Absolutely brilliant! Such a lovely level of service and quality food options. Their coffee is also great! It's a wonderful spot. read more

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This was our first stop after arriving in Edinburgh looking for a place to eat before sightseeing for the day. We stopped in early enough they were still serving breakfast and I got to try some haggis. It was a surprising highlight for me as my boyfriend ordered the full scotch breakfast. I decided to get an eggs benedict and it was one of the smoothest eggs I think I have had. Also they had a special with coffee and cake. I was expecting like a coffee cake more breakfast pastry but no, it was a full slice of red velvet cake. It was also one of the better red velvet cakes that I have had the cream cheese icing was perfect balance and the cake was not to dense. If you have a sweet tooth and like coffee, check out this deal. The environment on the inside was cozy. The restaurant is connected to a hotel right on the royal mile so I expected it to be much busier but was surprisingly chill earlier in the day. Services was lovely, they were able to seat us right away and our food came out quickly. If you are e looking for a place to eat on the mile and trust me there are a lot of options definitely do not overlook the Inn on the mile. read more

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We found ourselves here after a long morning of traveling and were pretty famished. Wanting an authentic Scottish experience (I was Haggis hunting), we menu-window shopped at a few places nearby before deciding that the Inn on the Mile had the most authentic options to consider. The interior was beautifully done, mixing the old features of the building with modern decorations/designs. Plants galore helped brighten the place. The service was great, kind staff members that were knowledgeable and provided good advice on what to order. I ordered a full Scottish Breakfast and tried a little of the eggs Benedict. They say that folks in the UK don't really season their food. I understand now. The food was good overall, but a little salt n pepper would do wonders! Overall, it was a worthwhile stop and I'd recommend to anyone looking for plenty of haggis options and cocktail offerings. read more

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Boutique hotel with an historically unique eatery located in the Edinburgh City Center. This structure originally constructed and operated as a bank. There are still remnants of the bank today. The solid steel framing beams and the bank vault are now part of the rare nostalgic ambiance. Sat at a table and pondered at the beautiful lit bar decor. Ordered a Cranachan Mess for dessert, which was comprised of Scottish shortbread topped with toasted oats, whip cream and raspberry. It was slightly heavy, but enjoyed every spoonful. read more

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Excellent food !! Mac and cheese was probably the best I've ever had, fish and chips where the bomb! Service not so much, waitress seemed as that the was 8 of us in the party read more

This restaurant is attached to a hotel or (inn) which its origins was a working bank and still maintained some on the bank decor like the vault. We came in for the raspberry parfait which was super sweet and ate it down as my spoon scraped the bottom of my glass cup. read more

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Thank you to the manager, Mikey, for going above and beyond for two golfers staying at the hotel. He helped ensure that their clubs were safe before being shipped out a few days after the stay, and for assisting with printing copies of paperwork needed for shipping things. The music and drinks downstairs were great also. Thanks! read more

We would come here for a drink after dinner and surprisingly the bar would close fairly early. One of the nights we did catch a music act just as he was on his last song or two. It is a convenient location but not sure it offers much else. We had trouble finding places to get a drink and this was close to the Royal Mile and our hotels. read more

