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.

Heatwave was hitting Edinburgh and we stepped in here for some shelter from the sun. It was air…read moreconditioned! We got a chance to try haggis and it was not bad at all. Although I probably wont be craving for it, I'd be interested to try haggis in other restaurants. This place had table service, although service was fine, up until it was time to check out, she was no where to be found. Luckily we were next to the bar so we asked the bartender for our check and she cleared us.

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.

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.

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!

Beer was cold on a hot day. Sitting outside was the best to people watch. It was very cool inside.read more

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

Visited Hawksmoor while in Edinburgh and wanted to treat ourselves. The atmosphere was slightly…read moreupscale, and the service was friendly, though at times a bit elusive. Tried the ribeye steak -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife really enjoyed her chicken and sweet potato as well. Overall, a great spot and worth the visit. Saluti.

Went in here for dessert and the hostess said they were completely booked. It was 5:30pm on a…read moreWednesday and most tables were empty. She suggested eating at the bar, I said we would only be 30 minutes and she finally got us a table. Wow, talk about uninviting. Our server was friendly. We ordered the sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream and an Irish coffee. They weren't that generous with the clotted cream but the dessert was good nonetheless. The decor is not the greatest here, it looks like one big room with some booths in the middle and tables scattered throughout.

After several disappointing dining experiences elsewhere in the UK, Badger & Co was a refreshing…read morereminder of how exceptional a gastro pub can be. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between cozy and clever, with a unique and humorous Wind in the Willows / Mr. Toad-inspired décor that gives the place real character without feeling gimmicky. The food was absolutely top-notch. Every dish we ordered was clearly made with care, high-quality ingredients, and beautiful presentation. From the Scotsman scallops to the steak pie and desserts like the sticky toffee pudding and cranachan teacake, everything tasted as good as it looked. This is the kind of place where you can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they send out. The drinks were just as impressive and creative, well balanced, and easily some of the best we've had on this trip. Definitely a place where the bar program matches the strength of the kitchen. Service is where this place truly stands out. Sean and his team created a welcoming environment, and our server William absolutely knocked it out of the park. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being forced, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. Between the incredible food, outstanding drinks, fun atmosphere, and exceptional service, this ended up being one of the best dining experiences of our trip. I would confidently recommend Badger & Co to anyone visiting Edinburgh who wants a memorable gastro pub experience.

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.