I had an exceptional time here on my first trip to Scotland! I attended the Meetin Celebration with a large group.. I've known some of these folks for 20 years! Every year we meet up in a different city. We had people from all over the world attend. We had the room upstairs reserved for our group. It was large enough to accommodate our group. There was a bar where we could order food and drinks, and the 2 guys that manned the bar were friendly and efficient. read more

The Cambridge Bar - The Cambridge Bar: Meetin Celebration! - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Burgers were delicious and the staff were very nice! If you're looking for a good burger in Edinburgh this is the place to go!

I came here with a few friends for some good ol' burgers for Friday night dinner. The place was a bit crowded, but they were able to seat us after 5 minutes. Since this place is popular for their burgers, we all had to order from the burger menu. I shared the Haggis Burger (£11.45) and Five Alarm (£11.45) with a friend while also adding a side of Onion Rings (£3.15). While we were pretty hungry, the food did take at least half an hour to arrive. Luckily, the burger was pretty damn good that made it worthwhile. The Five Alarm burger was pretty standard with some jalapenos, chipotle mayo, and spicy salsa. As a fan of spicy food, this was not that spicy to be honest. Now the Haggis burger was absolutely delicious, meaty, and a bit gamy. This burger was thick with half beef and half haggis for a really thick and meaty meal. If you're into haggis, this burger is a winner. It can get overwhelming, so sharing this burger was perfect. Also, their fries and onion rings were done crispy and flavorful. The onion rings came with plenty, which was totally worth it. These burgers and sides here are as delicious as people say it is. It will leave you full and satisfied. Cool spot to hang around, grab some drinks, and eat some burgers. The service was a bit slow though. read more

The Cambridge Bar - Onion Rings, Haggis Burger, and Five Alarm Burger. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The absolute best burger I've had in my life. The Haggis burger is phenomenal, and Stewart was the best waiter ever!

So according to my fellow Yelpers, this place does a decent burger worth trying. So that's exactly what I did one night after working late and being too darn lazy to cook my own food. Luckily, there was one table left for us to have a brief sit down, in future this place will need a booking to secure a spot. The service felt somewhat rushed since there was a booking following us which kind of ruined the experience of having a relaxing meal, staff also kept the reserved sign on the table during my meal which I felt was kind of rude- I get it, I'll leave!! The burgers were pretty good, I had the three alarm burger which was just spicy enough, meat was well cooked. I prefer a warm bun and the bread was slightly chewy, but the toppings complimented the burger well. The sides of fries and onion rings were pretty good, generic and nothing amazing, but good. I will return with a booking next time in the hopes of enjoying my meal. Service and sides aside, I would agree the Cambridge Bar does a decent burger worth returning for. read more

The Cambridge Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Very good bar centrally located but nestled away from all the shoppers on george/princes streets. I love coming here for their burgers. I normally go for their blue cheese burger. They use fresh ingredients and the meat is very tender and juicy. I like how they use Boston lettuce (may go as another name in the UK). Burgers range from £8-9 but don't come with a side. Their onion rings are really good! It might be slightly more expensive for your typical gourmet pub burger but the atmosphere and the service make up for it! They have an excellent array of beer to choose from so you will not go thirsty. Some lovely wines and ciders too. I went last night after work and I was really pleased with the service. Our server was very helpful and accommodating. It's useful to make a reservation because they can get pretty busy! read more

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I was spending some time in Edinburgh being a tourist, and after walking around most of the day, I wanted to find a place near one of my stops for lunch. Sadly, I really wanted a burger and onion rings, and ended up finding this place nearby. I definitely came in very early in their hours, probably one of the first for lunch. I got seated towards the other door facing the alley in a seat that was like an arm chair. For this short lady, it's a bit awkward but comfortable. I had some tea to go with my burger and onion rings. Price was decent and I really enjoyed my food. It was what I wanted and definitely hit the spot. I could see how man would like to come here and hang out with co-workers or friends and enjoy good food and drinks. read more

