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Royal McGregor

4.2 (124 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Halloumi Burger
Jessica S.

At that point of our vacation, we were both looking for a meal with greens, or something vegetarian, or something...just something not all meat-based. We walked the Mile one or two times, stopping to view menus, before popping in here for lunch. We decided to share a bowl of Cullen Skink before ordering our main meals: Halloumi Burger for me, and the Highland Burger for him. I was blown away by the Cullen Skink - it was like the Boston chowder that I know from home, but a million percent better. It was smoky but creamy, with giant chunks of fish. It was served with a couple pieces of bread, which we definitely used to sop up all the good stuff. The halloumi burger was a new one for me; I'd never had halloumi before. The cheese was a bit...chewy?...and became difficult to eat as there were two pieces piled on top of each other. It came with a small pile of chips, and a side of guacamole and a spicy mayo. I used both of those on the sandwich, and they added a lot of flavor. To be honest, the thing that drew us in was the promise of the "salad garnish" that was supposed to come with the burger. It didn't materialize, but I was okay with that at the end. My husband liked his burger - though it was meat topped with meat in addition to meat. We were pleasantly surprised by the food, service and beer selection. I'm glad we took a chance and went in.

Crofters Chicken: chicken breast stuffed with haggis in a whiskey cream sauce and seasonal veggies. (11.50 pounds)
Cin C.

Located just beside where many of the ghost tours begin, we picked this place purely on convenience alone. Happily, we stumbled on a great place to have dinner!! I had the Crofters Chicken and it was a well put together dish. I had to wolf it down in a hurry but I enjoyed the meal. The chicken was moist, the layer of haggis inside gave it something extra and the whiskey sauce brought a great creaminess. The service was great even though we were in a hurry. Sad that I didn't get to try the whiskey, but it's the perfect excuse to return again!

Beef and ale pie
Keri C.

The beef and ale pie was delicious! The veggies on the side were a little bland, but the pie made up for it. Service was great as well

Brittany B.

Phenomenal! The Hot Husband and I tried haggis fritters, hot port, fish and chips, and the steak and ale pie. Though we left completely stuffed, we had zero regrets. I love that they have a check-in discount as well! They also have a really nice selection of whiskey and local beer.

Vegetable curry with rice noodles
Rebekah C.

We wanted to find a cozy place for dinner on this rainy night, and this place was perfect! They have an extensive whiskey menu and all the servers are very nice. The restaurant is not very big so either be prepared to wait, or you can call ahead and make a reservation. We made a reservation, and the table was ready for us when we arrived. Unfortunately I wanted their mussels, but they were out (guess that means they're really good!) so I got the curry instead. I wouldn't really recommend the curry as it was a bit watery, and on top of rice noodles which I found a bit odd. And since they came out together, the noodles were very soggy and thin by the time I ate it. It almost felt like just eating soup with vegetables. I will say however my friends for the chicken and beef pies, and those were VERY good. I would recommend the beef pie. We ended the night with whiskey flights which was also pretty awesome.

George-Anthony G.

Happy we dropped in. I ordered the Scottish Breakfast, my wife ordered the Traditional Breakfast, and we each ordered a Flat White. Food was very good, and the coffee was amazing. Way better than anywhere we stopped for coffee in London OR Paris. Also the quaintness of the outdoor patio... Amazing. Everyone should come here for breakfast, honestly!

Lard Belly E.

Great pub off the Royal Mile. I don't know who McGregor is, but I royally liked the pub. My sister and I enjoyed an aperitif after dinner here when we wandered past this place. We sat at the bar and made chit chat with the very pleasant bartender. We were heading out of Scotland the next day and I wanted to try Irn Bru, which is the beloved soft drink of the country. I did NOT like the first drink, but over time it wasn't so bad. It was very odd tasting, like bubble gum cough syrup. I know you're like, "Gross, you drank it all?" Yup, and I'd do it again. It used to have way more sugar, but the company changed the composition after the sugar tax. Not much has changed flavor-wise, not that I would know... My sister tried the whisky flight, and the best tasting one ended up being the one from Japan. Yeah, Japan makes a pretty good whisky and I was a little shocked it beat out the other Scottish 'skys. For those reading this in Anchorage AK head to Ginger, they serve this there. Good place, but probably won't come again due to location. On another note, I met a man in London who told me that Scotland used to be the center of Pangaea, so it's the only country that retains all 5 different soils and why the peat is so popular during whisky making. I state this fact based on zero research conducted on his statements.

Whisky tasting done right.  Dark chocolate and all.
Rod U.

A wee dram? Oh h e double l no. After three flights, four airports, 12 time zones and 22 hours of travel; three fingers please! Listed as one of 55 recommended restaurants in the Michelin Guide for Edinburgh, this one was admittedly chosen for their selection of whiskey. Of course the food is good. For starters, the first taste of cold smoked Scottish salmon. Incredibly rich, fatty, very smooth mouth feel. The intense razor sharp flavor of salmon, unmistakable. The game terrine, outstanding. Course ground bits of this and that with a light livery flavor and anise overtones. Great texture unfortunately, the traditional oatcakes; lets just say horse biscuits are not for me. For mains, a dish known as Crofters Chicken (oven baked chicken breast stuffed with hagggis served with a whisky sauce, sauteed cabbage and root veg). A brilliant way to introduce haggis to the uninitiated. The mineral, livery flavor of the offal is mellowed by the chickeny, poultry flavor. The jus from the chicken moistens the haggis. The whisky sauce adding a velvity, rich, concentrated whisky flavor to the dish. Good eats. Very good selection of whisky (nearly 100), many offered in flights for tasting. All flights come complete with the requisite water and chocolates. Do not be that guy who asks for ice. They will frown at that faux pas as it will cloud the whisky and ruin it. Friendly service. Very reasonably priced. Mains average £12. A charming, fairly priced pub with great whisky and food. A fitting welcome to Edinburgh.

