Great place with history too. I had the fish and chips. Huge piece of fish. Well worth it.

Traditional local dishes (or burgers if you like) and fabulous beer selection. Located just outside of the National Museum so after your visit to see Dolly and learning some Scottish history you can cross the street to enjoy a nice meal and drink. Service is fantastic and the environment is cozy yet spacious enough. And luckily for me & you, should you visit, a statue of Bobby is out front and you can rub his nose for good luck! read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Greyfriars Bobby - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Great look and feel to the place. Really gives you the Scotland Vibes. Borders on touristy but pulls it off. It was packed when we went. They did manage to find a table for 4, though. It was tucked in but manageable. The waiter had a hard time with our drink order. I wanted the cask ale, and it took a while to figure it out. It was on the menu! The first thing supposedly in the cask was out, so I just told them to bring me whatever was in there! And it was damn good. No real idea of what it was, though. I ordered the vegetarian plate. And it was tasty as well. The rest in my party didn't fare as well. The plates were odd. We had a local with us, and he did attest to the meals not looking and tasting like they should. Not bad, but also not what it should have been. All in all, a good place to spend an hour and recharge. But think twice because they can do better, and so can you. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

There is so much history with this restaurant that I wanted to make sure we ate here. If you go on Yelp, then their website, you can get a free drink with a meal. That alone saved us about $9! Our steak pie was small, but very tasty. I highly recommend coming here. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Nicholson's Pale Ale - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Excellent food and lovely staff. I had the Cullen skink to start which was so tasty and served with lovely bread. For my main I chose sausage and mash, again piping hot with a lovely presentation. While this is a pub and was busy, it wasn't overly noisy and had a lovely quaint pub ambiance. I highly recommend stopping in for a hearty warming meal. I didn't feel the price was bad for all the food I ordered in the middle of the tourist district. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Cullen Skink (smoked haddock, potato and leek soup) - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The pub and table service was fantastic. The food was delicious. Enjoyed the feeling inside the restaurant. read more

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Review from an American tourist. This place was amazing. After being better on a work trip for a week, and reading a lot of meals out, this place was probably my favor. The food was great, but it was the service that puts it will above the rest. Super friendly staff who were patient to answer dumb tourist questions I had, and were able to make excellent recommendations. Seriously, this place is top notch. read more

I ordered their house cask beer. They were cleaning the line and it was unavailable, so they recommended another. Which was not very good. I then ordered a pale ale on the menu. They were out of it. With dessert, I ordered a coffee. Their machine is broken, and they have no hot drinks. read more

Come for the Bobby memorial, stay for the pies. After a chilly day in Edinburgh is was great to warm up inside with a comforting hearty pie. We got seated immediately and a server came back to take our food and drink orders. The food was quick to arrive. I recommend the scotch egg which is a bar menu item. It was a nice starter before the pies. I'd be a regular here if I lived in Edinburgh. read more

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**March 2024: Weekday Early Afternoon Visit** I figured since I was in Edinburgh I should visit at least one pub - so why not visit an iconic one?! Named after Edinburgh's most loyal pup, this bar is located just footsteps away from the dog's statute. I visited during an off peak hours at 2:30pm in the afternoon so I was able to find a seat pretty easily, though there was still quite a few patrons enjoying themselves. I decided to order one of their famous savory pies and was recommended the Slow Cooked Beef Rib, Shin and Pulled Brisket Pie (€20). From photos online it looked to be a palm sized pie, but when it came out it was basically the size of my head. It was huge! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The crust was flaky, and the meat inside was super flavorful and tender. I also enjoyed the mashed potatoes and roasted carrots. It was a super filling meal and I would absolutely order this again! read more

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Coming to Greyfriar's Bobby is a must when visiting Edinburgh. Just the story of the little dog alone is so cute. I didn't know what to expect, so I had no expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. It wasn't as full as you would expect for a well known tourist destination place. We were seated right away. We ordered local dishes and my husband ordered salmon. My stew was amazing. I actually enjoyed Scottish food quite a bit. I love hardy comfort food. Prices were also reasonable and service was good. We did get overcharged, but they took care of it. I loved it. The atmosphere was so casual and cozy at the same time and food was great. A must! read more

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Very good for a pint or a meal! We did both- the meal we did with our three kids and it was fantastic! They had homemade chicken bites for our pickiest and she ate a double order! The steak and ale pie is with the hype my husband said- talked about it for days! I had the spinach, mushroom, suet pie and was thoroughly happy- overall experience was great- friendly and quick service! read more

