aw aye sorry forgot u had to be 18 to order a bowl of bloody chips and a bottle of water.read more

From the owner: Great food, locally brewed ales and a friendly service!read more

We went to the pub on a Thursday night for live music and open mic. This is a wonderful relaxing…read moreplace. All the people are friendly. Fun conversation. Since we are from California ee got special treatment in song. California Dreaming and one gentleman ad libbed a funny Trump song. Mostly the music was country and blues. Strange to go to Scotland to listen to that. :) The food was great also.

The Laird and Dog has been around forever, and for us a regular spot for a meal and a pint with…read morefriends from the sometime mining villages south of Edinburgh. For years, the meals were very ordinary, but the standard has been improving steadily and consistently over several years to the point where we now go there for the food as much as for the company. The menu is based around traditional Scottish ideas - steak and ale pie, haggis-neeps-and-tatties, and the like, but these dishes are well executed and nicely presented. Of late, menus have become a bit more adventurous, and the quality of materials and cooking continues to rise. Given that this pub is part of a chain, I can't see it ever aiming for a Michelin star or even "fine dining" status, but it is way above the typically dire standard of pub food in Scotland and on the very short list of places we are willing to go to for a meal out in south Edinburgh. Cheerful and friendly waiting staff only add to the positive experience. Recommended for a hearty meal.

Really good!! The service was friendly, and the restaurant had a traditional feel. The decor was…read morelike an old pub and was fun of happy diners.

The Original Rosslyn Hotel is our first choice in accommodations when in this region. The staff…read morehere is second to none, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the pub and restaurants are amazing. There's a great place across the street (Dolly's) to grab coffee and breakfast and the bus into Edinburgh is only steps away. Highly recommended!

This is our place to go. Always good food, good atmosphere and the best staff. Can't fault this…read moreplace. Our go-to for a comfortable lunch/dinner/drinks. Dog friendly too so that's a bonus. Play area inside for youngsters. Had a few birthdays meals here too. This is how to run a great eatery

Good food, service good and cheap prices nice and pledent place we are regulars and will be back…read more Different deals on differnt

good place to go if u want a wee sing song nice staff n gd banter with the locals who go to :)read more

I love Maysons. It's…read morea great, loving pub. Full disclosure: I am not a native to Dalkeith, or Scotland, or Europe. But I feel at home in Maysons. I've enjoyed Maysons dozens of times. It felt the same 10 years ago as it does today, except for a few upgrades. The TVs have turned to flat screens. The bathroom was recently painted. This is Dalkeith, folks. Nothing but the best. My first experience at Maysons was as a wee 21 year old exchange student. Full head of hair. Low alcohol tolerance. Wide eyes. This is the closest pub to where the Wisconsin exchange students live and learn. I know that I learned more in the streets and pubs of Scotland than I did in the classes. Although, I certainly retained more from the classes. Pub lessons are simply ingrained and carried in your DNA. The staff, especially Gav, is remarkable. Gav looks like he could beat the piss from you in a brawl or a race or a drinking game or a push-up competition. He also might beat you at snagging a lass. But he's friendly and attentive and exemplifies the quick-witted Scottish humor that endears any visitor. You'll notice name plates on the walls for old regulars and lots of shaved heads. The men in Scotland can be intimidating. But they can also be hilarious and fun and affectionate drinking buddies. It's nearly impossible to match wits with a Scotsman as he barbs you with that killer dialect. There is a back room for pool. Or you can use it for privacy during a make-out session. Or for a quick snorting or stomping or stabbing. You know, druggin' & thuggin'. Use your best judgement and please be discrete. Wouldn't want to draw attention. Maysons may enjoy the kissing and game playing, but keep the drugging and thugging outside. There are some convenient alleys nearby which contain a number of 90 degree turns for your quiet moments. Use them as you wish. But always remember the CCTV. Don't let my poorly crafted jokes deter you from Maysons. It is a great, small, authentic pub. It's a great place to relax. Mind the cobblestone streets as you stumble home. They jump up out of nowhere.

we found that Grants Bar very warm and friendly the menu is quiet small but the food is excellent…read moreexceptional value for money thay also do OAP portions which are excellent for me if you have a big appetite take full portion WARM n FRIENDLY great value

been here a good few times for a pub lunch, very good food and good selection of meals to choose…read morefrom. staff are friendly and welcoming

Amazing pub if I do say so myself 2019 is the year for the salters inn best pub about Dalkeithread more