Great location! Lots of other restaurants nearby, as well as the river, Circus Lane, etc. Service was not very friendly. We had two very cold servers. Menu is also a bit limited - just pies and burgers mostly. We got 2 pies (fish and lamb) and a salad. They were pretty meh. Ambiance is cool! They have quiz night/trivia every Tuesday, which is a nice touch. The front of the place is more for drinking, and the back is for dining. Bathrooms are clean, which is always nice to find. read more

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We popped in her for a pint of cask ale & their famous pies. I had the Crofters (pulled lamb topped with haggis mash) while my friend had the fish & prawn pie. Both were simply amazing and well worth a return visit. While "Hectors" doesn't sound particularly Scottish, wander the place a bit and you'll pick up the interesting history behind it. It's not quite as "local" as some of the Stockbridge pubs, but the ambiance was fine and the food excellent. read more

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Was excited to try the food but the servers straight up forgot about me. Seated me and handed me a menu. 20 mins later after they'd seated multiple other couples and taken their orders I asked to order and the server said he'd be right back. 10 mins later and still no service. I walked out unnoticed. read more

Excellent fish & chips! The accompanying tartar sauce is divine. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and an establishment that's good for groups or romantic dining for two. I wish I lived in Stockbridge (instead of California) as I would be eating at Hectors frequently. read more

Hectors! A lot to say about this place, in summary: We recommend this place for food, drinks and a very genuine vibe. A more in depth review: After a long and very enjoyable walk all around the beautiful Dean Village part of Edinburgh, the two of us were in need of food, drink and rest. What do we find but the very, from the outside, cozy looking Hectors Pub. We enter, we are seated and we browse the menu. We decide to eat our Scottish lunch tapas-style, order what looks good and share. Fish & Chips, Scotch Egg, Carrot/Ginger soup, 1/2 pint Guinness and 1/2 Scottish lager. Everything tasted up to expectations. Service very good. Mood in the bar very good. Make sure not to miss Hectors after your sightseeing in Dean Village! read more

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Fantastic food and great staff! We had a party of 6 and made so many changes to our orders. They were gracious and all the food was amazing. I recommend the steak pie and fish and chips. Thank you for a fantastic evening in Edinburgh! read more

Since my first review of Hector's, we've been back several times, and the place has really grown on us. Lots of tasty food on the menu, and the rotating beers on tap are always interesting. There are often fun seasonal specials on the menu - I still fondly remember last summer's strawberry black pepper lemonade. If anything, my one complaint is that it's too popular - often it's hard to wander in without a reservation and find a table. read more

My new local, serves great food and drink! I've been for Sunday roasts which are delicious, would reccomend the pork roast with added cheesy cauliflower bake. Brunches are good, would reccomend the breakfast burger which looks small, but is oh so filling! I've had quite a few dinners here and have no complaints about the food. The fried chicken is a must, but also the sausage and mash, burgers, and fish and chips are a delight. A great atmosphere, staff are friendly and helpful. For after work drinks (or drinks for no reason) this place is great, ample space available. Open till 1am too, so you've got a good amount of time. My only gripe is that during busy periods, I think that Hectors struggled to cope with the demand. The wait for roast is over 40 minutes on a Sunday and table service is really difficult to get. I would strongly recommend booking a table on weekends to secure a spot. And be prepared to wait. Also, they do quiz nights here! A super fun might out if you're full of trivia knowledge. If you're a Stockbridge local I'd be surprised if you haven't been. If you're in the area looking for good food that is very reasonably priced, Hectors is the way to go. If its busy, be prepared to make and afternoon/ evening of it. read more

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Annoyingly at first, there's a couple of hours gap between lunch and dinner service which means if you get up at 2pm you can't have a fish n' chip breakfast here, which is gutting however it's also disappointing I still haven't got my sleeping pattern back to that of a normal person. Never the less, sitting in the "cave-like" room is actually less "cave-like" and more relaxing and cosy, not somewhere I'd ever find myself on a rare sunny day but somewhere best suited to a night time snuggle. Big bouncy sofas and cool bum-sticking-to leather stools litter the place and despite them all being a bit too close to each other makes for a rather intimate night in with pals. Thumbs up. read more

