This is a short review. But it's a good one. We were touring and it was pouring down rain and we needed a break to dry off and grab a pint and a bit of food. Well this place shown like a beacon and we dropped in. The place was great inside looked warm and inviting. We were directed to a table and we sat down. The service was excellent very attentive and the place had that great pub atmosphere where all are welcome and we had a great time. Food was awesome and I highly recommend you visit if you're in the Edinburgh area. read more

We had a very pleasant meal here in their outdoor garden area. It's self-service of sorts; you order at the bar and bring your drinks back with you and food is brought by a server. The food was not exceptional, but the setting is so lovely on a warm day that the place was really full. People clearly appreciate having an outdoor spot to enjoy a meal and drinks with friends. We sat on picnic-style tables but there were also nicer lawn chairs, and several well-behaved dogs around, so it had a nice friendly vibe. Inside looked a bit more formal. Would say this is especially nice for an outdoor meal on a non-rainy day in Edinburgh! read more

I ate here on Wednesday night because I wanted a treat to get me through my first week at a new job. The service was slow, and the line-caught fresh cod and chips just so-so. The latter was brought out on an oval plate with fries on the bottom and a big slab of breaded and fried cod lying on top of them. There were two small ramekins on the plate, one of tartar sauce and one of mushy peas, and the rest this vast expanse of fried food on a light-colored plate. They definitely need to work on presentation, even just putting the fish and chips on a dark blue or maroon plate--something that gives a little contrast. The fries were good and some had skins on them still, which was tasty. The cod was just average, served very hot but kind of tasteless. I added lemon juice and some salt and pepper, and that gave it a little flavor. But it wasn't great, and it was pricey. A nice-looking place inside, though. read more

Patronising potential customers for not adopting modern technology isn't really starting on the best foot but, as a pen and paper is apparently not kept in reserve for non-smartphone owners, my lack of one was clearly the cause of unwanted extra work. Obviously none of the day's other potential "200" customers would dare to turn up without one. Good job I didn't mention I'm weird enough to be a non-driver ... Once left to my own devices the exterior space pretty much provided what I'd been seeking - somewhere comfortable to have a couple of al fresco lagers, albeit I limited it to one due to the frosty reception. The interior looks pretty comfy too but I doubt I'll make a return visit to test that or the menu out. read more

I loved this place! Our first night in Edinburgh we walked from our Air BNB. Recommended by our host. I ordered be Elderflower Sherbet drink, Mac & cheese, and peanut butter chocolate bomb. My dad ordered a beer and fish. We both really enjoyed our drinks and food. The atmosphere is adorable! Beautiful colors, alternative seating, friendly staff. read more

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What a treat. Great food and great people. I was here in transit to our b and b and had a DELICIOUS meal that couldn't be beat! The server made sure I knew the specials and brought an ice cold beer that was very welcome after our long hike. And if this wasn't enough when we found out the road back was closed she made sure to check the traffic for an alternate route and give us details. read more

Had me at hello. To think I may never have ever came here, given that its past incarnation, The Crags, had been one of my favourite bars around the town a few years back. It was only through a chance conversation with a Sheep's Heid waitress that alerted me to Salisbury's existence. The sister restaurant to the Sheep's Heid Inn, I would argue that the Salisbury Arms is more like the tougher big brother! The menu is the same as Sheep's Heid however as Salisbury houses a larger kitchen, it has the advantage of including the Heid's more popular specials as part of their regular menu, also allowing them three times the daily specials the Heid can manage. Three times as many! The building intself is a sturdy old townhouse built of bricks, muscle and brawn. The inside has been decked out in the manner (or manor...?) of an old American winter cabin, complete with antlers on the walls and blazing fire classily located in the centre of the room. Very swish. My last visit saw me dine on Roast Duck with Potato Dauphinoise, Butternut Squash, Curly Kale and Rosemary Sauce (see photos). Putting the unbeatable Mark Greenaway duck to one side, this is Edinburgh's duck silver-medallist. Abolutely melt in the mouth, generous portions, amazing combination of flavours. It was love. Can't stop talking about it. Jennie opted for the gammon, a meat I would rarely select from a menu, and even that rocked the boat, steering clear of the usual thin round of meat, instead presented thick-cut and juicy, with chips that required a knife and fork themselves! Immense. The old bar area is still intact with the addition of board games and live music on the weekends, all combining to make this an excellent location for a chilled out evening, or even a pre-going out meal. If the food was rubbish I would moan about the prices, but my duck was worth every penny of the £15 asking price. And from the other dishes I've been lucky enough to try, they've all been worth the cash. The staff in turn are warm, friendly and sociable on all the right levels. Absolute winner. Joey's Top 5 without question. read more

