Hamilton's is a perfectly nice wee bar in Stockbridge, and quite a popular haunt for people living in the area, so it's fairly busy all week long. It's relatively fresh on the scene, as it opened in 2008, so looks very polished and cleanly finished. The atmosphere here is chilled out and relaxed, to the extent that you can happily sit bantering away over a drink for a while, but it's not sink into your seat relaxed, I would still try and make my face look semi-nice for coming in here, as it's definitely more stylish bar then totally laid back pub. There's a small restaurant section in Hamiltons, with some cool comic strip wallpaper design going on, and I've never had an issue with anything I've ordered here, it's always been tasty. I think being a bit of an eccentric weird person at times, I approve the most of bars that are edgy and slightly different, so as much as Hams is really nice, I'm not totally feeling at home here yet. It's likely I may update this review at some point, given that I've found out Hamilton's has free Wi-Fi, so I may just have to pay a few more visits here to make up my mind properly. read more

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Good pub food in a nice setting near Stockbridge. We had avocado toast and a fennel hash browns with egg brunch. Good service and good value! read more

Nice relaxing neighborhood restaurant with good food and great music (singer/guitar) on a Sunday evening! Friendly waiter and wonderful atmosphere. read more

My mom and I ate breakfast here, our airbnb was nearby and we walked by and thought it looked cool so we came inside. Glad we did! It wasn't crowded so the service was fast, and the atmosphere is very cool with couches, a big bar, and good music. The breakfast food here is really good, very filling and warm. I had a sausage with my dish and it was DELICIOUS. Coffee is good as well. Also, we didn't get drinks but the cocktail menu looked really really cool, lots of original ideas and stuff that you wouldn't see anywhere else. I would recommend this place. read more

Hamilton's Of Stockbridge - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Every now and again I hear whispers of how good Stockbridge is for an evening out. And in the days when I bussed it to work I would pass through and often wonder..... how? You have a couple of decent looking restaurants, a couple of old man's boozers and a couple of hipper, funky-looking bars. With the water running through the middle of it all and the clock centre-piece overlooking the bridge, Stockbridge reminds me of small town nightlife - such as Dunfermline or Stirling - only without the variety and population. So when people recommend the area for a social, my vivid imagination immediately creates images of overcrowded bars, long lines at the bar and extensive waits for those impulsive cats that don't book tables in advance...! Having said that, I found Hamilton's to be a bar I could frequent quite often. Hectors was pretty good also, however this is Hamilton's' review. So onward! Friday was reunion-of-old-workmates day, and having originally met up for drinks, we decided to grab some spur of the moment dinner also. Word to the wise: 7pm on a Friday does not a good time for spur of the moment dinner make! Sygn: 1 and a half hour wait Living Room: 2 hour wait Bell's Diner: 1 hour wait Hamilton's: 50 minute wait Conceding that 50 minutes was probably the best we were going to get for a wait (and the fact we had traipsed a fair portion of the town already, cab or not), we got comfy... for no more than 3 minutes before the amazing waitress managed to secure us a spare table which required "a little squeeze" for one of us but was more than acceptable. Turned out even that little squeeze wasn't that little anyway. Perfectly fine. The waitress' standards were obviously higher than ours! Anyway a fine start to Hamilton's, which all in all didn't disappoint going forward from there. Had I been with worse company I may have pointed out what seemed like too a long wait between drinks order and food order, and also between food order and actual food. However the company was golden and the food was worth the wait, which was barely noticed. I went for the Crispy Pork Belly with Stornoway Black Pudding, braised rhubarb, caramelised apple and watercress salad. I'm starting to feel like a Pork Belly connoisseur these days but, with those accompaniments it was too hard to resist, the only competition coming from the Duck dish on an otherwise standard-looking menu. Needless to say the rhubarb and apple made this dish a stand-out; a little too much black pudding I'd note (hardly a complaint... I didn't HAVE to eat it all!) but a fantastic dish regardless. My company also seemed very happy with their dishes (burger, battered fish and chicken breast respectively) and the service, all of whom even the girls in our group were keen to point out the attractiveness of. Hamilton's it must be said is a very pretty bar, clientele and staff alike, and it certainly puts out that vibe. We didn't hang around to try out the bar area after our meal so I can only go on observations from my elevated, sniper-like position in the restaurant area, but my observations are as follows: -- Busy but not overly so. I can imagine a visit here more enjoyable if you can secure a seat and/or table. Or 'sore thumb' be thy name. -- Potential to be a bit cliquey. However, as in my case, if you're there with a good group of friends (or should I say a group of good friends) this shouldn't and wouldn't even be an issue. -- An eclectic crowd. Generally quite trendy and lively. Looks like a mix of locals, students and office after-party folk. Good. All in all a vibrant atmosphere, good friendly service and a couple of smart dishes have piqued my interest. I'll return at least one more time. After all, that duck is still on my hitlist. But yeah, I could see myself as a regular for the ambience alone. In the immortal words of The Guv'nor... I'll be back. PS. Went back. Had the duck. +1 star. Fantastic! read more