I REALLY wanted to love this place. When I booked this hotel way back in 2017, I fell in love with the pictures and the hotel's promises and the location. I eagerly looked forward to checking in, even though I knew that checking in here meant our epic vacation would be coming to a close. Cute and quaint as it is, there's just way too much wrong to be right. I'm going to be reviewing both the hotel and the restaurant, as we had a chance to experience both during our six-night stay. Let me start by saying their online customer service is stellar. It's one of the things that made me so excited to stay with them: they went out of their way to ensure everything we needed was taken care of ahead of our arrival. They even made sure to have a bottle of champagne and a plate of chocolate-covered strawberries waiting in our room on check-in, to help us celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We arrived at Waverly Station just after 1 a.m. on Saturday. It was a long trip in from Inverness, and we were both just looking forward to crashing at the hotel. We walked from the station to the hotel and then did another few laps around the hotel because we thought that the entrance was the entrance to the bar. It is, but it's also the entrance to the hotel. There's no registration desk, no concierge; the girl working the "desk" that morning was super friendly, but she was trying to have a conversation with us over the live musician, and it was impossible to hear anything. I stood behind my husband for most of that exchange and didn't catch one word of what she said. She did tell us that they have a perma-reserved table in the bar for their guests and that we would get one free drink in the bar. She then asked one of her waiters to help us get our luggage upstairs - there's no lift for the 9 rooms - before sending us off through the door near the stage, marked "rooms". The building was at least solidly built enough to cut out the noise from the bar itself, but the same can't be said for the windows. We were facing the main street, and it was Friday night/Saturday morning. Any hopes we had of a peaceful night's sleep were immediately dashed, and my reassurances to my husband that it'd quiet down in an hour or so - they have last call at 2 am in Edinburgh, right? - were pretty quickly shot down. They *don't* do last call in Edinburgh, apparently, and these people like to party. The room itself was cute at first glance, but we did notice a particularly uninviting stench coming from the bathroom. I thought that the toilet water was a bit stale, and hoped the smell would dissipate as we flushed. That never happened - the smell was so prevalent that it seeped into all of our clothes in the time we were there. The bed was comfortable enough, and they placed outlets close to the headboard, so it was easy to charge all our devices before turning in for the night. The shower only had half a door, which wasn't practical, as no matter how careful you were, the water splashed out all over. We were further disappointed in housekeeping. Remember the champagne and strawberries we were gifted? We didn't touch them that night (it was almost 3 am by then), so we squeezed the fruit into the fridge and left the champagne out, planning to enjoy everything the following day. When we came back, the champagne was gone. A quick call remedied that, but it shouldn't have been taken. In the bathroom, they took the completely sodden shower mat, rolled it back up and stuck it into the wet shower. That made no sense. The floors - lovely wooden things - were never mopped or swept, which was made obvious as you slipped in between the white sheets each night. They replaced the lotion (never used) but not the shampoo, conditioner or body wash, which I had to call down for twice in our stay. And towels were replaced when we didn't want them to be, and not replaced when they should have been. We took advantage of our free drinks on our last night there. We needed dinner, and figured we should try their food. Our waiter was nice enough, and they were good about taking the drinks off our bill once they found out we were guests upstairs. The food was good - I got the Caesar Salad and my husband got the steak pie - everything was fresh and cooked well. All in all, the location was spot-on, but I would've liked a bit more as far as cleanliness and sound-proofing went. It might be good for a short stay (during the week), but six nights was way too long. Oh, I'd suggest they install door closers on the hallway doors, to stop the unintentional slamming when people go in and out. It's very loud. read more

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The location is wonderful for sight seeing--across from Hop on/off bus stop. Friendly management: especially the Front Desk Weekday Fellow (sorry, don't know his name), and Monica and Stuart!! Room was comfortable & modern. Drawbacks: expensive considering no maid service & no lift in old building. DIY towel & toilet paper replacement out of closet in the hallway read more

Gorgeous decor, bunches of gin and whisky, and a cool vibe draw you in, then the bartenders make it really hard to leave. Knowledgeable about the products and kindness make any good bar worth coming to, and this place is comfortable as well. Live music doesn't hurt at all! And guess what? The restrooms (water closets, toilets, loo) are clean! Truth! Never do you feel rushed, and the drinks are so good!!! read more

