Lebowski's is quite a recent and welcome addition to the Edinburgh bar/pub scene. It takes its name from the Coen brother's film 'The Big Lebowski' and those in the know will spot signs of this influence. The bar sells no fewer than nineteen different kinds of white Russian cocktails, all of which take their name from the film, 'The Dude' himself makes an appearance on this list. In addition to the cocktails, they also serve a really lovely cloudy cider on draught. They've put almost as much thought into the food menu as the amusing list of cocktails, everything is fresh and there is a focus on using Scottish produce (Ayrshire ham, smoked Mull cheddar etc). The chunky tats are great to have with a pint if you're feeling peckish, I ordered them expecting a bowl of bland pub chips, but they are actually crispy potato wedges with the skin left on - flavourful and filling. Lebowskis is a good place to go for a bite to eat before catching a film at the Cameo or a show at the Usher Hall or Lyceum. read more

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After reading Emma's review and realising the connection between this bar and the film, I had to try it! My boyfriend and I are huge fans of The Big Lebowski and my boyfriend secretly wishes he was The Dude as he always bangs on about wanting a White Russian (the drink, not a person). So we had friends visiting on Saturday night and had to head here. Unfortunately due to a horrific dental procedure the previous day, I was unable to drink alcohol so I had to miss out on the White Russians (excuse to return I think). My boyfriend went for The Dude, obviously, and said it was brilliant. Everything he had hoped for apparently! A friend went for The Saddam which he said was good, but his second was The Donny which he enjoyed more. I was truly gutted to miss out on the White Russians as they did look so good! Plus the choice is amazing too, something to suit every taste. Although I would add, maybe a non-alcoholic selection of cocktails would be a good idea. I probably wouldn't have noticed if I had been able to drink, but it would have been good to sample something more exciting than cola. The food menu looked really interesting too, not really what I would expect from bar food. I think a return visit for some food and White Russians is in order! read more

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Popped in to meet some Yelp fellows for trivia night after somehow getting lost (West End is a warren of wild streets, I swear) and working up a healthy appetite... for drinks! There's an extensive menu of just about every variation on the White Russian that you could think of. I tried the Bunny (rose vodka, black raspberry liquor, topped with whipped cream and - oh yes - pink sprinkles, tasted like a milkshake in a martini glass), the Police Chief (a White Russian with spiced rum instead of vodka, yum) and the Toe (mint choc chip, om nom) and was quite satisfied. The Carnivore Platter floated by us, only to be cruelly whisked away, but we got to take a good gander at it and it looked amazingly delicious. Seems like a solid enough place for food, although I was far too full of heavy cream to sample any myself. Still, it's a good solid bar with all the requisite staples - if you can find it... read more

It seems as though everytime I come back to this place it gets better and better. The menus have changed within a couple weeks and different design as well. It seems as though the chef is looking for the perfect menu for this place. And he's doing a great job. Must say the Haggis Lasagne is TO DIE FOR. You gotta try it. Also, hats off to the chef, because after I mentioned the Thai mussels that were served at the elite event the chef made some up for me. Even though it wasn't on the menu!! Not many chefs do that! They were amazing as well, and had a kick. I will be trying to re-create them this Christmas. ALSO, really great special was on that night for macaroni and cheese. Was three pound something, and it was individually cooked with breadcrumbs on top. It was such a cheap meal and really good mac and cheese. Cheap and Cheerful!! read more

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I very much enjoy The Big Lebowski and the pop culture that has grown around that cult film. I probably would never have had a White Russian if it wasn't for the Dude! With that being said; this is a gimmicky place that has all the flare one would expect as it relates to the film. They have the average selection of pub fare and drink; however, you will not find a wider variety of White Russian recipes anywhere else on the planet. Stop on by and have a drink. The dude abides. read more