Hamilton's of Stockbridge is one of those places I've walked past umpteen times, but had never actually been in until Hogmanay when I was meeting a friend who was getting his hair cut at a local barber's. It being Hogmanay, the place was packed and we were lucky to get a walk-in table (possibly the last one!), and it being day time it was more specifically packed with babies! Lots and lots of new parents meeting up with their friends for an end of year get together, and bringing the weans along with them. The fact that it was so busy meant that my steak ciabatta sandwich took a little longer to arrive than it probably ought to have, but this was understandable and forgivable. Otherwise the service was largely fine, I mean it took us a while to flag someone down when we wanted to pay but again, it was hoaching in there. My sandwich itself was tasty, with good chunky chips and a little pot of gravy (for pouring? dipping? I dipped but I guess it's up to you), and nicely cooked. My criticism would be that they'd been a bit mean with the steak. It wasn't one piece, it was several chunks, and only a few at that - areas of the ciabatta were steakless. Which, for nearly a tenner in price, isn't good. Meanness of steak aside, Hamilton's seems perfectly nice. Any service issues can be explained by it being packed. And they had a really interesting list of seasonal coffees, certainly more than enough to give Starbucks etc a run for their money! It's a very solid choice if you're in the Stockbridge area. read more

Yelp brunch action yesterday was a perfect hangover cure afternoon a weekend on the sauce. Eggs Bennedict with smoked salmon aka eggs royale for me was a very tasty lunch, there was a slight over flavouring of vinegar but I was a slid effort. Good coffee and a Bloody Mary made for a good brunch experience. read more

Fantastic (if slightly 'trendy') location, brilliant food, very very good-looking staff to ogle at. I had the Chorizo salad to start, followed by the really rather wonderful crispy lamb, accompanied with a recommended red wine (I don't like red wine as a rule but my friend insisted, and the waiter's choice was spot on). It all went down very well. Did I mention how good-looking the staff were? read more

I've been past many times but never ventured inside. Hamilton's has been around seemingly forever and from the outside might give the impression it's a bit dated. It definitely exceed my expectations - there is a nice vibe here; large sofas, wooden tables and candles made it feel cosy. It may not be cutting-edge hipster modern but it's definitely got something going for it. We were with a large group and the staff were very accommodating and friendly. I was really impressed by the service and the bar staff where happy to recommend drinks. The food is quite aspirational making emphasis it's organic/local produce credentials. I had crab cakes, confit duck leg with peaches and artichokes and a lemon posset. It was fine but lacked refinement. Some members of the group enjoyed theirs better than others but there seemed to be a general lack of consistency. They might benefit by focusing on simpler dishes done to high standard. There is a decent selection of gin and whisky, and I would be happy to come back here for a drink with a group. Stockbridge has a lot of competition for good restaurants and I wouldn't be in a rush back for dinner but I'd consider brunch here. read more

Hamilton's has raised the stakes for what a neighbourhood bar should be like. It's modern and comfortable, it serves good food, the staff are friendly (and attractive), and it's got WiFi. This place is owned by the same lot responsible for Treacle, although, in this instance they seem to have got the mysterious alchemy of how to create a decent bar right. I actually managed to spend around nine hours here once; I nipped down in the afternoon to use the WiFi and ended up staying for dinner and drinks. The bar has a great selection of drinks (including my beloved Zybrowka vodka) and the lovely staff will happily do table service and keep a tab for you. My only complaint is that the nachos are a bit rubbish. read more