The Cambridge Bar - Beef burger with cheese and a side of onion rings. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The boy and I stopped in here after I dragged him, fresh off the plane, all around town. We were starving and tired, after a cold pint and a filling bite to eat. Cambridge Bar surely delivered. The decor is simple and the place is quite small, but we were there fairly early in the dinner hour so it was mostly empty, although it did begin to fill up as we left. Luckily it was quiet and we could keep up with the FIFA game on the telly. The staff is extremely friendly - our server brought us tastes of the beers before we had to settle on a proper pint, and wrapped up my half burger at the end after it got the best of me. And the burger... oof, the burger. Half as big as my head, dripping with gooey aged Cheddar, tangy BBQ sauce, onions and fresh tomato, bacon heaped on top of a hefty beef patty and a fluffy sesame-encrusted bun. It was enormous and honestly I was struggling a bit with getting the thing compact enough to actually eat. As I said earlier, it did get the best of me in the end, although the boy scarfed his down no problem. Boys. The chips are delicious as well, although I think for the price it would have been nice if chips were included. Still, £25 for two pints, two burgers and an order of chips isn't too shabby. Cambridge Bar is on my hot list for sure. read more

The Cambridge Bar tends to be my go-to place to watch football in Edinburgh. Incredibly important to call ahead for a seat (specifying you're watching the game), but if so, you're practically guaranteed a comfy sofa, with a great view, great (too large! Ha) Burgers and amazing service from the whole team. I'm not sure that last part even does it justice. Everyone working at the Cambridge is incredibly friendly, creating a great atmosphere, and'd gladly pop over and replace your beer before you can even walk over to the bar. I really like it here for that. The only thing that's stopped me giving it 5 stars is that I keep forgetting how god-awfully expensive their Brooklyn lagers are and spend more than I'd anticipated! read more

The Cambridge Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Cambridge Bar you say? Nay says I, it be the Cambridge Burger!!! Cambridge Burger are two words that when used together around the city generate a response of "ahhh I love that place" and its fair the burgers are phenomenal. My choices have always been either Italian Beef - Burger topped with mozzarella, piles of pesto and a sharp relish or simple chciken burger - WHOLE chicken brest, mayo and lettuce! I only have one issue with this place and thats the size, its just so damn small. If you are a group and you dont book you have no chance! i have been once or twice with a friend and we ahve ended up sat at the bar which I dont mind at all given the staff have some great banter (older sister of one of the eclectic slightly wird staff in Victoria works here) and the female staff have well always been pretty hott :D! So overall all for a pint, a burger and for rugby/golf watching this place is ace. Jd = very happy man!!! read more

If I could include a picture to represent my feelings of this place, it would be a chipmunk with its cheeks mightily stuffed. And maybe some hearts above its head and stars in its eyes. You get the idea. The Cambridge is a cozy little joint that I ventured to for the first time with the friends who'd recommended it. I'm grateful they did, because now I can return in the future when my American heart begins lusting for grease and cheese. Mmmmf. This place easily warrants five stars in my opinion. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The bar has a decent stock and I was pleasantly surprised at the cost of a good bottled brew and a coke. Then there's the menu: three veggie burgers to choose from? Well my, my! And what's that? Cajun fries?! Cue my arteries clogging with reckless abandon! (Side note: the portobello burger is amazing but torrential juicy. Beware if you're on a first date, or trying to look less than slobbish in front if friends!) You can also watch the cooks working their magic if you sit in the right spot, which I found distractingly fun. (bro-fist to the guy with the American flag bandana doin' his thing.) Will assuredly be back, with bells on! read more