While the movie, "The Big Lebowski" is a cult favorite, this bar really has nothing to do with it other than a pic on the wall and a list of about 27 different kinds of white Russians. So if it's a theme bar you are looking for- you are not going to find it here. What you will find is a packed house (standing room only on the the night I was there) friendly locals mixing with a number of tourists, and pleasant and helpful serving staff that are quick to take good care of you. If you sit on the bar side- know that you will need to do your own ordering at the bar but they will bring the food out to you. If you are lucky enough to get one of the tables on the restaurant side (just walk around and find an empty one) you will have table service. Beer is cold and they have about 8 on draft although nothing that I would say stands out. The menu is pretty much a bar food menu with choices from some entrees to burgers to wings to fish and chips. I chose the latter and it was okay. One piece of juicy fried fish with potato wedges for 10.00 which was pricey in my book (but what the heck-everything is pricey here). Dinner for two with a couple of beers came to 25 pounds which in US dollars is close to $50! If you are in the area and want a cold one- I'd say stop in. But I wouldn't make it a destination. Unless you are looking for a White Russian! read more

"We got two white russians but we also needs some drinks" ......Oh Kanyezee. Whenever I'm craving a white russian I come here. They have something ridiculous like 50 versions of white russians available. They also have Deuchars as well as other regular beers you'd find in Edinburgh on tap. The staff are pretty fast and personable. I believe most nights they have live music - really fun on Fridays. Lewbowski's as a bar and as a night out is pretty fun. I'd definitely recommend this place at the beginning of a night out! Now on to the foooooood - - I love the burgers here. I've been here multiple times paying full price or when I've had the It Is On Edinburgh vouchers. The last time I was here I had the fish burger ("What she order, fish fillet?" - another Kanye line) and it was miles better than any other fish burger I've had. It wasn't soaking in oil!! One of my friends had the veggie burger which had grilled vegges, mushrooms and goats cheese. I had a bite and it was pretty tasty. On another visit, I was in a big blackpudding mood so I chose the pork belly and blackpudding with mash. It was delicious. I can be picky with my blackpudding and i'll confirm they used the 'good' brand! This is one of my favourite bars and comfort food eateries. Check it out! read more

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So I've never seen the film, but I love a good White Russian, so was excited to visit Lebowskis on a Saturday night. As we walked in we soon realised that it's a popular place with the locals and lots of the tables were reserved. That was fine with us though, as we propped the bar up, and was served quickly with White Russian after White Russian. I'll have to hold my hands up here, and say I was slightly tiddly after a few of these delicious cocktails so can't actually remember the names of them... However, the one with chocolate milk in it was my favourite (whichever one that was). The cocktails were also reasonably priced and after having 3 w.r. each, I didn't actually leave in debt, which is always a nice surprise the morning after. The bar also had a great live singer on the Saturday night we visited, which gave a great atmosphere to an already busy pub. I now have to watch the film, so I can laugh along with my boyfriend to the menu. read more

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I'm a huge fan of white russians so I'm definitely a fan of Lebowski's. I didn't spend too much time here, because it was getting late and the bar was closing. Drinks (5/5) - Definitely biased as I write this review. I don't think I've ever met a white russian I didn't like, so Lebowskis menu is literally perfect. However, if you're not a fan of the drink, then Lebowskis becomes just a normal bar. I got the Walter, which is essentially a chocolate chocolate white russian and my friend got the Brandt. The drink was EXACTLY what I wanted and they're all reasonably priced. Service (3/5) - Service was speedy and average. Ambiance (4/5) - Tavern like ambiance. It's kind of a mix between a pub you watch 6 nations at and a restaurant bar. read more

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When a 52 year old man tells you he's never had a White Russian you get in a taxi and bring him to Lebowskis. Unfortunately, we also stayed for food. Lebowskis has an insane selection of White Russians which would keep anyone busy. This is in-keeping with slightly nuanced 'The Big Lebowski' theme. I used to frequent here...eh..frequently, when I lived off Lothian road but now I'm a Leither I don't really get the chance. The quality of the food has dropped a bit. We didn't finish anything we ordered (burgers and hotdogs) because it just seemed dry and bland. The service was slow, despite the fact there was max 10 patrons other than ourselves. I ate here two (ish) years ago and have a vague memory of a steak and cheese sandwich that left all full and happy. Unfortunately we couldn't replicate the experience this time around. read more