THE GOOD- service was great. We arrived just before kitchen closed (8:30 on average Saturday???) but the staff helped us get orders in quickly. Ambiance- great pub hangout near campus with a mix of locals and tourists. Bar- great bear and whiskey selection. NOT so GOOD Food- not very tasty Bar- there were only a few cocktails on bar menu and bar staff had difficulty with them. A whiskey sour got blank looks. read more

Great place and location to grab a drink, warm and inviting. Issue is the food. Crowded and it came out pretty late. Salmon and a burger just not that tasty. You make better at home. Stick to beer! read more

After arriving in Edinburgh after a 13 hour plane ride, and very hungry, we headed straight to Greyfriar's Bobby Bar! We arrived right before the dinner rush, so were seated right in the huge bay window looking out onto the street, a great place to watch all the tourists touch the nose on Bobby's statue outside the window. We ordered pies-chicken and mushroom, and steak, with a starter of the Cullen Skink soup. The pies were hot, and flaky-delicious with a pint of cider. The Cullen Skink was disappointing-no flavor, like hot water (I've had it before other places so know what it should taste like). All in all, we enjoyed it. Great service, beautiful old pub, lovely! read more

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Great pub, good service. On the advice of my tour guide, I actually tried the Cullen Skink and it was fantastic! Our waitress knew that we wanted to go around the corner and find an area in the church cemetery that might hold some of my wife's ancestors. Sure enough, we found the monument to the Covenanters!! I highly recommend this bar and learning more about Greyfriar's Bobby read more

Ordered the steak and ale pie, delicious! Flaky pastry with tender beef in a new gravy. Mash was good, the veggies were meh. Bar snacks- (mac n cheese bites, nachos, scampi) would not get this next time. Tastes like the American stuff back home. Quick and friendly service. Plenty of seating. read more

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This is a great place to stop in for some mulled wine or a pint on a cold night. It is conveniently located next to Greyfriar's Cemetery and the tourist attraction of Greyfriar's Bobby. The pub has a relaxing atmosphere and the professional and friendly service is typical of the area. In a great way, of course. The Scots are a warm, friendly people in general, and you will find many with that "glint in the eye." read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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One of my favorite pubs in Scotland, relaxed and fun vibes. Cute story of the dog and his owner! Food and drinks were excellent. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The service is slow, but the wait is worth it--Greyfriars steak pie I have ever had. The breading was soft and moist, while the meat inside was seasoned and cooked exquisitely. I loved this experience, and it was a must-do in Edinburgh. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Steak pie - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Next to Greyfriar's Kirk and across from Bobby's statue it is a lovely and lively sizable pub. It's not Michelin star cuisine but nicely presented plates of good quality food is what to expect. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Tats mash and haggis - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Casual pub next to the graveyard. Food was quick. The Mains were piping hot but the peas and carrots were cool. I didn't pick.up on the flavor of haggis in the cottage pie. The regular pies had a nice amount of filling and was a nice crust. The drinks were great. Lots of space around the tables. read more

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A lovely pub situated directly in front of the Greyfriar's Bobby statue! We sat outside because the day was so pretty. Drinks had to be ordered inside and food wasn't permitted on the sidewalk, sadly! I had a Rekorderling Mixed Berry cider, which was served in a glass over ice- so light and refreshing. My husband enjoyed his ale. Our bartender was friendly and helpful and helped us choose our drinks. All in all, a great little spot to relax with a pint! read more

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Fun and lively place. Food good but not great. But definitely worth a try. They are famous for their pies and I should have tried that. But overall good experience. read more

Stepped in out of the rain and had a great couple of meals. The pie was great and would get it again.

A must go-to when in Edinburgh! The food is amazing, service is excellent, and who can resist going to a pub honoring the late beloved town dog, Bobby? Take a stroll through the cemetery around the corner and see Bobby's grave and read about his heartwarming story. Oh - and don't forget to rub his statue's nose for good luck! Highly recommend! read more

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Wanted to try a traditional Scottish pub for a meal so came here for lunch. Got the Crofter's Pie, Smoked Scottish salmon, a Pimm's and a beer. Everything was delicious, our server was super friendly and attentive, and there are tons of options on their menu. Looks like seating was broken up into two, there is a proper dining spot and then an area where you seat yourselves? Either way it was a great experience! read more