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The Salisbury Arms is not only near my flay, but also everything I could ask for from a Scottish pub/restaurant. I might be being a bit generous in giving it 5 stars, but I just love it so! It is apparently fairly newly refurbished, and it shows. The décor is exactly what you'd expect from a typical Scottish pub in the highlands. Inside there are the stereotypical antlers on the wall and the open fire with a number of big cosy brown leather sofas. All that's missing is a tartan carpet. It is beautifully decorated, so clean, cosy and inviting. It is also deceivingly huge inside. Although it is open plan, it is nicely sectioned off into the different areas to retain the cosy atmosphere. The staff are so lovely, friendly and chatty. When we went in it was clear they were very busy. Nonetheless, we were advised to take a seat at the bar while they waited for someone to leave so we could have a table for dinner. She said this might be about half an hour and after this she came over for a chat, said there wasn't a free table but we could sit at a big round table and share it with another couple, which we did, and it was pretty fun! After dinner, we sat back on a sofa and played Scrabble, they have quite a few board games dotted around the place. Overall, there is very little I could fault and i can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Just in Scotland 48 hrs and happened to be staying close by. Very comfortable atmosphere. Have had starters here and they were good. Coffee excellent!! Staff is courteous and efficient. read more

I met a couple of American friends in here for lunch and was immediately impressed with the ambience and décor. Although it's essentially a pub/restaurant now, the building has clearly enjoyed a more salubrious past and the present appearance exhibits some echoes of that. There's a modest but select choice of real ales on hand pumps and plenty in the whisky and spirits range to keep you occupied for an evening. It wasn't too busy as we arrived at the end of lunch hour, so we easily found a table. After some minutes when no waiting staff had appeared to offer menus, I picked some up myself and we quickly flagged down a passing waitress to order lunch. None of us were particularly hungry as it turned out, so in the end I opted for breaded cod bites on a focaccia sandwich with a wee dish of skinny fries, which was pretty basic but tasty enough for a lunch bite. A bit of salad to go with it wouldn't have gone amiss though. My companions chose crisps and dips (olive and red pepper), which would have been a nice snack to go with your beer, but a bit sparse for anything else I thought. Overall I like the ambience of this place and would happily return for a more substantial meal if I'm in the area. The fact that they have a (small) car park is certainly a bonus in this part of town. read more

This is a beautiful and luminous place, located opposite to the Royal Commonwealth Pool. Spacious, with a cool vibe deco and ambience, the Salisbury Arms has a very interesting gastro-pub menu. We booked a table for 4 on Sunday, 1 pm. Front of house and our two waitresses were friendly and efficient. As starters, we had the Lebanese-style Beef Kabobs and the Crispy Karaaga Chicken to share, very tasty indeed. As mains, I got the Sunday Roast Lamb Rump with an empty Yorkshire pudding with buttered kale goose fat roasted potatoes and stuffing wrapped in bacon. Even though my main course was flavoursome and properly cooked, neither of the stuffing was wrapped in bacon and the kale was stone cold. ... Problem was that I realised the missing bacon after eating the whole lot and re-reading the menu... my bad... My friends got the Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken with nice and crispy sweet potato fries and spicy 'nduja sausage, Lobster & Devon Crab fishcakes with salad & a child burger with chips... giving almost full marks' final verdict. When pudding time came, we got the Melting golden chocolate bomb and the Chocolate Brownie (child portion) a 10/10 treat. All in all, it had been a pleasant experience. On the plus side: Friendly and cool ambience. Nice decoration, spacious and luminous interiors. Food was definitely above average. Good and friendly service. Good for groups and families. On the minus side: I was short-changed with the missing wrapping bacon and the empty Yorkshire pudding in my Sunday Roast. There was a big time window between starters and main courses. They served the 3 main courses in two batches forcing me and my mate to wait for the third one to arrive whilst ours were getting cold... Very pricey menu. It was a positive experience although there were some "gaps" that could be easily addressed. read more

