Grabbed a quick after dinner drink at Ryan's of Edinburgh! I couldn't get over the gorgeous ceilings! Such a beautiful spot with plenty of seating inside the restaurant and a nice patio too! The Ryan's Refresher was nice and light with peach & blood orange Highland moon, pressed lemon, vanilla, cranberry & lemonade. Pricing was on point. read more

Ryan's Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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We stumbled upon this place after walking over to Dean Village. So glad we did! They are one of the very few Scottish Pubs that offered a real Scottish Ale. The food is very good, we all enjoyed our meals. And there's plenty of seating. Staff is very nice and helpful. Highly recommend!! read more

Seems mostly touristy restaurant but it was in a good location so we stopped for lunch. Small and large orders of most things. We decided to get the large portion of fish and chips to share. I also got the tomato soup. It took a bit to get our food. The tomato soup was pretty good and I liked the bread that came with it. The fish and chips was a good amount to share. It was crisp and tasty. It was our first place to get it and we were glad it was good. No condiments were brought out. No ketchup or malt vinegar. The fish came with tartar sauce but not what we wanted. They had them, you just had to ask but our waitress never checked in on us after our food was dropped off so we just ate what we had. The food was pretty decent but the length of time to get in and out was longer than what we wanted for lunch and the service wasn't very friendly. read more

Ryan's Bar - Large order - Fish and chips. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Came here for a filling breakfast and was not disappointed! The English breakfast also comes vegetarian. My croissant was warm and toasted with fresh butter and jam. Comfy seats and outdoor seating in a busy part of the city. Bus stops nearby. read more

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Great place to stop for afternoon tea and people watch! For 3.25 you get a large pot of tea along with the cake or pie of the day. We happened to be there on a day with raspberry cheesecake and it was the perfect afternoon treat! read more

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Stop-Over bar. I cannot see myself a whole night in this pub. It is conveniently located and easy to get to and to find if your are not know with Edinburgh. I have used it for that reason only so far. Enter - get beer - meet friend(s) - get another beer - maybe a snack - then go where we wanted to go all along. Don't get me wrong - the place is pleasant enough to be, beautiful ceiling and very friendly staff, just not where I like to spend an whole evening. In the summer I did spend a bit more time sitting on their terras - people watching and sunbathing (if the weather allows it) - Not my favourite but I have certainly no problems meeting up in this place. read more

Ryan's Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Ryans is AAA-OOOK, to quote the Yelp star system. It has a pretty prominent location at the west end, where you're bound to notice it, and you'll certainly notice the bar when the sun has got its rare Scottish hat on, as there are a number of outside table opportunities to be had at Ryans, which is probably where I would personally take advantage of the bar's offerings. The inside is dark, usually pretty busy, and perfectly all good for alcoholic opportunities plus a bit of gastropub dining, although I wouldn't say the interior pushes the boundaries of trendiness, but sometimes the banter is more important than the setting, and it does have that cafe continental thing going on, which has generally got worldwide appeal. There's a spacious main bar, coffee area, and cellar bar, which I'd probably be most partial to, plus a pretty extensive range of food offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. read more

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I think this place can be hit or miss. It is in a fantastic location, right at the end of Princes Street, and walking distance to Haymarket station. Great if your going to catch a train or starting a night out. It is nice and welcoming inside and great for people watching if you get a window seat. When you walk past in the morning there is wide selection of people having breakfast and reading their paper. So I guess the breakfast much be good, although I can't comment. A friend and I went for lunch and really enjoyed it. We shared Cajun Chicken Nachos which were a good portion and very yummy. Definitely hit the right spot. The service was good too, and it wasn't too crowded. Another occasion my boyfriend and I went for dinner and we were a little disappointed. It was far too crowded so it was hard to hear each other. However it was near to Christmas time, so I guess everywhere is a little busier. The service was a little slow too. I had the fish and chips which I didn't think were the best I had ever had, but not the worst either. I probably reserve judgment on whether I really like Ryan's Bar or not until the next time I visit. There is a great selection of food on the menu so it is definitely worth trying again I think. read more

Ryan's Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This little cafe has wireless, and the waitress became more friendly over the course of our interactions, which improved the atmosphere. I had the salmon and scrambled eggs, but the salmon tasted strange so I didn't eat it. The toast was all soggy so I left it. So basically I had scrambled eggs for £6. It does look so pretty from the outside, it's a shame. read more