Hands down. Theee best burger I have had in Edinburgh. Delicious. Clearly homemade and cooked perfectly...... still a little pink in the middle!! I love the space that they have in the Cambridge. It looks and feels like a traditional, verging on the scale of 'old man-ish'. But you only realise once you get in that looks can be very misleading. My only issues with the Cambridge is that chips do not come as a standard side.... your £7/8/9 is just the burger. Nothing else...... still totally reasonable given the quality. The plate just looks a little empty!! I would also note this place is pretty busy! Twice it was just too busy to even think of waiting. Other two times I did stay but had to wait for a table! But definitely a must on the burger front!!! read more

Absolutely love this place! A fantastic burger, great chips and beer. Highly recommended for an easy meal! read more

Edinburgh: The Cambridge. I went for the classic cheese burger and I found such a beautiful juicy meat, but a bread that could be improved easily. I will rate it 8.5/10 cause the bread. I will suggest to book before. £7.5 read more

The Cambridge Bar - Cheese burger 8/10 #goandride #burgersaroundtheworld - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The Camembert burger at The Cambridge Bar is a savory treat. A char-grilled beef patty is accompanied by Camembert cheese, cranberry sauce, lettuce, and tomato. The burger is a sandwiched between a soft sesame seed bun, which pairs well with the cranberry sauce. Upon biting into the burger, I was reminded of a classic Thanksgiving dinner in the United States. I opted to remove the tomato and the lettuce from the burger; since I found the simple combination of beef + cranberry + cheese to be a delight (the lettuce and tomato were ruining the texture and getting in the way). I was not asked how I would like my beef cooked and I found it a little dry. Thankfully, the cranberry and melted Camembert made up for some of this dryness and I think this burger would hold up against the best Scotland has to offer. read more

The Cambridge Bar - Camembert Burger - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Hands down the best burger I've ever had. I have only two complaints: 1. There are so many amazingly delicious toppings available for your burger that it's nearly impossible to select! 2. I think it's a bit of a ripoff that chips aren't included. Even the haloumi burger is pretty amazing although I was a bit disappointed that the serving size of the haloumi is much smaller than it used to be and that allows the olive tapenade to be the predominant flavor. I don't think you can go wrong no matter what you order. The chips are delicious and I can't stress enough that you should definitely order some of the garlic mayo for dipping, it is worth the stinky breath that will haunt you for the rest of the day! We ended our meal by sharing the brownie with vanilla ice cream. Our waitress was happy to accommodate my request for toffee sauce to be added to the dish (and it was no charge!) and it was heaven on a plate! read more

I knew of the Cambridge Bars reputation for burgers (which I've yet to sample) but wasn't too sure about what else would be good. Holy-moley its beer central!! It was busy when we were in but a good crowd and it was not overly noisy/crowded so we stayed for a few. I loved the huge range of beers/lagers/ale's (and ciders) on offer. Although I was strictly on the gin, having already mixed my grapes and grains, my amigo's were happy sampling the offerings, including some rarer varieties on tap. I'll definitely come back here as they do GF beer!! Yep, Estrella Dura bottled is available here which makes me v happy as I can literally head to the pub for a beer and not be the odd one out. Perfect. read more

Friendly waiters, food is ok. I have to say I am not a burger person. Some burgers I like but they have to be extremely good, and I mean not dry with this. I had the Buffalo burger with terriyaki, pineapple and replaced the bacon for mushrooms at no extra cost. It was quite good, buffalo burger a bit dry but I think that will always be the case as it has less fat as regular beef. The cajun fries are great if you like spicy! read more

Most of my encounters with Cambridge Bar have been the day after a night out, when I'm in need of urgent, hearty, pub food to sort me out. The Cambridge Bar is great for this purpose, as they have a large list of decent burger offerings to choose from. The menu has a choice of beef, chicken, or a veggie option, teamed with a ton of tasty toppings (good alliteration, I know). I've probably had all of the toppings at some stage, but if I had to opt for one selection, it would be the classic beef plus the sautéed mushrooms, onions, and melted Swiss cheese. Mmmmmm. In no way the healthiest meal of all time, but on occasion, who really cares? The bar is quite small, but pretty good for chilling in for a few hours of banter, and the staff seem pretty laid back. When there's any rugby or football to be seen on TV, this place gets busy because of the winning combination of burgers and flat screens, so get down early on match days if you want a good table. read more