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My husband and I found this place after hiking Arthur's Seat. We sat in the bar and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The food was great - we ordered the chicken avocado salad and the prime beef burger along with a couple of ales. We were shocked at how filling the salad was! The burger was also great, perfectly cooked with a sauce that reminded us of home. We also treated ourselves to the sticky toffee pudding which was absolutely divine! Even though we ordered at the bar, we were also so impressed with the service. They were prompt, friendly and followed up multiple times. We would certainly dine there again! read more

I want to thank Kellie and the rest of the Salisbury Arms employees for helping us celebrate a wonderful 70th birthday party for our friend and travel buddy, Tom. We are visitors in Edinburgh visiting your beautiful city from Northern California. The food was fabulous, service equal to the food and restaurant decor modern and spotless. I especially love the managers' blue shirt with plaid detailing. Thank you Edinburgh for a wonderful time. And Salisbury Arms, where we ate twice, for fabulous food and service. An absolute 5 stars. read more

Huge fan of this pub. We visited the restaurant twice during our three night stay in Edinburgh. We were impressed by the menu selection (although it looks like it has undergone several changes since we went in 2015), thrilled by the flatbread pizzas (so good!), and I think my mother almost fell in love with her steak, ale, and mushroom pie. She ordered it both nights. Charming decor, the lighting was a little dark and moody for our tastes, but the food was excellent. And I had my first taste of elderflower presse, which I would order everwhere I could for the rest of the trip! And, I gotta say as an aside, I'm loving the website design they've got these days. read more

How best to put this? The atmposhere, decor, and seating gives a unique vibe to Salisbury Arms, but what they have in decor they lack in other areas. -The Menu- It gives off the vibe of attempting to be "fancy", I think would be the appropriate word. A dish better described as Deep-fried Cod and Chips, was "House-battered free line Cod". Perhaps they were attempting to appeal to the hipster crowd, but it loses points with me, overdescribing an inevitably simple dish. -The Food- I ordered said Cod, when it came to me, it was on a thing rectangular plate, the cod was, simply put, over-battered. Like an archaelogist, I had to excavate away the outer layers, just to get to the Cod. Now, I'm an American, we Americans love our fried food, we also know when enough batter is enough, as all that spare batter holds on to grease like nobodies business, causing it to become just a fried greaseball. The plating looked pleasant, aside from that mountain of batter (exaggerating), the chips hoisting up Mt. Codinminjaro ended up absorbing some of the grease, leaving them softer than normal. The fries, incidentally, still tasted great, and were not over-seasoned. Also, Minty Pea puree? Mushy peas is fine with me, no need to add mint, it didn't really add to the experience for me. Throw in that tiny plate, and there wasn't room to cut through the fish without breaking bits of batter off the plate. -The Drinks- A good selection, I'm still dismayed I can't find a good Porter or Stout in Edinburgh, but that's nothing against this restaurant. I ordered the Thistly Cross Elderflower Cider, which is great, I recommend it. --- Overall, it wasn't bad, there's some improvements to be made, but the decor, and the overall feel of the place seems to be great for a small group to sit back, relax, and have a few drinks. It is definitely worth sitting back and having drinks, but order light on the food. -The Derbinator read more

The Salisbury Arms is a nice pub and restaurant near Pollock Halls on Dalkeith Road. I've not eaten here yet, so my review cannot include the food element, but I have heard good things from friends. The ambience of the place is very nice. There's usually a nice mix of people- students, families, work colleagues- and the staff are friendly and welcoming in my experience. Prices are higher than I normally like to pay on my student budget. Not only this, but when I went to buy a pint of Peroni (advertised as £3.80 on the menu), I was charged £4.40. Quite annoying! I will likely be back in future, given its location close to where I live, and hopefully I will try the food then. read more

