This place was super busy when we went but we only waited for 15 minutes in the bar before being seated. The dinner booths were quaint with the cool leather backed benches, albeit a bit tight in the legroom area. We tried some traditional Scottish food here on our last night in Edinburgh. Specifically we had to try the Cullen Skink (smoked haddock soup/stew). This was tasty but a bit of a letdown as I thought it would be heartier or thicker like a chowder. Glad I tried it. We also had venison croquets and a Beef Shin pie with the bone sticking out of the crust! The service was pretty good although it took a bit to get our check at the end. Overall, there is some great food options to try here and they seem to feature their meat pies prominently. read more

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Walk straight through to the back to the restaurant. Service was quick and friendly. The steak pie, fish and chips and all we ate was a hit. Great options for the whole family. read more

The Mitre Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Well sat and waited for a table for 30 min no big deal. Was seated and server came and took drinks order came out quickly. Then the whole process went downhill. Server took order then was gone with other tables. After 45 min we finally asked were the food was or a time estimation. The server came and asked did you order. To find out she did not enter the order into the bloody computer and just had us sitting there. Place looked great and was recommended to try. Nice Scottish pub was told that had a loyalty app. Don't believe it went to three bars listed not one employee knew anything about it. Manager did comp our drinks for waiting and apologized she was super sweet. Only reason I did not leave one star. Total letdown on my wife's birthday dinner. read more

Walked into this bar after dinner for a night cap & had a great experience chatting with Tyler the bartender. He was a great beer connoisseur & and explained the different Edinburgh brewed beers. He even shared a personal story about his great grandmother who used to also work at this bar & allegedly saw the ghost of the Bishop, whose throne was buried under what is now the bar area. Great drinks, customer service, & cute cozy bar atmosphere. read more

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We absolutely loved the bar. Stopped by yesterday to have a midafternoon beer and whisky. Today, after looking for food for 30 minutes, decided to go back for lunch. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. People were friendly and service was excellent. Highly recommended!!! read more

We popped in here for a couple of pints while exploring Edinburgh our first night (12/11/22). The bar service was outstanding and the vibe was great. It is refreshing to be in settings where people are interacting and not staring at their phones. read more

So gorgeous, but some disappointments. Overall, still a great dining option on High Street. After waiting a few minutes, I was seated next to a non-working, but beautiful, fireplace. I ordered fish and chips and wine. The fish was a bit oilier than it should have been, but the chips were good. The wine was decent, but not special. The ambience was the drawback. The tables are a bit close together, it's pretty loud, and the servers are rushed and not attentive. Would I go back? Yes, as the beauty of the bar area and the food quality were more than passable. Plus, I learned about a really neat tonic for gin and tonics. That in and of itself was a reason to come back. read more

The Mitre Bar - The fish and chips with mushy peas. The plate was a gorgeous pattern! - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A diamond in the rough and a must go to.. they have live Scottish music , super plus for me. Bartender pointed us into the right direction on whisky options . Excellent. They also serve food and have beer taps and canned beers as well and I also see wine .. come to this place, won't disappoint read more

Great spot for a pie and a pint! Super happy with the service and the place was extremely cozy. read more

My husband and I came to this bar for dinner. There was a small wait so we decided to go to the bar and order a drink while we waited. My husband has a bad knee and stumbled a little coming down the stairs to the bar. Upon trying to order drinks the bartender asked my husband if he was ok. My husband responded that he was fine and proceeded to order a beer. The bartender then told him that he refused to serve him because he had too much to drink. My husband was sober and had only had one beer prior to coming to this establishment. I understand the bartender was simply doing his job but it's a bit presumptuous to just flat out deny someone on a single observation when my husband was completely coherent. Food might be good but don't expect a drink. read more

Great dinner. We only had to wait 15 minutes but it seems the later it gets the longer the wait. We grabbed a beer at the bar while waiting. I had the chicken and leek pie for dinner. It was yummy! The chicken in the pie was cooked with a white sauce and had a big puff pastry on top. It came with beans and potatoes. It was so good and really filling but wasn't too heavy. I would recommend a stop by for dinner! read more

The Mitre Bar - Chicken & leek pie - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The girl behind the bar was very unpleasant and in a hurry... this is my first trip to Scotland and I wouldn't expect a warm greeting from the bar tender at this establishment read more

