We had a large group and this because our gathering spot. The atmosphere was good and the food was…read moreexcellent. Not to mention that the beer was on point. The servers took great care of you as well. I would return every week if I lived there.

One of my favorite beer bars in Edinburgh. Great beer selection, killer service, tasty bar food and…read morea cool space. Very laid back but hip vibe. I'll always stop by the Hanging Bat when I'm in town.

We came here because it was convenient to our hotel. Once we walked in, the place was empty except…read moreone table. They had numerous bartenders behind the bar, yet we could not get served. Once we finally got served, they would walk by us and never follow up again about needing additional drinks. We sat there for a while with empty drinks and could not get any service. Due to that we ended up paying our tab and leaving. They also had numerous bar flies flying around the bar and the taps. Even though it was convenient, I would not return.

I gotta be honest on this one, I have never had a scotch egg, nor Camembert. But these were…read moreamazing. The scotch egg is surrounded in sausage and deep fried. The Camembert, I found out, is cheese and jam. The bar tenders were super nice and we got out food really fast! This is a bar (18+ in Scotland) so it is a bit noisy! Amazing service and food though

I adore these folks!…read more I fangirled the first time I found myself standing in Innis & Gunn HQ. Back home in Canada, this is one of THE biggest, most badassest (it's a word!) players in the beer game, so having the HQ here in the city was another tick on the "why Edinburgh is amazing" list. Now, full disclosure: I've done a series of promotional tastings with these folks. Full disclosure, the sequel: I would do a million more. They are some of the most polished and professional folks to work with. Claire M knows her sh*t - she is a wizard with a crowd, knowledgable without seeming snobby and completely comfortable & genuine with what she does. I've worked with her on a beer + cheese and a beer + chocolate tasting and they were brilliant little events (perfect for a corporate gig or holiday party). I now keep my eyes open for other tasting that pop up here, so I can attend without my business cap on. Great beer. Great events. Well worth stalking on social media. Mad love for these folks.

I attended a Yelp event here about 2 months ago (I know, I've been slow) and had such a fantastic…read moretime. The beer goes without saying, and the combination with the chocolates from Edward & Irwin were fab, the hostesses delightful, and the company truly a joy to be around. Innis & Gunn take their neighbourhood address seriously; the décor is well thought out, right down to the company branded wallpaper throughout. It smacks of luxury, which only helps the beer go down all the better. Through the chocolate/beer tasting, I also had the opportunity to try a couple of the offerings that I hadn't before - the wheatbeer with bergamot was a revelation. As they say, I had the most wonderful time and if you ever have the opportunity to go, make sure you do.

It's 530PM and this bar is packed. We were very early for a tour so we decided to have our drink…read moreand wait in this lively establishment. Unfortunately, there was nowhere to sit! Luckily, a group left the bar stools and barrel table next to the bar and we were able to sit for a bit and do some people watching. The veterinarian school vibe was interesting and I liked all the weird artifacts "left behind" from the school. Each room to sit in had it's own personality and vibe. Very cool. The bartenders were quick and efficient and shockingly nice. In a place like this, I expect a bit of abruptness but here it was all care and concern. They make a mean gin and tonic too. It was delicious. It may have been one of the best G&T's I've ever had as a matter of fact. I only wish the gin they used in it was sold in the States. Yum yum!!!

Off the beaten path you'll find this fun eccentric pub. Each room with its own unique personality…read more This bar takes you to a different world. A world where you can loud and proud fly your freak flag high. As mentioned The Royal Dick isn't near the hustle and bustle of Old Town. It gives off a punky locals hangout kinda vibe. Absolutely worth the trek to get there.

Casual pub chain with shareable grub options. Came here for dinner with a couple of friends for a…read morelate dinner and we were able to grab a table easily. We shared wings and two small sides of fries and pickled cucumbers. They also have a deal where you get free dessert if you beat your server at Rock, Paper, Scissors, and they did honor it. Our server was really nice and I won a "Death by Chocolate Cake", which lived up to its name. The food was tasty and came out quickly. Credit cards accepted and we just walked from our hotel. They had a lot of deals, including one for students.

This brewery was good but not great…read more I was interested in trying some local ales. I went in 4 hours before closing, and there were out of a few of the local ales. I asked if they had any local ale recommendations from the bottled or canned beer, and they offered no feedback. Food was also not being served even though they were open another 4 hours. I did try one stout, but they only filled it 3/4 and charged me for a whole one. The orchard beer was pretty tasty. It was more dry. The beer tasted good, but the experience was disappointing. Not sure if I will return.

Gord and I had supper Saturday evening at McCowans. It seemed less of a brewhouse and more like a…read moreCanadian or American chain restaurant. I was surprised that we had to go to the bar or use their app to order drinks and/or food rather than have a server come and take our order ... I guess it's more efficient for them as it a pay as you go system. It made it a very impersonal experience. We ordered on the app, which did work well. Gord had a steak and ale pie and said it was good. I ordered chick 'n mix where you choose 2 styles of chicken, 2 sides and a sauce ... I chose chicken wings and fingers, mac 'n cheese and garlic bread, and chili sauce. Despite looking bland, it was good.

