I recently decided to organise a regular night to play cards with like-minded people - i.e. geeks - and needed to find a place to meet. Greyfriars Bobby was the obvious choice. Located on Candlemaker Row, just off the George IV Bridge in central Edinburgh, Greyfriars Bobby is famed mostly as the place where the dog Bobby waited patiently for his dead master to return to him for 14 years before expiring - they're both buried in the nearby Greyfriars Graveyard. The bronze statue of said hound out the front of the pub is a fixture of the Edinburgh tourist route - so much so that apparently at some point in the past a cluey owner of the pub turned the statue around so as to include Greyfriars Bobby Bar in the background of any photos taken of the front of the statue. Can't get better marketing than that. Anyhoo - go along on Wednesday night for some great live music and a few quiet drinks. read more

We stumbled upon this after wandering thru Greyfriar's Cemetery (from the downhill side) and were pleasantly surprised. The food we ordered was fantastic - one of us had Beef Rib Pie, one had the Chicken & Mushroom Pie and one had the Cod Fish & Chips. All were more than delicious. Our waitress was great & took good care of us. We liked that the bar was separate from the restaurant and that we could hear ourselves talk. Definitely on the "to do" of places to eat. read more

We visited this Pub in June and had a great experience. Great food, spirits, and staff.

A place to visit while moving towards the cemetary where Bobby is buried. The pub itslef is a bit short of space (lot's of place to sit but it's sometimes hard to move in between the tables). Nice decor inside, seats pretty comfortable, lunch menu a bit expensive comparing to other locations but the drinks in reasonable price. There is a chance to watch sports as well or just sit around for a chat if you're just in the city center and need a rest. Definetly worth going to but only when it's not full of tourists! read more

The pub is located just across the road from a statue of the famous terrier dog Bobby and next to the graveyard where he allegedly sat on his masters grave until he himself died. Because of the dogs' legend and the obvious tourist interest this pub can often get quite busy. Outside of the pub it's painted a pillarbox red however the inside is much less flamboyant and has a large wooden bar with lots of comfortable bar chairs and leather backed seats. The beer served is really nice and they have a good selection of whisky and real ales. The pub also serves food (which i've not tried) until early evening and has live music on the weekends. read more

Although this is certainly a tourist-oriented 'Scottish pub', it's actually very pleasant to drink in. Although it can often get very busy, it still maintains a very comfortable atmosphere. Greyfriar's Bobby is a dog who starved to death grieving for his master by the man's grave. The bones of man and dog are buried next door. Go check it out, if you want. read more

Yes, it's a bit of a touristy stop to make, but we had a nice time....once we were able to snag some real estate on some comfy couches. We ordered a round of Scotch, and an appetizer. So, if you're in the area, you should atleast stop here as well as take a photo next to the Greyfriars Bobby statue which is just outside. read more

Good traditional pub food. You won't be disappointed with anything on the menu. However, if you decide to sit outside be prepared to contend with the droves of people looking to touch the Greyfriars Bobby statue. read more

I have been there before with the food being good, but today when I wanted a table for 7 we had an unpleasant experience. My boyfriend arrived there 40 min before the rest of the group and stated the time everyone would arrive. He was told there was no problem. When we got there, surprise they only have 2 big tables and we had to wait 30-40 min to get one. We obviously left the place to get lunch elsewhere. If there was no space why not state so 40 min before when my boyfriend arrived or why did they not reserve the table when requested as obviously it's not an easy number to accommodate for. read more

We both ordered the fish and chips, and my god, that was the largest piece of haddock I had ever seen in my life. And it was fantastic, I completely cleaned my plate. It's a bit pricey, but you definitely get a lot of food for what you're paying. read more

Obviously a popular tourist dive, but the food quality was very lacking. Great atmosphere and nice staff but the fish and chips were the worst we've had during our holiday and the burgers also left much to be desired. read more

This pub sits at the entrance of Greyfriar's Kirkyard, directly behind the statue of Greyfriar's Bobby and must do rather well from the association as it seems to attract more than its fair share of tourists. It's not a bad pub, but it's not a great pub either: the range of drinks is average, the food isn't particularly exciting and the decor is nothing to write home about. It has a few tables outside for the smokers among us. I certainly would never think 'let's go to Bobby's for a drink', but I'm in the area and fancy a pint, I would rather pop in here than any of the busier tourist traps on the Grassmarket. read more