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Our last night in Edinburgh happens to be on Sunday. We decided we wanted to try a proper Sunday Roast and searched for somewhere to go. Being American, we didn't realize that U.K. Sunday Roast is normally a late afternoon meal, not an early evening meal. We were unfortunately turned away from our first choice by a somewhat snooty waiter for no reservation. Moving down 'The Mile' we found several other local pubs did not offer Sunday Roast. Wandering in the evening rain, we found The Inn on the Mile. The Inn on the Mile, had just three servings of Sunday Roast left! In a classy, but unpretentious casual, atmosphere we enjoyed a mix of comfort and classic foods. Starting with a surprisingly inexpensive Talisker Whiskey and a plate of nachos that were very tasty, we moved on to a burger with fries, and two helpings of roast beef, roast potatoes, and steamed green beans and sugar peas. At the last minute we decided to splurge on deserts and opted to try one of each; traditional Sticky Toffee Pudding, New York style Cheesecake with berry compote and a Chocolate Brownie. EVERYTHING was delicious! The roast, served with a traditional Yorkshire pudding was tender enough that we literally could cut it with a butter knife. The gravy tasted like a brown ale gravy and matched the roast and potatoes perfectly. According to our server the delicious cheesecake and the delicious brownie were 'average'. The Sticky Toffee Pudding though wasn't truly a mouth watering marvel. He was only wrong about the averageness of the other two. Honestly, they were all absolutely delicious! The service was friendly, helpful and perfect. The quiet contemporary music and quiet conversation really made this a pleasant and relaxing dining experience. This was a wonderful way to end our stay in Scotland and definitely a high recommendation from me to any other travelers looking for that traditional Sunday Roast so famous in the U.K.! read more

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LOVE this spot!! Cozy, charming bar with live music!! Super friendly staff. No reservation needed. Indoor/outdoor seating. A must when in Edinburgh. Good for all ages. read more

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This little hotel is good, and, with a few slight tweaks to its current practices, could be great. The Inn on the Mile is perfectly situated within Old Town, dead in the middle of the Royal Mile, and a literally 5 minute walk from Waverley train station. The interior is well designed and comfortable. Our room was excellent, with plenty of closet space, and a gorgeous bathroom with separate tub and shower. The wait staff is friendly and accommodating. They're particularly good at spotting a hangover at breakfast. My custom-ordered breakfast plate was kindly equipped with extra eggs and toast to help me through the after-effects of a night barhopping (with a hip flask for the in-between bits, you know, because why not). One downside, however, is the lack of dedicated check-in staff. Hotel desk-type dudes are handled by the bar staff. I know they only have 9 rooms, so it probably doesn't make any sense to hire that position, but on several occasions we found ourselves competing with restaurant patrons for hotel services, which was frustrating. For example, they're unlikely to answer the front desk phone during the evening, as the bar is quite busy. So, if you, like us, wanted to order from their limited late-night room service menu after a night out hitting the whisky, you're unlikely to succeed. The other odd choice is their use of projector screens in the bar. They've put up two large projector screens on either side of the room, which I feel really take away from the ambience. What would otherwise be a charming and well-designed room with an open feel, instead feels cramped and cheapened by the screens. This is particularly apparent during the evening, when the screens are constantly scrolling through poorly designed Powerpoint slides advertising mixed drinks. Why do this? I have a menu on the table. I don't need a computer to distract me from my friends by telling me your crappy drink specials. One additional consideration, while not the fault of the hotel, is street noise. The hotel sits on the corner of what must be one of the busiest roads in Edinburgh. So be warned, you're unlikely to have much of an opportunity to sleep in! Still, this places hits a very hard to find balance of thoughtful design, luxury elements, and location that will keep us coming back. I can't imagine a better value in Edinburgh. read more

What a lovely place to stop by, have a drink, a slice of delicious chocolate cake and a cup of good quality coffee. The location is ideal for anyone heading down the high street and the decor is clean and comfortable. I will be back here again when I am around and looking to avoid most of the tourists. read more

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Came here last week for lunch after looking at their menu posted outside. We did not stay at the Inn. The waitstaff were pleasant and professional. I enjoyed the centerpiece flowers very much: live thistles and wildflowers. The ambience seems hipster/casual classy (?), but there were families with young kids having lunch there too. We had a flight of beer, fish and chips, and a beef pot pie. The beer was cold and the food was hot and fresh. It was a nice place to just rest and eat. Note: bring cash if you want to tip---the credit card machine does not have a tipping option. read more

