Great pub. Good beers and fun atmosphere. Went to meet friends from drinks. We didn't eat but the staff was very accommodating. Seated at a nice table. It was crowded and lively which was great. Love to come back again next time I'm in town! read more

This place is so awesome! The bartenders are extremely friendly and make amazing drinks. I had a gin and tonic and a mule and bother were absolutely incredible. I especially recommend a gin and tonic. The atmosphere is delightful and the decor is lovely as well. I only came for drinks but I did go with a group of all female friends and we felt safe and had no issues. If you're in Edinburgh looking for something to do after dinner, this spot is great! read more

Queens Arms - A booth with friends! - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This is such a cozy, fun pub! Came here on a Sunday, which is when they do Trivia night, so it was pretty packed. Everything was reasonably priced and very delicious. The fish and chips, as well as the side of mac and cheese, were quite large and perfect for sharing. read more

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I'm an Old Town girl, i.e. if I can avoid having to be on or around Princes Street, I do. Sometimes, though, there's just nothing you can do, and you've gotta cross that imaginary border that exists on Waverley Bridge. I found the Queens Arms because of the World Cup. You see, I had to be near Stockbridge because a friend of mine who I'd bullied into watching the match with me (and supporting Brazil) had to go to work at 5. So there we were. Pretty hungry and, on my part, excited for the match. The Queens Arms has pretty decent, though slightly overpriced pub food. I had a bit of a pathetic 3 onion tart with walnut pesto while my friend bit into a juicy looking burger with chips and chutney. My tart was pathetic not in taste, but in size. I'd expected something somewhat larger for 4 pounds, but hey, sometimes you just gotta be disappointed and deal with it. What wasn't disappointing at all was the decor. For some reason, I'm a fan of people sticking things on ceilings. I went to a bar in Berlin (whose name escapes me) that had furniture on the ceiling and I was delighted. This place has a myriad of empty wine bottles that have been somehow screwed onto the ceiling. I asked few questions, and gawked loads. I also sat out of harm's way. Because. Another plus for this place is their selection of ale (priced above 3 pounds). They had a couple of my favourites: Ossian and Thrappledouser as well as (wait for it) Blue Moon, which is one of the tastiest beers I ever had in the States, and quite difficult to find on the isle. Though my knowledge of New Town pubs is slim, this is one worth getting to. Good ale, as far as I'm concerned = good pub. read more

Queens Arms - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I was strolling through Edinburgh when I realized I hadn't tried haggis, so I pulled out Yelp and it steered me here. Upon entering, I was greeted by the barman who recommended a nice red ale for me. I ordered an Angus Burger with Haggis and it was the most delicious thing I've had on this side of the pond. The burger was seasoned to perfection and it was the perfect way to try out haggis for the first time. Verdict: It's not half bad! The chips were also delicious--cooked to a golden crisp. The customer service here was also wonderful. I loved how the ladies were really attentive and made sure I was taken cared of during my meal. I would recommend Queens Arms to anybody venturing in Edinburgh or just in the mood for a scrumptious meal ..and a nice, cold pint to boot! read more

Queens Arms - Angus Burger w/Haggis and Chips - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

My favorite (yuuup) traditional pub in the 'Burgh. Cute little Scottish waitresses. Pints of refreshing cask ales. Books? Fuk that shit. Seats that look like they were made for royalty. Accents that make me think I'm in a Game of Thrones scene. Beef pies to quell your hunger. Locals. Lots and lots of locals. read more

Queens Arms - Cask ale options be redic. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Food was very good and Inside decor was excellent! The sharing pie for 2 was awesome and a great way to start our time in Scotland. Drinks were great as well read more

Queens Arms - Sharing pie for 2! So good - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Fantastically cozy with a great selection of beers. Cute little bookshelves and the comfiest seats. The portions are generous and staff lovely. Top tier pub. read more