Conveniently located for a brunch in the Stockbridge area. The place seems to be split into two sections: a pub and a restaurant. Both areas are nicely decorated with a touch of country life: wooden tables,fireplace (not in use), comfy couches and lots of charm, which makes it ideal for visits during the day and evening. I only had brunch there and ordered from a very limited list of breakfast choices some fried eggs and bread. Nothing out of the ordinary and not sure if I would order again. They also serve porrage, bagels, and the usual Scottish breakfast besides a more extensive list of lunch choices. Prices seem to be in line with the food served. The place is ideal for couples, groups and families. The service is very nice and accommodating. read more

Stockbridge is out of my comfort zone! I don't pop down here as often as I should at all but a Yelpy Brunch was the perfect excuse! Hamiltons is pretty, bright restauranty pub. The walls are busy in places but well balanced by the overall 'white and pine' look. Considering there were 15 of us (me being late and squeezing myself in!) the restaurant handled everything really smoothly. I always pity waitresses/waiters when they bring over a coffee and then get an order for tea and orange juice, which they then bring over only to be met with more orders of coffee and water, which they then bring over and someone asks for more orange juice, which....and so forth. The (very trendily dressed!) staff here were excellent and efficient and handled everything with ease. I ordered the Eggs Benedict with bacon and it was quite delicious. The sauce was gooood, just to my tastes (though I'm not sure it was to everyone elses!) and the eggs were really nicely cooked, quite a feat when you're poaching about 12 eggs as eggs benny was popular! The other dishes looked lovely as well and I was a bit disappointed in myself for not choosing the full breakfast (you could say my eyes are too small for my stomach). The tea was really nice, I commend a place that will bring me a teapot, tea cup and jug of milk, t's just the right way to do things! I also had an orange juice that didn't taste freshly squeezed, but wasn't advertised as such so I wasn't suprised. A lovely brunch with lovely people is the perfect way to start a Sunday! read more

This rating isn't for the food (which I haven't tried). It's actually for the cool ambience, trendy clientele and the quality cocktails on offer (i recomend the zombie which has 6, yes 6 different types of alcohol in it!!). Many of said cocktails were consumed recently by me and a friend .... Oh, and also for the hotness of the two bar men. Very much appreciated! ;) The only complaint was the not very nice toilet/sewer/broccoli aroma in the place. My friend said it was just my nose (which IS very sensitive) but I think not. Smelly = not good. I'm not penalising them for it though just incase it was the zombie that ruined my sense of smell. Bad zombie. :) read more

I'd been here before for drinks, but decided to pop in for food last night. We found ourselves a nice table by the window and The Man mention that he was surprised at the interior - it's actually quite nice and not in your face trendy. Another reviewer mentioned that it's owned by the same people who own Treacle which makes perfect sense, but Hamilton's is paired down and feels a bit more relaxed and grown up compared to Treacle. The service is also better (though as with Treacle we asked for water which we never received), though unfortunately not the food. We ordered a sharing platter of all things unhealthy - nachos, shrimp tempura, onion rings, sweet potato wedges. The nachos were literally about 10 corn chips in a wee bowl with pre-grated cheddar (you know, the kind that doesn't actually melt and just goes all hard and gross?) and a couple of jalepenos. The salsa served on the side was nice, but the nachos really were abysmal. The onion rings were in a tempura batter which is ok I guess but seriously lacking in flavour/seasoning. Both the onion rings and shrimp were incredibly greasy - ok yeah I know they're deep fried but it's possible to do that well and not have everything come out dripping in grease. The sweet potato wedges were gorgeous with the aoili, but that's pretty hard to mess up! The Man noticed some aussie beer on the menu and was quite looking forward to re-living his travelling year with it, but we were told that the entire beer menu was wrong. Of course not the waiter's fault at all but surely it's easy enough to re-print that page of the menu and replace the apparently 100% incorrect information? That just seems like lazy management to me. We then shared a bean burger with parsnip fries. I've never had parsnip fries before and think I prefer the sweet or normal potato variety, but they were definitely interesting. The bean burger was fine, though not really much to write home about. I know I'm bashing my way through Hamilton's but the truth is that I would actually come back, just not to eat. The ambiance is good, the setting is comfortable, and the Sunday night live music (while, at 7:30, at bit early) was quite good. It's a shame, though, because I really like being able to go for a drink and a bite, and I have yet to find a bar/pub in Stockbridge which has really nice food. read more