Visitors to Edinburgh. Stopped for coffees during the day at sat outside. nice to watch world go by despite the current roadworks. Quick and polite service and lovely coffees at reasonable prices. While seated someone had a breakfast brought out which looked amazing so we agreed to return for breakfast the next day. English breakfasts were plentiful and well cooked. Great sausages. Eggs Benedict was lovely although egg was not runny and also a great sausage and bacon breakfast was ordered and all 4 of us enjoyed our breakfasts. Will return to Ryan's again next time. read more

This review is of Ryan's bar only (not the restaurant, which has since changed names to Usquabae). I have been to the bar many times, although only ever in the morning for breakfast / brunch / coffee along with watching southern hemisphere rugby games. So, this review is based solely on the morning experience. Coffee - consistent, smooth Illy brand coffee and usually comes with a nice caramel biscuit (I am always disappointed when they don't give me one) Food - good variety of choices from toast, morning rolls, eggs benedict, pancakes etc. I have had mixed experience with food, the first time I had the eggs florentine, it was great, the seond time, it was awful! Oversalted and came with a weird overdressed (vinergary) salad. Rugby watching - excellent. Good atmosphere of others there to watch the games, along with a few tourists. Several screens, so easy to view from all over the bar and can usually hear the sound too, which is rare in most pubs. The service is generally pretty good. They are often busy, so wait times aren't too bad considering. Overall, I would recommend it for rugby watching and is passable for breakfast/brunch, but I wouldn't go there only for food. read more

Popped in late on a Sunday night after 18 hours of traveling to Edinburgh. Have to admire the fact that the bartender took such care to pour a pint of Guinness from the tap. I was mesmerized by the whole process. Great selection of brews and scotch. The service was great. Nice people, tons of TVs to watch virtually any match you're trying to catch. Food was not as memorable as the pint of beer. But then again, I was new in town. Cheers! read more

I knew there must be a reason why I'd lived here for almost 6 years and hadn't been to Ryan's Bar. Now that I've been here, that reason has been confirmed: it's really not my kind of place. Interestingly enough I was kind of looking forward to the evening. I'd looked the bar up and their website made it look quite nice inside. Well, whoever was taking those pictures was an incredibly talented photographer because the ambiance that the pictures portrayed was just not echoed in the real life experience. In real life, it just felt like a slightly upmarket student-ey bar, with a poor selection of over-priced beers. Maybe it's because I was here on a Friday after payday, or maybe it's because I prefer a quiet pint, but everything about it left me wanting to finish my drink and leave. Ryan's Bar is definitely one Edinburgh establishment I won't be revisiting. read more

I've lost count the amount of times I've come here for chicken fajitas! They are sooo good! They arrive on a sizzling platter, 4/5 wraps and a generous helping of sour cream, cheese, salsa and most importantly guacamole! YUM! All that for £11. I haven't let myself try anything else on their menu, because the fajitas are so tasty! Fajitas aside, I wouldn't normally come here for a drink. It always has sports blaring on the TVs, so not my kinda place. Although I do love the beautifully decorated ceilings, cosy banquet seating and.... fajitas! Downstairs there is the Cellar bar and 'finer' dining that plays Jazz music every last Sunday of the month. Never eaten down there, but the bar is more contemporary than the main bar, which is traditional timber in style. There is a nice conservatory extension that surrounds the pub, which is great for soaking up the rays in the warmer months. Like Rayan D. mentioned it's a good place to meet people who don't know Edinburgh well. Ryan's at the west end of Princess Street and has been around for a long time, since 1991 and unlike many of the bars around, I don't think it'll likely change hands anytime soon. read more

Actually very fond of this well spaced, comfy pub. Its not high class dining, but the food is good and portions generous! Nachos here are fantastic! Also a very good place if you want to watch sport. Its clean, welcoming and very good value! and during the week occassionally offer some free nibbles!. read more

Ryan's was a decent pub. I ordered a few glasses of Rioja, which were all poured generously. My boyfriend ordered a Guinness and said it tasted "rank." So, I interpreted that as flat. We had some food - I had a pot of muscles, which were pretty good and came with some bread for dipping and he had a quesadilla, which actually looked like a wrap or a burrito. I am not sure how much he enjoyed his meal, but I think I was the winner that evening. read more