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Home of the Edinburgh brunch. Well for me anyways! Hectors is really the only place we've consistently enjoyed for Sunday brunch. Friendly service, incredibly knowledgeable waitstaff and all round excellent food. I love seeing the well behaved pooches around the restaurant. If I owned a bar/pub, I would want it to be like this place! read more

A split second decision led us to Hectors; one that had me kicking myself for not popping in much, much sooner. Hectors is cosy with just the right dose of kitsch, with some fun interior quirks. Look up and see the lamp stands, with oversized, chic lampshades, hanging from the ceiling and - look! - pretty shoes hanging in a frame. So, whilst Hectors is a traditional-ish cosy pub, it's not your average local. I couldn't believe not noticing these quirky additions - despite passing by countless times - but it made it all the more delightful to walk in and see, knowing I live just minutes away. Hectors is a safe, cheap bet for dinner. - £9 for a burger and a drink. And not just a standard no-frills burger; you've choice of several and there's veggie options in the mix too. I went for the chorizo and beef with caremelised onions and it was a tasty, flavoursome burger. Fries are included too. All in all, if you're on a tight budget or looking for a quick dinner, this will do just the trick. I went for a soda and lime which wasn't included on the drinks list. I ordered two. Soda and lime is the cheapest of all the drinks to make so I appreciate that the lovely lady serving us included both of mine in the £9 deal, which I pleasantly discovered when I went to pay. The other options for drinks include wine, beer and cider, etc. Service was both really friendly and really fast. - This quick dinner was just the kind that has you fully satisfied and already planning your next visit. read more

I've lived in Stockbridge for many years and, of all the pubs in the area, Hectors has to be my favourite. It's quite an achievement that, for over twenty years, it has never lost its popularity. It may no longer boast the richly coloured oversized velvet chairs and huge ornate wrought iron wine rack that it was known for for many years, but what it now lacks in flamboyance it more than makes up for in coziness. In recent months, dogs have been restricted to the front area by the bar, rather than the section beyond that leads to the open fire and the eating tables. But they are still more than welcomed, and mine always gets a lot of fuss and a bowl of water if we need it. The food is exceptionally good - I'd recommend their handmade lentil & spinach burger and the salted caramel & chocolate tart - and reasonably priced too. The perfect place to go to after a walk along the Water of Leith. read more

I'm not a Stockbridge bunny so I've only popped in here a few times. Hectors is unassuming from the outside, in fact the other night The OH walked right by while I pointed to the door. I was pointing to it and he still thought it wasn't the place (and he's been there more times than me!) When you enter you see a bar, not a pub. The entrance way is big and usually full of people. Despite the fact I have never seen it anything but crowded there is something a bit impersonal about it, it could be the high ceilings and the distance between the tables. Everything gets a little cosier the further towards the back you head. The other night we were set up with a few chairs and a booth-like seat with cushions, which was quite nice and intimate. I haven't seen much of the drinks selection, but my companions seemed quite happy with it. The staff are cheerful and the toilets clean so thumbs up all around! read more

First time at Hector's, went there for a meeting with colleagues and I had the soup of the day; Courgette and Broad beans. Simply the best soup I have ever had. It felt as if the Philadelphia symphony orchestra performed in my mouth and I didn't want it to stop. For soup this is the place, need to try more and hope it is as good. read more

In the heart of Stockbridge, Hector's is a perennial favourite, although their food didn't really blow me away. Overall, we said: "I found Hector's good but not great. Their £8.50 deal is a snip, particularly given that it's served throughout the evening, but the quality of the dishes could be a little better. I've previously used it predominantly as a watering hole, so think I'll probably rely upon it for that again, in the future." read more

Hector's is a nice place with a bit of funkyness to it, in the heart of Stockbridge. It doesn't try to be trendy, but to a certain extent it achieves it, and I like that. During the afternoon it's a relaxed place where you can come for an interesting pint, a bite to eat (though they make their nachos with fried flour tortillas... I found it weird) and a quiet chat on one of their funky (and somewhat in need of re-covering) sofas. On the weekend, it's buzzing and packed to the gills with a professional crowd. Even packed, the bar staff have the uncanny ability to recognise who's next to be served - a skill which is very praiseworthy. I think Hector's brings a bit of quirk and soul to Stockbridge and provides an excellent alternative to some of the more mainstream or traditional bars in the area. read more