Whilst I haven't seen the very film which inspired Lebowski's, I can wholeheartedly say that the White Russian is their speciality. If you love the classic White Russian, you're going to love Lebowski's inventive menu; they've over ten White Russians and two Black Russians to choose from. And a daily special White Russian too. (When I visited the special was salted caramel, mmmmm!) - If you're a White Russian lover, this will be heaven for you! This was my first experience of the bar and I've no real complaints other than when last orders time came, the staff wanted us out of there and fast. I'm used to the traditional 'drink up!' and then fifteen or twenty minutes to do so. It struck 1am and in a matter of minutes I heard a member of staff tell another party that they had ninety minutes to drink up or they'd be chucked out. If the bar staff serve drinks at a time where they know they'll have be rushed minutes later, then I'd say it's wrong of them to do so. I wasn't in that position but I'd have no idea that 'drink up' meant having to be out in minutes at Lebowski's. Anyway, that's a grumble. Lebowski's was a pleasant one last stop before home. Kahlua, vodka, milk, cream, ice, cocoa, crushed coffee beans = heaven! And Lebowski's do it very well! read more

The idea of this pub is extremely cool. As a big fan of the movie I feel I should love this place. Its heart is in the right spot. But usually packed with EXTREMELY LOUD MUSIC YOU HAVE TO SHOUT OVER. What is it with pubs wanting to be night clubs? Grumble grumble. However, decent White Russians (yum) and a lively atmosphere means that there are worse places on Lothian Road you could choose to go. read more

I'm sad to only give lebowskis 2 stars, and it's definitely based on my most recent trip. Calamity of errors I tell you. Basic jist, it's a white russian bar with a dozen or so variants, plus all the usual bar fair. They've a good rep for their food, and I've enjoyed it in the past, so when a meetup at a different bar got bounced because red squirrel was rammed I was very happy to come to lebowskis instead. It was busy too, but the lovely lady serving us said there'd be a table clear in a few minutes and invited us to grab a drink at the bar while we waited. True to her word, 5 minutes or so later the table was available, friends arrived, and we hungrily read the menu. The waitress took our orders, 3 burgers and one of the seasonal specials, job done. If only... Firstly, all the burgers arrived with chips instead of wedges. "oh we've run out, did no one tell you?" Secondly, one friend ordered the falafel burger, and was presented with the mushroom burger instead, which earlier she had said she'd had before and wasn't that into it. Thirdly, and most irritatingly, my girlfriend's food just didn't arrive. We asked for it twice before it finally showed up well after the rest of us had finished our food. To her credit, the waitress was incredibly apologetic, and we saw her apologizing to a lot of other customers. It would appear that the kitchen were having an absolute howler. Ah well, no harm done. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! So after the food debacle we were straight up abandoned by both of the staff who'd been serving us. We had to go find someone to get the bill (long lost seasonal deducted of course) only to find somehow they'd ended up charging me £13 instead of £1 for the extra halloumi I'd ordered so we had to wait at the bar to challenge the miss charge! All in all a very poor night for lebowskis. Plus points the music wasn't too loud and apparently they've stopped doing the god awful live music they had on here. Get it together lebowskis, I want to be able to keep recommending you guys. read more

I love the big lebowski movie, and I love this pub almost as much. The food is really nice, and since I am a a big food envy I must say that my friend ate the best thing I've ever tasted at Lebowski's; salmon pasta with mussels! Thats my tip for you. Anyways, the service is flawless and the price is cheap and the white russians are heavenly! ENJOY! read more