My fellow quester, MJ, awarded Hamilton's the single lowest score we've ever given to a place, and I can understand why. The food's ordinary at best and the service is really poor. They failed to deliver part of our order, and were generally incredibly slow. My mussels to start were fine, but my main course comprised too completely clashing elements (piccalilli and a vegetable cottage pie) that didn't complement each other, at all. As a place for drinks, it's completely fine, but based on our visit the food is best avoided. Overall, we said: "Hamilton's didn't really do it for me. Service was really sloppy, and the elements of my main course need a complete rethink. The starter was good, though, so it's not all doom and gloom. But there are so many better places to visit in Edinburgh, so as things stand a visit to Hamilton's wouldn't be something that I could recommend." read more

Oh Stockbridge such a chic and trendy wee bit of Edinburgh. The village like feel of this neighborhood just oozes charm and it has long been one of my favourite spots in this city. Saturday night found me paying this charming location a visit while on a first date in Hamilton's, a bar which is the epitome of what Stockbridge is all about. Hamilton's is chic without trying hard. The interior is all dark colours and leather chairs with sofas and a raised restaurant bit with walls covered by comic book type pictures. Being in here just makes you feel like part of the in crowd. It would be hard not to as the the bartenders and wait staff are all incredibly good looking as are a large majority of the customers. While this time I only had a few drinks, two large glasses of a nice pinot grigio and a gin and tonic, i have been here for food a number of times and a group near uslast night ordered burgers that both smelled and looked delicious. so i am happy to say that both food and drink at this bar are very good. maybe a wee bit on the pricey side though, but this is Stockbridge after all... being such a fabulous place Hamilton's does get very crowded on a friday and saturday night and last night was no different. however, after a bit of waiting we were lucky enough to get a seat which i was very grateful for (i was wearing heels after all). i feel like being overly crowded is a bit of a draw back as it's a struggle to get a seat, but also a positive as it creates a fun and lively atmosphere. really there isn't much else to write, Hamilton's is a fantastic bar and I'll happily pay it another visit when given the opportunity. read more

I had some drinks and dinner here last weekend and had a very positive experience. The pub itself is on the nicer side with plush couches and dark wood furniture. It is also very toasty, which was a welcome respite from the outside cold. The vibe was very much a gastropub that was primarily locals (we got the recommendation from the owner of our B&B) who wanted to catch up over dinner or drinks. It is a friendly atmosphere. The menu looked amazing - I had a difficult time choosing as so many items looked great. The menu is seasonal and sources from local farms and butchers. I opted for a venison stew with a pumpkin mash and my friend got a burger and chips. We split a fish cake as an appetizer and ordered a bottle of their own Hamilton's red wine. The cocktail menu also looked incredible though I stuck to wine. I had a glass of mulled wine while waiting for our table, which was great. The food was excellent. Very generous portions (maybe too big, but I'm not complaining) and you could really tell that they put a lot of care into the food preparation. While the pub was crowded, the dining area is separate and there was enough room to settle in for a relaxing dinner. Minus one star for slow, inattentive service that still managed to be friendly. If I lived in the area, I would be sure to go back here again. read more

A nice place to stop for a meal in the middle of a rainy day of unpacking and other misery. There's a lovely area with couches in the front, but they've been full up every time we've poked our heads in. Good atmosphere overall, if a bit loud due to the crowd. Perhaps its popularity is its downfall. Drinks: the on-tap beers tend towards the international, some good (Hoegaarden) and some stupid (Stella). £5 buys you a decent, large glass of wine. Food: we tried the fish and chips (good chips, so-so fish, absent mushy peas) and the nachos (noble effort but half of the cheese was unmelted). Service: one of our waitresses was kind and helpful, the other was snippy and hurried. Will write an updated review soon, as we are sure to be back. read more

