This is a lovely countryside bar/restaurant, literally in a stable, it's very warm and cosy, dog…read morefriendly and the food is good. However the seats were grubby, the service was slow and it was expensive but it's good if your in the area, even if you just want a pint and warm up by the fire but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit.

Back up again! The…read moreStable Bar has hit its stride. Good staff, a great rotation of beers (local and not) and food which I would be happy to receive in any bar in towo, let alone out in the sticks as we are! It's grapeat to have somewhere child friendly where we can get nibbles and refreshment. They have recently put in a TV, which is treated perfectly as it's only on for big events rather than showing rubbish all the time. Really pleased with the Stable Bar as it is now.

A convivial evening ruined by overloud canned music so we couldn't hear each other speak…read more Staff refused to turn it down saying they had a contract to keep it at that volume. On previous visits the volume was much less. They will lose my regular custom

Service was a little slow and it wasn't that busy however food was nice. Bar staff/waiting staff…read morewere polite and helpful.

I have been to this pub on a number of occassions for lunch or evening meal. It is outstanding in…read moreterms of the quality of the food on offer and the very competitive price charged. A two course lunch, main meal with either a starter or sweet course, costs only £5.25 a bargain! Food is well cooked and attractively presented. The waitress is friendly as is the landlord. There is a daily menu which, typically, has a choice of 2 starters, 8 mains and 4 sweets from which to select. Highly recommended as a place to eat and relax!

The Colinton Inn is a pleasant traditional village pub with a well kept beer garden, it's perfectly…read moresituated for a having a quiet drink after a bike ride along the Water of Leith. The staff are friendly and professional, I'm always greeted with a smile and they're usually up for a chat and a bit of banter. Although the bar is not particularly well stocked, it's got most bases covered and it has a good selection of whisky, however I think it would benefit from a larger choice of lagers and real ales. The atmosphere is best described as quiet, friendly and local. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to come here, but it's a decent enough wee pub.

From the outside this little pub looks like the stereotypical local, but that is far from the…read moretruth. I took a walk along here one sunny Sunday after my other half, always on the lookout for craft beer bars for me, found that the Colinton Inn had started selling bottles of craft beer. Doing so in a very humorous way, Colinton Inn have dubbed themselves the "heart of craft beer within Colinton". The Colinton Inn being 1 of 2 pubs in Colinton, I found this funny and thought that I should pop along. Upon entering I noticed that this local had had some serious work done to it as well as keeping the old school feel about the place. A few TV's were dotted about, showing whatever sporting events happened to be on. A half decent selection of beers. Flying Scotsman, McEwan's Red on tap and beers like Iron Maiden's Trooper, Hobgoblin, Punk IPA and Innis & Gunn plus a few more in bottles were all available at a very reasonable price. 1 pint of Strongbow and 1 pint of Flying Scotsman came to £6.70 which I was very pleased with. Full bar is also available. Live music and other random events are also hosted. Worth a visit.

This is a nice neighbourhood pub, which provided a welcome respite during our day walking along the…read moreWater of Leith. The Kinleith Mill is immediately visible as one steps off the riverside path, and it was great to see people enjoying a cider in the sun. We decided to sit inside as we wanted to eat as well as drink. We were a group of four friends, and were quickly attended to by the friendly bartender. We all ordered a sandwich with chips, and a selection of pints to wash it down. Pints were cold and refreshing, really nice, if a little expensive. Sandwiches all tasted good too. High quality ingredients, good value, and a nice atmosphere in which to enjoy them. The place was busy on this Saturday afternoon, with plenty of regulars sitting at the bar with their drinks, but also plenty of people in for lunch. It's easy to see why, with the friendly atmosphere and the nice food on offer. I'm not sure how often I'll be out this way, but I'll definitely pop in again if I'm around. Recommended.

great pub much better than the other dull and boring pubs in the area…read more friendly staff great food and beer. excelent free jukebox.

Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

This place is like cracker barrel restaurant grown up. The…read moremain clientele is a more mature population because the price and portions are very reasonable and the food is milder in spice. We really enjoyed our food. We thought it was spot on and fresh. Fish and chips, chicken pot pie, stroganoff, nachos (nachos are off the hook good) We would come back here. Although you do need a car.

This pub is in a great location but the food is average although to be fair it charges average…read moreprices. Nice beer garden for a sunny day

Super old place. Very popular Scottish pub but TINY! Go here for some great Scottish fun! Love the…read moreatmosphere. Building originally 400 years old!

Come for drinks. Be prepared to be ignored if you don't go up to the bar. Food? Not many options…read more This is mainly a bar to go to after dinner or in the afternoon. Better options close by though

A good traditional pub. Has a lot of potential for a better local reputation. but decent overall.read more

Best 'non-chippy' fish and chips. Hands down…read more I visited the Buckstone Bistro recently on a Sunday afternoon for lunch. I had the fish and chips and they were the best I have ever had. For reals. (This comes from someone who when they first arrived in Scotland only ate fish and chips and drank Guinness for an entire week). I received a large portion of fish but the fish presently differently - four or five rectangular chunks of deep fried fish. The fish was very tender and melted in my mouth. The batter complimented the fish well. It looks like Buckstone Bistro has recently been refurbished. The decor was modern and included pinks, purples and pewters. There were many families who were also around for lunch when I visited. They have a decent size patio outside. I'm going to make a point in coming here for lunch on a really nice day. Perhaps take the bus up, enjoy a sunday roast (or more fish and chips!) and walk down the hill back into town. I'd recommend this place if you want to 'get away' from the hustle and bustle of the city core!

The Spylaw Tavern is set on Spylaw Street just off Colinton Bridge, not 'right up that road hen' as…read moredirected to by a passerby. Once doubling back I found a decent enough local pub with its own little dining section in the back. I was here for a colleagues leaving do but I didn't eat here so can't comment on that. I get the impression that it would be homely, pub grub served, but there is nothing wrong with that. The pub itself, looks just like a local pub - bar and lounge area at the side, nothing fancy but homely on a wet and windy Friday night. Drinks are reasonably priced - £3.60 for a small glass sauvignon blanc and around £2.80 for gin and mixer. Wine sometimes is something that traditional pubs struggle with (another glass of vinegar, eh, no thanks!) but this wasn't the case as the sauvignon blanc had just the right amount of zesty, refreshing bite and there were several choices for non sauv blanc drinkers on offer. Pub munchies with post work drinks are another danger, but a good range of crisps and nuts on offer and not weighed down by a huge markup. All in all a fairly decent local pub and I probably will return, given its proximity to work.

What the Spylaw Tavern wins at is food. I came here for a lunch after a bike ride with a big group…read moreof people and all 25 odd of us were served really quickly and efficiently, and with absolutely massive portion sizes. So definitely a proper thumbs up for the logistics of catering for a group of hungry and muddy cyclists. I ordered the mac and cheese and when it arrived the entire table leaned over to look at its sheer heft and comment on whether I would finish it. I could only eat half and it was less than £9. It was good mac and cheese, but the addition of sweetcorn, peas, carrots and chips made it a bit of a struggle! I would kill the fourth star though at the pub looked a bit tired. It didn't have that warm, cozy traditional feel inside and neither a modern look. From the outside it looks like a proper lovely local, but as soon as I came through the door I felt a bit let down. But hey, some folk will like the decor I'm sure.