This pub/restaurant in Edinburgh is quaint and has a great theme tied to the famous dog. The menu and quality of the food for the general public is actually quite good. My big concern about this establishment is that although they list a very small number of gluten-free items on their menu, these items for the most part, cannot be guaranteed to be safe for Celiacs because of cross-contamination with wheat/oats/barley from the rest of the menu items. I am sharing a very disappointing end to my family vacation in Edinburgh at our last dinner together in this pub. My sister-in-law is Celiac and she tried very hard to find Celiac-safe food she could eat but there was nothing except dessert. My brother and I had ordered food, drinks and dessert, so she did what she is often forced to do when restaurants refuse to offer Celiac-safe gluten-free food: she had to bring out her own food so that she doesn't have to sit and watch everyone around her as they get to eat a delicious meal while she goes hungry. Instead of the waitress accommodating her needs due to her medical condition, the waitress told her to put her food away or she would have to leave. Celiacs do not have a CHOICE with their disease. The food they eat is medically necessary. At home and especially when they travel, I have personally witnessed the painful lengths they have to go through to find safe food to eat anywhere! It was an arduous task to find options for eating out while on our vacation, and it put severe restrictions on where we could all go to eat together. Restaurants need to take Celiac Disease SERIOUSLY. Either offer safe menu options with safe food handling, or allow Celiacs to eat their own MEDICALLY NECESSARY food so that they can be included in social events with their friends and family, who, by the way, are spending money in your establishment! And maybe, if you make your restaurant Celiac-safe, Celiacs and the people who love them will be your most loyal and happy customers who will come back over and over and they will tell everyone about it ...rather than giving your restaurant a bad review. read more

I was very disappointed in the owner of this bar. We had one drink and had a conversation with a lovely Scottish couple. However, phyliss thought we were being too loud and said we were no longer allowed to be served. I would understand if we were drunk and being crazy to ask us to leave. However, we had 1 drink at the bar before and this was the 2nd place that we went. The bartenders we very good and we're very apologetic, but apparently Phyllis does not like Americans. If you are going to this establishment you should bypass it and go down the street to doctors. Great food, ales, and service: they had no problem with having us in to visit. read more

Great atmosphere, good selection of ale, good food, little history with it. Loved it.

If you are walking around Old Town Edinburgh you will definitely come across the statue of Greyfriar's Bobby, the small dog that remained faithful to his master even after the latter's death. Because of this the dog would allegedly visit this pub to eat whilst visiting his master's grave situated right behind the statue. The pub adopted the name as the reputation of the dog grew. It's a cute pub and when I came here there was some live folk music going on. It's a bit of an old-mans-pub, nothing too fancy and the prices are a bit of a tourist trap but I would still come here just for the story and the warm atmosphere! read more

I popped in here for a quick pint after walking what felt like a billion miles. Thirsty and dying for a seat, I was intrigued to visit the pub because of the iconic status attached to the name, which is probably what draws many tourists here in the first place. From the outset, the pub looks just like a regular traditional pub, but inside it is steeped in the heritage of Greyfriar's Bobby. Pictures and stories are everywhere. The layout of the pub is sort of tiered, with a few steps between each and a teeny wee bar in the middle of it all. I was there at about half past 4 and the bar was full of all different types of clientèle; tourists, students, businessmen and families. We did have to wait a while to be served, but when we eventually were, it cost almost £12 for two beers and a glass of white wine, which was expected as the tourist market is very high here. The ambience was nice, and we sat leisurely drinking and chatting for almost 2 hours without noticing time passing! We did notice people eating though, and it looked and smelt amazing, in particular the haggis, neeps and tatties that the table next to us were tucking into. You can also get a range of bar food like mini fish and chips for an amazing £1.95, which I would be interested to try! The meals weren't too expensive and all under £10, pretty good for the location of the pub really. I would definitely come back here for a drink next time I am round this way. read more

I can't really recommend this place for food. Probably better just to go in and have a drink for the nostalgia but I ordered the Balmoral Chicken dish and I think I needed a chainsaw to cut through it was so dried out and hardened. Wife had fish and chips which she said tasted okay. Service was pretty slow too, but they get alot of turnaround for the area. I didn't care for it. read more

Like many, I had trepidation entering a famous pub and ordering food. However, they have quite good food and the service is great. Try the pork belly. read more

Awesome food and services. Recommend sausage and mash!