Mmmm... To be fair, I had a light breakfast and was deprived of lunch today. Dinner here was a bit late, too. That being said... The chips were the absolute best I've had in the UK, so far. The fish was also the best. The cheese duo to start with was really good, especially the onion cheese, which ever it was. The beer was good ("bitter and twisted"). Dessert was good too ("The Sampler"). Above all, the waitresses were. Cheerful and helpful. Given I've been a week in Scotland with no scotch, I asked for two very different, but good, single malts. The bartender came out to ask what I was looking for. Ultimately, she decided that Laphroaig and the Edinburgh malt (Glenkinchie) would be the selections. But that is beside the point. The point is that she took the time to come out and talk to me about my request, even if briefly. Excellent customer service! The bill was better than expected, given the feast we ordered. 5 stars read more

Well, this was a total disappointment. My sea bass was well prepared, but the accompanying potatoes were half raw and the vegetables (asparagus) Were over cooked beyond recognition! The service was bad, slow, and unfriendly ( first in Scotland, but not unusual in England). I feel bad for the staff as they seemed very over worked and unhappy. The chicken pie was mainly a white sauce with hard pastry that had scarcely any chicken. It is amazing how places like this could go on! We entered at 8 PM on a Monday and sat outside. By 9:20 we had to move indoors to eat desert (which was ok, but not great)! Rules that make the French look reasonable! Never again! read more

Visited last Sunday for the Yelp Christmas dinner. I agree with the mixed feelings some other reviewers hadve . I was looking forward to a meal as ordered and presented by our organiser. (no mulled wine) But misgivings aside. I am impressed with the cosyness of the place and the large (lounge?) bar area were we met up just before dinner. The food was OK. The definate winner was the full wedge of breaded brie - well prepared and just right in the oozingness of melting cheese. yummy! The steak was a dissapointment, well cooked, but lacking flavour and many fatty bits (I couldn't recall ordering a certain cut so this may be down tomy own misplaced expectations.) the sauce (peppercorn) was bland. The fries were thin cut and crisp. Dessert for me was a chocolate nutty cheesecake - good texture - no flavour. In all I was left a bit wanting for more satisfaction out of my meal. The service was friendly and efficient and great credit to the waitress who kept our glasses topped up with wine - she was very good and very helpful. It wasn't a memorable evening for the food, but I met some great people and the place was good to actuallybe able to talk. It wasn't noisy at all eventhough many people were there. The tables and space supplied was well suited - nothing crammed in corners to fit the number as you sometimes see at other establishments. For that I say it is well suited for a group. Must indeed visit with a smaller group to see a difference. read more

After hearing loads of rave reviews, and receiving a voucher for a free bottle of champagne (real champagne) for my birthday, I was keen to try The Salisbury Arms. I had never been to the original incarnation so had nothing to compare it to, but I enjoyed the muted, modern and very Scottish interior. We had arrived about 30 minutes before our booking and were offered our table right away. Our waitress was lovely and attentive and very quick at getting out food and drinks. We started with this seriously tasty bread full of a cheese/onion/tomato mix and served with olive oil and a fantastic sweet vinegar. I was impressed with the price range of dishes - ranging from about £8 to £20, it really allows the diner to find something good in their price range. Two of our party opted for the chicken, one for a lamb burger, and The Man and I both went for surf and turf - his being steak and prawns and mine being pork belly with black pudding and scallops. Everyone seemed happy with their dishes, except me. My dish without scallops was £13.95. With the scallops it was £17.95. When it arrived I was disappointed to see two tiny sad looking scallops and was even more disappointed to bite into them and find that they were gritty. Tasty, but very gritty. So, I paid £4 for tiny gritty scallops. The black pudding with my dish was the kind you would get from Tesco on the cheap (I'm a black pudding lover and therefore very picky). The pork belly was very moist and tasted lovely, but not cooked long enough for the fat to properly thin, so I was left scraping layers of fat to the side of my plate. The £10 dessert platter was good value, and once we polished this off we moved to the bar. Stuffed from our meals we opted for spirits and the guys decided they fancied some rusty nails. When we ordered these, the bartender asked "what's a rusty nail?" What kind of bartender in Scotland doesn't know what a rusty nail is? Oh that's right, a bad one. We opted for whisky instead and somewhere in the middle of getting together our drink orders he got distracted and stood for about 10 seconds just staring at a group of girls who had just come up to the bar. He then explained that it's difficult for men to multitask, especially around women. Um, what? I couldn't tell if he was distracted because he thought they might cause trouble, or because he was admiring their scantily clad arses. So all in all, a pretty varied experience. I'm glad we finally tried it, but... I don't see us returning in a hurry. read more

