Sooooo good!!! We were only in Edinburgh for a short time and wanted to sample local food so found this place as we were walking through the main 'drag' - High Street. Service was wonderful with the staff working so quickly to find us a table inside as it was quite chilly for outdoor seating. The number of tables is limited in this small space and it is very popular so having a reservation or sitting outside is a good idea. The food was utterly divine! I tried one of the rare whiskey that was recommended from one of the whiskey flights - highly recommend having a whiskey with your dinner as they offer numerous options from different areas of Scotland. Vegetarian options were quite numerous which was rare to find in our travel through the UK and they also offer salads and fresh veggies (another rare find). Traditional dishes with new twists - had the haggis fritters which I could have eaten many of! They even offer vegetarian haggis! Food was super tasty and highly recommend as a delicious eatery stop for anyone traveling through Edinburgh who wants to try local fare. read more

Low Cost, High quality breakfast. I stopped by after seeing advertising on Yelp for it. It was a mile walk, but it was well worth it, located on the Royal Mile, it's a nice comfy little pub. I ordered the Scottish Breakfast, which had all the requirements: Egg, Black sauasage, toast, Haggis, mushrooms, and more. Every bit of it was great. Adimttedly, as an American, I wasn't sure what to expect with Haggis, but was great. read more

Had the fish and chips they were excellent Jack our server gave me a sample Haggis it was absolutely fantastic I would definitely recommend this place to anybody and to add to a good experience hopefully you'll get Jack the server, Thanks again Jack read more

Haggis neeps and tatties they were delicious in this traditional pub in the royal mile . Good place to stop off to enjoy the food in Edinburgh . read more

Royal McGregor - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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We came here for breakfast and was pleasantly satisfied. Our server was lovely and our Irish coffees were smooth. It was my first time trying haggis and it was a good first time. Our bacon was full of flavor and paired well with the toast. The portion size was fine and the price was comparable. I enjoyed the ambience of the place as well. Spacious and dark but not too dark. I would come back. read more

We were warmly welcomed even with our three children and treated to wonderful, quick food. Service was friendly and helpful as well and the atmosphere is great for that Scottish experience. read more

We had an amazing dinner at the Royal McGregor. My husband and I shared the vegetarian haggis and the fisherman's pie. We loved both, but the fisherman's pie was the favorite. Our server had excellent suggestions for gin sampling to pair with the cranachan that we ordered for desert. It was sublime! Really happy memories of delicious food and wonderful service at the Royal McGregor. Thank you! read more

This pub located on the Royal Mile is touristy with decent but touristy prices. They aren't bad, and it's great if you want a drink and a hot meal. The service was good once the menu's were on the table. Once again our dinner consisted of Haggis, nips and tatties and a cheeseburger. The burger was 7 pounds, very meaty and big and came with chips and salad. The haggis, nips and tatties were neatly arranged in a fat, perfectly circular tower, garnished with greens on top and surrounded by a moat of gravy. I sampled the haggis and it was MMMMMM MMMM GOOD! There is also a 7 pound walking tour during the day and a 5 pound ghost tour that starts 9.30pm outside this pub, just FYI. read more

We came her for dessert after having dinner nearby. We ordered a sticky toffee pudding, a cranachan, and a "wee taster". The two desserts were both phenomenal. I have tried sticky toffee pudding several times and this one was by far the best. The cranachan was delicious and rich, defiantly something you need to try while in Scotland. My only complaint was that two of the beers in my beer taster were warm. There was only three beers total in it so it was pretty disappointing that two of them were warm. read more

This was a cute little pub on the high street of Edinburgh. The service and was passable. A little slow and not very friendly. I got a classic burger and was not very well cooked. I ordered medium rare burger and it was severely over cooked. Could have had a lot of potential but overall missed the mark. read more

Food was delicious and the beer great and service was prompt and friendly! I would highly recommend it.

This was by far the most forgettable place we went in Scotland/Edinburgh. Not sure if it was the time or day or our mood but we enjoyed a largely boring meal and I cannot, for the life, of me, remember what I ate. WAIT, I do remember! I ate a brie and spinach pie and the side salad with cherry tomatoes was actually the highlight. Yeah, overall, not a bad place. But forgettable. read more

Great food! The pies are amazing! I think our group had 3 or 4 different pies (duck, chicken and beef) and they were all superb. Great fish and chips too! The staff was friendly and the decor/environment was nice. read more

