Very authentic and had live music too! The service was good and a fun time overall. They don't…read moreserve food unfortunately

Connie is amazing. So helpful, we love her. The music is so nice, first time in. I could rave about…read moreConnie all day. queen.

Dropkick Murphy's is a crazy fun Irish bar in the lower Cowgate district in Edinburgh. There's live…read moremusic and a rowdy crowd and plenty to drink. What more do you need? We showed up for a few drinks and really enjoyed the great live music by Dennis Kennedy DelBhoy. He does a great job entertaining the crowds and gets us involved. The dance floor is pretty large and the staff were plentiful and attentive. A fun time overall.

They were out of at least8 items on the menu, including fries…read more We waiting to be seated and the took us back to a table for two the was squished. After telling us all that was not available we left.

Malones is a great Irish pub which offers friendly staff and comfortable environment for you to…read morerelax in. The drinks are reasonably priced with most pints costing less than £3 and so it's an ideal place to go for either a quiet drink with friends or a good session before hitting the pubs. The decor is interesting with lots of maps, pictures and Irish memorabilia to look at whilst you enjoy your drinks. The staff are lively and are perfectly fine with you getting (slightly) rowdy before heading out. Whether you're just chilling out with some friends or properly going for it, Malones is the place to come.

Malones is a brilliant new Irish themed pub with booze and banter in plentiful supply…read more From the street it looks relatively small, but looks can be deceiving. Once you're in and past the bar, the place is massive; there are booths to sit in and high tables with stools, if you look up the ceiling must be at least 50ft high. They have live music every night, and it's surprisingly good - so good in fact that my friends and I thought it was a CD playing until we clocked the band on the stage. The staff are all friendly and welcoming, and will happily ply you with shots (tequila,sambuca and Tabasco - definitely not one for the fainthearted!). As those with some Irish in them might say 'it's great craic'!

Biddy Mulligans was the first bar in the Grass Market that we ventured into since we landed in…read moreScotland. We walked into the Wee Pub dubbed The Smallest Pub In Scotland which is attached to Biddy. It was actually a tiny bar maybe with a twenty person capacity with a soccer game playing so it was packed today. Even though they had a small beer tap, no bartender was there. We proceeded through to Biddy Mulligans and grabbed a cold tap Tennents beer from the bartender and a shot of Jameson then sat on the outside patio and listened to live music.

It's exactly what you think, everything you imagine a Pub would be. Perfect pub decor, sticky…read moretables, bartenders too busy to be friendly. Huge selection of spirits and beer. We got there just as the kitchen closed so that was disappointing but not the Pub's fault we didn't know the kitchen's hours. Ordered a double gin and tonic. Paid one bar tender, another poured 'em and walked away. There are far too many other, better Pubs than this one in this area. It's worth stopping in for a quick drink, but I won't come back. Again, too many other places, Pubs, to check out around here.

Great ambience with historic brick features Bar service was…read moregreat - old fashioned highly recommended Charcuterie is a good choice

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.

Grabbed a quick after dinner drink at Ryan's of Edinburgh! I couldn't get over the gorgeous…read moreceilings! Such a beautiful spot with plenty of seating inside the restaurant and a nice patio too! The Ryan's Refresher was nice and light with peach & blood orange Highland moon, pressed lemon, vanilla, cranberry & lemonade. Pricing was on point.

Food was tasty and the servings were ample, service was quick & friendly, prices were reasonable…read more Loved that you could pick between large & small portions! Good selection of food. I had a vegetarian haggis, tatties & neep plus yummy pea pods side dish. Lovely ambience.

This was a quick meal before heading off to an event, so we didn't get to research much and went on…read morea quick whim... It couldn't have been better. Our server, Caitlin, was beyond PHENOMENAL. She was the only member of waitstaff working the tables and was almost sprinting from table to table, keeping everyone fed and "watered," and doing it all with a huge smile, great attitude, and fantastic banter. It never felt like she was rushed or didn't have time for us (even though she was BUSY). She knew the food menu backward and forward, as well as the drinks menu. The recommendations she gave for both dinner and cocktails were spectacular, and the food and drinks were delicious. We couldn't have been happier. We WILL be back!