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We enjoyed breakfast at this place twice during our one week stay in Edinburgh. It was quiet and relaxing in the mornings (we were here around 9 both times). Service was excellent both times. Last time we even got advice of what to do when asked what our plans were for the day. The breakfast menu is quite limited but the choices are fantastic. I ordered the sourdough toast with egg and smoked salmon. Perfectly poached eggs! read more

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Just visited this bar (it's also a hotel) one night as I'd seen it had been refurbished and wanted to check it out. It was once the Bank Hotel, the Bank had been there for years, maybe 10 or more? The Bank had a large bar in the centre of the space and seating round the edge, with an traditional timber and tiled pub feel. It has since been completely reformed, for the better? Well, I've always thought the Bank had it's place in Edinburgh, bit of an institute for sports, tourists and a long standing pub. I wasn't a frequent visitor at all, but I'm sad to see it go and be turned into yet another swanky bar. Don't get me wrong, the refurb is nice, the bar is now down one side, there's a central spine of banquet fixed seating (that look like they are rather cleverly floating in mid air) and banquet seating around the perimeter. The old Bank's ornate tiled walls have been taken to the raw stone wall. I'm glad to see they've not got rid of the tiles entirely and some remain on the walk down the stairs to the toilets. Some evenings they have entertainment: Mondays is quiz night. Tuesdays - (whisky) flight night. Wednesdays - Steak and Schooner night. Thursdays - Jam Lock in. Fridays - Keeping it local (local band playing). Saturdays - Saturday Session (cover bands). Sundays - Roast. A busy schedule! Prices are what you'd expect from a tourist/centre of town bar. Yeah, it's ok, but it's not got me rushing back for more. read more

Good place to stop in for a quick bite to eat and a drink right on the Royal Mile. One of the things that sets this place apart from the others is the potato soup. Many of the places in Edinburgh have the creamier milk-based version of the popular food item; whereas The Inn on the Mile has the brothy version--so if this is the way you prefer your soup to be prepared, be sure to make a stop here. read more

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I hadn't been in since this was the Bank hotel and it's looking really good after its refurb. We sat outside on a sunny day and enjoyed table service from a friendly waitress, drinking beer in the sunshine watching the festival happen around us on the royal mile. It was a lovely place to people watch, and soak up the festival atmosphere while your drinks were kept topped up! read more

A friend and I were out and about and decided we were both very hungry. We were passing The Inn on the Mile. We decided to stop in. The interior is small but nicely decorated. We both settled on the steak with whiskey sauce and chips. The steak was perfectly cooked. We ordered medium rare. The whiskey sauce was a tad sweet. The chips were obviously frozen and had neither the taste or texture of a potato. They were awful. For some reason the staff dropped three dishes whilst we were there. It was so noisy. The high ceilings only echoed the sounds. Overall the experience was not very good. I do need feel the need to return read more

I really enjoyed our stay at this hotel! Yes, it's not historic or antiquey, it's a boutique hotel with very modern interiors. That being said, the interiors are beautifully done, the bathrooms are awesome, there were slippers and robes on our beds for us to use and complimentary water on our nightstand. The staff did everything to make us comfortable, walking us to our room and explaining the layout, how to get in, where everything was, etc... they even allowed us to check in early as we arrived before 2 pm. The location is AMAZING and there are tons of restaurants near and it's very close to the Mary King's Close and other historic sites. Do be aware that there is a lot of street noise, so bring your earplugs or turn on your sound machine, but given its location this is to be expected. If you are traveling to Edinburgh I would give this place a look for sure. read more

Came for a coffee a full Scottish breakfast. Not crowded , was easy to find a table and get service. Staff was attentive but not overbearing. Service was at the table and the food was delivered very quickly. The Full Scottish Breakfast was tasty and fairly priced. They also have lighter and vegetarian fair for those not looking for so many calories and fat. read more