The Queen can hold me in her arms anytime, no disrespect to HRH. The atmosphere is clubby and cozy with great swinging-door snugs. Bar is well stocked with fairly priced local favorites and scotch. The fish and chips were the best we had in The UK with perfect, light batter, fresh fish, crisp-tender chips and amazing mushy peas. We also split the pie of the day for 2. Steak and ale with a mountain of mash and some nice veg, delicious! This is a "must visit" spot in Edinburgh. read more

A very nice pub with lovely staff and the best burger in town -- hands down. Had a few pints of ale which was delicious and an absolutely incredible cracker of a burger with black pudding and a small salad on the side. I didn't even have to say that I would like to have my burger medium because it was just cooked to perfection and the brioche bun was superb too. Instead of fries or something else I had a small light salad with my burger and it was just as good as the burger. No brown leaves and everything tasted fresh and crunchy with a very mild yet tasty dressing. The chef in this pub knows what he's doing and so do the bar mates when it comes to drinks. Rounded everything up with a fantastic Japanese whiskey -- i'll come back for sure next time I'm in Edinburgh. read more

Queens Arms - The amazing burger with black pudding and brioche bun. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I'm a fan of the Queen's Arms. Admittedly I class it as my lucky pub as I won £35 on the National with a free bet so the omens going forward were good. Even on a damp, dreich day, the Queens Arms is like crawling into a warm bed and being wrapped in a duvet - comforting, cosy and a little sanctuary abet in the middle of town. Its a fab little place and full of character - the hanging wine bottles on the ceiling are a great feature and having been in here a few times now, I've yet to see one fall and crack someone on the head. The basement nature if the pub and the wood panelling make it darker but not dank. The little booths are fab if you can get one and its a great way to enjoy a few drinks and a quiet chat without feeling your conversations will be over heard by everyone else in the pub. I love how there are book shelves - perfect place on a rainy Sunday afternoon to curl up with a borrowed book and a glass of wine and some mini bites - come hungry as even starter portions/sides are generous. read more

Great pub in Edinburgh! Ordered the fish and chips, Mac and cheese, and tiger prawns. Portion sizes are pretty big and everything had a lot of flavor. Great social atmosphere and would definitely recommend for a night for catching up with friends over a beer or 2! read more

Queens Arms - Tiger prawns, fish and chips, Mac and cheese - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A decent pub right near the city centre. Obviously given its​ location it can get quite busy at the weekends and when any kind of sporting event is on, but it's still a nice spot to hang out. Drinks are good, ample seating available and the ambiance is nice and relaxing. read more

Wow we're we disappointed. We happened to snag a last minute reservation and we're able to get the last roast of the day. What we thought was luck was the complete opposite. While the food came out quick, it seemed our waiter and waitress were more interested in cuddling by the bar than serving us. We had to go to the bar to check out. Which is fine I guess but from service we had to the end it was a complete 180 in 90 minutes. We both ended up getting food poisoning. Sadly as cute as it was inside. It's not worth it. read more

I came here some time ago with my friend and from the moment I entered that place, I understood that this is what I was looking for to see in Scotland. A cozy, atmospheric place which as if take you in another time. The decorations are amazing. The books all around you, as a reader I appreciated that. The best part is that the beauty of this place perfectly corresponds to the superior quality of the food they serve. I ordered a burger and scotch and I fell in love with these. The stuff was fast and friendly, and open for questions. Never skip that place when visiting Edinburgh, this is a huge must. The owners should be proud! Thank you! read more

Really, really glad to have picked this place out for dinner. Arrived about 6pm on a Wednesday, and was at first a little confused if this was a "seat yourself" sort of pub, since the inside is pretty cozy and romantic. Eventually we chose a small table in the corner, which allowed us a view of part of the bar and into the cool, back room with the wine bottle ceiling. Waited just a few minutes before our server (the manager?) came over, joking that he "hates" that table because he always misses when people sit down. There was of course no reason to apologize; we hadn't been waiting long at all and he was incredibly friendly. He immediately made recommendations for drinks when we asked, and returned very soon after with them. I had the Sauvignon Blanc, and my partner had the Blueberry Smash cocktail; both were delicious. For dinner, we ordered the burger and the sticky braised pork cheeks. Both were absolutely phenomenal; the burger was cooked perfectly, and one of the best I've ever tasted. The chips were buttery, hot, and well-salted. My pork cheeks were pull-apart-with-your-fork tender, and had a nice balance on the plate with the noodle pancakes and beansprout salad. The delicious food and drinks combined with the cool (and slightly creepy!) ambiance and impeccable service make this place a true winner. I'd happily visit again. read more