This place looks a lot better from the outside than it actually is. I went in here for a drink with my boyfriend as we were really early to meet friends, and it was nothing special. It was rammed, for starters. Which probably has something to do with the fact that the serving bit of the bar takes up about two thirds of the floor space, leaving hardly any room for tables. Also, with it being in the heart of tourist-ville, it was full of stag parties and other huge groups of drunk guys of varying descriptions... not ideal for a quiet cosy drink with your boyfriend! All in all, it was fairly average. It was hot, crowded, noisy, it took ages to get served at the bar and when we did the drinks weren't even that cheap. read more

Ryans is a big bar in the heart of Edinburgh, situated between the two main railway stations and just off Princes Street. Its location, its size and the fact that it remains bright and neutral are perhaps the reasons why it's always crammed with people. It looks fairly upmarket and has a varied menu, although a lot of the selection is gastropub fayre. It's open early during the day and is pretty much packed from when it opens. During weekends it's madness, since you'll often find that tourists and stag do's wind up in here over the course of an evening. I like Ryans for what it is - it's a Jack of all Trades bar where one size fits all. You can take your mum for lunch here, meet for a first date (although there admittedly would be a lot of background noise), you can come for an all night booze session with the lads of the ladies. But because it has a universal appeal, I'm not always drawn to drinking here - it's a bit generic. Its slightly continental but familiar setting is, however, what makes it appealing. Although it's not the most unusual bar in the world, it's a point of reference for most, since every city has a bar like this somewhere. It will make a lot of people feel at home and with its varied menu, space, vast space allocated to outside seating and comforting surroundings, it's a safe bet to begin most days and nights out. read more

Enjoyed the haggis last night, that we came back tonight for drinks and desserts. The food was excellent as well as the service. read more

Ryan's Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Last Thursday the little fairy of chance made me wander into Ryan's Bar twice in the same day, once for breakfast and the second time for dinner. It is a good spot for breakfast and serves a fair amount of options though a little pricey it may be said. They did have a promotion of a bacon roll and a hot drink for £3 though which I thought was great! I could have spent hours sitting there, sipping on lattes and watching the world go by. Great location for people watching. I had visitors over and they wanted to try haggis and not pay a ridiculous price. Ryan's Bar came to mind as it was central and handy. When I checked out the menu I was pleased to discover that they offer lots of traditional Scottish dishes as well as a wide variety such as Thai curries, burgers, falafel that didn't break the bank (mostly under a tenner)... Now, controversial as it maybe - I like cover bands!!! So when a local band started playing I was happy. I'd go as far as saying that the two lead singers had voices like angels. Myself and my group of friends thoroughly enjoyed this experience of tapping our toes and singing along to old favouries whilst eating our meal. Great craic!!! read more

We walked past this place every day while in Edinburgh from our Hotel. So one night we strolled in to see what's diggin'. The place is good. We liked the food, and the staff was actually great. But it seemed like it lacked that "Scottish feel". But I would go back. read more

My husband and I celebrated burns night in this lovely bar the food was amazing music in the form of a fiddler and guitar player were played in the back ground and the staff polite and attentive a reasonable priced menu well worth a visit read more

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Ryans bar is a great place to start or finish a night out in Edinburgh. Its right in the middle of town and is a great meeting place to start from. Serving great food most of the day and a great mix of young and old means thats its great for everyone. During match days (be it either football or rugby) you'll find it hard to get to the bar as its packed right from when the doors open. Its withing easy walking distance from both Murrayfield and Tynecastle and fans tend to meet, leave and head back there after the matches. read more

Ryan's is an excellent bar in the centre of Edinburgh which is easy for anyone to find so its great for a meeting place to start your night. Upstairs they have a cafe var where during the day you can have coffees and food aswell. The food is really nice pub grub and all tastes lovely and fresh the times I have been. Downstairs they also have a cellar bar and a function suite should you need it. The prices are good for the town centre and the staff are friendly, its a good place to give a try, the people make the atmosphere a good one! read more

Need a quick light bite, had nachos and they were great. Great place to people watch and have a nice beer or two.