Haggis with whiskey sauce
Sangeetha M.

Good food! Staff weren't very attentive, food took awhile. I tried their haggis and a few bites of the fisherman's pie. It was my first time trying haggis so I didn't know what to expect but now that I've had it in another place I'd say it was just good but not the best. The fisherman pie was delicious! Had a bite of the mushroom linguine which was good and rich too. The portions are huge here and it's a tight cozy spot.

I point when I'm a wee bit drunk.
Louis R.

I needed a break from walking from HolyRood Palace to Edinburgh Castle. And by break, I mean pints and pints of cask ale. This is a quaint spot on the Royal Mile to get your drinks on and max. Sweet interior with a semi-modern, semi-traditional decor. Chill bartender and festive patronage. I'd hit it again. Aye.

Vegetarian Haggis Tower
Kimberly W.

Last month, when I was in Edinburgh, I dined at the Royal McGregor and I am so glad I did! It was totally amazing! My friends convinced me to try Haggis, so I started with the "introductory" Haggis Fritters and they were actually really good! I really enjoyed them. For my main course, I ordered the vegetarian haggis tower which was spectacular! The veggie haggis was quite spicy but it was so good. For dessert, I had the Crannachan which was totally amazing! The service here was very good, and there are tons of beverage options. The prices are quite reasonable also. The restaurant isn't too large, but it is cozy and the tables are comfortable. It is conveniently located on the Royal Mile. I would highly recommend the Haggis Fritters and the Haggis tower/Veggie Haggis tower. You won't be disappointed!

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The food was good and it wasn't too touristy clean and helpful staff . I'll go backs when I'm back in town

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Royal McGregor Reviews in Other Languages

The Edinburgh Larder - Scottish Breakfast

The Edinburgh Larder

(347 reviews)

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Royal Mile, Old Town, Newington

Wow... this was one of the best breakfast spots on our 2-month trip! We were there in early…read moreSeptember and had to wait only about 5-10 minutes for a table. The food was absolutely delicious! My porridge was so hearty and yummy, I wanted to lick the bowl. My spouse's eggs benedict dish was also fantastic, and you can tell they use very fresh, high quality ingredients. The way they serve the meals in little stainless steel lunch boxes is adorable. My chai tea latte with oat milk was fantastically spicy and not too sweet. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and always nearby, so it was easy to ask for our check when we were ready. And the inside of the restaurant had a warm, cozy feel. I would gladly eat every breakfast here the next time we're in Edinburgh!

This place seems to be very popular and know it. At first glance, it's a cute, cozy, and humble…read morecafe. Everyone there was very nice; service was good. When it came to ordering, I got an Iced Latte and a Buttery Bap. The menu is a bit difficult to decipher, as it was confusing how much or how little can be added to it and at what cost. The menu said I could only pick one filling, but when I asked I was informed that I could pick an unlimited amount. I'm glad I trusted my instinct and went with just two: Veggie Haggis and Tattie Scones. Both of these were truly delicious. However, there was an extra charge for the second filling. Prices for additions are listed at the bottom of the menu as if they were sides you could order separately. On the receipt, I also saw that I was charged 0.50 extra for ice. I don't understand why places charge extra to make an iced drink when overall you're actually getting less of the drink. Overall, everything tasted good and I'm glad I was able to try numerous Scottish classics.

Cairngorm Coffee - Cortado

Cairngorm Coffee

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I only had a few lattes and cortados here but they were so amazing! The guilty pleasure espresso…read morewas soooo good, I had to buy a bag to take home with me! The staff was relatively nice but the cafe was very busy. It was hard to find somewhere to sit. The food options looked great but I only got to try one pastry.

Six of seven, on the Disloyal 7 challenge, and we were swiftly running out of time to collect 'em…read moreall! We clearly didn't plan things out well, as we had to scramble to hit stops 6 and 7 within an hour of closing, on our last full day in Edinburgh. But, in our defense, coffee shops close up super early in Edinburgh! We hustled our way from the Mile towards Cairngorm, side-stepping tourists and hurrying across intersections. On a normal day, it would've been a nice jaunt through town, but on this day, it was a hectic seemingly-longer-than-it-should-have-been-half-sprint to the front door. I did love the feel of this shop, from the steps leading down to the cozy interior and the bags of spent coffee bean lining the ceiling. The girl working that day was very nice and welcoming. We placed our order and settled into a small table near the back of the building. I kept an eye on the barista (hubby's back was to the counter) so that I could pop up to grab our drinks when they were ready, but she brought them to us, instead. She saw our Disloyal 7 cards out on the table, and said, "Be sure to bring that by before you leave so that I can stamp them!" The lattes were good, with a nice, rich and creamy flavor. I think I could've ended our night here, wrapped up in the warmth of a good latte and a comfortable chair, but my husband pointed out that we had time to get to the final stop on our list, if we hurried. So, we went up to the counter and had the barista stamp their slice, and then hurried once more into the cold Edinburgh dusk.

Royal McGregor - british - Updated May 2026

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