A regular here, this is a lovely bar - great ambience, good staff and the best glass of chilled white wine you will get. How nice to get a nice cool glass - spritzers are good too! :) Food is also top quality! It does get a certain type of clientele from the Stockbridge area, but, hey! I live round the corner so why complain - I suppose I am a Stockbridgian now! :) read more

Thoughts written hasitly in phone as I was sat in the bar... "Busy bar, plenty of people and comfy couches, not too hard to get a seat although getting to the bar proves tricky. Smell good food, plenty of people eating up top, bit pricey but a quite good start to a night out. Would like to come back and check out the menu." And that kind of sums it up really - I'm not massively familiar with the wonderfully quaint Stockbridge side of town but after visiting this bar, would certainly like to check it out some more. There was a good ambience at the bar and a nice mix of people too - there was some relatively inoffensive music blaring over the speakers and the table I was sat at was made up of me and a pal, a couple having a quiet drink together and three or four older ladies having a good laugh, it all felt very inclusive and I liked that. Shame it was so hard to get to the bar and that the standard pints were so expensive though, then again I guess that's a consequence of the part of town that it's situated in. Oh and please don't give us beer menus without prices in, thanks very much... read more

Brunch, 4 adults, 4 kids. Great veggie breakfast and options for the kids (eggs on toast, sausages and baked beans). The service was good, the food did take a long time to come out but they took 20% off the bill by way of compensation. The verdict: comfortable gastropub with friendly staff, would definitely go back. read more

Admittedly, I have only frequented this trendy bar on Thursdays for their popular pub quiz, but it's always been a super fun time. The questions are fair and on various subjects (good for me, as I'm rubbish with sports trivia), and the crowd is lively. Service is prompt and friendly, and the food offerings are very tastyeven the bar menu reads more like food found in a bistro. Prices are good, with a great beer selection. Two thumbs up! read more

This is one of my favourite pubs. It's the Best Pub in the Stockbridge area and definitely in the top 5 of Edinburgh best mainly due to their burgers, drinks and atmosphere (what else do you need on a pub right? . Usually we go there with mates for drinks. This time, guess what (as a visitor) I took another Yelp member and went there for Breakfast. Scottish Traditional breakfast during a very aggressive hangover from last night. Food very well prepared, arrived really fast and it was tasty. 2 Full breakfasts + 2 Black Coffees = £19 Very friendly staff. read more

Having lived in Edinburgh for the past seven years, I like to think that I know it all quite well. However when it was suggested that we go to Stockbridge for dinner I was unsure what to expect. Having never really ventured down to the area apart from to raid the charity shops, I was pleasantly surprised by what I found. Sitting just off the main drag, Hamilton's, was busy and although we hadn't booked it was only a short wait for a table. The service was perfect and the food was even better. I had the Lamb dish and my friend tried the Pork Belly. Both dishes far outweighed the level of expectation we had placed on the venue beforehand! Our waiter was attentive but not overly and almost seemed to know exactly what we wanted when we wanted it. After having a great meal we decided to try the cocktails! I went for an espresso martini and my friend, who couldn't decide, asked for something a little different which the bar staff were more than happy to make. The espresso Martini came back perfect and my friend's champagne creation was even better. As far as the general ambience of the place goes, I was surprised -in a good way- to see people in the bar area with their dogs along with people drinking in suits - an eclectic mix to say the least. All in all I had a great experience in Hamilton's and I will definitely be back. read more

Perfection. Went beyond my usual comfort zone and so glad I did. The monk fish over lentils with a rhubarb reduction was spot on. What a wonderful blend of flavors. Dessert was equally fantastic - fresh, hot donuts with strawberry Panna Cotta and Proseco strawberries with basil. Chef surely knows how to blend flavors. The service was friendly and not overly attentive. The atmosphere cozy. Highly recommended. read more

Scoring high on elite clientele impact, Hamilton's is where you'll find the person who knows the people. Delicious cocktails and Red Stripe aside, ask for an additional water and with a cucumber slice you will get. The atmosphere is engaging, the staff are well formed, and booking a table or reserving a sofa area is a sold plan to gain a true Stockbridge experience during August! read more