Lebowskis is a homage to all things from the cult movie The Big Lebowski, from the mural of The Dude on the wall to the collection of white Russians named after the char caters in the film. As a fan of both the film and white Russians I take to this place. After a Saturday afternoon visit to the Picturehouse my friend and I decided a trip here was in order. We promptly ordered white Russians and looked over the food menu. I went for the whale burger and my pal asked for a hot dog. First issue was there were no hot dog buns, slightly surprised by this oversight this early on a Saturday night. My whale burger was ok, the beer battered coley was tasty enough, the bun was rather dry and crumbly and the zingy tartar sauce in the description was nowhere to be found. Chips were ok but not great. The real issue here was the service, definitely got the feeling the waitress didn't care for customers who weren't 'alternative', in other words if you didn't wear black and have a piercing hanging from every available crook of skin. She was lazy, rather than checking/serving customers she stood by the pass on her mobile while she was meant to be getting our bill. Good bar, good drinks, ok food and some rather unpleasant/incompitent waitresses. read more

I have been a big fan of Lebowskis since it opened in Edinburgh and is one of my go to pubs for anything from a quick lunch to a night out. There are lots of things this place got right, but it all centers on the atmosphere which is fun, easy going and laid back, just like its namesake. They usually have good tunes on the background, and quite often have live music in the evening which has always been enjoyable! The 2 things they are best known for are their food and their White Russian menu. If you are a fan of White Russians, you are going to be pretty happy here as i would bet there is nowhere else in Edinburgh with such an extensive menu and all those I have tried have been great! The food here has long been a favourite of mine with a great range of gastrenomic delights, however I have to say that I feel this is slipping as of late. I believe there have been a few changes in the kitchen recently, and the menu has undergone quite a few changes too with some of the favorites disappearing. The last time I ate there was a week ago and we were all left quite underwhelmed, but I as I have had so many positive experiences I am willing to put it down as a bad day in the hope it will be back up to scratch next time I go (and there will be a next time, very soon!) in which case they will get the full 5 stars. read more

Ivory drink plenty Flame grilled burger palate assuaged Then this dude abides Closer to a proper British version: White booze plentiful Barbecue burger brillent Then this bloke abides read more

The white russian variations are delicious!! The Donny, The Da Fino, The Nihilist, The Smokey, and The Toe were the four we tried, all were delicious and well mixed. The food is typical bar food but a tad better. The french fries got hard after 10-15 minutes and were difficult to eat. We only ate there due to time constraints. Highly recommend to just go for the white russians, eat if you must. read more

As well as a good menu, and a huge selection of drinks, the main selling point for this place has to be the staff. I can't praise them enough for their helpfulness and cheerful nature. We had a leaving do in here, and at the last minute a colleague in a wheelchair arrived. We panicked as Lebowski's has steps outside and isn't accessible, not a problem for the staff who picked up the wheelchair and lifted him in. This going above and beyond the call of duty or customer service has really made it stand out for me and I can't recommend it enough. read more

This does NOT seem like the kind of place the dude would visit. Ever. But I won't let that affect this review. My first major gripe is the layout. You walk in the door, BAM, you're in the bar line. And drunken peeps do not want to let people through. Straight up, first impression is tainted. Second gripe is the live music. I've been a few times and the music often feels completely out of touch with the venue. Also, when the bar is busy it feels like the musician is playing in the middle of the line for the bar. Which is also where the front door is. And there is so much space out the back! Final gripe: The full potential of the Lebowski theme is unrealized. Yep, the white russians are pretty good but more should be done than just painting murals of Jeff Bridges and John Goodman. Bowling paraphernalia, a rug, more inspiring uniforms etc. I love The Big Lebowski and I know the owner does too. If the theme was pushed in a more Lebowski-esque manner, ALL my pound-sterling-dubloons would be thrown unconditionally at this bar. Until then, I label this place 'a probably worth seeing once' kinda place. read more

I must say of all the venues participating in the Tollcross Chili Cook-Off this one was my personal favorite. I loved the texture of the Chili and the tastiness of it without it being overly spicey or spiced. I also loved the fresh twist on the pico de gallo and grated cheese adorning my wee chili cup. They were quite smart at this place and offered some kind of lime margarita side drink with their chili which i actually just poured into my chili making it really yummy (I do realise it sounds gross but it was actually very good.) The atmosphere was rockin and the DJ was cool. I will have to come back again and try their normal menu for sure. read more