On a wet and windy evening myself and the Lady ventured in from the damp and into the Cambridge Bar on Young street in the new town. It was wet outside but very nicely dry and temperate inside which is always good. Those tropically damp bars which get horridly humid when it's raining really annoy me. IT was busy but we manage to get a decent seat. Where we waited.... And waited.... Then we finally managed to flag down a man do take our drinks order. Beer was ordered from their plentiful but fairly expensive list of beers and orders placed for food as well. Venison burgers were the order of the day. Their menu has some incredible burgers listed. Prices are Edinburgh Norm for the food. Although the burgers do not come with chips. Sides were an extra £2.50. However we found out that that was enough chunky chips for two hungry bedraggled cyclists so you might not need that many sides between 2-3 of you. The service (once they'd picked up on the fact we were actually there) was very good up until we sat with our bill for 15 minutes. However the company was acceptable so I wasn't that bothered. £30 for 2 pints and 2 halves of beer and two burgers with shared chips. I think it was possibly £2-3 too expensive but I'm probably being a bit picky. Recommend checking it out but overall I think I preferred the burgers in Holyrood 9A... read more

Initially, after my first impressions of the name, I didn't expect a menu that solely consisted of burgers and a few desserts. Like Holyrood 9A across the other side of town, they focus all their attention to pieces of meat, chicken or patty formed beans slapped in a bun. The Teryaki (bacon, pineapple, Teriyaki sauce) is a true alternative gem helps ensure they have a foothold in the 'excellent burger league'. The minimalist pub decor is fine to spend the afternoon in, but you'll be mainly salivating over the delicious burgers. Not bad at £11 too. read more

The Cambridge Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I'm an Oxford girl myself, and so always had a slight, lingering suspicion of anything with the word Cambridge in the title; in the case of the Cambridge bar, this unease was exacerbated by the fact that the Oxford Bar is just down the road. However, I'm sure I went in with an open mind, determined to enjoy myself. Which I did, mostly. It's a lively and buzzy place that attracts a young-ish crowd, noisy, but still possible to have a conversation there. I've just got a couple of gripes about this place; firstly, I ordered a veggie burger that cost about six pounds, was burnt, and didn't even come with chips! Which was disappointing. Secondly, and this may seem petty but I have strong feelings about these things, as the evening drew to a close, my friends and I decided to have just another half pint each before going home, so I went to the bar clutching what I thought was a more than sufficient amount of money. I had, of course, calculated how much it would cost by halving the price of a normal pint, because that's the way it works in every other pub. That makes sense, because it's the same beer but you're only having half as much of it, so it should cost half the amount, right? Well, not in the Cambridge, where a half is £2.90, as much as a whole pint costs in most other establishments. I was outraged more on principle than about the actual money. So, I shall not be frequenting this place, and have had my irrational prejudice confirmed: places named Cambridge are not to be trusted. read more

This place really, really hit the spot after a long day of drinking lots of beer. Sat right down and the burgers were great. I had the BBQ Bacon, but others I was with had the Italiano, Chili, and a chicken burger. Once the burgers arrived it became quiet while all scarfed down the burgers. The chips were also quite good--and the onion rings were fantastic! read more

Priced resonably (but without fries) and good cheeseburger with bbq sauce and great meat althought not grilled. Only complaint is for the bun which should be softer. read more