What a fabulous place! My husband and I met here for dinner and drinks with a friend of his from college (who now lives in Edinburgh and highly recommended this place). I loved the atmosphere. It was cozy and comfortable with nice chairs and books lining parts of the walls. It was absolutely the kind of place I was looking forward to visiting in Edinburgh. My husband had beer, and I had a couple of mixed drinks--all were great. We were encouraged to try the haggis lollipops, and--though I was nervous--I actually thought they tasted fabulous (though they were fried, and I do like most fried foods)! For my entree I ordered the Angus Burger with chips--YUM! My husband had previously told me that most burgers/steaks in the U.K. weren't very good, but he was certainly wrong about this one. It was incredibly good, and I say that to you as a southern girl from Alabama (I know cows--my family HAS cows). I can't recommend this burger--or this place--enough! If you're in Edinburgh, eat here. Please don't go to some chain you can find back home. NOTE: They do not accept AMEX, so keep that in mind. read more

Queens Arms - Cheeseburger and chips with haggis lollipops - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Late May 2018: Nice local spot - full of locals. Good beer selection (cask ales). Friendly staff. Yet, the real star was the food. Mrs. and I could not get over the dishes. We expected decent (based on crowd), hoped for good, but everything we ordered was AMAZING. Ended up going two nights. We had: -Chicken Liver Parfait -Smoked Fishcakes -Seared Pigeon Breasts -Small Beef Pie appetizer -Haggis Lollipops -Roast Pork Belly It does get busy, but worth the wait by far. A must if you visit Edinburgh. read more

My guy were in Edinburgh for the day and had dinner reservations around the corner but we still had about 45 minutes until our table would be ready. We saw this pub as we were wandering around and decided to pop in. Since it's the holiday season, every pub in the shopping area is pretty jammed paced with shoppers and out of town visitors alike, so we thought we'd be ok with this one, being a little bit off the high street. While it wasn't as busy as the other pubs we'd been too, it was still quite busy but we were able to grab a piece of the bar area to stand at while we enjoyed our drinks. This place is a cozy pub with loads of seating and a wrap around bar with loads on tap and bottle of all sorts of booze to buy. There are books in shelves and cute little granny tea cups for serving nuts and crisps in. We were just in for some ciders, my guy tried an American cider- Angry Orchard, which I had a taste of and quite enjoyed it. I typically go for the fruitier ciders, but this one tasted just like apple juice which was nice. I later ordered it at another pub once we were back in Glasgow. There were people around us who were buying bottles of bubbly and beers. The crowd was quite mixed. I did notice that they serve food, and it looked really great. We agreed to give their food a go if ever we found ourselves in this pub around the time we are wanting food. read more

Walls full of books, chandeliers made of wine glasses, wine bottles hanging from the ceiling, proper pint muglasses (you know the ones) and a decadent forest green and gold theme on the walls makes the Queens Arms look mad fancy altogether. We hadn't been in in ages (two years I believe) when we suddenly remembered this place existed last night. The pub looks old school and shmancy. There's plenty of seating, with tonnes of nooks and crannys to sit in. When we were in the place was hopping with a (well behaved) hen party, some early-twenties flash-the-cashers, some late-fifties flash-the-cashers, a smattering of tourists, Edinburgers and the odd couple of gents who were in to watch some football. We were lucky to get a seat as we came in the door, another table didn't open up nearby for a good hour after we arrived. The bar staff are quick, friendly, conscientious and numerous - the last point being the most important. No one in our party was left waiting more than 10 seconds (ish) to be served. The bar is well stocked. The boys stuck mainly to the ales (Merlin and March of the Penguins were noted as decent) while the girls were on G&Ts and cocktails. The cocktail menu is alright as is the gin selection, though just the one tonic available. They lose a star for two reasons. The first was the music which I felt was too loud given the background din of the pub itself, and frankly, was just an odd choice. Chemical Brothers, Pharrell, Avicii and a few others on a loop...I was confused. The second was the lack of whiskey. The whisky selection here is darn good but myself and The OH were looking for a bit of home (Ireland) and surprisingly the bar had no Jameson (Dublin). The OH fell back on Famous Grouse (single malts are not his thing) which is ok, but not the warm Dublin hug I was hoping for. Overall a nice visit, a great pub and a fantastic atmosphere on a Saturday night! read more