This bar/restaurant had a great location, and very attractive upscale dark wood and brass interior decor. I strolled in here during a walk around the city of Edinburgh one afternoon for lunch. Unfortunately, I and some others behind me were waiting excessively long for anyone to even show up to seat people. Once seated, the waiter in my section did a great job taking my drink and food order, and I tried the traditional haggis and a Scottish beer and enjoyed the lunch, which was flavorful and came out fast. This place has a lot of both history and space, so I am certain that during evenings it likely is packed. I visited during the Fringe, and it wasn't that busy - mainly business regulars. Other than the bumpy start with the wait time, it was a great find for lunch. read more

We only went there for a quick visit on the Saturday afternoon and the first impression was that it wasn't trying hard enough - not for the touristy location and the expected customers. The venue is grand. Dark carved wood, grandly patterned high ceiling, with some modern touches (that is what made it a mismatch) Well lit and it has an impressive bar area which is a focal point. There are comfortable buttoned brown leather seats (in various states of repair), high stools and benches. they also have an area in the back where you can eat. They have an big selection of drinks and the known 'run of the mill' touristy bar snacks/meals (neeps, haggis, blt). I think the Kir Royal as a individual drink was a nice touch and if you're out with the girls this place may supply the required ambiance for an enjoyable afternoon. I am sure that over the summer this place has a bit more character, but this time round I missed it. The service was courteous but could've been more efficient. read more

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What a pretty little pub The Mitre is. Lined with flower baskets and happy drinkers, it's a pub that looks welcoming to the hoards that mass by on the Mile. Full of wee trinkets and friendly staff, you will certainly feel at home here if you nip in for a wee pint. Have only eaten here once and it was over a year ago. I wasn't overjoyed with my haggis - a little dry but nice all the same. But this place really does boast a crackin 'feel' to it so go in and sample the atmosphere. They do a nice pint of Guinness here too read more

The Mitre Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is probably the most famous street in the city, so it's only natural to find nice wee Scottish pubs lining it. The Mitre is a fine example of one, a traditional Scottish pub that always has live folk music. I play the violin (or fiddle, if you prefer) so I appreciate a good folk-band and there is always great ones in the Mitre. It's alluring to walk past this bar and see the musicians and hear the atmosphere - indeed, that is how I came across it - it's definitely worth a visit. The music is normally in the evening, so if you're walking around the city drop in, you won't be disappointed. As with all bars on the Royal Mile, however, it's quite pricey. But good for the odd drink read more

The Mitre Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I love that this place shares its history, written on the wall; it's called the mitre because a bishop (who wears a mitre on his head) owned this place before it burned down in 1814. I walked in on music and dancing despite the later hour. Sadly no dinner for me as it was 11:30 pm. The Guinness and bag of "crisps" is going to have to carry me through till breakfast. Someone complained about lack of ambiance-pay them no heed! The place is lovely. read more

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I visited Mitre during a weekend trip for the fringe festival in Edinburgh and it's convenient location and delicious sounding menu drew me in. What a disappointment! Not only did it take over 45 minutes to get our food (a steak and macaroni and cheese) but my macaroni was not just cold- but FROZEN SOLID, since it was inedible, they swapped it quickly for a second one in hand, that one was even more frozen. Since we were catching a play, we had to leave without me getting to have any lunch. They did not even offer to do anything but take the food off the bill...not even an offer for a sandwich or something quick, after I told them I have a medical condition and have to eat lunch! I was very disappointed in the 20 countries I've been to this was by far the worst service and experience I've had at a restaurant. Don't waste your time - go somewhere else. read more

It was really just pouring down outside and in combination with heavy winds we needed to get off the street and we ended up just ducking into the Mitre. It was just around the time when they were about to start to serve the regular menu instead of breakfast but service was great and told us we could choose from either menu (so no need for any Michael Douglas 'Falling Down'-scenes). I went for the Scottish breakfast, nothing special more or less the same as I expect in any regular pub in Scotland. Haggis was not very impressive, had much better in other places.Nice enough place for a pint or two but food did not impress. Do however still give it a rating of three for the very friendly service (staff were friendly, gave some good suggestions on what to do as a visitor in town when raining). read more

When out and about on a pub crawl in the royal mile area we always make a point of stopping off in here for one or two. The bar area is really quite impressive and there is some seating outsifde on the royal mile for those few and far between days we get to people watch. The beer and shorts selection is good and the staff always attentive if not very friendly. Normaly this place would be ticking all the boxes if we left it there, but over half the area is turned over to seating for food. I guess this is no bad thing it just feels a little off, especially as a trip to the toilets means walking the length of the restaurant meandering past familys of tourists suspiciously eying their scotch eggs and plates of haggis. I like the bar area just not the pub as a whole. Never eaten in here and generally avoid the royal mile for food anyway, but the menu looked decent enough as did the food on the way past. read more