Went as a big group of 13 for a works do and I've left with mixed feelings. Somewhat underwhelmed by the whole experience. Good points- Well-cooked chicken burger, nicely seasoned and juicy. (Cajun Chicken) All 13 people were served their food at once and it was all hot and fresh. And everyone chomped down their burgers! Tasty onion rings, ok chips. Wide selection of beers and ales. But: I'm a cocktail girl but all they had was about 5 or 6 basic spirits and that was all. The burger bun was dry and most people only ate the bottom half, ditching the top. My bum is still aching from the rickety seat I picked. Sit on the padded bench if you can. Stressed out staff. Being part of a big group and visiting a new place makes it hard to judge properly, they did a good job getting all our food out at once, but I'm not sure I get what all the fuss and hype is about. The decor is fine, nice if you like that cosy pub feel. I can see it working on a cold winter evening. Would I go back? Maybe, but only to see if it's any better on a quiet night where the staff were less stressed. But its more likely that I'll just go to Treacle on Broughton St. read more

I recently had my first visit to the Cambridge Bar for a Friday night meal, and was pleasantly surprised! The menu consists of a large variety of burgers, salads and yummy desserts. Burgers are absolutely massive so make sure you don't eat too much beforehand. Students can even enjoy 10% off all food, which made me a bit jealous as I'm no longer one! The bar is cosy and popular with Edinburgh locals, with the place filling up come 8oclock. So book early to avoid disappointment! The only reason I left a star off is the staff were a little slow to take our orders, though I will definitely be stopping by again. Yummmmy :) read more

This is a superb, cosy bar serving great food. I love the comfy leather chairs and couches. It's a very popular bar though and seating is at a premium! The burgers are fantastic - the same supplier/company as Wannaburgers but far nicer surroundings. It's a great place to watch sport too, but again, heaving when internationals are on! Slighty away from the hub of bars but those in the know seem to have spread the word as its deserved popularity shows. read more

I was brought here after I complained about not finding any decent burger joints in the UK. The Cambridge is a welcoming blend of sports bar and pleasant restaurant, or perhaps just a bar with TVs and better-than-average pub fare. After two visits, both times craving a milkshake, I was told the milkshake machine was broken. After 3 months, you would think someone would have figured how to manually blend ice cream with milk, or to remove milkshakes from the menu, but hey, who's complaining? The burgers are large and come in a variety of costumes. My boyfriend prefers the teriyaki burger, which comes topped with pineapplenot my cup of tea. I prefer the Cajun burger, which is a patty blackened with a pepper blend, and with bleu cheese instead of cheddar. This option is not on the menu, but the staff seem accustomed to special requests. Beer options are a bit limited, but the prices are very fair, and service is always warm and friendly. As long as you don't get your milkshake hopes up, you'll be glad you stopped in. read more

High quality beef, fresh salad with honey mustard dressing, perfect fries, friendly (and entertaining) staff: great place for quality burgers! read more

The Cambridge Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The burgers are probably the best burgers in Edinburgh. The beer selection is very good and varied (try the Black Isle Golden Eye). I try to go there at least once a month but I found that, lately, without a reservation is better not to go. Highly recommended, but book well in advance. read more

The Cambridge Bar - The Bacon-Guac is probably the best burger in town. - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

When I first began making regular trips to Edinburgh for work a few years ago, I quickly realized that one of my first priorities had to be finding a reliable pub that I could call my own. After sleepless overnight flights, spotty airplace food, and having to deal with the hassle and frustration of connecting through Heathrow, I almost always found myself in desperate need of a pint and something delicious to fill my stomach. Enter the Cambridge Bar. First recommended to me by my client's catering manager, I have since made approximately 25 return trips over the past two years: in other words, if I'm going to be in Edinburgh, I'm going to be at the Cambridge. There are some places that seem to be more than the sum of their parts, and this is definitely one of them. Are the staff friendly and accomodating? Absolutely. I can't tell you how many times I nursed a few pints over the course of hours while reading a book without a peep about having to make way for other customers. Is the food any good? You bet. While their gigantic blue cheese burger may not be the best I've ever had, it would definitely make the top three. (And what is it about the fries over there in the UK that make them so much better??) So what gives it that extra 'it' factor? Hard to say. Maybe its the fact that everyone there (both employees and customers) just seem to be having a damn good time, whether they're listening to the bartender's personal playlist or watching the latest rugby match. What I do know is that while there may be nicer places in Edinburgh, there are none better. read more

