This is definitely a pub for the locals. I came here after a Six Nations rugby match at…read moreMurrayfield and, whilst the drinks are reasonably priced and the atmosphere is friendly enough, there just isn't anything really unique about it. There is a plasma screen which shows the latest sporting events anad there is plenty of comfortable seating to relax with a drink on. I didn't see any food menu, but they do sell crispsand peanuts behind the bar. Then again, where doesn't? The decor is nice inside and the staff are friendly. Whilst this isn't exclusively a pub for locals, there isn't much to draw you here from out of your way.

I have to agree more or less with Gibson. Roseburn bar does seem to be a pub for the locals. There…read morewas nothing particuarly appealing about it. I have to say though that I didn't find it friendly. No one was exceptionally rude or anything, I just didn't feel that welcome. Yes the beer was quite cheap and yes they have a big plasma screen, but these really aren't anything special. The pub is quite larg and spacious but I didn't particuarly like the decor, it felt a bit cold and sanitary. Ironic because the place had a funny smell. Not the best pub in the world. Maybe it just has bad days. Certainly room for improvement.

Most of the reviews are preeeeetty old. This place is under new management, has great food and…read morestaff. Likely to get busy on rugby game days as it's right next to the stadium. Definitely worth dropping in for a bite or a drink

Warm cozy fireplace and welcoming atmosphere! Excellent…read morecustomer service. Excellent drinks. Wide variety of alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. Outstanding bar. Outstanding drink flavors!! I loved the porn star martini!

Heads & Tales is a great bar in Edinburgh. The drinks, service, and atmosphere are great. I got a…read moreHugo Spritz and it was delicious. Next time I'm in Edinburgh, I'll definitely be back!

WOW!!! Great service. The bartender from Bulgaria was one of the best we have had in the world…read more Unreal. He loved his job and did an amazing job on educating us on Gin and Scotland. A caddy in St. Andrews told me about this place and it did not disappoint. Had a Gin old fashioned made up by bartender and it was unreal. Wife had a gin flight and it was awesome. Creative and could. The vibe was awesome. Wish my old friend Cabo was there with us. He would down 3 old fashioned and had 2 flights of gin all while going over the electrical system of his Gulstream...I digress. It was simply amazing. What was the best part was the enthusiasm and the love of their job that made this place so cool. Loved the Gunpowder Gin too. If we did not have a Military tattoo to attend later, we might have closed this place down. Do your self and go here (hard to fin=d the door). Lots of cool rooms and caves etc. to chill out in. Thanks so much for the greatest bar experience on our 10 day trip!!

Walking in to The Devil's Advocate in Advocate Close, just above Market St, the large bar greets…read moreyou. We chose the Scottish Road trip whiskey flight. As someone who truly loved little about Scotch, it was a wonderful way to taste and compare smoky vs peaty whiskeys. Fun. Our table was upstairs and we sat next to an open door which allows for fresh cool air. It was a warm day in Edinburgh. Our server was wonderful, patient and really helpful. Our choices were truly delicious. We started with the fish board, olives, and mushroom skewer. We loved them all. I enjoyed the cod main dish, while my wife finished the starters. The side of asparagus was also excellent. The mouse dessert was delicious but very rich, it's enough for 4 people. The cost of dinner was also totally reasonable. I recommend this place highly.

I don't really understand why the ratings are so high at this restaurant. We tried going here one…read moreevening and I messed up the reservation. I'm not used to seeing it in blocks and our end time was bolded but not the start time. We showed up at the end time. We were charged obviously because you have to give a card for a guarantee. I get that. I was fine with it since it was my fault. What I wasn't fine with was the rude (dare I say bitchy?) hostess who I spoke with upon arriving. She was awful to me and looked at me like I was garbage. Even after that, I decided to rebook and pay attention to the time. The restaurant had been recommended to us by a relative as the "best place they had eaten" while in Edinburgh and I wanted to try it. I booked for lunch and when we arrived the male host was lovely. We were sat early (because I always show up to a reservation early) and then we waited almost a half an hour for the one waitress there to come and help. It was fine. I can understand they are understaffed and busy. But then the food, it was also just fine. It was decent but not great. Like a lot of things in the UK, it's understated and seasoned. My husband had the pappardelle and my two children and I had the flat iron steak. His pasta had zero flavor. It was a cream based sauce. It needed more salt. As for the steak, it was fine. It was cooked well. Mine was medium rare and the kids both had medium. It was also not seasoned well. However the steak was served with a dipping sauce (a garlic sauce, a peppercorn or lemon mint). We tried all three since we had three steaks and those were all good and kept the steak from being bland. On the plate were chips (fries), which were not salted well but we had the dipping sauces. Also on the plate was plain arugula and a couple on the vine cherry tomatoes. Nothing spectacular. The waitress didn't come back once the entire time we were eating. Overall, it just wasn't worth it for the money we paid.