Two Scottish breakfasts for 10 pounds! That's the selling point here. Simple food (great bacon), decent coffee, and friendly service. This was the perfect place for a late breakfast on a grey, rainy morning. read more

If you like a bit of a fiddler on a Sunday afternoon, then you'll be right at home in The Mitre. It has bags of atmosphere and is aimed primarily at tourists, but hasn't went down the tacky route yet. It isn't cheap, but then you'll have come to expect that on the Royal Mile or indeed anywhere in Edinburgh really. It even has a resident ghost! read more

The Mitre Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This high-ceilinged, old-looking, wooden-furnitured pub, located on the Royal Mile has a really convivial atmosphere. I must admit, the first time I went in, it was only because it was pissing it down in Edinburgh, I wanted to get some shelter and pint to warm me up. But I've returned since, so it was really quite a fortunate situation. This pub has a decent array of ales, but it's got nothing on Cloister's or Doctor's or the Blue Blazer. Apart from that, it's got all the pub stalwarts, but the atmosphere and the room itself make up for it. The clientele are generally quite mixed, since it's on the Royal Mile, so you get your mixture of regulars, suits, tourists and students. If I could have afforded it I would have eaten, since the food looked pretty tasty from where I was sitting and it seemed people went out of their way to eat there, but I'm normally a bit on the poor side of the money spectrum. There's a modern extension out back that lacks the character of the main room, and I wouldn't recommend going there, but it tends to be quite busy so you might find you have no choice in the matter. read more

The Mitre is close to Waverly Station on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. A tourist friendly pub, The Mitre serves food until 10pm, offering a range of traditional Scottish dishes. I ordered the fish and chips which at £7 were well worth the price. Admittedly, it's worth mentioning that I was very hungry, so it's possible it was more a matter of the quantity than the quality which sealed my approval. Musicians perform a few days a week, playing a pretty wide range of folk music and contemporary covers. If you get there later on you can settle into a good spot before it gets too busy to soak up the atmosphere. If you're looking for a pub when you're waiting for a train, or just waiting, then try and snag a table outside on a sunny day and watch as life on the Royal Mile plays itself out. read more

Surprised I've not written something about this pub before as I've been in it quite a bit over the last year and it has a good number of ale taps. Whilst two of their current guest ales looked enticing this weekend soft drinks were, at the time of patronage, the order of the day and as they (a can of Irn Bru and Diet Pepsi from the gun) came in at £4.20 there is room for improvement in that area I feel. read more

It's on the Royal Mile so expect quite a few tourists, especially during the peak season. Ok range of beer, with good food, you should see the size of the Shepard's pie, huge ;-) good place for a quick pint read more

An ok pub just up the steps from Waverley Station. I was outraged by the price of the drinks at first - but after going out to other places to drink in Edinburgh over the weekend I realised that actually everywhere is extortionate (and I come from London so the fact I find it pricey is saying something!). The place was busy with friendly punters of a slightly older age. The one thing I wasn't keen on was the 'God Bless' we got from the barmaid when she gave us our drinks. If I was interested in 'doing God', I would have popped to the episcopalian church next door. read more

The Mitre Bar - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Yes, there some tourists as it is located on the royal mile but it still feels local. Rob treated us as if we were his only customers. He was completely knowledgeable about his beers, his foods, his desserts. My cottage pie was superb and husband's fish and chips was succulent. Nice pub and comfy atmosphere. read more

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The Pub. Its been redecorated since I was in last. Now this a very expensive pub, I know I know its the high street, but £4.55 for a pint of lager? (Shakes head in dismay) I am sitting here perusing the place. Lots of holiday makers in!and looks like a few locals. Although a nice pub, I couldn't become a local at these prices. Its an "in for a quick pint pub" So here I sit at 13:55 on a bleak Thursday in January. They seem to sell a good selection of ales and lagers,along with a variety of good looking food. I will give it a 3 because I like the feel of the place. Albeit a Thursday afternoon in January. I will finish my lager and find another establishment! Hey ho.,, time to go!à read more