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Friday,Saturday & Sunday we visited this Hotel/Bar it is really central and serves great food a great variety of beers and spirits and also has live music on a Friday Night. Friday night after dinner we wanted to have a drink and go somewhere lively with some music. I have been to The Inn on the Mile before to watch Rugby, this bar has a good feel about it. There was a Chap with a guitar who did lots of covers all very well performed and entertaining,the service in this bar is quick and efficient and the drinks well presented with some very tempting Gin Cocktails. Saturday we called in for brunch I had some really lovely Cream of Cauliflower & Brocolli Soup with a toasted Tuna Mayonaise Sandwich and a pint of Heverlee one of my favourite beers, wee cuz had a half pint of prawns with a very tasty smoky marie rose sauce and a very lovely Bloody Mary. as usual the service was excellant and so was the food and great price as well. Sunday some serious food was required after a party weekend Eggs Benedict & Bloody Mary for wee cuz and I had full Scottish Breakfast and a Pot of Tea. :ife saving breakfast setting us up for the journey back Home, There is nothing that I can fault in this bar I think I might look at the bedrooms when I next in Edinburgh they certainly look very nice. read more

Overall we loved The Inn on the Mile. It was a few small things that made me not give it five stars. The room has a brochure that shows their "tuck in service" which we were told by two separate staff they would not honor. So no evening drink or milk and cookie service like they prominently display in the room. The other small issue was that we could not make calls from the room. We needed to make some local calls to make dinner reservations and they would not allow calls from rooms. Otherwise, the room was clean and very nice and the location is perfect. It is as quite as can be expected from being in the middle of the mile. We would stay here again for sure! Breakfast was not included and we decided to have it one morning and it was cold despite being hot items so we did not have breakfast there again. Dinner was good despite that. Dinner was really good so I don't know if food is hit or miss here or if it is just breakfast. The room overall was good size and the bathroom was really nice with good water pressure and a nice towel warmer which kept the bathroom floor nice and warm! I went back and forth between 3 and 4 starts and decided that we would stay again so four stars it is! read more

I dropped in here after work with some friends for a drink. I was told it had recently been remodeled and the business had changed hands, but I am not sure what it was before. I remember it always being busy during this past festival, so I figured it must be alright. I really liked aspects of the interior, it sort of felt like an old train station in some ways with the high ceilings and tiled floors. It has a sense of the original decor with more modern touches. The seating is either in booths or tables along what seemed to be old church pews, but it wasn't very busy so it was easy to fit the 6 of us in. The drink list looked interesting, but I just had a beer as did everyone I was with. The service was good and the food menu sounded nice, although we weren't hungry. The only thing I would like to change about this place is the light shelves behind the bar which hold bottles of liquor. It seemed very out of place and sort of cheesy, both other then that, it was a nice spot for a drink, although with how open it is, it isn't very intimate. Yet still cozy. I think there are some wee spots you could tuck into if you want some more privacy. I would be keen to maybe try some food here, but I think it suits better as a drinks and nibbles spot. Also great location on the Royal Mile. read more

I jumped in here to get out of the rain and it was a really good find. Set in an old building, with windows on every side, this place really does feel like a box which I really like. They have some really nice Pale ale, I really enjoyed one called Bitter & Twisted. Very friendly staff. read more

My wife and I stayed at this hotel for three days while visiting Edinburgh. The hotel staff was very friendly and even gave us some history about the city. Our room was on the top floor, which was quite a hike, but worth the trip. The staff carried our luggage up the stairs for us, which was nice. The room was a little small, but unless you are planning on spending a lot of time in the room it's a non issue. The bathroom was quite nice and very spacious. The bed was a little hard for my liking, but I am used to a super soft bed. The walls were also pretty thin I think, since we could hear the neighbors clear as day. The only meal we had there was the full Scottish breakfast, but I found it enjoyable. We were able to swap out the blood pudding with something else after we tried it the first day. read more