Went here for lunch on Friday with my parents. Now I used to come hear on an almost daily basis when I was a student, and it was called The Crags, it was cheap and scummy and everything a student dive should be However since it'd changed I didn't quite know what I was expecting. We wandered in and I was initially impressed. The decor is done REALLY well. It looks good and it really impressed initially. However we sort of hung around and the staff just ignored us so I sat us down and waited..... nothing. Saw a pile of likely looking menu's over on the bar by THREE members of staff who were chatting so I made my way over and grabbed some. Noone bothered to come and take a drinks order or food order so father dearest went to the bar to order. A beef burger, lamb burger for me and father, Mother ordered some soup and a salmon sandwich. It wasn't very busy, it was a Friday Lunch time, and it took 45 minutes for this food to arrive, well the burgers and the soup did, the chips were down..... and cold(ish) certainly had been prepared some time before the rest of it. In a town where burger is fast becoming the plat de jour for those seeking a gastro-pub experience, they need to try harder here. The Burgers themselves were actually VERY good so you've gained points there. My mum really enjoyed her soup and the sandwich looked incredibly elegant and well dressed when it arrived (it was in the scandanavian open style) Anyway. It was pretty darn expensive, with drinks, coffee's and all else considered, but I liked the ambiance. Staff need a bit of a kick up the arse and they need to figure out if they are a pub or a restaurant. On the way out my mum and dad spoke to a lovely waitress who I imagine would have made our entire visit much more pleasant if she'd been serving us so maybe next time! read more

I've been to The Salisbury Arms five or six times and thought it was time for a review. This is the kind of place you really, really want to like. It's off the beaten track of Clerk Street, tucked away off Dalkeith Road opposite the Commonwealth Pool. The venue has the feel of an old country house (from the outside) and the inside is pleasant high end gastropub decor. This makes for a great tasteful atmosphere, if a little corporate (it is a chain after all). Service and food is completely hit or miss unfortunately. An unsuspecting customer might get enthusiastic, attentive service or similarly might spend the night dolefully trying to catch the eye of staff and finally give up, taking bank card dutifully to the bar to pay off the bill. I've never had the fish and chips there but my friends have and always complain that the batter is very greasy. I've had the soup there too. The waitress said it was carrot & coriander but I was brought a plate of something that could only have been tomato or minestrone. It was so acidic I could barely eat it. Recently I've been there and had sausages and mash with onions. It was good tasty comfort food and given previous experiences I was satisfied. However, a couple of weeks ago my friend and I tried the House Tasting Platter (chicken & duck liver pate, fishcake, soup (almost inedible again!) ciabatta, goat's cheese, pork belly and brie). When it came I regretted ordering it because the food seemed like a strange combination and was pretty fatty. We left a good half of the platter, not because we were full up but because some of it was not appetising. Apart from the food, the venue is great for large drinking groups. There's plenty of room and a variety of beverages/spirits to choose from. Cocktails are a little overpriced. The whole menu/pricing system is a little overpriced for what you get. Kids are welcome (some might say too welcome!). If you go there through the day for a quiet drink with a friend you might be met with a wall of noise (of the baby variety). You might ask why I keep going back? Well, it's the only place in the area that has disabled access/toilet. I just wish they would get a handle on the food and service. __________________ Wheelchair access: There's a large car park with one or two disabled bays and flat access into the venue with a disabled toilet. For some reason part of the dining section is up some stairs but the main part is downstairs and flat out onto the decking and outdoor tables. read more