The best fish and chips I have ever had!!!!!!!! My wife had the Summer Pie and it was delicious also. The atmosphere was so quaint and inviting. Mime was our waitress and treated us very well. Beers were great!!! Will definitely come back!!!!!!!! read more

This is the coolest pub I've been to in Edinburgh so far.. it's sort of quirky, warm, friendly and it has Heineken on tap! Joy of joys! They also played some alright music and the staff were all really friendly. It might be slightly pricey if you're going to be staying out all night but as a place to have a few pints, awesome. I'll definitely be bringing my friends! read more

What a great pub! I've walked by again and again and I have no idea why I'd never been in before. The interior is cozy with loads of seating (how fun are the booths!) and a reasonable (but not exactly outstanding) beer selection. Having read other reviews I've got to check out the food as well - I'll be quite impressed if the food is as good as it sounds! I definitely need a trip back when it's not Friday night at 8:30, because this place gets pretty busy. read more

When people have talked about this pub to me in the past I always said 'a friend of mine met her husband in this bar'. Now, it would appear this nugget of information was, at the time, of great importance to me. However, as I'm getting to know this bar well in it's own right, I feel I can discuss it many wonderful points (in addition to it's obvious matchmaking properties!). The Wonderful Points of The Queens Arms: The staff are so insanely friendly and chatty, I'd quite happily just pop in for a blether! They advise, suggest, smile and have strange super-powers (My friend was asking me what Blue Moon Beer tasted like and, despite the staff being at the other end of the bar, a sample was under her nose before you could say 'Orange Wedge'!) It's a very cosy bar with lovely little booths, wee nooks and crannies and a bookcase in the corner! It also has some larger tables for bigger groups. There is a unique ceiling covered with (empty!) hanging wine bottles. They look amazing! I only hope the screws attaching them to the ceiling stay strong for a long time to come! There is a massive selection of drinks, with a great cocktail menu and lots of interesting beers on tap. The staff will (as noted above!) quite happily give you a sample to try if you're unsure of what to order! The food is DELICIOUS!! The fish and chips are fab and, although on the pricey side (compared with standard pub fish and chips!), they are worth every penny. Crispy beer-battered fish, tasty chips and mushy peas Mmmm! The apple and raspberry crumble with home-made vanilla custard was to die for! If you just fancy a wee bite, the starters and side orders are worth a look...and a nibble! It's a great place to watch sport, with quite a few plasma screens dotted about the bar. The atmosphere is good and, with the table-service, you need never miss a try/goal/match-point because you had to go and get drinks from the bar! And the only Non-Wonderful point about the Queens Arms? It's too far away from my house to be my 'Local'...but well worth the 20 minute walk up the road! Will maybe meet my future husband the next time I'm in! read more

Well despite the place being rammed with rugby fans, I am a fan of the cocktails and the food! The staff were working really hard trying to cover all tables but were super efficient and friendly. The portions of food were good and they were tasty too. I opted for the Thai green curry with beef from the "today's specials" menu and I was really happy with my meal. For starters, the Husband shared the pork cheek crispy bon bons/balls - which were ok. Husband had the burger for mains, which came with nice chips (I had a one chip to taste and give it the thumbs up!). It was quite atmospheric with the rugby, so didn't mind the noise and the four of us chatted whilst watching the rugby too. I say win-win in this case. I'm still dreaming of that thai curry - it really made a impression! read more

