Out of all the places I've been to in Scotland, I think Queens Arms was one of my favorites…read more We had reservations for this place recently and when I took one step inside, I was already in love. I mean who doesn't love a good pub? You get great drinks and great food at an affordable price. As I write it makes me think of think of when Zidane reunites with Freya in FF9. Sometimes we don't wanna eat at fancy Michelin restaurant that has small plates but charges a premium. Sometimes we just wanna cut all the BS and just get a nice hearty meal. And thats what we got. When we sat down we found out that they were doing a Trivia night. Normally I would have told my girl to pick another spot to eat but for some reason I was cool with it. There was even a table nearby with kids(yuck). And you know what? It was fine. That's because we had been sipping on some amazing cocktails. If you also partake, Gin and Mezcal enjoyers will love the Bramble and Hibiscus Crush. What color are Luigi's overalls from Super Mario? That's such an easy question. Wait...what do you mean Luigi's overalls are blue? They are green. Look at this picture onli...Oh... One of the stars of our meal was the Haggis. This was the first time I had ever tried it and after trying it at multiple places Scotland, Queens Arms I feel has done it the best. I love the complexity of the flavors of the meat with the creamy and pepper flavors of the peppercorn sauce. If you've never had Haggis, you definitely have to try it here. The best part is that it comes with mashed potatoes too! Shoutouts to the Fish and Chips if you are also into that. One of my friends ordered that and I definitely had to go back in for multiple bites. Finally the roast. The Sunday Roast should just be an automatic order if you happen to come here on a Sunday. You get so much food and it's all so damn tasty. They'll cook a roast to whatever doneness your heart desires. We went with Medium Rare and it came out perfectly. If you didn't have enough flavors with all the extra sides it comes with, they also give you gravy to pour on anything you want. Thanksgiving basically came early this night. But as I looked around and admired all the bookshelf's and all the families have a nice dinner with their loved ones, I just thought about how happy I was. I was finally here! This was the start of my trip. Queens Arms has set a high ceiling on great experiences in Scotland. We even went back there a couple of days ago just because we knew we would be able to end the night on a good drink. But in the end I think if you are Edinburgh, you have to come to this place. It is one of my favorite experiences I've had in Scotland so far and I dream about when I can come back again.

Came here on our first night in town on the strength of the Yelp reviews and were not disappointed…read more We enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast including a delicious pavlova for dessert. The kids meal of mac and cheese and fries was perfect for our picky little eater, though big enough for at least two!

Wholeheartedly agree with the consensus here. Great stop along the Royal mile for excellent…read moreservice, atmosphere, food and drink. Fish and chips hit the spot on the rainy day. Very fresh, crispy and a huge portion! Service was super friendly and helpful. Loved hearing "I Love You Just the Way you Are" on the bagpipes

The smoked salmon starter was my favorite. A plate of build-your-own which I like because I like to…read morecontrol how much of the cheese goes on the oat cracker. The oat cracker was thick but not too crunchy, a really nice consistency. Husband loved the chicken bacon avocado salad. The mushrooms on toast was quite tasty and vegetarian. One less star because we felt rushed out. And the table service in the beginning when we arrived was not that great. Same guy walked past our table several times for 10 min before asking us if we wanted to order anything. They finally picked up the pace after we ordered food. Good traditional Scottish food and music. I am still waiting to see this ghost everyone keeps talking about! Booga booga!!!!

A great spot in Porty for dinner and cocktails after a stroll on the promenade or bonfire on the…read morebeach! I ate here with my friends that live in the area and come here regularly. The service was friendly and vibe inside is very cool, there's even a map of Portobello on the ceiling! I got the Braised Borders Feather Blade of Beef, it was so tender I'm not sure I even used my knife! We all got cocktails and I very much so enjoyed the Bramble. We shared a sticky toffee pudding for desert, also well done!

It was cold and rainy, so we decided to stop into this place for some dinner. It was warm and very…read morequaint. It looks like they have about 30 beers on tap. I ordered the steak and chips, it was well seasoned and very reasonably priced 15 GBP. My wife got the fish and chips with homemade tartar sauce. She normally hates tartar sauce, but she decided she would try this. She absolutely LOVED it. Looks like they have e some awesome deserts, but we will have to try them next time. Total bill including a couple of cokes was less than 30 GBP. Would highly recommend if you are in Edinburg Scotland.

Truly a rustic pub with delicious food and live music that doesn't drown out your conversation…read more Not only is the food delicious but the portions sizes are large as well as their drinks. The staff is exceptionally helpful and friendly. We paid around £10-12 each, which for the area is pretty decent. Honestly, I could have stayed and hung out all night. Enjoy!