After hearing about this place from a few locals, if you like White Russians, YOU MUST GO! They're menu for extensive for White Russians. I had no idea there could be so many possible ways to make them. There is probably 15-30 different ways they have them listed. It will forever change your way and your idea how to spice up a classic cocktail. I had two. :) read more

Never eaten in here, but drunk quite a lot over the past year. There's a great "stoop" outside where you can all sit and watch the world go by when we get our 5 days of sun a year, and the inside is nice and cosy for the other 360 days too! Great selection of beers, always something new to try. And they do an epic White Russian, which isn't usually my bag, but highly recommended! read more

First of all, I don't like the film The Big Lebowski, I really hate white russians and it drives me mad when people use the word "dude" so this isn't really a place I would go to out of choice. I've been to it's sister branch in Glasgow a good few times and got dragged to the one in Edinburgh recently too. It's not that bad, of course I just don't find it all that original as I've found "Lebowski" style bars in Dresden, Berlin and Prague to so it's kind of just boring now. They literally have like 20 different white russians with different vodkas, kahluas/chocolate syrups and milk. I used to love white russians but I got sick of them a few years ago and it was a combination of drinking too many and getting a bad round of them one night with out of date cream. Ew. The decor is quite nice with leather booths and funky lampshades on the ceiling but it doesn't have as much atmosphere as I would like it to have plus I can't get over the annoying Lebowski thing. I guess, for people who like the film and white russians then this place is ace, but for me. No thanks dudes. read more

Although the atmosphere is lively and Bloody Marys are good here, the beer is warm and they run out of ingredients for food often. Have never actually been able to eat here since they have not had what I wanted yet. There is very limited space to stand in the bar, so only come here when you can stand outside. As an update, am back on Tuesday and this time, they are out of Sainsbury's tomato juice; Sainsbury's is LITERALLY just across the street. I don't understand this place. I will not be back. read more

I'm not one to go crazy for themed bars, but this place exceeded my expectations. Maybe it's because it was Big Lebowski influenced, which happens to be one of my favorite movies, but that is neither here nor there. The overall vibe here is rustic and has a relatively young crowd. If this bar was in NYC, it would most certainly be in the East Village / Lower East Side / ABC City area of the city. The drink menu was entertaining - I liked how they had several kinds of White Russians and they all had themed names. Very cute. The food servings were ENORMOUS. My boyfriend ordered a BLT, which came without a top - but it didn't need it because the sandwich was that enormous. I ordered 6 chicken wings, thinking I would get 6 wings, but I really received 12 when I split them in half.... and America somehow has the bad rap for overfeeding people! Overall, this place was a win and I would recommend to anyone traveling to Edinburgh for a quick meal and a few drinks. read more

I am an "Achiever" since 1999. (some may get that, so may not). The bar is brown. They serve White Russians. No pancakes Apart from the menu and some eBay paraphernalia depicting Walter Sobchek and the likes I did not get that 'Dude'-vibe. At all. This is like ..uhm.. someone thought; "The bar cannot look empty...man.." I ordered a beer and sat my self down on a rickety table, waiting for my special lady to arrive. I really needed to.. uh.. go and take care of my Johnson.. and when I arrived: It was clearly that the dudes cleaning this place aren't married - it wasn't the most inviting or sweet smelling area, I mean com'on the toilet seat was up and dirty, man. The faucet was inoperable, one of the bogs was out of order wrapped in a black bin liner dripping into a cleaning bucket underneath- I guess it was the most modest one they could find.. Just for that I'd mark it zero Back at my lane ..uh.. table, which clearly had his own mind (or a serious relationship problem with the wall it was supposed to lean against) and the missus arrived and we decided that this table was a bit of a Jacky Treehorn.. he treats objects like women.. man. And moved. The tables were bare, no decorations, no err.. folders or business papers. I don't mind being tidy and minimalist - but this looked clearly that they believed in nothing (..on the tables that is) Wifi is free and the feel is relaxed, but a little too much chillin' going on.. - doesn't anybody in that bar gives a shit about the rules? A clean toilet and sturdy furniture.. I mean I could fix that table in two seconds flat. I finished my beer and we went on our way. So although they carry the name of my personal messiah (as a priest of the Church of Dudeism a can say that) they went over the line and I could cry about the missed opportunities here - strikes and gutters- and this one's 3 short of a turkey .. yup.. grown men also cry.. read more