This place was right across from our hotel and also recommended by TripAdvisor. The food was fast, plentiful and delicious. Decent beer and warm coffee. Very friendly and inviting atmosphere. read more

This was fine food in a great convenient location. Charming British atmosphere. I had salmon en crout which was great. My husband had venison and he normally doesn't like gamey food but he loved it and thinks it was one of his best meals here. We didn't have room for dessert. Kinda of touristy but who cares! We're tourist. read more

Great pub on the Royal Mile - I visited during this year's Fringe Festival, it's just outside the area that's been designated for street acts and is therefore good for escaping the hustle and bustle further up the road. That said, it was still fairly busy when we went in, though we did manage to get a couple of seats near the bar. The bar prices were not noticeably pricey, though that possibly says a lot about how expensive Manchester is these days. I also had a very good pint of Deuchars IPA, probably the best pale ale I've had in a long while. They also do pub grub too - I had a very generous (and good) plate of fish and chips while my partner had a steak pie, at £13.50 for the two it's not bad by today's standards. Yes its a bit touristy, heard a variety of accents while I was in there, but it's on the Royal Mile so that's hardly surprising. If you're new to Edinburgh, this is a good safe pub to go to - you might not be getting the authentic Edinburgh experience, but they do good beer and good food and is well worth a visit read more

Appreciated the convenience of the Mitre nearest the castle. When I think of a Scottish restaurant, The Mitre is what I expected; historic feeling, accented dark wood furnishings, high ceilings, fireplace, great beers on tap and great Scottish food. The service was on spot and really enjoyed the haggis, fish and chips complimented with a nice Scottish ale. read more

This place is amazing! The food was very good. We had Fish and Chips and the Hunters Chicken. Both was delicious! The service is incredibly friendly. We had tried to come there once before but could not eat there because it was too late for having dinner at the pub with somebody who is under 18. The waitress however was very kind and recommended us a restaurant we could go to instead. Very friendly. The entire service was really good. We got our food after a very short waiting time and were seated very comfortably. The food was also really good and very reasonably priced. All in all this pub was a great experience - especially because of the friendly service. I would return any time. Tip aside (for travellers): If you want to go there and have dinner with somebody who is not 18 years old yet, make sure to be there at around 6 pm or earlier, because people under 18 are not allowed in pubs after 8 o'clock. That way you can still calmly enjoy your meal without any stress. read more

Great traditional Scottish food and friendly service. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we went back a second time. Don't be deceived if the pub looks full, as it stretches far back with tables and seats that cannot be seen from the street. Great atmosphere and efficient delivery of food and drinks. read more

The Mitre, situated on the royal mile, and thus in the heart of the old town/tourist quarter, seems to frequented by tourists. This is not to say that locals don't drink here, its just that paying that much for a pint, listening to a man sing old Scottish favourites and make jokes about sounding Scottish is probably not what they're up for after a day at work. A large and bright pub with a good selection of whisky and wine along with the usual beers, it also serves food and boasts a nice dining area out the back. Service is prompt and friendly, so if you're wondering the Mile and trying to pick a pub, give this a try, and you might be lucky enough to witness a man singing in a very Scottish accent and possibly having a fang at the bagpipes. But only if you're lucky. read more

I've tried several dishes there, so far, they have all been well done. The atmosphere is pretty laid back.

I'm giving this a 3 star rating because at the end of the day the food was pretty good. However, we had an 'incident'. The waitress was obviously inexperienced and dumped the entire tray of drinks onto the table and all over myself and my son. Fortunately she had handed my wife her red wine, and it was mostly water that was left. It took a while for her to clean up the mess, and she was clearly flustered after that. But she did get a good recommendation for me for an ale. And as I said the food was good. Not sure if we will make it back for another update. read more

This is one of the many traditional pubs on the Royal Mile, and one of the better ones. I go there quite regularly. They do decent food, although not as good as the menu used to be a few years ago. Now it's the usual burger/fish/steak and chips options. Nothing special but okay. You are better eating elsewhere honestly. It is a good place for drinks though. The decor is traditional and smart, not the fake Scottish theme of a number of bars on the Royal Mile looking to attract tourists. A great venue for tourists to see a smart traditional Scottish bar, and also for locals. read more

Had Haggis Stuffed Chicken and my 2 co-diners had the Haggis Tatties and Neeps. Reasonable price for reasonable grub in pub / restaurant. There are a lot worse places to go than this in Edinburgh. In the high street this is a good inexpensive choice. read more