When I walked in here I loved it immediately - the stylish decor made it so inviting, cosy and relaxing and I instantly envisioned many more happy visits here. There is a dining area and separate seating area of sofas, tables and chairs to enjoy a drink/nap on; cosy fire, lovely mood lighting and various paintings of Scottish nature and artefacts hanging from the wall. I felt as though I could have been in Scottish country house hotel and so I would refer to it as my little get away when I want away from the Edinburgh city buzz. I attended the Yelp Xmas meal which initially I enjoyed but if I was to deconstruct it I would say: I was impressed by my starter of brie - a whole chunk dressed with apricot sauce - delicious! Thankfully my main course tasted better than it looked - pork belly with smash potato and cranberry sauce slapped on the side sitting in a greasy looking gravy and perched on top was an onion ring - i was missing real veggies here (maybe I missed those details on the menu) so I stole a sprout from the plate next to mine. For dessert it was Yule-tide log with berries and this looked better than it tasted - a little smaller than I expected and the log was rather dry. However I wasn't put off and definately want to come back and eat here again as I have heard so many good things about the food and the look and feel of the place had me when I first set foot inside. read more

So far, so good with this reincarnation of the student pit, I mean pub, The Crags. As they're just getting up & running, I'll keep this brief and I'll post a further review after future visits. They offer a nicely varied menu, with options for a 2 or 3 course prix fixe meal. The service looks to be off too a smooth start, with a friendly, competent staff. This is a convenient location for the many guesthouses in the Mayfield area, as well as convention/university visitors from the Salisbury Green Hotel & Pollock Halls. Our food was just fine, if not spectacular. Husband enjoyed his fish & chips, but was jonesing for the roast platter another in our party was devouring. I had the french onion soup, but did not enjoy the extra rosemary flavor. For my main I ordered the vegetable tarte, which was unusual but tasty -- onions, olives, roasted vegetables with a basalmic reduction glaze. We did not dine en famille, but SA does offer a children's menu and children may eat in the dining area at any time of day. The renovation is lovely, it's a beautiful space, but don't go expecting a pubby atmosphere. The corporation (Mitchells & Butlers) that owns this owns 3000+ other properties and it shows in the manufactured charm. But it's still a pleasant place to dine, drink & visit with friends. As we can see the back of our house from their patio, we'll be there often! read more

On dalkieth road, previously known as the crags. A total transformation - great wine list, by the glass or bottle.£20 for a bottle of champagne on Friday. Extensive menu - steak, game, fish & daily specials. All within a contemporary scottish hunting lodge theme. One to visit. read more

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This place gets a star simply because we are forced to rate it. Food was okay, a bit pricey and greasy, but service was beyond poor. During meal at no point did someone ask if we would like another beer or check on us. Even after 25 minutes after asking for bill we were still waiting. Table completely clear of all items yet still no bill. read more

Arrived being told we would have to wait for an hour. Then ordered drinks at the bar and found out we could sit outside and order food. Servers seemed reluctant to let us have these seats and were overall rude to paying customers. There are plenty of other places to spend my money in this city and if you don't want me as a customer I will gladly find somewhere else. read more

Despite being opposite Edinburgh University's main halls of residence, the Salisbury Arms, with its subtle, rustic elegance and light, spacious dining area, is a far cry from the Bar's previous incarnation, popular student hang-out The Crags. The menu has an extensive range of starters, manins and desserts, the highlight of these is the house sharing platter is a fresh and zesty homemade salsa verde which accompanies roasted fig and prosciutto. The Fish tasting platter is also good but the tortilla crisp feel a bit greasy making you not enjoy it as much. It needs a fresher element. Also they have recently added a crab pie whisch actually is just down right odd! The usual a la carte menu has a huge range of choices on it plus, there are various weekly specials on offer such as the Sunday-Thursday 'School-night Supper' or the fish and champagne themed 'Fin and Fizz Fridays'. However, coming under the umbrella of the Village Pub and Kitchen Group, the Salisbury Arms does seem a bit uniform, which detracts from the 'local pub' image they try to promote. Also I do have to note that the quality of the food does need a bit of work on the whole as it is just missing being a great place. Pub quiz on a Tuesday is a must and really good fun though the competition is very fierce! So great pub, cozy warm atmosphere but sort out the average food please!! read more