We stayed here for 3 nights while in Edinburgh. The Inn was decorated lovely and the staff was always friendly and welcoming. The rooms are modern and newly refurbished. The inn is in a great central location. Unfortunately, the beds were terribly uncomfortable, the walls were thin - could hear the room next to us, and street noises (even on 3rd floor) were clear as day. We aren't picky travelers so we were able to enjoy our stay regardless. read more

Well the trip here was a total disappointment. It was one mess after another. Let's be clear everything that went wrong with this visit would have been easily avoided If the staff had any level of customer service training or common sense. Instead it required complaining to a manager to get any sort of sense out of the situation. We were a medium sized group 4 adults 3 children. With an easy off the menu set of orders. The first mistake of the meal was when we had asked for a couple of sides to have a starters didn't show until we asked again. Mistake number 2 an adult portion of fish and chips was served to a 2 year old. When queried we were told it was correct. Then onto the big one. We had an adult cheeseburger and a child's burger ordered unbeknown to us the child's burger was brought out and given to the adult. It was returned to the kitchen as it was missing the cheese. While waiting the adult cheeseburger turned up about 20 mins after the rest of the food and was given too the child as he had been waiting so long. The first It returned burnt to a cinder but with cheese again given to the adult. Sent back again. At this point we cut our losses and returned the child's burger. Then it came to the bill. They tried to charge us for the adult burger and adult fish and chips. Needless to say we thought this would be easily sorted by the staff. Clearly not as we ended up having to speak to the management. The food could have been the best gourmet dining (it was nothing special) but I would not give more that a 1 star as the service was the worst I have received in a long time. Stay clear is my only advice. read more

I was a little wary of coming here, afterall, it is smack bang on the Royal Mile. I expected it to be chockablock full of tourists with prices and food to go with it. How relatively wrong I was! We first became aware of this place after the hotel we were staying at gave us a 10% off voucher for a number of restaurants, and this being on it. Eventually when we were wandering around Edinburgh and stumbled across the Royal Mile (after having avoided it purely because of the sheer mass of people), we decided to come here. It was quiet and empty. Nobody saw to us, so we decided to just sit down. Eventually the waitress came to chat to us and we ordered the menu and drinks from her. The only other customers were a many-headed American family and their Scottish relative. We decided to order the Falafel burger on a pretzel bun, which comes with slaw and fries, some onion rings and the mac and cheese side. Now, the mac and cheese really wasn't what I was expecting, it had cheddar grated on top which hadn't melted. All I can suggest is that you stirr it quickly so that the cheese incorporates and melts and goes all stringy (which it does). The fries look a little sad, but they are actually surprisingly tasty. The onion rings were delightful. I am not sure how they did it, but the onion rings were great - crispy and flavourful, a little too uniform but had the right ratios of batter to onion. The burger was great. I loved the pretzel bun, as this was an actual pretzel bun (ze Bavarian in me approves, ja). The falafel itself was a patty and was tasty. A little squishy but very, very tasty. A good falafel. The homemade ketchup was also a nice addition and a splash of mayo rounded everything off (the latter I added on myself). I saw the fish and chips on the other table and they looked brilliant - it even comes wrapped in newspaper! The steak also looks good, but I am not allowed to talk about how I saw that. The Inn also has a few rooms, none of which I saw, but the rates are reasonable and the location is astounding! Also, GHD straighteners in your room? Hello! To conclude, this is actually not a tourist trap, and even for 'locals' I think it would be worth a visit! read more

Nice clean modern rooms. Nice bed, bath and amenities. Great location! You can walk everywhere. Located above a bar...the main drawback is you have to access your rooms through the bar. A separate private entrance would be nice. read more

It's a bar and has beer. What more do you need in Scotland...that's right, PLENTY OF SCOTCH!

