The haggis burger is nothing short of amazing! So filling! Also, paired well with my blonde ale. The chill, laid back atmosphere was just what we needed after hiking Arthur's Seat. Would love to visit again! read more

My husband and I dined at Holyrood on New Years Eve via a reservation we made about a month prior. From making the reservation to arriving at the restaurant, I felt the administration part of the business was completely unorganized. When I called to make the reservation, I spoke to two people before finally being passed to the person handling reservations. When I received a voicemail from the Holyrood asking if we wanted to order off the festive menu or not and I called back, I again spoke to two people before finally speaking to someone who was in a position to understand and note that we did not want to order off the festive menu. When we arrived at the restaurant at our appointed time, we again were passed to three different people before being seated. With all the disorganization on the administration side of things, I was surprised that they actually had our reservation on the books. So, a half-star deduction because of this. The food was good though not exceptional. My initial reaction was how fast it flew out of the kitchen and how small the kitchen was (and that only one person was working the kitchen). We started with the pickles (homemade and very good) followed by the spiced popcorn (stale and not spiced at all) and onion rings (hot, delicious, yum). I ordered the chicken BBQ burger. I was a huge fan of the BBQ sauce but the burger fell short when it came to the cheese. The cheese was not a cheese slice but rather a dollop of cheese in the middle of the chicken breast. I couldn't taste the cheese, therefore should have asked to have it omitted as it was a waste of calories and calories are really what one is thinking about on the biggest binge eating and drinking night of the year! LOL. The fries were shoestring fries which are my favorite and they were good but maybe not the freshest shoestring fries on the block. My husband ordered a beef burger and mentioned that, "eh, it was a burger." He also mentioned that he didn't think they put cheese on his burger and I explained that he needed to look for a small dollop on top of the patty. He found the dollop of cheese under my guidance. So, overall, the food was good - good enough that I would return. I do have one problem with the food, however. My problem is the unconventional serving platter the food is served on. It's a piece of wood. While I think a piece of wood in place of a traditional plate is cool and trendy, it's not functional. Also in the category of non-functional ways to serve food is on a piece of slate. Since there is no "rim" on a piece of wood or slate, ketchup gets everywhere. Food falls off the wood platter and on to the table and, yeah, it just doesn't work. I wish restaurants would stop using wooden platters and pieces of slate. The service was hit-and-miss. Our table was located in a corner of the backroom which meant that we were constantly overlooked by servers passing by. But that's not my biggest issues with the service. My biggest issue with the service is technology. When you order, the server taps in your order on an iPad mini. There is something I find completely dis-genuine about servers using iPads and other devices of the like for taking orders. I'd go so far as to say that I hate it but I'm not living under a rock. I understand that probably all restaurants will be using these types of systems within five years. I get it. My problem with it is that if my server is just going to punch in some data into an iPad, why not just have an iPad at each table where I can punch my order in myself? I'd get better service this way as I could trigger another drink order when I was ready versus having to flag down my server. So, another half star off. In addition, the software running on the iPad was lacking in some basic functionality. For example, our server had to punch in our order in the order of starter, main, dessert. We happened to order our mains first and then added on our starters and she had to delete the order and start over. This meant that we had to repeat our orders. This is not efficient and is, actually, quite frustrating on both ends. Our server said, "I so badly want to go back to pen and paper." And then she said, "Sorry this is taking so long. There are just so many tiny boxes that I have to carefully select." The tiny box problem likely explains why my husband received a Punk beer instead of a pumpkin beer. Our server probably fat-fingered the tiny boxes and selected Punk instead of pumpkin. Finally, the toilets (women's). They need improvement. They are way too small. read more

Lovely selection of burgers and beers for a nice casual meal out. I love a good burger, and have been delighted to see a renaissance in this foodstuff in recent years, and the Holyrood 9A doesn't disappoint. They're great for craft beer too, with a beautiful choice of IPAs. read more

they have a line of about 30+ awesome draught beers. that is all you need to know. go there go there go there go there go there go there go there!! read more

Falafel burger was good but otherwise just average pub burger place. Decent value for what it is I suppose but I wouldn't rush back. Nice atmosphere and laid back venue, probably more of a place for a drink than a food destination read more

Delicious burgers Try the two hander. Served with great chips. Those in our group also liked the salads. Very cool dripped candles in decor. Nice service. read more

Visiting from California; love the vibe, the food is fantastic and the service top notch. This was our first stop in Edinburgh and the waitresses were extremely helpful with recommendations. Visited this place 3 times during our stay. read more

One of the two places I'd go to for burgers in Edinburgh. Delicious, good quality, and reasonable prices.