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

The energy was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived, and the wait staff were incredibly…read morehelpful in getting us seated. We had been wanting to try haggis, but it can feel a little intimidating when you've never had it before. When I saw the haggis bon bons on the menu, it was a must-try! They were served with a whiskey sauce that paired beautifully with the haggis and added so much flavor, I had to restrain myself from drinking the sauce!  We also had the steak and ale pie, which to this day I'm still dreaming about and wishing I could have it again. The meat was falling apart and tender, the vegetables were perfectly soft, and the puff pastry was wonderfully flaky and delicious. Paired with a couple of beers, this was an amazing experience and one I won't soon forget. Highly recommend giving this place a try!

Incredible staff - amiable, helpful, and lively. The food is great, the portions are fair, and the…read moreenvironment is such fun!

We were in Edinburgh on a Sunday and had to experience a Sunday roast. The Hawksmoor was a terrific…read moreplace for it. Be sure to book. Our server explained how to the Sunday roast ordering worked. We watched the kitchen work, while we waited for our meals. Our Sunday roast meals came with medium rare beef roast, crispy on the outside and creamy soft inside potatoes, carrots, cabbage, a head of roasted garlic, a very large deeply browned Yorkshire pudding, and the most delicious gravy in a small pot. Every drop of that gravy was eaten. I think that the Yorkshire pudding exists to be a vehicle for the gravy. I really did not need any dessert after all that food. But we wanted to share an ice cream. We asked what was clotted cream ice cream. The server explained that the ice cream is made with clotted cream, which has a fat content of 60% and there's no other flavoring. It is not a common ice cream flavor. So that's what we had. The tiny beads of fat in the ice cream was very interesting. It had a sweet cream flavor. The ambiance was upscale with a lot of wood on the walls and furnishings. But at least on Sundays, we saw a lot of families and friend gatherings and did not seem exclusive.

Made reservations for a Friday evening. Ambiance is dimly lit and beautifully decorated…read more We shared the heritage tomato salad, surf & turf, charcoal chicken Ana Mari, creamed spinach, and mac & cheese. Heritage tomato salad was delicious and very fresh. Surf & turf was good - I loved the lobster but the steak was just ok for me since it was room temp and a little too thick for my liking. Charcoal chicken Ana Mari was impressive - chicken usually isn't my go-to order at restaurants but this was cooked beautifully with crispy skin on the outside and juicy tender meat on the inside. Loved the sides of creamed spinach and mac & cheese! For dessert, we shared the strawberry tart and sticky toffee pudding. Both were delicious. I usually don't like fruit flavored desserts as much so I personally preferred the sticky toffee pudding. Overall enjoyed their appetizers, entrees, and desserts.

My wife and I visited for dinner and had a very nice time. We were celebrating our honeymoon. The…read moredecor was so fun and cozy, but also a bit more upscale than I anticipated. We were there at the beginning of the Fringe Festival, so it was pretty crowded, but the service was high quality regardless! I could tell they communicated very well as a team. We tried several dishes. The chicken pot pie was very tasty, but perhaps a little over done on the outside - not necessarily a complaint just an observation. The pesto pasta with mayo was a little too rich for my palate but my wife really enjoyed it. The bread was phenomenal, simple and delicious. We also had the cabbage, which was straightforward and enjoyable. My wife had an old fashioned and liked it a lot. I had the Cold town lager and it was excellent. All in all a nice experience, and I would recommend to those looking for a semi upscale dining experience, but not to those looking for a fast casual dinner.

Badger & Co. was one of the places we most wanted to try while visiting Edinburgh. It was…read morecompletely booked on our first night, so we tried again the next evening and were fortunate to snag an 8:30 p.m. reservation. Even after arriving, we still had a bit of a wait for our table, but we were able to order drinks from the bar while we waited. The atmosphere is what really makes this place special. The Wind in the Willows theme is charming and thoughtfully done, creating a cozy, beautiful space that feels uniquely Edinburgh. As for the food, it was good but not outstanding. Two of us ordered the chicken pies, one had the steak pie, and one had the macaroni and cheese. Everything was enjoyable enough, but nothing really stood out, especially considering the prices. Service was fine, though not particularly memorable. Overall, I would recommend Badger & Co. for the ambiance, decor, and experience rather than the food itself. It's a lovely place to stop for a meal or drinks and soak in the atmosphere, but the food and service didn't quite live up to the hype for us. 4/5 stars.