Nice place to stop for a drink and rest your feet a bit before continuing the walk around town. The place is split into two parts. One side that caters with food and another mainly functioning as a waterhole for the thirsty. They had a decent selection of drinks, so you will find something for every taste. read more

I know I'm revealing what a tourist I am by reviewing a Royal Mile pub, but honestly, this place ticked all of the boxes. Great Scotch beef and service. The pub itself has a lot of character as well. read more

Stopped here knowing we were in a touristy area, but we were hungry and it was dinnertime... We were pleasantly surprised to find locals insides along with tourists. The salmon with fingerling potatoes and green beans was wonderful. My husband's steak was good too, especially for a pub meal. The cranachan (Scottish dessert of raspberries, whisky, whipped cream, honey and oats) was absolutely delicious! VERY friendly and helpful staff. read more

Stopped in to get out of the rain. Nice blend of tourists and locals. Super friendly service. Ordered the steak and ale pie, which was good, but could've had a bit more filling. Still, the food was quite good. read more

Amazing place!!! You must stop here when in Edinburgh. The ambience, waiter, food and drink are phenomenal. We even bought tee shirts we loved it so much! read more

This is a cozy pub, feels subterranean, even though it isn't. It feels like a shelter from a storm, in a way. They serve haggis. It was decent. Good servicel read more

This is a very Scottish dining experience. It's not the best food -- I have to say I think that it's somewhat hampered by the fact that Scottish food in general isn't exactly my favorite of cuisines -- but it's not bad, for what is offered. The ciders are excellent, and the overall atmosphere is really great. If the food were just a little bit better, it would be a four star review. read more

Looking for a place for good food and drinks? This is it! No fuss. No frills. Just yummy food like fish and chips and even steak!

My boyfriend and I came to this pub more than a week ago. It was recommended by our tour guide. As soon as we came in, we were greeted by a friendly staff. We were seated immediately and got served pretty fast too. Our server Allan who greeted us when we arrived was very attentive and very friendly. It made our dining experience very pleasant. The food was very good too. My boyfriend and I were both craving for some good pie and their sirloin steak pie did not disappoint us. We ended up ordering their sticky toffee pudding and it was absolutely delicious. Their price is very reasonable and the place is just absolutely cute and fun. They sell pretty cool shirts. Unfortunately, they didn't have extra small for women. This is one of my favorite pubs in Edinburgh. I highly recommend it. read more

I don't care if it's a tourist bar, I wanted to spend my last night in Edinburgh at the World's End!! I must say, i was very impressed by their food. I ordered Beef ale pie, and it was fantastic! mashed potato wasn't as great as the server recommended, but i didn't care much. My friends ordered chicken with haggis and something else I don't remember, but they all loved what they got. And Whisky. Yes. It's hard to believe a dram of single malt is cheaper than a pint of beer/cider, but it's true. I tried 2 different single malt, which I don't normally do, but both of them were really great. I had a great time there, great food, great whisky, and great company! read more

I really wasn't expecting one of the most memorable meals of my life but, I was very pleasantly surprised. I had the Haggis and black pudding for the first time - ever. These two dishes were unbelievably delicious (by the way, this is too much food for one person, but I felt compelled to try both and I'm glad for it). The Haggis arrived hotter than I have ever seen food arrive at a table and it remained so throughout my dinner. My son's Steak and Ale pie was spectacular, so much so, he hardly spoke the entire meal. The bread and butter was so heavenly we needed to restrain ourselves from making a meal of just that. Happy, very well cared for, and comfortable from our time here, we'll remember this place and visit again. read more

Best fish and chips ever. Great atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Will definitely be back

Decent food but nothing exceptional. Tried the world famous fish and chips and Steak and ale pie. Service was fast but server didn't know much about their beers. read more

This is absolutely awesome place to go. Dont know why their is a 3 and a half star rating here me and my wife just loved it tryed hagas my spelling is bad but wow was not expecting that was very tasty would order again and well might hit up again tomorrow!!!!!! read more

Everyone must visit this bar. Its part of the sights of Edinburgh. However just cos you visit does not mean you have to stay all night. I visited this place with some of my American family, They loved it but were put off by the conversation held among the waiting staff and bar staff. The conversation ranged from drug taking, to rangers football team, to late night fights and of course the worst thing they have done to a customer. Highly inappropriate conversations to be having in front of paying customers. Food menu had a decent selection there really was something for everyone. The black pudding was good id recommend it. Toilets did smell. Kitchen is open and tiny so you really can hear everything that's going on. It is a wonderful wee bar but could do with some retraining of staff, they seemed quite lazy and uninterested this was probably cos the manager was on a comedown. not my actual words but his from his overly loud conversation with his co-workers. read more

This place is awesome, not named after the movie though. Just was the world's end for Soctland. Def is popular and people there are super friendly. I love the different ciders they have here. I hihly recommend stopping by! read more

This place offers t-shirts with their name printed on it. we walked the Royal Mile looking for cool souvenir t-shirts and this was the only establishments that offered t's. read more

Came here two separate times. First time I had wild mushroom and white wine tagliatelle pasta with cajun chicken and the second time I had haggis, neeps, and tatties with the whisky cream sauce. The wild mushroom and white wine tagliatelle with cajun chicken was absolutely delicious! Very generous portions too...easily two meals. The haggis, neeps, and tatties were only ok but the whisky cream sauce was really really nice. Had a cranachan, which was also pretty good. I would only return for the wild mushroom and white wine tagliatelle pasta with cajun chicken. But that dish was solidly 5 stars, which is why I gave this place 4 stars overall. Fair selection of beer and whisky. Gets quite crowded and service can be slow, but the bartender was very sweet and patient. read more

i love this pub.. great service... and the haggis with neeps and tatties are amazing.. my fiancee had the fish and chips and it really hits the spot.. read more