I can only imagine the sheer number of Yelpers gasping at the four stars above. To them I say…read moredesist your food snobbery and listen up. With the likes of the over-rated Fountain and the, for me, yet-to-experience-but-often-lauded Caley Sample Rooms in the near vicinity, you'd be forgiven for never trying McCowans. After all it is just some chain-menu, run of the mill, football showing, gastro average Joe. But I would challenge that and say McCowans was an HONEST Joe. In fairness McCowans doesn't try to be something it's not. It doesn't even claim to be something it's not. The food is nothing special, but it's nothing to be sniffed at either. This is the kind of place you can come along to, grab a seat on the deep leather couch in the corner and order a chicken burger, sausage and mash or a curry of the day for only £4. And you know what you'll get? A half-decent gastro meal worth £4. No more, no less. That doesn't sound like much, but I'll bet after you step out of McCowans you'll feel like £4 commands a little more quality than you thought it did. When you consider the number of wannabe quality gastro pubs, for example the infinitely underwhelming 1780 on Rose Street, who charge £6 for a starter and £11 a main, that leave you feeling robbed, questioning where the flavour was, where the ingredients were foraged, what jail their chef just got released from. Okay that last one's a bit harsh - the point is there are plenty of over-priced pubs with fancy menus and zero quality out there. And every one of them will have you appreciating exactly what McCowans is. On top of that they brew their own beers, they have enough telly boxes to play more than one football match at a time, they have oodles of space to lounge, they're right beside a cinema, casino and bowling alley. And they have some of the friendliest, most consistently decent bar staff I've encountered. Honestly I defy you to get served by one of the bearded lads at the bar and NOT be engaged in conversation. Doing their job well. If you're still in doubt, try the Joey Sunday Challenge: When you've had a large weekend, you're feeling a bit tender and looking for something to make you feel a little better. Get on Cineworld online, get yourself tickets to a nice wee movie, and get yourself to McCowans an hour early for a pre-movie bite. On Sundays McCowans not only offer full Sunday Roasts, but even more enticing are the Yorkshire Pudding Rolls. Choose from either Chicken, Gammon or Beef, and they place the meat in a giant Yorkshire, roll that badboy up like a wrap, chop it in half and serve it up with some roasties and a wee jug of gravy. Boom - enjoy your movie! Doctor couldn't prescribe anything better for a sensitive Sunday afternoon. If that doesn't win you over try the desserts.... just wow! And if even that fails, don't worry about it. At least you gave it a try.... **cough**snob**cough**!!

Walking distance from our hotel! We were looking for a spot to watch the France vs England 6…read moreNations game and were lucky enough to snag the last table available! We were greeted right away and had our order taken. The drinks were strong and delicious! Small quaint spot probably room for 20-25 people max. Pornstar Martini Raspberry Moscow Mule Espresso Martini

I had my 40th birthday party here of around 40 people taken place downstairs in the white room…read morewhere you can put up your own decorations and a buffet of both savoury and sweet options are provided and at a reasonable price and with a wide selection of pizza, sausage rolls, quiche and lots more it's well worth the money and was a massive hit. You get your own bar and the bar staff were amazing and I loved seeing them enjoying the music from my playlist which blasted out from the speakers. I would absolutely recommend The Mad Hatter for a private function, I had the best night

First time in Edinburgh and drop by for lunch . Tried the…read moreHagis and Cullen Skink and Steak and Ale Pie ... and tried the Sticky Date Pudding .. The waitress was very good

service was good, was able to get food and table in good time. Food was wonderful! Had been wanting…read moreto try the beef and ale pie, and my daughter and I wanted to try the local salmon. Both were wonderful!. Was hoping for Cranachan, but they were out of some of the ingredients for the day, we got there late after all day bus trip to he Highlands. Place was small and cozy with great staff.

My surname is Stewart and according to Scotlands's DNA there's a 50/50 chance that Steve Stewart…read moreand I are distant cousins...even though I am from the States. I tell you all that to say that we did not take the Bewery Tour because I thought I might be related but because we sampled two of Stewart's brews 80/- and Black in Edinburgh. They are delicious. So my wife was game to go regardless of whether we met Steve or not. That would have been the "Orange slice on the top". Spoiler alert, I plan to write him and see if he's game to join our genetic genealogy project. So no we didn't meet him , but Jeff Simonsen was a great host, told a great history of craft brewing, how beer is made, and the great things Steve is doing to teach others how to brew. The samples were great! And we even found an IPA we both liked (and that's unusual! I'm generally not a hop guy. It's called Radical Road! Oh BTW, Stewart's Brewery was Scottish Brewery of the year in 2024! Great job Cousin. Thanks Jeff and Steve, you'll be hearing from me about the genealogy thing. Don (ald) Stewart, California. USA

OMG what a great find! we ordered bruschetta, YUM and. Pumpkin Spiced Pizza. Loved every pumpkiny…read morespiced bite. Brilliant! That was my FAVORITE pizza ever. The dough was soft and crunchy. Paired with their apricot beer, and island Getaway - purrrrfect! If I didn't live 5998 miles away I'd come here weekly! Love the vibe here

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.