The Royal McGregor off the Royal Mile was pretty cozy place to spend a very rainy evening in Edinburgh. It's not very big place inside but very good Scottish Food. I had grilled scottish salmon which had the perfect crispy exterior tender middle. The appetizers were great and the haggis burger is not bad at all. The bar was perfect size to order drambuie and scotch and just think about life or talk about world peace with the nice bartenders. read more

Royal McGregor - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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It was pretty inside but hotttt in the summer with no AC. The food was not well seasoned- my steak and ale pie was so salty I almost sent it back. My husband's crofter's chicken was great but the sauce was totally bland. On the plus side, they are clean and the service was excellent. read more

Royal McGregor - Steak and ale pie- salty but super filling! Crofter's chicken- a nice pairing of haggis and chicken. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I came to this pub expecting a better meal. Got the fish and chips and the fish was about double the breading I would have liked and there wasn't much flavor. I understand cod isn't that flavorful to begin with but their breading could have at least enhanced the experience, instead it just weighted the meal down. On the other hand, my beer was great and it seems like a fairly traditional pub so if you're looking to grab a drink with friends, not a bad stop. read more

Had the wee flight and the salmon. The whiskey is good and the beer is good and the food is great pub food. Just what we needed after a day of sightseeing! read more

A small bar on The Royal Mile, I must have walked past it hundreds of times without giving it a second glance, dismissing it as a typical tourist bar. Friends brought it to my attention when they dropped in for a quick drink and we have visited it numerous times since. It IS small and can get pretty busy, they have a few tables outside which obviously attracts a lot of custom when the weather is good. The staff are very friendly and efficient, but you should make allowances for speed of service during busy periods especially during The Fringe. Reserving a table ahead of time is recommended if possible. It is pretty much what you would expect from a "traditional Scottish" pub, with a selection of beers including three real ale casks, which are usually from small Scottish breweries, a beer "flight" is also available, allowing you to buy a third of a pint of each ale. They also have an extensive menu of approximately 50 whiskies (although some we asked for were not available), broken down by areas of the distillery. They offer a selection of whisky "flights", 4 whiskies based around a theme or area with prices varying to match (around £3 or £4 a glass). Being on the Royal Mile prices are possibly a bit inflated, but not excessively so, and are comparable to elsewhere on The Mile and central Edinburgh. The food is also fairly "traditional" Scottish pub food, including dishes like Cullen Skink or haggis fritter for starters and main courses like burgers, fish and chips and haggis, neeps and tatties, etc. The food is not just "pub grub" but of a good restaurant quality. I had a tower of Haggis, Neeps & Tatties (each layered on the other) which had an onion & rosemary gravy. I would have preferred a more traditional whisky cream sauce (which you do get with their haggis beefburger), but the gravy was good. None of our party had starters, but a couple of us did order dessert, the main complaint with the sticky toffee pudding was it was too large! I personally had the Cranachan (whipped cream, whisky soaked oatmeal, raspberries & honey) which was delicious! In summary: good Scottish beers, good Scottish food and good Scottish whiskies. N.B. They do a "loyalty card" which gives you a 10% discount on food and drink (see their website for how to apply). read more

Good food and great atmosphere. Make sure to make a reservation. Not a very big place so you can't just walk in and grab a table.

Absolutely loved this gem of a restaurant! Food was exceptional! Waiters and bartenders were excellent! Got to try 2 local favorites - finally tried the haggis fritters and read more

Royal McGregor - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This place was out of this world good. Delicious food, great cocktails and attentive service. Who could ask for more?!!!

First pub we tried on our first day in Edinburgh. Quaint atmosphere with seating in an elevated area at the back. Haggis tower was sublime. Don't be afraid! A three-layer tower of haggis, neeps and tatties, all drizzled with the most incredible whiskey gravy. MUST HAVE! You can skip the burgers though. Patties are very dense and dry. Service is a little slow so make sure you have plenty of time. read more

This place was so good! I had the haggis neeps & tatties, and my husband had the risotto which was phenomenal. Friendly staff with a lively buzz. I highly recommend this place as your first dining experience in Edinburgh just like it was for us:) read more

Excellent service, great beers, good food. We had fish and chips, good but not among the best I've had, vege haggis with turnips and potatoes, very good, and steak and ale pie, very good. read more

During my three week trip to London, England, Scotland, and Paris, the Royal McGregor had the best thing I ate.....the Scottish Mussels with White Wine Cream Sauce. They were absolutely divine and tender. Instead of Mussels being served in some sort of broth, these were drenched in the sauce which clung to the tender Mussels. And the wonderful french bread that was served soaked up all of the deliciousness left in the bottom of the bowl. I can't say enough how wonderful the Mussels were. The haggis here was also very enjoyable. read more