Upon arrival at The Inn on the Mile, the building and architecture set your expectations for an awesome stay in a building so full of Scottish History. Sadly, that's pretty much where it ends. Entering the building to check in, the lovely and quaint pub area entices further, the expectation of historical Edinburgh. You can almost feel the walls echoing the stories of centuries past. Checking in was near flawless, and we were told we could enjoy our 'welcome drink' right then, or anytime during our stay, which sounded great as we were all a wee bit tired from a 4+hour train ride. Keep this part in mind; it only adds to my reason for being a little harsh. The nice check in attendant promptly showed us to our room. Now we were truly anticipating a true old Scotland experience! Up the stairs, through some doors, just knowing if the walls could speak we'd know we were living the history of so many that had gone before us! Well, open the door to our room, and that's where the historical feeling ENDS. Welcome to IKEA. While I do like IKEA, what I was hoping to see was a room filled with historic memories and a feeling of Old Edinburgh, and not a 'new world, every other European 3 star hotel' feel. Please don't misunderstand; it's wonderful if that's what you've set your expectations to see in a hotel/inn. My/our expectations were just seeking something more unique. Yes, there was noise from music and partying into the wee hours, but we knew that was going to be, after all, Scotland IS the WHISKEY capitol of the world. We would have been down there dancing and drinking the night away [well, kinda drinking] but for we enjoyed a late dinner and exhaustion caught us. The bed was comfy, the room was clean, well appointed to the point of feeling near sterile, as mentioned, just a little to IKEA-ish. Now, the sad part. Since we did not enjoy our complimentary 'welcome drink' and were invited to enjoy it anytime during our stay, we popped in our second day at the Inn pub in the late afternoon to partake. We mentioned we were coming for our 'welcome drink' and the bartender acknowledged it. The beer my hubby requested was not available, one that is more or less one of the pub specialty craft brews, so he chose an alternate. We were served, enjoyed our beverages and before we finished, the bartender told us he would NOT honor our 'welcome drink' and NOW we would have to purchase the drinks. We explained he originally said YES, as well as the front desk weekend manager, but now changes it to NO? At this point, there was just not going to be any change to the situation, so we added it to our room tab, provided a overly generous tip [even in light of the bartender's lack of customer service skills] and left. It was NOT a cost issue, it was a customer service issue. My son and daughter in law had to change rooms on this same day, so their drinks were counted as 'welcome drinks' and complimentary. Where is the sense in all of this? There isn't any sense to be made of it! Upon checking out, the 'real' manager of The Inn, was there to cash us out. We politely mentioned the situation with the 'welcome drink' and all that transpired. He was QUICK to rectify, apologize and said he would speak to the bartender. I then explained that I have been in customer service 38 years and in my business, the customer is ALWAYS right, even when they are not. I went on to explain that a 3 pound glass of wine and a 4 pound pint would NEVER be worth losing a customer. I believe the 'real' manager felt the same way. Sadly, once the damage is done, anything less than a sincere apology from the offending bartender will not do. That said, I will NOT return to The Inn on the Mile, and will NOT RECOMMEND this hotel to anyone. Vacation is a time to kick-back, relax, enjoy and make. memories. The memory I have of this place all but ruined what could have been perfect. read more

Great place for breakfast. Fresh eggs and salmon, very friendly service, cool atmosphere. Excellent way to start the day before heading out to see the castle. read more

Surprisingly we found ourselves awake at 10am on New Years Day and were very happy when we stumbled on The Inn On The Mile and that it was still serving breakfast. The full Scottish breakfast was reasonably priced with good quality ingredients. They unfortunately ran out of sausages but happily substituted it with a large amount of haggis. They where even 'serving' and I couldn't miss the opportunity to try one of their real beer flight (tasting menu). If I lived in Edinburgh I could see this being one of my regular haunts because it is so chilled. (Visit - 01/01/2015 Breakfast) read more

Sat in the restaurant for 30 minutes without anyone approaching us. My fiance and I were both very hungry and I wanted a cold drink, but no sort of service ever came. We did get at least 5 dirty looks from the wait staff, so if you want to sit for a half hour with nothing but dirty looks from the staff, this is the place for you. Did get to watch football, but the service is a joke. I would avoid at all costs if at all possible. read more