Food looked good was bland. We had fish and chips. Terrible. Absolutely no flavor. Service slow. Tiny place with charm but don't bother

While there are, admittedly, fewer tourists down this end of the royal mile, its still clear that the World's End pub is a tourist orientated place looking to cash in on its varied and often grousome and scary past. Basically, this place is over priced and so geared to recieving people who are only visiting the city, it seems to forget about us locals. My friends and I were slightly put off by the fact the bar staff asked if we were tourists before moving to another group who were hwen we answered no. Kind of like we had said 'No, we arent tourists, but we are willing to wait until you have served the millions who are.' Not a good experience. However, once we had been served, we had a pleasent time - but I wont be back. read more

I honestly don't understand how this place only has 3ish stars. It's wonderful! I was in Edinburgh for 3 days and we ate here 4 times. We tried several dishes and they were all AMAZING. The service was wonderful, cheery and just plain fun! A must stop if you're anywhere near Edinbrugh! read more

My two boys and I ate here after doing the High Street Tour. (09/28/120 Thinking because of the location, that it will probably be fairly expensive. It was actually priced pretty reasonably. My son and I had the Steak and Ale pie which was pretty good. My other son had a hamburger which he really liked. turned out to be a fun place with good food! read more

It was okay. Not the greatest. I mean if you're going here for a drink then you're fine. But it's kind of dull and the food was nothing to rave about. read more

My table had the Mons Meg burger, steak & salad (instead of chips), the Wee taste of Scotland (small portion of haggis/neeps/tatties), and steak-n-ale pie. The food came out hot and was enjoyed by everyone. There were no complaints. The service was also good and timely. If you want a meal with a neat ambiance and that's not to pricey, then I would suggest you stop by here. read more

at the opposite end of the royal mile from the castle. Old stlye pub serving food. Small and cosy - food is good - served nice and hot and of very good value. Central location at the bottom of the royal mile. a bit of a walk from princes street but good to work up an appetite. Well priced for Edinburgh centre read more

We stopped in for lunch after climbing to Arthur's seat that morning. There wasnt a table available but unlike the 3 previous stopa, the lovely employees allowed us to wait at the bar until a table became available for us. We enjoyed a couple of pints before sitting down for a solid Scottish meal. We haf the fish and.chips and a steak and ale pie...both of which were better than most. Our service was exceptional. Recommended! read more

Horrible customer service! Wait was 50 minutes so we put our name on a list and left. Came back 20 minutes later to learn they look us off of the list & they were done for the night so no more reservations. DO NOT GO! way better options. read more

We were on vacation with another couple, and this is a restaurant my husband really wanted to go to. We went for lunch and had the best fish & chips ever (US and Scotland)! Light batter and large portion of fish, but the plate was not overloaded with chips. Small restaurant but great staff. Really worth your time to try this restaurant. read more

The meal was really hearty and tasty. I had the haggis pie with whiskey sauce and it was yum. Service was friendly. Be warned that the portions are big so come hungry ! read more

Staff is the friendliest I've seen in Edinburgh. The host took care of us the moment we walked in the door, and the server was equally pleasant. Had the Thistly Cross, from the menu recommendation, and it was a very good cider. The Big Fish & Chips meal was very filling and I liked everything but the whitebait, which I've had several places and discovered it's a fish I just don't like in general. The battered haddock and chips were done perfectly, hot and crispy, and the sauces were all to my liking - try the brown sauce with vinegar if you've never had it, goes much better with the meal than ketchup. Don't bother with the pear cider, it's far too sweet. Solid dark wood decor is well kept and inviting, exactly what one would expect to find in a Scottish pub. read more

Nice people, good beer, a bit dark inside but nonetheless much fun!

We were in town visiting from Denver, CO when we stumbled across The Worlds End pub. The fish n chips is great! Don't be scared off by the cramped quarters. The staff is friendly and the food is great! read more

So glad we stopped in for a late lunch. Ordered the fish and chips. Fish caught daily and huge. Split the meal and add a beer. Great , friendly, knowledge staff. read more

There's no denying that the World's End - allegedly so-called because back in the old days it was the very last pub on the High Street, and so right at the end of the world that existed for Edinburgers at the time - has got one of the best locations in the city. Being such an institution also has its advantages when it comes to summertime on the Royal Mile, and certainly this is one pub that tourists will absolutely love. On the inside, its dark-wood panelling, cosy booths and intimate corners will have Americans cooing, and the wide selection of traditional Scottish fare on offer in the dining room will also impress. Locals might find it somewhat cloying - the staff, while really friendly, give the impression it's an act put on for tips, and the whole atmosphere can be quite twee. Still, it's a great place to bring visitors to the city, and - if there's a bit of a wait for a table - you can always introduce them to some of the fine Scottish whiskeys on offer. read more

Like a lot of pubs on the Royal Mile, World's End provides its patron's with a traditional experience. Serving hot meals (haggis included) and frothy pints of course. The difference in this pub in particular lies in its name. Word on the street suggests that there used to be a high wall outside the pub, so high that locals believed that that was where the world ended. You may know better but it is a novelty to imagine this scene as you enjoy an afternoon in its namesake. read more

We came at eight and wanted a meal. We were asked to wait for 20 minutes, maybe have a pint in the meantime, so we did. after 25 minutes we asked and were told to wait another 20 minutes. At nine, an hour after we arrived, we still weren't called. Others, who came 20 minutes after us, were seated. We left. We weren't even updated on the situations, nobody gave a damn. read more

I was last in the worlds end on the 20th of this month and the food was pretty poor of all the pubs in the Royal Mile I had to choose this one but that won't happe again. read more