Truly heavenly lamb chops with a really good sea bass as well. Got us seated right away, the char on the lamb was perfect, cooked to order. Took a bit while checking out but overall a very good place that justifies its high rating. read more

Popped in for a quick pint and couldn't be more pleased with the service. Didn't eat there so can't comment on the food but glad we stopped in. read more

I liked the vibe of this place. Everyone was quite friendly. The fish and chips were good (biiig piece of fish). My wife enjoyed the pie. Will come again the next time I'm in town. read more

I loved this pub on the Royal Mile. I couldn't handle Haggis Tower, so had Chicken breast stuffed with Haggis with vegetables on the side. It was very good, and I enjoyed my half pint of lager with it. read more

Wonderful find. Like a local pub but in the Royal mile. Food was excellent and service was friendly. Reasonable pricing as well

Very nice food here! The service was absolutely superb, I would highly recommend. Also the food was extremely quick to come out and was very reasonably priced too. read more

The name and the outside looked too stiff, too formal. Surely the food is expensive and staid, I thought. But another reviewer here said it had the best haggis he had in Scotland, and that persuaded me to give it a try. Now I had never had haggis and I wanted to try it with the best. While I can't compare it to others, I thought the Tower of Haggis was an amazing adventure. The meat was peppery delicious and with the mashed potatoes and wonderful brown gravy, it was a little reminiscent of comfort food back home of a very good beef Manhattan except with a great peppery kick. The potato wedges were also exceptional in that they were fresh, hot, and crispy. For dessert the sticky toffee pudding served with ice cream was warm and sweet in all the right places. My wife thought it was worth a return trip. I thought the entire meal was worth this review. Don't miss The Royal MacGregor on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. I so glad I didn't. read more

Royal McGregor - Tower of Haggis with gravy and Potato wedges and Irn-Bru, a traditional Scottish meal. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Great pub! Very welcoming. The waitress noticed we were from Chicago. Asked on my White Sox hat and mentioned her love of our fair city. She recommended our beers for the stay and gave us a few sport to hit in town. The atmosphere was great. Inviting. The beers and food were excellent. It had outdoor seating as well. read more

We stopped in for dinner on a Wednesday night and the pub was almost packed. Ok first off, the service is really great. Sitting across from the bar you could see how hard everyone was working to make the place hum. More importantly the drinks and food matched the quality of places we had paid double for on this trip. You could tell the kitchen takes the time to plate properly for a nice presentation in addition to cooking it nearly perfectly - way beyond what you expect from pub grub! Cullen skink (a fish chowder of smoked haddock, potatoes and cream soup) - this was really tasty but could have had a few more pieces of fish and a bit less potato. Chicken stuffed with haggis - the chicken was baked and was a bit dry in spots but the rest was fine. The combination with the haggis was really tasty and made up for the chicken. Tower of haggis - this is built from mashed potatoes and mashed turnips with haggis on the bottom surrounded by a moat of gravy. I was glad there was a lot of gravy because the tower was so big I ended up using it all up. Again highly recommended. If you haven't had haggis before, make this the place you try it first. It was really great! read more

If you are looking for a cozy pub on the Royale Mile that has great food and a very knowledgeable staff on Scottish whisky, this is the place! This was our first restaurant on our vacation to Scotland and it met all expectations. I also have a gluten allergy and they were very cooperative and had a separate menu for me (which I greatly appreciated!). We went back for breakfast and when they served my meal they left the toast on top (I have to be careful with cross contamination) after I said I have a gluten allergy. Now this is partly my fault since I didn't explicitly say to leave the toast off. read more

We tried just about everything on the menu. All was delicious. Best Hagis Neeps and Tatties, and Mint Lamb Chops I've ever had. I think it is safe to say that you will be satisfied with whatever you order. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Tasty traditional Scottish food, quick service, and not badly priced. Best part: desert! Was looking for a place to enjoy a traditional Scottish meal before leaving Edinburgh and after reading the reviews tried this place out. It definitely lived up to the reviews and I highly recommend it. read more

A bit touristy, right on the Royal Mile, you can tell they are used to frustrating situations with tourists. We didn't try any food but had drinks at the bar. Service was fine, as I remember the toilets were pretty gross... read more

Nice little place, right on the royal mile. Ate a very decent Traditional Scottish Breakfast, my friend had chicken breast stuffed with bacon and haggis. Both good. I would return quite happily. read more

Large portions. Fish and chips were a bit greasy. Coffee good. Chips very good. Service was pleasant and chatty.