Hectors is absolutely my most frequented, and most favoured public house establishment in Stockbridge, and it's pretty high up there when it comes to the whole of Edinburgh actually. I've been coming here for what must be a good few years now, and it's one of these places that when in doubt, or if you're feeling indecisive, you can always just plump for Hectors, because you know it'll be great banter. Hectors very much seems like a locals' pub when you arrive through its big doorway, as its deep, comfy sofas, welcoming looking and spacious interior all promote a feeling of sinking yourself down and chatting away with a few beers for hours. Hectors is brilliant because I think it's achieved that nice happy medium between chilled out pub and stylish bar. You can feel a bit of both here, whether you're slouching about on a Sunday afternoon and winding down the weekend, or you're here on a Friday for some pre party time drinking. It's pretty much always busy in Hectors in the evening, so there is a chance you'll have to wait a while to get a seat, but you can always prop up the bar and observe until you see a space. The best spot to get if you're in a big group is right up the back of the bar, where there are two sofas, a fireplace and other bits of seating. When you're occupying that whole space, it kind of feels like you have your own wee private area. The bar has a very decent wine and general beverages range, plus it does a lunch and dinner menu throughout the week, which changes at the weekend. If I'm to be totally honest, the food can be hit and miss, but when it's good, it's good, and it mostly seems to be at super busy weekend times that standards seem to drop a bit. All in all, I love Hector's fairy light draped bar and general vibe, which regularly draw me in for drinking happiness and japery. read more

I went here this week to catch up with a friend I haven't seen since University. Which was... quite a long time ago. So long, that I was worried I wouldn't recognise her - I think I scared quite a few blonde women by scrutinising them too closely... But never fear, we met up, and Hector's turned out to be the perfect place. It's just cosy, comfy, slightly scuffed round the edges - and quiet enough to have a good blether. There are lots of little nooks and corners to sit in, too, which makes it all the cosier. If trickier, when trying to recognise someone! We didn't eat, so I can't report on the food, but they have a good wine list at decent prices. I'll be back - Stockbridge isn't an area I go too much, but when I do, Hector's is definitely a nice bar to drop into. read more

Do a great pub quiz! Unfortunately we came last but great fun, really enjoyed myself, back again next Sunday!

I think I must be getting old. The last time I was in Hector's it was too crowded, too loud, impossible to get served and the loos too squalid. And I really dislike having walk through a wall of smoke (and smokers) to get in the door. Given that this was once a favourite haunt and that I have yet to find a replacement, eating and drinking out is either not what it used to be or I am turning into my father. Just call me Victoria Meldrew I've given the place 3 stars because the wines, beers and food have always been reliably good and it is hardly Hector's fault that I've gotten cranky. Sort out the service & the loos and I could probably be dragged back in. read more

I've ended up going here a few times this year and although this could be said of several pubs I felt this one deserved a mention as it really is a gem. I've been here on both a night out with friends and an afternoon with my parents and it was a great place to sit and chat. The large windows at the front afford a view along the road so you can people watch the inhabitants of Stockbridge. There is a good range of beer available. I haven't eaten here but the menu did look tempting. An all round good Edinburgh pub which I'm sure I'll be seeing more of in the future. read more

I went to Hectors for brunch on a Saturday afternoon and it was perfect! Great service, delicious food, I had a squash, goats cheese and fig tart and my boyfriend had fish and chips, both were fantastic! Love the comfy couch seating and buzzing atmosphere, good pints too. read more

Okay it's in Stockbridge and it's big & comfy... but got to say the cooking was rather underwhelming. Also odd how the brunch menu mentions starting with a bloody mary but (by law) not served until noon? Huh??? All in all... it's a good joint for a neighbourhood to have. read more

Delicious dinner on our first night in Edinburgh! The food was not exactly traditional Scottish food, but still very tasty. I got the vegan lasagna and my boyfriend got the sausage and mash. Both very good! read more

We dropped in to eat something. The waiters are very helpful, the atmosphere is nice but the food... Better go somewhere else. A vegetarian burger which was small and dry, and a steak which wasn't too good either. Minus 2 stars for the food. read more