I love this pub. It balances an airy, spacious and light feel with the comfort and cosiness of a nice, modern day pub. Food is consistently good and they have comfy sofas to sink into for a weekend coffee. Private parking and close enough to Arthur's Seat for a tasty reward, liquid or otherwise, after a scramble up the hill. Try the fig, goat cheese and hazelnut pizza for something a little different! read more

Having read all these lovely Yelpers' reviews I have been desperado to sample some Salisbury Arms grub for aaaaages. So after months, the wait was over and I was positively giddy with excitement. And as i skipped through the door, my first impressions were good: clean, nice decor and not an open door in sight. There was an impressive menu on offer and we were served quickly and without any problems. Now, I sometimes find when you're really looking forward to something, it can end in tears and disappointment. Luckily, this didn't happen on this occasion. We were a big table of toddlers, kiddies and adults and have to say our waitress was brilliant and possibly had the patience of a saint. The bloody Mary was pretty decent and my surf and turf was ok - not exceptional and could certainly done with being a bit warmer but tasty. My fellow diners didn't exactly shout about their grub but there was lots of nodding and uhmmmm-ing when I asked. Looking forward to the next time! read more

i originally knew this location as the crags, a rather popular bar with students as they offered pound a pint mondays and were only a short walk from the pollock halls campus. however, i was quite pleased to see it had been re-born into a gasto-pub like you'd find out in the country. so i was very much looking forward to the Yelp xmas dinner here, but left feeling somewhat disappointed. on arrival i was super impressed with how nice the place had been done up! loads of neutral colours and big comfy sofas and fire places and such a nice cosy ambience. however, when we inquired after the table we were told it wasn't set up as the booking was for 7:30pm not 7pm... a bit strange but we sat on some cosy sofas while we waited and were then shown to a table. we'd all pre-ordered so no need for menus and food started to arrive shortly after we had sat down and been poured some wine. i had the smoked salmon to start with and it was very nice although i could have used some butter to go with the brown bread that was on the side... this was followed by the turkey which i found to be incredibly tough and dry to the point i left most of it on the plate. the roasted veg was fairly nice, but the roasted potatoes were a disappointment as they were two huge pieces of potato that had almost zero taste to them... not what a roastie should be :( my meal was completed with a slice of chocolate walnut cheesecake that i found very nice, but i'm fairly sure this was bought in instead of made on site. i also found the service a bit off during the meal. we had one waitress that was so lovely and trying her best to make sure everyone was happy and had what they needed. however, the food was brought out at such strange intervals! where the turkey main courses were served a good ten minutes after everyone else had received their main. meaning either people waited and started in on cold food or they were done by the time the person across from got their meal. and then there was the mulled wine fiasco which is better sited in Jenny L's review.... overall, i wasn't impressed. the reason this place got 3 stars instead of 2 was because we were a large party so maybe if this was a smaller gathering off their normal menu then the food and service would have been better. will i go back after my experience, maybe but i certainly won't rush back. read more

Yelp Christmas Dins!! I am giving this 4 stars for a few reasons. Firstly the staff. They did well given they had to feed 30 of us and 3 courses. They maintained composure and were friendly. Secondly we didnt recieve mulled wine as promised however they did offer us a glass of champers each - fine for me!! Thirdly the meal was pretty tasty!! I ordered the salmon - tasty and their was plenty!! some butter with the bread would have been nice, but once one of the Yelpers asked the waitress promptly brought some out. I chose Pork Belly for main, they pork fell apart and was not dry at all, as pork sometimes can be! Yum! I finished with Creme Brulee for desert, not the best creme brulee ive had but it was good! and two little cute amaretto biscuits topped it off! I liked the inside and the mix of sofas and chairs & I think it would be very nice to go in a smaller group. So 4/5 for effort !! And I look forward to popping in sometime in the future. Thank you Jen for organising !! x read more

Delicious food, friendly service, wide range of beers, ciders, wines and cocktails served in a bright and stylish setting. The lamb kofta was so good that I returned a few days later to eat it again. read more

The refurbished Salisbury Arms (formerly a Scream pub) has had a stylish makeover. The do an excellent value light lunch with plenty of friendly staff on hand to help with choices. When the sun is out, their terrace is a great little spot. read more

Food is good, drinks are very over priced. Especially when it says Hendrick's gin in the menu and you watch them pour bombay instead...