You're a Lebowski, I'm a Lebowski, that's teriffic. Lebowski's apparently started as a theme bar, but now the only things Lebowski related are the name, the picture of Walter on the wall, and a bunch of named White Russian varieties on the menu. Otherwise its just a standard pub. This is apparently part of a conscious effort to change from a novelty place people might go to once to check out to more of a neighborhood pub that folks would make their regular joint. Lebowskis is large, has plenty of seating, the food and the service were decent. If I lived in Edinburgh and were going to be in the neighborhood I would definitely consider stopping by. But it's not necessarily work taking a trip out there for, especially if you're thinking it's going to be some sort of mecca of Lebowskiana. read more

Put on your comfiest pyjamas and grab your bowling bowl, we're going to Lebowskis! Naturally, like its namesake, Lebowskis specialises in White Russians. I haven't counted how many they have on the menu, but I'd guess at around 40. Wish you could have one with chocolate milk, with bourbon, with cherries, or even with Buckfast? You'll find them all on the menu. It's impossible to choose, as they all sound completely delicious, but I guess it's a good excuse to return and gradually make your way through the list! And food wise, Lebowskis does a mean burger. Not the very best in Edinburgh, but a worthy contender, these are big meaty hunks in brioche buns, with a variety of toppings to choose from, not to mention chicken, veggie and fish options. Or dare you try the Big Lebowski - a double burger (I believe there's also a double sized White Russian of the same name). So for when nothing will hit the spot quite like meat and milk, make it a Lebowskis night. The Dude would approve. read more

I have to come right out and say that I didn't make the connection between the Big Lebowski and Lebowskis, until I told Jenny L that I didn't think this place looked like it would make cocktails, and she explained that its shtick is supposed to be White Russians. Oh, right, well then. So, we hunted down a cocktail list and got to deciding. We were both a bit put off by the whole milk with cream aspect to the White Russians so for our first round, Jenny ordered an Old Fashioned and I had a Kentucky Julep. I literally had all three bartenders making my drinks, and while the one who made the Old Fashioned seemed to know what she was doing (despite informing me that it's the staff's least favourite drink to make) the other two were looking at the menu to see what went into the Julep. Staff having to look at a menu to make your drink does not ellicit much faith in the quality of said drink. I enjoyed my Julep but did feel like I'd just gotten a mojito made with burbon instead of rum. Jenny the conisseur informed me that this was NOT how the drink should have tasted. The whole cocktail ordering experience left me feeling a bit awkward because despite the White Russian shtick, I got the strong impression that the staff really hated making cocktails and I really just felt a bit like a dip, ordering cocktails in what is essentially a pub. So, all in all we had an enjoyable evening, but that was more down to the company than the atmosphere. The drinks tasted nice but were made with such a grudge that I really wouldn't be keen to go there for cocktails again. I would probably pass it by for pints as well because at the end of the day I'm an old person and it was a bit too loud and lacking a bit of character for my taste. read more

I hate to admit it but I really am a sucker for a theme pub. My old haunt in town was The Old Fire Station (before it went to pot), and I have been known to frequent both Jekyll & Hyde as well as Frankensteins - one significant reason being you can get a reasonably priced frou frou cocktail/drink and a seat on something leather. Lebowski's definitely had me running for the entrance being a sad little stalker fan of the Coen brothers. I had to have a white russian - oh yes, for the whole empty experience of being in an american film theme pub based on a stoner with a urine-sodden rug. Yes, thankfully, the theme-driven side of the bar is very much muted. It wasn't particularly busy the evening we visited, so were able to overtake a booth. Lebowskis - a pleasant place to pass an evening but a little hard to draw out from a crowd. read more