A great choice if you're heading to or from Holyrood Palace! Friendly staff. Plenty of seating…read moreoptions, inside and out. The menu had a nice variety for a pub, including several vegetarian and gluten free options! We had a tasty gluten-free Halloumi and couscous salad, bacon & cheese burgers on gf buns and even some gluten-free Stewart lager. They've also got plenty of other great food, including steak pie and bangers & mash. It's a low key, relaxed place to eat on a Sunday afternoon.

LOVELY everyone was so friendly and helpful! I am part of a flight crew and we had just flown in. 2…read moremembers of the crew were checking in with family and staff came over and offered to place the order early for me to make sure they got their food. It was so nice and thank goodness they did! I had the steak pie and holy moly I could have cried of happiness. Albeit I was also starving at the time but it was amazing. The potatoes and mostly the gravy well the pie crust and steak was all just amazing. I also had the corresponding cask ale and it was perfect. Very cool homey pub vibe. Small but deceiving so. I feel that they use their space quiet well and it doesn't feel cramped

Traditional local dishes (or burgers if you like) and fabulous beer selection. Located just outside…read moreof the National Museum so after your visit to see Dolly and learning some Scottish history you can cross the street to enjoy a nice meal and drink. Service is fantastic and the environment is cozy yet spacious enough. And luckily for me & you, should you visit, a statue of Bobby is out front and you can rub his nose for good luck!

05/29/2024 Wednesday 6:00 pm. It was a dark and stormy night. We took a bus to get here and made…read moresure to make reservations. We were greeted heartily at the door. So very sweet she took our rather soaked coats and hung them for us!! We ordered our drinks and a wonderful complimentary soufflé puff pastry. Oh my gosh!! I mean the truffle flavored delicacy! We ordered the skink. It was all it was advertised. Light, brothy, beautifully smoky fish was pure heaven on this wet day. The potatoes cooked perfectly. The flavor warm and comforting. Served with a lovely slice of bread and butter. After the soup. Our server brought out a little gazpacho to cleanse our palates. As my son commented soup or salad. Yes! Finally our entrees. The linguine with tiger prawns. The linguine not over cooked. The prawns seasoned well. The entire dish very balanced. Also ordered the arugula salad. I believe it was a Dijon dressing. Perfect!! My companions had a burger. Which I heard was delicious! Ended with the toffee pudding. Of course! It was so light, I expected it to be dense. The toffee indulgent. Melted in my mouth.

I happen to make a reservation at this restaurant because of a quick internet search on where to…read moretry Cullen skink. We arrived slightly ahead of the dinner rush (we had a reservation) and were seated right away. We ordered the Cullen skink, Venison, Gnocchi, Deep Fried Camembert and sticky toffee pudding. Everything was delicious but please do yourself a favor and order the sticky toffee pudding. It was the absolute best thing I ate on my trip to Edinburgh. The service at this restaurant was impeccable. It got very busy very fast and I didn't notice because the waitstaff was very attentive. The ambiance was slightly elevated, with beautiful Christmas decor all around. If you are visiting Edinburgh and are looking for a slightly more elevated dining experience try this place out. You will not be disappointed.

If anything, it was worth coming for the decor and history…read more My friends came to this bar recently and definitely and had a great time. Me and a homie came from a video game bar nearby and wanted a quick bite and drink. Some patrons nearby were munching on some Wings so we ended up getting some as well. That and a drink of Guinness got the job done. If you are in the area, you gotta check this place out.

Out and about in Old Town on the first night of the honeymoon, we were shut out of a few spots near…read moreHigh Street before wandering into the Royal Mile Tavern. A welcoming pub atmosphere caters to tourists, with a menu covering pub standards (cullen skink, haggis, fish and chips, burgers); a vegan fish and chips option was a welcome sight. My wife went with the vegan fish and chips; I went with the classic. The vegan style (banana blossoms) were soggier than expected; the classic style had a crisp but greasy batter, and some excellent cod. Both came with chunky chips and peas. A solid start to the honeymoon

Highly recommended pub/eatery just off the main shopping area. Food was fresh, reasonably priced…read moreand copious- and came out hot. A perfect crust on my steak and ale pie. Our half order of fish (haddock) and chips was perfect pub fare. Server was kind and knowledgeable- gave us some sample IPAs to choose from. We had a table the window that made people watching fun.

A classic pub! Very charming interior that felt cozy. We had delicious beers here and the food was…read moregreat. Burger, beef stew, and the sweet potato feta salad were all a hit. Our server was very fun and easygoing which made the experience perfect!