Just popped there for lunch today and it was really great. Both of us had boring drinks; coke and sprite (I was driving, wife is pregnant). Service is attentive and fairly quick. We ordered two Pioneer burgers and they were absolutely awesome. From the menu: 6oz burger, sautéed rosemary scented wild mushrooms, crispy bacon, Swiss cheese & Garlic mayo. Awesome! The garlic mayo is to die for, my chips were crunchy (just how I like them) and the burger was the perfect size and also cooked perfectly. Definitely going back! read more

Service, food, and price were superb for a Sunday afternoon dinner. Holyrood 9a did not disappoint. I will be back! read more

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Great selection of beers here, I went for a chocolate and coffee stout with my cheese burger and sweet potato fries. Quality of the food was excellent however burger was a little well done for my liking. Will definitely come back again. read more

Over cooked burgers and chicken, slow kitchen, small draft selection. Nice servers and fast seating.

Great ambience and vibe. Reminds me of some of my fave gastropubs back in Los Angeles. Excellent craft beers, delicious food, and a friendly, attentive staff. Easily our best dinner night at the Fringe 2014. read more

Had a lovely easter lunch here, the vouchers we received for registering for the newsletter from FullerThomson allowed us 2 burgers and 2 pints for £15. It is a 'gourmet burger style menu' I had a venison, cranberry and Brie burger and my partner had the lamb burger, both tasted great, fresh and were accompanied by crisp fries and a blob of coleslaw. The selection of beers and ales were great and we enjoyed sampling a few. The staff were very helpful and helped with choosing some beers. Great place would go again. :) read more

Enjoy coming here often for a bite to eat. Surprisingly large inside, it has been recently been taken over by new management who have much improved the site. Good atmosphere- busy, but not so much so that its uncomfortable or too loud. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The menu offers a range of inventive gourmet burgers (i usually have the chilli burger- which comes with jalapenos, chili cheese, sour cream and a spicy sauce), as well as salads and sides. The burgers are generous in size and presented nicely, on wooden boards with a pot of coleslaw and string fries. Deserts are lovely too- try the toffee sundae! Good range of drinks, including many beer choices and cocktails for under a fiver. Wine is listed under "cheap", "good" and "great" - meaning there is various price ranges. The beer and burger deal for under a tenner should not be missed! Would definitely recommend a visit :)h read more

I love this pub! Was really lucky to stumble across it one day and from the outside I wasn't quite sure what it was going to be like but when we went in we were not disappointed! It's a lovely, clean, cosy bar with different areas and in the winter when the fire is on in the back you don't want to leave! It's a great place to go whether you're with a group of friends or just as a couple. There's a great selection of ales, lagers, spirits and wines and they often introduce new beers to give us regulars a chance to try something new. If you like burgers you will be in heaven! There's a great choice and they are delicious and so are the fries they come with. I've heard their breakfasts are also very good too. The staff are all really nice and friendly. It can be busy on a Friday and Saturday night so if you planning going for food I would definitely recommend booking a table. read more

Delicious burgers. I've been a few times and tried Chicken BBQ Texas burger, Portobello Mushroom and the Pioneer. All delicious and genorous portions. I'd recommend booking if you're going for dinner, I've gone in on a tuesday night before and had to wait 30mins for a table because it's been so busy. Only complaint is the drinks are a bit pricey for this kind of place but with such good food it balances out. read more

You know those days where a lunch time burger and a pint turns into an accidental all day session? They always start in a pub just like this! Decent burgers and a selection of beer that has something for everyone as well as good coffee. The pub is a little bit of everything - dark corners in the back, continental little coffee tables at the front and a lengthy bar you prop yourself up at. While seats can be in short supply at times, it doesn't take long for some to free up and the pub itself is well located - not too far from the train station and spitting distance from both the grassmarket/cowgate and royal mile. Definitely worth popping in, either for a quick coffee or a few pints - it'll be time well spent read more