Looking a little a dull and dreary from the outside but with plenty of tasty offering on the inside lies Lebowski's, a bar/bistro just off Lothian road. It's references to the Coen brothers film are evident in the decor and in the cocktails but an unexpected perk is the food. Locally sourced ingredients (with the names of such sources mentioned in the menu) and the polished pub grub style equate to a quality place to eat. The Scottish Ale pie is a true gem. read more

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Had decent fish & chips for dinner here last week. Table service was prompt & congenial, the white russians (only the Original but they do 3 or 4 variations) well made & the seating comfy. Given the number of offices around the area, the fact it's above Henry's Cellar Bar & that it's a handy starting point for heading in the direction of The Grassmarket it can at times be pretty busy but in general is a good hangout. read more

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Cosy booths to be sat at here. We came here for a little refreshment after dinner. I'd heard of the White Russians a few times from here and they were meant to be good. So that's what I ordered. There's no dance floor to shake that booty. So I just nod my head to the beat. Besides the seats are comfy and the conversations a flowing. I'm struggling with the volume of music to hear the conversation, hence there must be a speaker blasting out the tunes. Good tunes at that too. So can't complain too much. It's a pretty chilled out place, so would come back for some drinks and maybe even try and shake a little booty! read more

This place is GREAT! Although there was no rug, and not a ton of movie memorabilia, there were freaking delicious cocktails and amazing food. The staff were lovely too! Decor could use a bit of love..some torn seats..but it's not exactly a fine dining kinda of place. I had the fried chicken burger, it cost about £13 and it was huuuuuuuge. I'll attach a photo. White Russians from their extensive, double sided menu were about £5-8. The one I had was a special that they're running at the moment, a salted caramel White Russian. It was so good I hope they put it on the menu! Service was snappy, great Ol' American tunes playing. I was there around lunch time. Definitely worth dropping by! read more

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5 stars for ambience and for the menu. (Great music). 5 stars for the fine Caucasians (White Russians) I highly recommend the Walters. 2 stars for the food. I had the Lebowski burger and I couldn't finish it. Had a weird tang to it and the bun was burnt. My husband had the fish burger and it was dry. The blue cheese salad was good, but bacon wasn't actually crispy. Overall 4 stars. Happy we went but we won't be returning. read more

My girlfriend and I love this film and came here during our holiday in Edinburgh. We came around 3 PM and the place was empty to our surprise. The entire pub is decked with posters and references to the big lebowski, the menu has an endless array of lebowski themed cocktails and plates, and the bartenders were very pleasant and cheeky. Favorite part was a shelf lined with kahlua in the back of the bar. Found out it was relatively empty due to time of day and recent opening, they get most business in later hours or during their many themed events throughout the week. We had a great time, got free complimentary shots form the bar, and left very happy. Highly recommend this place! read more