Attractive and quaint pub with great service and great food. Had my first bubble and squeak here, as well as my first meat pie. Both were excellent. read more

Yelp is reporting it close but it is still open. Just ate there. 6/28/18. Traditional pub atmosphere. Shepherds pie is out of this world

A great student bar which is also popular with the tourists. plays a bit on the connections with the dog of the same name but usually a great atmosphere in here when it is full.. staff are friendly enough and beer is good. read more

I found myself in this pub after a stroll down George IV bridge and an all-mighty thirst for a pint. Being a fan of the Greyfriars Bobby story, I felt drawn to this place. Was a tad disappointed due to how busy it was- there were no seats- but then I guess this is to be expected from such a tourist haunt. There was however a good selection of beers and a lively atmosphere. I'd go back again. read more

Slightly pricy for a pub but the food was excellent and the staff super helpful. It was a bummer that they ran out of 2 of the puddings but server very apologetic. Love the story and have been here a few times. Make sure to see the dog statue. read more

The chicken & mushroom pot pie with veg and fries were delicious and the price was great too; under 9 pounds.

this a cute place that you just have to be a "tourist" at and at least take a pic outside with Bobby's statue! we decided to eat here too and it was very good fare! i ordered a mushroom salad which was fantastic! and my father had Neeps tatties and haggis. best haggis we've had! NOTE: this restaurant is part of a chain, where all the menus are the same, but the bar and names are different! read more

Definitely a tourist and student spot, firstly because of its name, and secondly because of the student discount on beer and ales but not on wine or other drinks. I visited it only once because a friend recommended it as 'the place where they serve the best haggis'. I never tried the real haggis since my stomach doesn't agree with it after two disastrous attempts but the veg haggis wasn't too bad. The bar staff are friendly but a bit slow. Not bad place for an afternoon chill out. read more

after having a cracking day at the rugby we were turned away from several pubs, but this little place was haven sent. Good music good drink and quick service. the bar had a good age mix including a stag party and really was the highlight of the weekend. looking forward to the next visit. read more

We LOVED this restaurant! The potato soup is perfect... as was the fish'n chips. We loved everything we ordered. LOVED the statue of Greyfriar Bobby just outside too. Our waitress was top notch! A+ for this place! read more

This place is great, unpretentious and understated. Great beer and whisky selection and a favourite spot to drop in for a tipple on the way out. read more

Amazing for tourists because of the haggis and atmosphere see the real nice and warm Edinburgh bar !

Honestly the worst meal out I have had. In a lovely setting, the bar and restaurant look great and I like the restaurant / bar split the place has changed to. Food was simply burnt. I had an £11 pork and chorizo burger, both pork and chorizo were blackened. My sister had the fish and chips, advertised as "the best". The fish was black on the edges, so overcooked that half of it was inedible. Was curious how the food took so long to come out, but the finished product explained that. Bar staff were lovely, waiting staff seemed to ignore us for the whole evening - even when we were waiting to be seated. When our food was taken away and we pointed out how burnt it was the staff did acknowledge this at least, and offered us free dessert, but we just wanted to leave. No discount was offered, and we paid nearly £30 for two meals that were horrible. Avoid. read more

A lovely, welcoming Scottish pub. I had Cullen Skink to start, haggis, neaps and tatties for my main course. Both courses were impeccable. A lovely place to dine. The only thing that let it down, was the obnoxious American waitress who served us, but judging by her manner, I can't see her lasting long there. read more

Although this pub was a bit cramped it had a certain atmosphere. With rustic decor it had a nice warm appeal to it, a homely attraction. The price for drinks was not too bad either read more

A very good pub meal indeed. My son, age 7, who is a connoisseur of fish and chips, pronounced theirs the best he had ever tasted.

was there last night for a meal , cant say I would return, asked for my steak to be cooked well done, waiters reply was they all come cooked the same, when the meal came the steak was tine and had about eight chips on the plate and half a tomatoe, cut into the steak and it was fully red inside, gave me the boak. read more