Good food, nice interior and atmosphere. Went there for lunch; was quite empty but service was very timely and accommodating. Can't believe I haven't been here before as I live in the area, and I am planning on going back, perhaps for some snacks and a beer, of course! I'd highly recommend. read more

Had a great meal tonight - one of the best burgers I've had! There's a load of new staff finding their feet just now as the current staff have been drafted in to help open up the new place on the Cowgate (old Capital nightclub). Looking forward to that opening, apparently will be serving food until 2am and drinks until 3! Opening mid March. read more

Applause. Get a beer. Get a burger. Get down there. We enjoyed the fire side ambience whilst sipping on beers excellently supplied with size options and great variety. My BBQ burger was lovely and had the wonderful smoked Applewood Cheese over it. Yes. read more

Great craft beers with a large rotating selection. I got the Blackwell beer, and it was one of the best I've ever had. This place is also known for their burgers, and deservedly so. I had the Holyrood 9A burger. It was both delicious and reasonably priced. Great pub with awesome authentic feel and friendly staff. Just be sure to get there early as they get quite busy read more

Their burgers are very very good! There also are a lot of choices in terms of beers (more than 20 taps!) so you'll find your happiness. I had a very merry time there for my first night in edinburgh! I'd highly recommend! read more

I'm gonna put it out there, The Holyrood 9A do some of the best burgers in Edinburgh! Great portion sizes, epic selection of choices and the seasoned fries are to die for. Fantastic selection of beers and ciders too. It's situated in a central location, while still managing to escape the tourist hoards if you just want a quiet beer and pint. read more

Went for dinner on our last night in Edinburgh. Very nice and welcoming atmosphere. Was pretty packed when we walked in so it took a few minutes to get seated but we were able to wait and get drinks at the bar. I ordered the nachos and the jalapeño chicken, both were delicious. Party I was with ordered a couple of the other burgers on the menu and said their food was great too. The bartender and our waitress were very friendly and the service was very good. Terrific experience over all, highly recommend. read more

We were in Edinburgh for Fringe Fest and this was a great dinner getaway from all the crazy crowded pubs and restaurants on the Royal Mile. Great burgers and cool ambience! read more

I just had dinner here tonight and have to say my burger was amazing- and their beer selection is definitely impressive!

A nice little place with an excellent bar. I tried the burgers, which I found a bit dry and overcooked, which brought it down several notches in my estimation. The menu was tantalizing, but the delivered goods were mediocre. Staff also deserves kudos for being helpfull and friendly, albeit on a slow day. read more

Very good nice clean and tasty, plenty of sauces etc. Ordered well done was great no red nasty meat no gristle good beef

We had a lovely dinner here on one of our last nights in Edinburgh. Definitely a burger joint - almost all of the food on the menu are burgers - but they had big salads and excellent veggie burger options. My boyfriend and I are vegetarian and each got the halloumi burger, which was delicious (I hope halloumi catches on as a meat substitute in the US - it's so good!). Long beer list and a few options for wine. Our only complaint was that service was a bit slow. read more

Hidden gem - happened past at 11:30 am on a Saturday. Serving brunch and lunch. We had veggie board app, vegetarian breakfast sandwich and guacamole burgers. Menu interesting, food delicious, service awesome. Good Bloody Mary's too! read more

I've been to this bar several times. The service has been inconsistent. Once I went up tot he bar to pay by debit, and the two waitresses were clearly in the middle of a conversation about their love lives. Being a waitress myself, I was polite and explained that I wanted to pay. They ignored me completely, and shoved the debit machine in my face. They continued to discuss their personal lives and all but ignored my presence in a totally unprofessional way. I may be a student but I would be willing to tip if the service was worth it; it clearly was not. The waitresses treated me like I was an annoyance rather than a customer. I like the food, I like the beer, but if the bad service continues, there are plenty of other places that will be willing to treat me like a human being. read more