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    BrewDog Edinburgh

    4.2 (115 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Edward P.

    Great food and service. Went at 1900 and wasn't packed service was fast. Food came out quick and was really good. Enjoyed my flight tried different types of beer. Nice ambiance clean establishment highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner.

    Kate S.

    We had no clue where to eat on our last night in Scotland. We had fish and chips (multiple times), haggis, lamb stovies, pies, Indian... pretty much everything. While we can get pretty good pizza back home in the States, we decided to venture over to Brew Dog to try some local craft beers and pizza. Yelp saves the day once again! The place was pretty packed on a Saturday evening. No place to sit inside, so we sat out on the patio. We shared the Spicy Meaty pizza and it definitely lived up to it's name. It was sooo spicy, but really tasty! The bartender also let us sample a few beers and gave great recommendations. Overall, I enjoyed the food and beer and would recommend it for both!

    Jonny Q.

    I wouldn't say calling in at 1130pm on my way home last night was one of my best decisions but it was definitely up there as one of them! Brewdog is a small chain but one which beats to an ultra independent and 'them and us' attitude when it comes to taking on the generic and bland pubs of the high street. If the truth be told, I've started to get a little bored of their core range of beers and prefer to go for something a little bit limited release (Brewdog are the masters of brewing tons of random brews each year - each with mixed results) or treat myself to one of their many guest bottles from either home or abroad (mainly USA craft) Last night I enjoyed some Bear republic and I'd highly recommend trying anything from this brewery. The vibe at this time of night was what you'd call relaxed but with an edge. The clientele was mid 20's to 50's - with everyone quaffing while listening to some quality LCD soundsystem pumping out of the speakers - this for me was the highlight as I love a good place that gets the music loud enough that you can really feel it, but then still is just right to chat with your pal. The Edinburgh bar is one of my fave brewdogs in UK - the only thing that let's it down is the quite rancid toilets which are like something from a small and pokey local train - with a smell to match! Go here for good beer and good vibes - it's as simple as that

    Andrew C.

    For centuries the Scottish have been quietly producing some of the finest goods on the planet and only occasionally letting the rest of the world about it. Then along came Brew dog, who decided to change all of the rules. They assaulted the world with men in penguin suits and a totally new way of thinking about brewing. In doing so, they took on a lot of people that had quietly been producing terrible beers. James Watt and Martin Dickie have taken on the beer industry, the media and even Parliament in their attempt to move the population away from fizzy yellow beers to Craft Brewed Ales and Lagers. This location is just another step in the Penguin Domination plan for Brew Dog. Inside the decor is a utilitarian industrial interior which still offers a lot of comfortable seating. It is obvious that the beer is the focus of this space and the large bar dominates the one wall with large BrewDog beer pumps along it. A variety of non-Brew Dog craft beers are also on sale with Stone, Mikkeller, Struise, Alesmith and Three Floyds available. One thing I do love about this place is the possibility of picking up a Growler of beer for home consumption. I used to enjoy this tradition in Eastern Europe, travelling to the local pivnice to pick up the beer for dinner. Brew Dog offers something similar in that you can take beer home in specially designed containers or 'Growlers'. Food is available in the form of cheese and meat plates, along with pizzas, but they are really not the focus of this place. If you want to step away from the conventional ale pub and step up to something special. Get your butt in here.

    A Mikkeller lambic... one fantastic tasking beer!
    Kieran R.

    This isn't your typical bar/pub. This is a place with craft brew--beer that is to be enjoyed for it's complexity and quality! You won't find any piss water on tap here. While producing some great tasting beers themselves, Brew Dog Bar features rotating "guest beers" from other craft brewers. So you'll often see Stone Brewery (USA), Nøgeneø (Norway) and Mikkeller (Dutch) beers, among others, on tap. They also have a nice selection of bottled craft beer as well. To go with their "Beer for Punks" theme, the decor and food also takes a departure from the typical pub scene. There are comfy leather couches in one corner and a decent amount of seating with small tables. They even have a stack of board games in the corner. The food is simple, but well done: pizzas and cheese and meat boards. For something completely different try one of the bottled Lambic beers in Mikkeller's series of Spontan beers. My personal favourite is Spontancassis (blackcurrent aroma, distinctly tart and sour, dry and fruity). Oops, I'm not reviewing beer here just the bar... couldn't help myself.

