Got 2nd place in pub quiz here one night and enjoyed my prize of white russian shots for sure. I like this pub and the vibe. Kind of divey but always very lively and fun. Like I said, the pub quiz is really fun and also free. I had a salted caramel white russian here twice and god it is soooooo damn good as a dessert drink. They also have a good selection of beer and a nice full bar so don't think it's just white russians, but come on, you have to try one! read more

Recently visited Lebowskis on a Friday night for some pub grub, I'd visited once before for drinks but this was my first time trying the nosh. We had pre-booked a table in the "restaurant" and I'm glad I did! At 7.30pm the bar was already crammed with weekend drinkers hovering round our table, hoping we'd be a 'no-show' so they could nab our seat. It was pretty busy, with most people standing and drinking the weekend away. I should have realised it would be busy on a Friday, but I didn't expect it to be quite so noisey. . Still glad to have a booth seat in the corner I ordered a chicken burger with homemade wedges and a Peroni beer. It came on these wee wooden bread boards, I've noticed its the new way these pretentious bars seem to like to serve their burgers these days. While it looks nice, it's not very practical and leaves little room to cut up your burger, if you are one to cut? Taste wise, it was braw! Braw pub grub - just what I wanted, with a light sweet beer to wash it down with... nice. The general interior design looks ok, standard modern bar design, nothing to write home about. Although I would say they could dim the lights a little, had one glaring in my eye so bad, I had to move seats. I would come back again for food, but not on a weekend night, leave it to the drinkers - they want your seat more! read more

Was in Lebowskis last night for a team night out. We originally had a table booked for 7pm but somehow the group before us were late and we got our table late at nearly 8pm after reminding the staff twice. But can't really blame them as it was Friday and there were lots of people. At one point there was beggar cum drunkard who came in and was not served. He hurled some funky words at the bar staff but left after. Part and parcel of a great Friday night out. However that said, I thought the burger was the best I have ever eaten in Edinburgh and I usually don't eat burgers myself. Big, juice & tender meat and not overpriced. The only decent place I have burger in Edinburgh is Holyrood 9A but the burgers in Lebowski is much better than the burgers in Holyrood 9A. The atmosphere here is average and the DJ was playing 90s music last night which was great as it brings back memories. read more

I really don't want to have to do this because I've had such amazing experiences at Lebowskis before. But if this had been my first visit I would never be going back. Went for a Saturday night dinner and drinks treat and expected a lot better. I'd have the meat platter before and was craving it so was disappointed when it was no longer on the menu. When I asked the waitress about it I was reassured they still did it, it just wasn't printed on the menu. I happily handed over my money and sat back in anticipation. But what turned up was worse that dreadful. 4 slices of what i can only assume was Salisbury's bread along with a bundle of salmon, a bowl of haggis, bowl of black pudding and the worst over cooked steak I've ever attempted to eat. And that was all. What happened to the salad, the oatcakes, the chicken, the cooking skills??!! Eventually after prompting, the waitress brought me some cutlery and a few slices of lemon from the bar. I don't know what was going on in Lebowskis on Saturday but it was all dreadful. Our table was filthy, as was the one in the next booth. And no one came to clear our table long after we finished eating. I would have been irritated if I'd been told the platter was no longer available but at least that would have been honest. Instead I was fooled into buying a substandard meal. I think Lebowskis need to make up there minds about what they are offering as there customer experience. At the amazing yelp elite event not even a month ago they were all about gourmet, locally sourced food. Cooked to perfection and served in style. That all went out the window on Saturday. Will i go back, maybe. Should you go......? That's up to you. read more

Lebowskis is a really nice pub with a great selection of vodka coctails. I especially loved their white russian. I've been there a couple of times when they had live music and i really enjoyed it. read more

Had to visit Lebowskis as soon as we saw the sign. Knew we made the right call when we heard the CCR tape playing in the bar and saw the long White Russian list. Loved this place. read more

Comfortable neighborhood pub atmosphere, although a little bigger and more open than I generally expect from somewhere with that feel. The warm furnishings include plush leather seats, dark wood, and sandstone (I think) blocks for some of the pillars and walls. Pass-through areas in the walls allow airflow and light throughout the restaurant. The food's good and straightforward; plenty of comfort food, with decent sandwich specials at lunch. There are 25 or so types of White Russians in honor of The Dude and all those he encountered. Other than the White Russians and the excellent mural on the outside all though, there're little direct ties to The Big Lebowski . . . not even a classic rug. Ah well -- I'd still return. read more

I was originally drawn to this place because I am a huge fan of The Big Lebowski but wanted to go even more after I saw the menu. The food sounded delicious and I was excited to try it. I went on a Friday night and was told that the kitchen closed at least an hour ago (even though it was still pretty early in the night and I literally saw someone else successfully order good not even five minutes before). Even though we were beyond hungry we decided to stay for a couple drinks because the White Russians looked too good to pass up. I tried The Toe and The Donny and my god they were delicious. I personally prefer drinks where you can't really taste the alcohol and these tasted like candy. I was pretty disappointed about not being able to try the food but the drinks were great. read more

Had "The Toe" and "Karl Lungus", couldn't get enough. If you like White Russians this place has great variations of them, you won't be disappointed! read more

my first visit to Lebowskis was a few weeks ago for a running club social. it was a monday night but the bar was actually rather busy despite the start of the week. we already had an area reserve and a buffet of food ordered so i headed to the bar to grab a drink. two beers (a peroni and an innis & gunn) only set me back about £7 so prices so reasonable and despite all of us coming in at once, service was fairly quick. once sat down, the buffet items started to arrive. the run club was sat across three tables but they seemed to only be setting food down on the two closest tables which meant that we had to bring the sharing platters around to make sure everyone got a few nibbles to eat. i had a mini burger, mini chicken burger, some potato wedges, a meatball, and a few other bits i can't remember and can say all of them were tasty. the best were definitely the mini chicken burger and the potato wedges were seriously crisp and tasty! there was a really good dipping sauce but not sure what it was. i didn't stay too long as it was a monday night, but managed to get in another drink while chatting to the other run club members. i can't remember to much more about the bar unfortunately, so it may have perhaps been a bit forgetable. if i ended up here in the future i wouldn't mind as the drinks are reasonably price and the food was good as well, but i won't be making any plans to return in a hurry. read more

Argg.. bright lights!! I'm a cute fuzzy mogwai, keep me away from bright lights. And don't you know that loud music which goes 'boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom boom....' turns me into a gremlin?? Ok so it was a saturday night, and you're gonna struggle to get a quiet pint, but it just doesn't suit this pub. It's caught in total limbo land. 'Am I traditional ye olde.. am I up-market.. am I banging weekend? Oh I really don't know anymore, I'm so confused. What should I wear?? Quick it's saturday night, someone put ITV on the big screen and crank the beats!' They handed me my change on a silver saucer. Why? It's just not in keeping with anything else here.. except maybe the huge ornate gold frame around the TV!! Perhaps a trip to the toilets would have been a revelation.. tanned, flower-clad hula girls unconditionally handing me paper towels on a silver saucer... Of course, it could be a lot worse, my pint was reasonaly priced and the clientele were ok. And maybe during the week it has more to offer, but barring mild irritaion, it didn't do anything for me on this occasion. read more

Omg!! This is a must try! If you're ever out in Edingburgh you have to come out here. Their burgers are the best!! I had the pulled porker and it was just perfect! Definitely great place for food. read more

If you like burgers and a pub atmosphere you'll like Lebowskis. Their Tats are unbelievably good too - don't miss them.

The white russians were on point. Cool environment and people. I will be back!