A family owned Gin Bar in Edinburgh's West End! We loved their creative menu, extensive gin…read moreselection and gorgeous atmosphere! So many different spots to enjoy your dinner and drinks at from cute private nooks, high top tables, or comfy booths. Excellent service with good recommendations. So happy to find this spot just around the corner from our hotel! Jolly Negroni Pink Wink

What a great 1st night in Edinburgh! Reservation at The Jolly Botanist was perfect for oir Sunday…read moreRoast dinner! What an amazing feast. We started off with a few of their specialty gin drinks. My fav was the Pink Wink. Damn, I'm not a gin girl but this tasted like I didn't want it to end! So scrumptious! The Sunday Roast was spot on. Everything on the plate was exceptional. But the best was the Scottish egg! Best we ever had!! I could have eaten 3 plates of just those eggs and been fine with it! Even with how much I loved my Sunday Roast! The pub was warm and inviting and the servers were just the best in town! Highly recommended!

Outgoing, friendly, knowledgeable staff Outstanding beer…read moreselection (& spirits are robust too) Quiet, but vivacious crowd What a find. Such a pity to have so few reviews EXCEPT it seems the good people know it, and that's enough. Good music wafts through the space like a hint, convivial conversation permeates but doesn't distract, and the space is warm and comfortable upstairs and down. The wall of spirits here is robust, gorgeous, and functional for your favorite cocktails - but by God if it doesn't feel like a front. Craft beer is paramount here, spoken so capably, enthusiastically, and voluminously. If you're an Untappd person, find Monty's - then listen, don't talk. For all friends, bring your friend here. Sample good things, and enjoy the company. #MeetAtMontys - this is the place. Highest recommendation.

Good little pub. A group of us gathered here before heading off in search of a meal. Service was…read morequick, even though I didn't see any open seats in the place. Very good selection of brews. The commercial stuff, of course, as well as tasty, malty goodness. Would definitely go back to this one.

Such a fun and atmospheric place. They lean into their speakeasy conceit from the moment you enter…read morefrom the street (when you are not sure until you are in the right place) until you are seated at your table. It's a cozy, loud (but not too loud), spot. The drinks are great, very professional, lots of interesting choices. Fast and professional service. Good for a drink before dinner or to settle in for a special couple of hours.

Apparently this is the bar to visit while in Edinburgh. We easily made reservations a few days…read morebefore checking it out and I did see them turning away walk in's on a Monday night. Customer service was excellent and my drink the Daydreamer was good but there was nothing spectacular about it. I like that it wasn't sweet. Free still or sparkling water. Total cost was a little over $20 per drink.

So glad we found Dirty Dicks for our first meal in Scotland. Service was excellent and the drinks…read morewere perfect. Good drink options from beer and liquor. We were able to try Haggis for the first time in the easiest way, on cheese fries! Not my favorite but it wasn't too bad of a taste and it was easy to hide it within the other toppings and cheese if you wanted to. Chill spot to hang out with some food and drinks. Walkable to pretty much everything.

This place has an amazing amount of decor. Not a spot anywhere that was empty including the…read moreceiling. Had a real local bar feel. Just had a few beers but enjoyed my conversation with the bartender

We had a large group and this because our gathering spot. The atmosphere was good and the food was…read moreexcellent. Not to mention that the beer was on point. The servers took great care of you as well. I would return every week if I lived there.

One of my favorite beer bars in Edinburgh. Great beer selection, killer service, tasty bar food and…read morea cool space. Very laid back but hip vibe. I'll always stop by the Hanging Bat when I'm in town.

I was there on 30 October 2025 with a few travel friends, and it turned out to be one of the best…read moresurprises of our trip. The minute we found the door off the little lane on Rose Street, there was an air of mystery... exactly what you hope for from a "detective agency" style speakeasy. Once inside, the vibe was perfect for a chilly Edinburgh evening. Like, moody lighting, vintage-style furnishings, and that cozy, clandestine feel that makes you glad you made the effort to find it. The service was absolutely welcoming. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and even at 9p, mid week (when you might expect things to be winding down), the place was comfortably busy but not packed, but full enough to feel alive. Drinks menus came in little "confidential" envelopes, which instantly added to the fun. We ordered several cocktails that evening, and every drink was carefully crafted and flavorful, smooth and topped off with warm hospitality. I honestly did not have one bad cocktail. If I were to highlight a few things from our night - I came away loving the atmosphere, the attention to detail, and the general ease at which we were treated which is exactly what I wanted out of a night out in Edinburgh. If you're visiting Newcastle, upon, Tyne, Edinburgh, or just wandering through Rose Street and looking for something a little different... don't walk past this place. Bryant & Mack Private Detectives is a fun little secret with classic cocktails, cozy speakeasy vibes, and service that makes you feel like part of the case, lol. It's a fully immersive experience.

Awesome speakeasy in New Town…read more It really is on the hidden side, it took me a few minutes longer than I thought it would to find the door (look at the posted pictures, it helps). Once inside (you'll have to knock to get in), you'll find a cool little lounge with great cocktails, chill music, and amiable bartenders. We were surprisingly the only ones in there around 9 pm on a Friday night, which we thought was odd (as did the bartenders), but it meant we got to hang out with them and shoot the shit (meeting bartenders from all over the world is one of my favorite hobbies). Besides the fact that both were into motorcycles (and one came to Edinburgh once and immediately backed up his bags and moved over from Italy - props), we found out that they could make a mean cocktail. We, of course, started on menu, but wanted to see if they could do any variations, which they not only did, but nailed: "do you like bitter or sweet" - bitter "Floral or not so much" - surprise me "base?" - gin Dunno what it was called, but it was one of the nicest gin drinks I had in a town that is crazy for gin at the moment. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good cocktail place, the ambiance is on point and the drinks are superb.