprisingly good food .

    Dark fruit cider
    Derek P.

    Good food, fast service. The outside area in the grassmarket is a good place to eat or have a few drinks and people watch. Only bad thing is you have to go inside to order but not a big deal. Inside area has plenty of seats and bar space to stand around, have a drink and watch football or rugby on the many TVs. Prices average. Nice selection of beer and ciders One additional suggestion when ordering burgers in the UK.....don't ask how you want it cooked because you'll get the answer I did, "cooked." I guess us Americans are spoiled getting to have our burgers prepared how we want it in the states lol

    Out of Balvenie so Cragganmore from the same Speyside region was suggested-Excellent!
    Dan A.

    We got to Edinburgh late Sunday and saw that Biddy was open & was pretty much across the street from our hotel. Heard the crowd and music and decided to go In for a drink. There was a live band so it was packed and loud (with the audience singing along). Just what we were looking for! We ordered the Tennents Lager which is a Scottish brew. Also wanted a Balvenie whisky but they were out so our friendly bartender recommended Craggeman's-which is also from the Speyside region. Excellent suggestion! The live band wasn't playing for long after we arrived so they must have started earlier. We shut the place down at 1. Definitely a fun place for drinks with a great vibe.

    Sunday Roast Dinner
    Kathy C.

    Looking for a proper Sunday Roast Dinner. Biddy's served a lovely, classic dinner with warm, crunchy-soft Yorkshire pudding, two thick slices of perfectly cooked roast beef, hot brown crabs & tons of potatoes & veggies. Yum.

    Rose Glasses cocktail
    Kate S.

    The Yelp reviews were kind of split down the middle, so I was unsure how our lunch would turn out. We ended up sitting in the outside courtyard for lunch. It was a little warm in the direct sunlight, but nothing a cold drink couldn't fix. Instead of ordering traditional fish and chips, stew, or a steak pie, we went the lighter route and got the superfood salad with grilled halloumi. It was delicious! I also tried the Rose Glasses cocktail (rose + gin on the rocks) and it was refreshing and smooth. The kitchen was a little backed up with the lunch rush and we were warned it would take +20 minutes for our order. I appreciated the heads up and our waiter was friendly and gave great drink recommendations.

    Refreshing draft beer and red wine.
    David D.

    Lunch in Edinburgh after visiting The Castle. This place is just a short walk from the castle so it was a convenient location. There are several other pubs nearby but this one seemed to be more comfortable than the neighbors. Snagged a table by the window and ordered at the bar (as I've learned is the routine at the British Isles). I ordered a glass of red wine for The Honey and a pint of draft beer for myself. I chose the Steak Pie 'N Puff Pastry, she, the Wild Rice Superfood Salad. The Pastry was excellent, the salad, not so great. Mostly Kale under the quinoa, cuscus and grilled chicken. The menu said nothing about Kale! Who knew? Anyway, next time we'll ask.

    Pie with fries and peas
    Jessica S.

    In my opinion, this place was just okay. But, if you were to ask my husband, he'd tell you that it was good. Guess we won't agree on this one. We needed something to eat after kind of a hectic first day in Edinburgh, and their menu called to us the most. The place wasn't very packed when we got in, so we snagged a small table in the back and took our time checking out the food offerings. In the end, I went with the Irish stew (in a Scottish restaurant, go figure), and my husband got the Steak and Ale pie. We supplemented our orders with a beer for him and a cider for me. It didn't take long for the food to come out, but when it did, I was kind of disappointed. The stew was more soup-like in consistency; it could have used a nice slurry to thicken it up a bit. And also, it was loaded with carrots and potatoes - all well and good, but it was meat I was hunting for (and not really finding). And finally, it was kind of bland. I had to add a bit of salt to give it some pep - and I never use salt on anything. My husband loved his pie - meat and flaky crust served with fries and peas. At least, he had no complaints then, and still seems to enjoy the memory of the meal now. Service wasn't spectacular, though they didn't outright forget about us, which is a bonus. The waiter was indifferent and mostly vacant, which made it hard for us to pay our bill when we were ready to leave. So, yeah - not the best dining experience ever, but not the worst, either.

    Rachel H.

    The sign in the front says that everyone needs to learn to drink somewhere. It's funny because it's true! Biddy's was the first bar I was taken to in Scotland. They have live music some nights and decently priced beer. They also have food. I went there on my birthday also. The friend I was visiting had to get up early the next day, so she left me with two guys I'd never met before. I had a great time with them. One of them met me at my hostel the next morning, and in return for a meal at Biddy's, he showed me around Edinburgh while my friend was in class. I ate haggis. It didn't kill me. I wouldn't eat it again, but more because it was boring than because it was "icky". It tastes like bround lamb with indian spices and oatmeal. So, imagine oatmeal... OK now brown some ground lamb meat... OK now put some cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper in the meat... OK now mix it with the oatmeal!!! HAGGIS! Euan had Nachos, which he pronounced funny because he has an accent. Kind of like he's about to say "natural" but then says nachos instead. And and and... you can buy condoms and vibrators and inflatable sheep in the bathroom. Who doesn't want and/or need an inflatable sheep?

    ales are good for you.
    Louis R.

    Cool bartender. Cool decor. Cool pints of local ales. Cool outdoor spot to get roasted. Cool. Nuff said.

    Salad, Wine, and wifi for my tablet! YAY!

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    Thanks for the review Tracey hope you are back soon

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    cheers Derek, see you back soon

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    Great wee spot. Breakfast and pints followed by the GAA. Sundays made in heaven. Jamie is the man pouring the creamy pints

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    Thanks for the review hector, hope to see you back soon

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    Thank you for the lovely review Becca :)

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    this place is incredible. the best live music in edinburgh. extremely friendly staff and patrons. highly recommend.

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    Biddy Mulligans was the first bar in the Grass Market that we ventured into since we landed in Scotland.

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