Very cozy atmosphere inside. Perfect pub to spend the night! They have a wide variety of draft beers, from French to spannish and even Italian beers. They also have a local beer called Innis & Gunn brewed in Edinburg. If you can't make a decision they'll give you a free taster. Also the burgers are amazing. Staff is very friendly, even when I accidentally walked into the kitchen while looking for the restroom. read more

Queens Arms - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Quite a nice wee pub as pubs go. I enjoyed the feature fire and cosy atmosphere which managed to be just modern enough to be cool but just on the right side of traditional too. Quite a hard balance to strike, but The Queens Arms seems to have got it about right. We ended up spending most of our Sunday afternoon just lounging around in here and not even realising where the time went! Apparently serves above average pub food too- pretty unheard of as traditional gastropubs go, they usually excel in booze and fall short in food. Definitely somewhere I would go again, to while away a rainy day in the City. read more

Queens Arms - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Can I blame the Queen's Arms for the poor GB showing in the Olympic men's road race? We spent a couple of hours there watching the race - and then drowning our sorrows. The staff were great in helping us find the best spot to watch from, and I suppose they couldn't do much to move Cav up to the front... I've always liked the Queen's Arms, but hadn't been in for a while and it's been redecorated in the meantime. It looks great now, with a big library of books up the back. I didn't get a chance to investigate what the books are - next time! We didn't eat, but the food at other tables looked good, and they have a decent range of beers. read more

Good - Loads of room for sitting down and chatting Bad - Really annoyingly sized tables make some areas of the bar a nightmare and inefficient when busy. Good - Spirit range is excellent Bad - Beer range is hit and miss - sometimes good cask beers (run out quickly), no good craft beer (apart from blue moon which is a bit wank). Good - TV for rugby Bad - TV for ANY OTHER OCCASION OR SPORT (I know I'm a terrible person) Good - Centre of town Bad - Centre of town Good - Lovely place to come on quiet date, food, wine etc is nice Bad - Sometimes really full of drunken louts (me) Good - Capitalism* Bad - Hippies with macbooks* *not particularly related - I just don't like hippies and like people spending money read more

The Queens Arms recently had a bit of a revamp and the place is looking rather good - it has definitely joined the ranks of decent gastropubs and left the days of being a 'traditional' boozer behind. The newly painted green exterior is inviting and I was pleasantly surprised when I stepped over the threshold; inside it's cosy due to the presence of a real fire and the books lining one of the walls are a nice touch. The menu is tempting and succinct: there are only a couple of choices for each course, so everything is well thought out, pleasantly presented and very tasty (try the fish and chips). My boyfriend is rather fussy when it comes to pubs, but this is somewhere that has us both satisfied; it's gastro enough for me and pub-by enough for him. read more

Queens Arms - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Love this pub! Admittedly I've only just re-discovered it. Being downstairs and looking a little like an old man's pub from the outside I've walked past it numerous times.. However am so glad we tried it again recently. Inside is really cosy and it always seems to be busy! With one half looking like you're in someone's library/study (without the silence of course!) and the other half kitted out for dining including funky booths with your own little door its the kind of place you can lose several hours easily! Particularly good if there's significant sporting events on, recently enjoyed the vibe during the Grand National and the rugby.. Much more relaxed than some of the more pretentious bars in town. Have only sampled the 'finger food' (which was really nice - home made wedges were very nice!!) but have watched some good looking plates arriving at tables nearby which seems to always go down well so will need to give it a try sometime! read more

The Queens Arms is AWESOME. It's everything you want from a pub- cozy, charming, old fashioned and modern at the same time (crazy, I know). Newly refurbished, the Queens Arms has never looked better. They also just won Gastro Pub of the Year. DELICIOUS food! The bar staff are really friendly (more than willing to help you carry your plethora of drinks back to the table- which is more than I can ever ask). Overall, this pub has a great vibe to it. One of my favorites in Edinburgh. It is also on the Backstage Edinburgh pass (20% of food and more!): http://www.facebook.com/backstageedinburgh. read more