Hmmm, not this is an interesting review... I can't see myself coming here on a busy weekend evening, but I still feel compelled to give it four stars based on my Sunday experience. Essentially some friends and I stopped in here for a drink after leaving Mum's for lunch as it's on the way home and a friend of mine likes the whole Lebowski theme, although I can't say it does much for me. Initially I tried one of their speciality cocktails for the moment, a Frangelico Sour, which... I just have to say, yum... it tasted like the winter version of an amoretto sour and really worked in my opinion. I had actually assumed there weren't many drinks I could try here due to a blasted intolerance of lactose, but upon having a friend query them I was given the glorious news that they have lacto free milk which in turn opened up the drink menu to a far further potential. Speaking of the drinks, this place features heavily on White Russians... even if they aren't your thing it's probably worth trying one of the more creative varieties, there's surely something that would hit the spot. Beyond that a friend of mine ordered an Old Fashioned, and on this instance at least it was made with the proper care and attention which was appreciated. They also do a selection of bottled beers, with a few creative options, and draft beers that were unfortunately far less creative but suitable. (Think Estrella, Staropramen, etc.) There were only a few people in here at the time, post lunch on a Sunday, but the staff were quite happy for use to literally lounge in one of the restaurant booths casually drinking throughout the afternoon... what was supposed to be stopping in for one on the way home ended up being a few hours of banter and drinks, to the point where we ordered some sliders succumbing to hunger down the line. Now here was the real surprise... the chicken sliders and slider burgers were soooo good! (With a side of buffalo sauce for the chicken sliders, naturally.) I can absolutely see myself in here ordering these again on a day that isn't so busy... the only downside being that they can only be ordered in groups of three, i.e. if a group of you wanted three chicken and three burger sliders you have to order two sets of three rather than a cheaper order of six split down the middle, etc. They did let us upgrade the included tats to "devil's" tats however, which was appreciated. (We also tried an order of the chilli cheese sliders, which were fine and definitely as advertised, but I wouldn't order these over the chicken or burger sliders personally.) The service on this instance was also spot on, not invasive but just the right level of attentive... I'm not sure how it would be if it were extremely busy, but on this instance there were no complaints for the service department. (Extra points for them charging my friend's phone behind the bar; most bars tend to do this, but it's appreciated all the same.) I actually like the layout of the place, "dude" stuff aside... personally I just tell myself it's a regular bar and ignore the Lebowski references, but if that's your thing I suppose it doesn't hurt. The only real downside to me in regards to the building itself was the restroom... it looked like it had seen better days and didn't match the apparent cleanliness of the rest of the bar/restaurant. I can definitely see why this place would be too much for some, and again I can't see myself pushing my way in here on a busy evening (I've seen it heaving at times), but come another lazy weekend afternoon I think I could have done far worse this time around... so, with that in mind, I'm throwing them a four star bone for now... I'm sure I'll be back once or twice over the course of the year so I will update accordingly based on further experiences. read more

I had my first White Russian here! Drinks are ExCelLeNT. Many options for every taste and every mood. Go here just to try one. Have fun trying to choose! read more

Awesome themed bar. Personally, I hate the movie and find it a waste of 2 hours of my life, but my boyfriend and some of the friends we were traveling with absolutely LOVES this movie and made it a goal to come to this bar by the end of our trip. It's pretty difficult to theme a bar or restaurant after something and not make it extremely tacky (ahem bubba gumps) but this was rather tasteful. There's a giant face of the dude on the front of the restaurant, and the menu mostly consists of burgers, hot dogs, and an entire section dedicated to White Russians. We had a party of 8 and almost everyone ordered a White Russian and loved it. My boyfriend was espeically entertained by all the variations, from the good ol' Dude to the Donny, the Jesus, the Big Lebowski, and the Nihilist. I can see though, if you've never watched the movie this would be completely lost on you. The bartenders were also really sensitive to food alterations as my boyfriend couldn't eat burger buns so they gave him a giant heap of pulled pork! There was consensus amongst our group that the Karl Hungus was the best White Russian, with vodka and creme de Banana, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and two foamy bananas added in for good measure... basically drinking a banana split. Even my friends who don't like alcohol too much succumbed and got this drink because it looked so fun! We also tried the Brandt, and the Stranger, and all of them were delicious! It is definitely a fun, extremely American bar. This must not exist in the States for some legal reasons. The only partly strange attribute was the music playing on the side. It looks like there's an area for a DJ and possible dancing (maybe later on in the night) which was quite strange as most bars and pubs in the UK usually don't have music playing and are more geared towards conversations and socialising. All in all, even though I hate the movie I was quite impressed with this bar! It's really modern, open, and spacious, and seems about as american as it can get in the UK. It's a good place to hang out and chill with friends, and is pretty different from your typical Grassmarket or Rose street pub! read more