I can't believe I had never been to the Cambridge Bar until last week. What a great place! Decent selection of beers, with even some Brooklyn Lager on tap. Friendly crowd (although it was just before Christmas so I guess everybody is jolly at this time of the year). I will certainly go back. read more

We just came in for drinks, but this bar has that great neighborhood bar feel to it. There were nice comfy chairs to sit in and enjoy our drinks. It was only a block from our townhouse. Good selection of Scotch and beer. Would definitely be a place I came after work to get a drink if i lived in the area. read more

Love this little spot! It was our first stop after we arrived in town and popped in for whiskey and beers. We ended up staying for more than a few rounds because the staff were so wonderful to chat with! Definitely coming back here again :) read more

This is one of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh, and is equally awesome every time I go. The burgers they serve look like what you'd normally see in an advert, but then get something squashed and sad when you actually order it. Not so here. The food is fantasy-level amazing. My favourite is the breakfast burger, which is too good for adequate description. Just go try it. They have poultry and meatless options if you don't do red meat, and their caesar salad is excellent as well (if you order it with chicken, the chicken is really flavourfully grilled and delicious, too). Good selection of beer, and their chips and onion rings are also really good. Best onion rings in Edinburgh that I know of, actually. Real ones, not those sad things with dough-y onion mash inside. The only negative thing I would say about the food is that the burgers are cooked well-done (not over-cooked, but definitely no trace of pink inside). I do wish they'd do them medium-well or medium. The staff are friendly and, as I learned from chatting to one of them a while back, treated very well by the owners of the place. Knowing that the owners are good to their employees makes me feel even better about giving them my business, and I definitely go here more often than I would otherwise on account of it. Warnings: 1) It gets super busy sometimes, especially when football's on. I've turned up there more than once and been unable to get a table because it was packed. If you don't care for noise and crowds and want to be sure to land a table, avoid going on football match days and go for lunch or early dinner. 2) Their burgers are not for the faint of heart - they're huge and heavy. Dose accordingly. read more

Amazing burger best one I've had in Edinburgh so far. Cajun fries unbelievable wonderful staff good draught beers highly recommended *****

My experience at the Cambridge Bar in Edinburgh was somewhat mixed, the good points the food was delicious, the bad points:- dont go if you have children we arrived just before 7pm with a 10 year old and a 6 year old, service was a little slow in taking our order, food when arrived was very good however when i asked for a dessert menu the waitress brought this not long after that we were told did we know it was 8pm and that we would have to leave as we were with children, as our bill was over £100 I felt this to be somewhat rude especially the manner in which it was delivered to us in, Shame! weshould of been allowed to complete our dinner we would not have stayed late anyway as we were with children definetly not a family place! read more

Very friendly bar staff who were even willing to show the US Open golf in between World Cup games. Would return for sure!

A wide selection of awesome burgers (the best in Edinburgh), friendly and attentive staff & an excellent atmosphere. This is one of my favourite Edinburgh bars. Monday evening's pub quiz is always good entertainment. read more

Came here on Sunday for lunch and had an absolutely delicious halloumi burger, while my boyfriend had the Aussie beef burger. Whatever rumours of legendary burgers exist about the Cambridge Bar, they're all true. Both burgers were generously portioned--typical halloumi burgers feature a small slice of halloumi but this one was enormous--and well-seasoned and very, very tasty. We also had vanilla and peanut butter milkshakes were are even now making my mouth water just thinking about them. Next time I have a hankering for a burger, this is absolutely where I'd go, and I'd recommend it wholeheartedly. read more