I usually avoid restaurants in touristy areas, and despite being on the tourist-congested Victoria…read moreStreet, I had to stop into Bertie's on a friend's recommendation (and was surprised by how much I liked it!). The Lemon & Herb Baked Fish was so flavorful and juicy. I tried a Deep Fried Mars Bar for the first time and loved it (I don't know what it reminds me of, but it's crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside, and hot enough to burn the top of your mouth). The star was definitely the Breaded Haddock. I've had fish and chips around the UK for much cheaper, but at a slightly higher price point you get a perfectly crispy piece of fish with double-fried chips. It's really more about the experience of being in a posh fish shop. It's packed with tourists, so you'll be handed a map of the city at the end -- which I found to be pretty funny given I was living in Edinburgh at the time and came with another local. But it's charming and certainly worth a visit.

i could rave about this place for hours. stumbled into here with my friends on our week long trip…read more we were jet lagged and tired from a day of walking. this first thing was that they are three floors tall and include an elevator for accessibility. the second was that they had fully closed bathroom stalls, each equipped with a sink and were very clean. they also had an accessible AND gender neutral toilet. the overall vibe of the place was fun and they had a lot of space with many tables. for the food, they had a key with all possible allergens, and showed which foods included them or not. the first thing we were asked was if there were any allergies in the party. as someone with many allergies, this was amazing. the wait staff was wonderful and very friendly. the food came quick and was so delicious. we had a few drinks, i got the cider, and they were all so good. we have since then gone again during our week in edinburgh and i am so glad we did.

It was very hot made to order, very crisp. Not bad but have had better. Batter had a tendency to…read morefall off the fish. Chips were good.

I stumbled upon Benes while searching for the best chippy to get my deep-fried fix in. In good ol'…read moreScottish fashion, they deep-fry just about anything you can imagine: fish, chicken nuggets, pies, haggis, sausage, ribs, pizza, and so on. You get the point. One item that's not listed on their menu, although it really ought to be, is the deep-fried Mars bar. According to MyFitnessPal, this tiny snack will tax your body a whopping 600 calories! Worth only £2.50 a piece, it probably deserves a medal for such a stellar calorie-to-price ratio.

Don't know why there is a bad review on this chippy I mean it's brilliant! The sauce is nice the…read morebatter is flaky and the staff are so welcoming. And the fact that it's open on a Friday afternoon is amazing. Good chippy if in the area

We were on our way for sunset jaunt to Cramond Beach and we called in to get some traditional…read moregreasy food on the way! The shop is quite modern and new, all lit up and visible from the road. We didn't have to wait long to be served despite a bit of a queue. There is plenty of selection! All your usual fish and chip shop favourites, plus deep fried pizza, deep fried steak pie, deep fried BBQ ribs....you get the idea! They also have an Indian and Pizza bar, which looked pretty tasty! The staff were friendly and happy if not slightly bemused to answer my questions. The food was delicious although mine was a little on the soggy side....perhaps just a bit too much vinegar! The battered sausages were amazing, not as much batter as you'd usually get, but tasted great! The price was very reasonable for the amount of food, and they take card. Behind the counter they had a full drinks fridge, ice creams, chocolate bars and even paracetamol! A great wee place and I'll definitely be going back when I'm next in the area :) There is no seating area, it is just a take away place but still worth a visit!

I was stuck in a week of snow in Edinburgh a few years ago and found this gem just a few blocks…read moredown from my hotel. I have eaten in many fine establishments all over the world and back home in the USA and I must admit that this was the best plate of fish and chips I have EVER had. I still think of it to this day. The kind people of Edinburgh, the beauty of the snowfall at that time of year and the amazing fish n chips made the time spent well worth it.

Really, really good fish and chips! I love that there is a small fish supper and a big fish supper…read more Be warned, the large fish and chips is absolutely massive. I have no idea where they get such gigantic fish from, they must be like the Hulk version of haddock or something.

not a bad chippy. plenty of choice and same as all the other ones.read more

Fantastic local experience! As an American, I'm certainly not an expert on proper fish and chips,…read morebut this is exactly what I expected, including kind of an insider vibe on ordering, paying, and getting the add-ons and experience. Highly recommend!!

I don't know why I went back, but I did…read more I should have re-read my previous review to remind me how absolutely horrible the food here is. It's dripping in fat it's chewy (are chips meant to be chewy?) and the staff eye you up suspiciously. I felt like a criminal.

One of the best chippies in Edinburgh, the queue outside here at tea time shows just how good it…read moreis. The staff are very efficient at serving and I would not say you would wait more than 5 mins for your order to be taken. The food is so fresh, prices are pretty good. They always have a good stock of food so that there is no waiting around for your chicken breast (my favourite). I also love the king rib - so tasty, nice and crispy batter.

This is probably the best chippy in edinburgh, personally I would recommend the King Rib or…read morecheeseburger. It is hard to park outside during the day but at night it is no wonder that the place is always packed. One never has to wait long in the queue as the staff have an excellent system which has each customer dealt with speedily. The prices are reasonable and there is always a good selection. Unlike most other chip shops one never has to wait on anything. I would recommend caution very late at night as there is a high level of delinquents hanging around, as they generally do around the Drum Brae area. Ps. take a look at their specials as there is always something interesting.

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.

Busy in the best wayread more

one of a very few excellent chippies in edinburgh. food great service excellent. i would recommend…read morethis fish and chip and everything else shop to anyone.

Been looking all over the city for a good traditional Chip shop. This place did not disappoint…read more Crispy Haddock, cooked perfectly, HUGE portion of chips. And the deep fried Haggis was great as well.