    Rocket Man pizza with a little too much green
    Brent A.

    Tucked away on Cowgate, this is the bar for craft beer drinkers in Edinburgh. BrewDog keeps several guest taps on draft to compliment their own micro brews. There is also a wide array of bottle beers, and cider if that's your thing. A limited menu is available which features pizzas and English pies. My favorite is the Rocket Man pizza, though they can get heavy handed with the greens. The bartenders tend to be very helpful; could be because they're part owners. Pay attention to size next to the price. Most beers are not served pint sized. Craft enthusiast will appreciate this, along with the fact that beers are served in the proper glassware. You may consider this snooty if you enjoy crappy beer. The crowd can also be on the hipster side but I can live with that for good beer.

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    Went here with my friends. Place was packed. There beer and drinks were amazing. The food here is great as well.

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    The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

    The Devil's Advocate

    4.3(639 reviews)
    0.2 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    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.

    After seeing the high reviews on Yelp, I decided to make a reservation for this restaurant. We…read moretrekked up the steps of Advocate's Close to get there. When we arrived at noon (opening time), the restaurant wasn't too busy. There is an impressive bar downstairs with many whiskies. We were led upstairs to the dining area. There is outdoor dining too that would be nice if the weather was warmer. Cool vibe, but it is kind of dark inside the stone walls. The menu is Scottish-focused with seasonal ingredients. We didn't want to overeat, so we decided to share a starter and a main. We got the Scottish venison fritters, which were ok. We enjoyed the pappardelle pasta (roast pumpkin and pecorino sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach, bacon and poppy seed crumb, crispy sage). It was flavorful and didn't feel too heavy. Staff were friendly and it was an enjoyable lunch.

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    The White Hart Inn

    The White Hart Inn

    3.9(113 reviews)
    0.3 miGrassmarket, Old Town
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    Our first day in Edinburgh and as usual our first order of business is to ride the hop-on-hop-off…read morebus. Today when the Red route took us to old town and I saw The White Hart Inn I said to Jan let's do an early dinner there and she agreed. We continued the route and stayed on back to the stop in old town. We love Alfresco dining but it was too cold and windy today. We went inside and the restrauant was packed. It's open seating. No hostess, no sign in. We were lucky and just happened to be standing next to a table that opened. We had been there about 5 minutes. The restaurant/ pub is rich in history, established in 1516. It's small with limited bar seating and prehaps 8 to 10 tables. It is noisy from conversation, tosting and music, but we didn't have a hard time communicating. It has a great vibe. It's a fun venue and popular with the locals. The menu is not large and has several Scottish offerings. To start, Jan was cold and wanted an Irish coffee. I ordered an Innis and Gunn larger. Innis & Gunn is an acclaimed Scottish brewery founded in 2003 in Edinburgh. It had a slightly citrus flavor. Jan ordered muscles and I ordered the steak and ale pie, served with a charred Hispi cabbage wedge, buttered mash and Merlot beef dripping gravy. It was very tasty, very robust flavor. I loved the cabbage; great flavor. I had to look up hispi cabbage and it is a variety of green cabbage. The muscles were good and the broth very nice. We had a lovely time and a good meal. Our good luck at freelancing dining venues while we explore Ireland and Scotland continues.

    We chose this place for being one of the oldest establishments in Scotland dating back to the 18th…read more Century and a place where poets like Wordsworth, Burns etc gathered for a sip. The setting still looked ancient and the overall ambiance was befitting. Small place though. The food and drinks however disappointed. They could have put more efforts to turn the place into something much more than it is. Service was efficient without being really excellent.

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    Queens Arms

    Queens Arms

    4.4(115 reviews)
    0.6 miNew Town
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    Bar staff friendly and timely. Carrie (bartender) served us 2 nights in a row. So good we came back…read more2 time on our two night stay. Didn't wait long for drink in a very busy bar. Food was also good, veg were perfectly warmed, not over seasoned and crisp. Exactly how I like them. Food was a Lil pricey. But a great experience overall. Highly recommend.

    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.

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    Wellington upfront and Mac and Cheese in the back

    BrewDog Edinburgh - pubs - Updated July 2026

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