Located at the top of charming Raeburn Street, Hector's is perhaps the nicest bar in Stockbridge. Offering a great wine list, a stellar beer selection, and hearty portions of well-prepared, though somewhat unimaginative, food. Try the eggs Benedict with salmon for breakfast, or discover that mash, gravy, and veggie sausages can actually be very very tasty. Personally, I prefer to just sink down a nice pinot and eat an embarrassing amount of bread and olives. Prices are a bit higher than the average pub, but not absurdly so. Perhaps the best thing about Hectors has to do with beauty. Eh? You see, the décor is super-elegant and contemporary, with candlelit tables and a cozy fire that combine to make Hector's very pleasing to the eye. Moreover, Hector's seems to be a gathering place of Edinburgh's young and trendy upper-middle class professionals (a.k.a., Manson's the Beautiful People). I am not saying that this bar is snooty, but arrive looking smart, 'cause all the cool kids are doin' it. read more

Walked in here on a whim for a quick bite to eat and had the most amazing roast and lager. Make sure to come in for the Sunday roast, you will not be disappointed. Plus the staff was very accommodating and friendly. read more

Great place in a great hood. The fish was perfectly cooked and the squid app was delicious. They had a great veg Burger too, which my vegetarian daughter loved. They also had a wonderful selection of craft beers. read more

Good food , great deco, I ordered the steak pie, a bit too salty for me. My husband ordered the fish and chips, he love it. I love the seasonal veggie , side dish, very fresh and real. They also serve difference countries food , very variety. read more

Went there for lunch and decided to leave before ordering anything. One of the bartenders was very rude to my wife and appeared uninterested in serving us. We then got a table and had to wait for ages for a waiter/waitress to come to our table. After 20 minutes of waiting, we decided to ask for a menu ourselves. Then we waited another 10-15 minutes and although a number of waiters passed our table, none could be bothered to ask us if we wanted anything. One waiter was standing right next to us and he was screaming to the other side of the room to ask if a party of four wanted a bigger table. I have never felt completely invisible in a restaurant. The guy who arranged the table for us was the only one who made an effort. Appalling service! read more

Clearly a popular bar for the neighbourhood. The warmth of the place was very welcoming when its snowing outside. The crowd was on the 30s plus side when I was there, so a decent place for a sit down and having a conversation as it wasn't so rowdy in the early part of the evening. read more

A few years ago I almost bought a flat above this place. If I had I'd be the size of a house by now. The food is great, reasonably priced and the staff are friendly. It's well positioned in Stockbridge so get a seat at the front and people watch while enjoying a pint and a hearty bowl of soup. read more

My first visit to Hectors' was after I fell over while out walking in Stockbridge. My cousin dragged me inside to cheer me up. I suppose it worked; the place had vaguely comfortable seats, the staff certainly served drinks when required and the patrons (while having the occasional 'dandy' among them) were boisterous in an entertaining and unusual way. All in all, I would go back...although hopefully I won't fall over again (in Stockbridge anyway)! read more

Lovely cooked breakfast with extra chips & hollandaise sauce washed down with an extra spicy Bloody Mary

Great food and the service was great. Awesome casked conditioned ales. This American foodie and beer lover was impressed!

Hectors is my favourite bar in Edinburgh and possibly the world. It's the best decorated, with the best food, the crowd is always lively and the music always spot on. It's slightly pricier than the other bars in the area, but you'll be able to find a space on a friday night where you wouldn't on George street and still feel like your out on the town. read more

Bursting with a sophisticated ambiance, Hectors is a hotspot for the yummy mummys of the affluent Stockbridge area. Top notch nosh in a reassuringly dimly lit dining area with easy access to shimmy through to the bar where yet more fairy lights and candles await. Vast array of lagers and beers to quench your thirst not to mention the cocktails to kickstart your weekend. Watch out for those suitsyou have been warned! read more

It's got a grat range of beers on tap, including some unlikely raspberry brews. The chips are chunky and the tapas is well cooked although a bit stingy. This is more than compensated for by the great atmosphere and the chance to hear one of the regulars firing up the piano. read more

Hectors is a great place but can be extremely busy. Recommend the fruli rasberry beers, but they are so sweet more than one is a challenge. Be warned, they do allow dogs in. read more

Great for a few drinks before dinner. Really noisy though but good fun.