I was seriously torn for about 3 minutes as to whether to give this place 3 or 4 stars. I mean the food is nice, the seating etc is great, the service is very nice but for some reason it just feels wrong. its trying to be a trendy London pub and to be honest with you i dont like it, i want a place called the Queens Arms to be way more down to earth. The food is ok, fish and chips a decent staple but cold mushy peas.............! As a pub its nice, decent beers, good selection of malts if a little pricey. The effort at sceeens in the front for sport is a classic example of the fact this place doesnt know what it wants to be!! Bring back the old queens arms with pie of the day and a pint and I would be much happier!!! read more

I did a quiz at the Queen's Arms once, gaining a bonus point for my lack of African geography: What 'B' is the capital of Mali? The first #edtweetup of 2012 was back at the Queen's Arms and they were well suited. Lots of rooms, and rooms within rooms, made for a good mix of small groups and mingling. On that basis it's good for parties of all sizes. There's a reasonable range of drinks on tap, though it tends towards the mainstream - a nudge towards the Six Nations was in evidence with a welcome appearance from the 'Tight Head Ale', though most seemed to prefer the dark IPA. As noted in another review there was plenty of tasty water on offer, on its way to Caley Sample Rooms standards. Conversation topics on the night included: Oxford commas, alternative ways to hold an old-school handled pint glass, reading matter from the shelves, the excellent sinks in the bathrooms and test cricket. Just a regular tweet up. I've been in when it's been crowded and the service is fine. Whether they only bring the cocktail menu out for the weekend crowd I'm not sure, but they definitely have a quite a repertoire when it suits them. Well worth a visit any day of the week. (The answer's 'Bamako' by the way. We went for 'Bob Marley' and that was good enough for the quizmaster.) read more

Stumbled upon this place on a super busy day in the town. We came in for drinks and food and left super satisfied. The food was A-MAZING two thumbs up, want to eat there tomorrow good. I had sweet potato soup and my pal had risotto. I think both were on the specials for that day and were well worth the money. Where we sat in the little booths were well cute and I felt like I was having a wee cosy chat with my friend. The atmosphere was great and it was not overly noisy, so I did not have to yell. Wine was great and reasonably priced for the area. Must come back soon, as I spied that they do Sunday lunch, something my southerner fiancee craves every now and then. read more

Recently made-over this place has now lost the rather redundant right half of the bar, in favour of three new 6 (or 8 at a squeeze) person booths with dubious wee doors on them. I think they've upped the selection of ales & lagers etc. on tap although the prices are now more in line with it's nearby competition on George St. I'm convinced the number of tv screens has been reduced so it might not be quite so good for watching the football on big match days and the toilets are now smaller too having had the ladies halved to allow the gents to be housed in the same area. Nice new Belfast sinks installed though. Not a bad change of decor overall and the bottles suspended from the ceiling through the back are an interesting touch but not somewhere I'll be in anymore often than in it's previous state. read more

Really worth a visit if you're up for a long weekend as its just off Princes St. Really nice and relaxing inside,staff were friendly and helpful,food was good as I went for the pie,but if you go for the Salmon the portion size was a bit dodgy. And they do my favourite beer,Blue Moon on tap!! read more

My wife and I tried over 30 Pubs this week in Edinburgh and the food here and service was the best. Great atmosphere but the food and service really made it. Thank you we look forward to coming back. read more

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Awesome atmosphere, good prices, and great people! We came here on our vacation through Edinburgh, and it was our favorite pub by far! The only thing that would make this pub better is live music, which they might have on other nights (we were there on a Monday). The bartender was helpful in giving good drink recommendations and really, the atmosphere couldn't have been better! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh looking for a great time. read more

I first visited the queens arms when I was 14 on a family holiday. I recently went back (I'm 20 now) and it was just as wonderful as I remembered, with an added nostalgia factor. Great food and drinks, friendly staff. They have a great Sunday quiz night as well! I hope to visit again someday read more