I thoroughly enjoyed my first ever Eggs Benedict (with salmon) experience at Yelp's Brunchy Munchy in Hamilton's. It was beautifully presented, adequately proportioned and tasted delicious! I was a little surprised that there was no cereal/porridge, pancake and fruit options on the breakfast menu (but I suppose I expected that because I 'm used to seeing it available elsewhere) - although I knew I always wanted the egg's benedict. The table space required for our group of 15 was misjudged which followed with a little shuffling and squeezing as there were no extra tables to add on (when you just want to sit down and get on with the munching on a lazy Sunday). However, I thought the staff gave great service, especially when add-ons to the order were regularly requested at different ends of the table which resulted in the them continuously going back and forward to our table. Often on a Sunday I have been exposed to hungover wait staff who make no attempt to hide that they would rather be anywhere but at work (wouldn't we all) but not here. I have drank at this bar several times and ate once here for dinner during the summer. Whilst I can only remember that I had pan fried chorizo with cider, lemon, chilli and tomatoes for my starter which was presented in a cute mini frying pan with a generous serving of bread to soak up the juices and was oh so delicious; I do recall being impressed with their menu. It was a bit more upmarket than typical pub grub of fish and chips, stake and ale pie etc, and reasonably priced. I can't wait to eat here again. Hamilton's seems to have a trendy style in it's decor and wait staff, yet I have seen all kinds of people stop by: from couples on a date, new and old friends just out for a good time, families and even a dog or two depending on what day it is mind you. I have also seen the look of disappointment on numerous peoples faces when they have to be turned away when it is full which I guess just goes to show how good this place can be. read more

Nice enough atmosphere... Average brunch food... Awful coffee, which in my mind is unforgivable. Wouldn't go back.

The Sunday after New Year's Day a friend and I made an impromptu visit to Hamiltons for lunch after we found that both the nearby Hector's and Peter's Yard had no space for us. We had to clear the messy table ourselves and wait for a while to be served but, considering how busy the place was, this was understandable. The menu was fairly varied and offered a few choices for vegetarians like me (although two of the starters were marked with a 'V' when one contained bacon and the other salmon!). We both opted for the vegetarian breakfast which arrived very quickly and couldn't be faulted. Hamiltons has a fairly cosy atmosphere. The bar area to the left of the main door contains comfortable sofas overlooking the windows onto Hamilton Place. The raised eating area to the right is brightened by a feature wall depicting a Lichtenstein illustration, although this may be a little 'in your face' for some. I have to say I prefer the softer colours favoured by Hector's. A recommended visit should you be down in Stockbridge for a weekend walk (it's very close to the entrance to the stretch of the Water of Leith walk that takes you down to Dean Village, and the galleries beyond). And a popular place for a weekday drink after work. read more

Good food (we had a platter to share) and beer. The place seems like a haven for hipsters, but with a good mix of people thrown in. We'll probably return next time we're in the area. read more

Good food, bustling atmosphere and an interesting interior - this is a good place to spend an afternoon or evening. The tuna melt sandwich I had last time was really nice and made with tuna steak, convincinly beat the melt I remembered from starbucks the day before. Has a good selection of vegetarian and gluten free options. read more

A really good place to go if you are in this part of town, which weirdly doesn't have an enormous choice of eateries. Nice to go with friends for lunch, you can meet and have a drink in the bar before going next door to the raised area where they will serve you. The wine list is worth pondering over, and the staff are hpy to help you choose, depending on what you are eating... read more

Hamiltons..... As far as coming here for food goes, it really isn't worth getting excited about. The dining area needs a revamp, urgently. I'm sure for some it may seem a bit quirky but let's be honest, it is just plain naff. Almost like they desperately wanted a theme but didn't want to spend too much money doing something creative, or even appealing. The food is almost a bit of a lottery. Order a hearty burger, you get one. Order a chicken salad (at roughly the same price), you get a huge bowl of lettuce with a hint of chicken. A bit of a rip-off. The staff are fine, if a little robotic, but they don't seem to handle it well when it gets busy, which is often. Also, the re-arrangement and scraping of tables can be a common occurrence. If you aren't fussy and want to go out for lunch then, yes, it does the job. Just don't expect to be relaxing at your table after your meal for very long. read more