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Nice pub close to Greyfriar's graveyard. They were really swamped but we got a table in the back and had relatively good service. The Cullen skink was good. Fish and chips were excellent. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby Bar is one of the Nicholson pubs, which makes the offerings here pretty standard. What I like about the Nicholson pubs family is that you know what you're getting when you walk in. Cold draft beers and your typical pub food. What's not to like? This location is next to the greyfair's landmark, which makes it a convenient place to stop by for a bite and a pint. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Beer and Frickles - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Classic pub experience with really slow service. Decor is traditional pub. Menu has all the classics. Kid friendly (with a kids menu). Food is well executed. Service was pleasant but extremely slow. To their credit they recognized it and gave us a discount, but I would prefer faster service at full price. Not a bad choice if not in a hurry. read more

The food was excellent! We ate there 2 times and tried most of the menu between the 4 of us. There wasn't anything we would say no to.

Wait.... there's a pub in Edinburgh? Crazy thought! This is nice with now modern music. Plenty of seating read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - The dog - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Our first meal here in Scotland! Very cozy and comfy pub next to the sweet statue of its namesake (the dog that guarded its owner's grave for many years). Cheerfully decorated for Christmas as well! Staff were very attentive and friendly! The waiter made an excellent beer recommendation (Innis & Gunn). We ordered the fish platter for sharing and also the Cullen Skink bc we were told it is a traditional Scottish dish that is a must try! The Cullen Skink was decent.... A light, creamy, flavorful broth with flaky smoked white fish and a side of hardy bread...delicious! The fish platter had too much breaded/fried items on it for my liking but the flavors overall were ok. Price was average, about what we expected. Even though the menu mentions that they may add a 10% "service charge" at their discretion, we did not see it on our bill Overall decent place for a cozy meal! read more

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Beautiful historical pub. Famed in Edinburgh for being named after a Skye Terrier who went to his masters grave everyday, until his own death, 14 years later. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We ate a mediocre dinner and then moved to the bar area for the music. After seating, we were told that we had to move because we were at a table for 4. We were moved to a worse table. Requested dessert, "there's not any, the kitchen is closed." Mind you, the band was just starting. Within 5 minutes another twosome came in and sat at our original table AND they ordered and received DESSERT AND drinks. This place clearly hates Americans. Rude staff, particularly the blond girl. There are lots of places to go in Edinburgh. Don't go here! read more

Another Nicholson owned pub/restaurant in Edinburgh. Menu is pretty much the same as Deacon Brodies. Since I had the Stovies and enjoyed it so much there, I ordered it here. While the broth was tasty and rich, it lacked something. Unfortunately, the beef bits in this serving were fatty and gristly. The mulled wine was served very hot so be cautious. Enjoyed an order of fries and they were delicious. Overall, for the atmosphere and value of the meal, it is a decent place to enjoy some local favorites in a historic area. Enjoy! read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Menu side 1 - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Great food, busy setting but not a lot of tables for larger parties. The wait time wasn't terrible, but the manager didn't seemed very thrilled to help expedite tables for our party of six. Otherwise, we had a great time. read more

Can't miss restaurant! The service was very accommodating to our wishes that we were in a little bit of a hurry to catch a tour, the service was great and the food was terrific! read more

We did the touristy thing, snapped some photos and entered to find a small, pleasant pub with tasty pies and 1/3 pint sampling flights of ale. The beef pie and lamb pies were solidly tasty and really good. Plenty of food is provided so you won't leave hungry. For a pub, the food prices are slightly above a average but the quality was good. For a Sunday afternoon meal, we were pleased. Service was fast, friendly & efficient. Atmosphere was clean, warm & friendly. Clientele was mixed, including locals and families. Give this place a try, I think you'll leave happy. read more

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I was a bit worried about going here because it's in the tourist zone near that place where Harry Potter was written, Greyfriars Kirk, and the statue of Greyfriars Bobby. I figured that the food would probably be mediocre and overpriced. I was happy to be wrong on both counts. They were full so we had to wait a few minutes for a table but they invited us to get a drink at the bar while we waited. The bar had a nice selection on tap: two IPAs, a chocolate stout, and some lagers. I had a Treasure IPA and my husband had a shandy. By the time we got our drinks, a table was ready. After a rainy afternoon in the highlands, the venison sausage and mash hit the spot. My husband also enjoyed his lamb shank pie. For 2 beers and two mains we paid just under 30£. There was only one server, who was very nice, so service was a bit slow. read more

Greyfriar's Bobby bar - Venison sausage and mash - Scottish Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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