This restaurant was a little on the fancy, touristy side, but it was good. The high ceilings and light tans on the walls and ceilings keep the place bright. It's also pretty large, including a small outside coffee shop that's open early, a good-size main restaurant, and a basement "cellar bar" (for special events and maybe overflow). The staff was friendly and the food was decent. The menu is large and includes many non-Scottish things, including Mexican food. Ryan's had a large whisky selection -- this was great, but it was a little frustrating that the special tastings ran out early. read more

We had a group of 15 or so arrive for breakfast bang on our reservation time and they had tables set and ready to go. Promptly took coffee orders as our party trickled in, and got food orders in as soon as we were all there. I had the Eggs Royale (eggs benedict with salmon instead of ham or spinach), and it was ok. Wish it came with some kind of side, as it felt a bit boring on the plate by itself - potatoes or spinach or toast ... something! Also the poached eggs were overcooked - the runny yolk is my favourite part! But the hollandaise was good and it arrived warm. A few in the party had issues with the wrong order arriving and toast being not toasted at all but simply bread thrown on a plate. But the server fixed it very quickly. Good location and overall would recommend as any issues were likely due to our big party size/kitchen timings. Also, I noticed that their craft beer special was also a fundraising for Air Ambulance, which I only recently found out are non-profit/charity funded organisations. So kudos to you, Ryan's Bar, if it hadn't been 930am I would have ordered one for sure read more

Food and service were great! This was near our hotel during our visit and it didn't disappoint! We went every day during our stay for one meal. read more

Even after coming to Edinburgh for years, I have only just noticed Ryan's bar and restaurant, a huge blue building in the West End. I may need my eyesight tested. I loved this bar. It was a good place for families to go during the day meaning that the adults can get a wee glass of wine and relax somewhere a bit more grown up but still tolerant of kids. We decided to build a Mediterranean Meze platter, which was £20 for 6 dishes. It came nicely presented and quite a good size. The highlights of that were the Pineapple chicken and chilli skewers, which came with a rum and coconut (essentially Malibu) dipping sauce and the paprika spiced prawns which were large and succulent! The kids had tuna and sweetcorn sandwiches with curly fries which kept them quite happy whilst we had a five minute chillout! Great wee place to eat, we had no complaints with the service, cleanliness or quality of food and I would certainly come back again! read more

Was in town and found they had great lunch sandwiches and hot chocolate. Best of all, they had free internet, though on my last day they had problems with it. Friday nights, this place was packed. read more

Great place to meet friends for a rugby international before making your way west towards Murrayfield stadium.

Ryans bar is one of the few places just about anyone should be able to find as it is central and right in the middle of town. Its really nice to look at from the outside and in. The food menu can't be faulted and I especially love the fact that it has a green-house like section where you can watch everyone passing by, feel like you're outside, but actually be enjoying the warmth of being in! Not my choice for a Friday or Saturday night, more an after work catch up or mid-afternoon place for me, but a great bar none the less. read more

Ryan's is an ideal meeting pub, it's central, easy to find and generally busy with a good atmosphere. Caters for everybody so whether you're wanting to watch the game with a pint or meet for a coffee. variety of seating options available...indoor, conservatory and outside for those used to the Scottish weather read more

Ryan's bar cellar restaurant after waiting 30 mins to get served in the first place and had to ask for the drinks menu, now been an hour between courses so far and no apology..... Said was busy but at least 10 tables empty that I can see from where I'm sat, food eventually arrived and can't say it was worth the wait ..... So that's now 2:00 hours and finally finished the food and no time for desert but not sure I would want any, as would have probably been another hour waiting for that. Needless to say did not leave a tip and doubt will ever come again. Free bottle of wine was little compensation read more

Handy little bar to meet up with friends after work or as an initial meeting place to start your night out. There are usually tables outside which is nice in the good weather, and then a little conservatory area which is pleasant to sit in(though closed at night). The inside is nice enough with plenty of space and tables, however the place never seems to get going and lacks atmosphere. read more

Great atmosphere for the rugby and football. Food not great but for a snack cant complain.

Food and pricing was excellent! The food had a really posh feel, it looked and tasted great. The only problem was our waitress. She had a heavy accent (French maybe?) that made her hard to understand and she had a really apathetic feeling about her. She didn't come around after the food arrived so getting the bill took a while. And she never came back after dropping it off so eventually we paid at the bar, where it turns out she was having a drink. read more

Amazing breakfast! The vegetarian sausage platter is delish and must have for all vegetarians! The platter is so huge but worth every bite. Also the mocha and hot chocolate are amazing. read more

Great for breakfast and lunch. Haven't tried dinner. Loved the fish and chips and the Scottish full breakfast. Great atmosphere. Came twice.

This bar sits in the heart of the west end of town and is one of the most easily recognizable landmarks around. It serves cold beer, live sport and good times. Packed every weekend, especially when sport is on, it's a great place to meet to start the night or for that final must have before the long walk home. For the Irish fans amongst you who need a hit of Hurling or Gaelic football this is you place. read more