The best fish and chips I have ever had! Don't bother scanning the menu for something else to try because you will have food envy from anyone else who has ordered this at your table. Trust me, it happened to both my wife and her friend. I was the only one who listened to my instincts and made the right choice. The haddock was well cooked with a crispy, non-greasy batter and was effing delicious. As a side note, I also ordered the soup of the day (cream of broccoli) which was also tasty. If you are trying to find a pub to eat at on the Royal Mile and are craving fish and chips at all, you NEED to try this place out. read more

We entered this pub for Belhaven and got that with lunch and dessert! This pub was nearly empty around midday and the service and food was excellent. We got the Wee taste of Scotland that was haggis, nips and tatties with a whisky sauce on the side, a pint each of Belhaven's best and the Cranachan for dessert. Everything on the menu sounded amazing, but we can only eat one dish at a time and didn't want to kill ourselves! The atmosphere of the pub was nice and quiet mid-day and I would definitely come here again! read more

This is the kind of pub that makes tourists think we have awful food. Having ordered the sausage and mash I was unhappy to discover the mash had a certain boxed mash taste and texture to it and the sausage was absolutely awful. The sausage was incredibly dry, difficult the cut with the knife it was so hard, and I am pretty positive it was cooked once (ages ago) only to be reheated at least twice. There was an onion chutney on it that I believe came out of a jar. There are other pubs in the area to visit. This one is ok if you are trying to get out of the rain for a tea or a simple pint, but not a place to venture if you are hungry. read more

An average of 3 and a half stars seems pretty unjust in my view. I've never eaten here, and don't really plan on doing so, but as a "boozer" it's amazing. Lots of character inside, and it's lovely to see locals sat at the bar not just the tourists that you'd expect to see in such a famous pub. Great atmosphere, great drinks, great location and the prices aren't extortionate either. Also... I don't drink Guinness myself, but my boyfriend says it's really good here. read more

The best fish n chips I've ever had? No. The best sticky toffee pudding? Yes! The decor is awesome, the staff friendly, the menu selection excellent. I really likes this place. Try the Scottish coffee and the Cullen Skink. Amazing! read more

The World's End has their mind mind set on tourists. Selling Scottish food from a Scottish menu, Scottish ales and Scottish whiskys, I can see it appealing to people searching for their heritage while on holiday here. That would namely be Canadians or perhaps some Americans with a distant line of Scot in their blood. It's an old, musty tavern and although I as a local of sorts wouldn't think about drinking in here off the cuff, it's perfectly fine for a couple of beers. During the height of the festival season it's as busy as any other pub along the Royal Mile, so go early else you won't get a seat. There are a long, long line of pubs of this description on the Royal Mile. So although I can't see anything at all wrong with it, I can't see anything that stands out about it either. The only thing I would say that makes it better than many pubs in this area is that it genuinely seems to be old fashioned. It is not designed to look like an old man pub - it is. Its just filled with people from the other side of the world looking for a local to call their own for a few days (and there's nothing wrong with that). The one thing that stands out about this bar is that it has a really low ceiling. So if you're into drinking in a building that looks and is hundreds of years old, you have found your perfect watering hole! The low ceiling makes me happy, so I would recommend it over the other cheesy pubs nearby for that alone. read more

Although this pub smelled somewhat suspect to me (I won't say what it smelled like, as my husband claims he didn't smell a thing and I don't want to influence future visitors), we decided to have lunch at the World's End, and I'm glad we did. Because really, all I have to say is: Black pudding and goat cheese. Sweet baby Jesus, yes. Two of my favorite foods combined on one plate of awesomeness. This appetizer also came with a little salad, and some onion chutney (which I didn't touch), but really, if you like black pudding and goat cheese, order this. You're welcome. I also got a side of chips, which was huge for the price and very tasty. My husband had the fish and chips, and I swear there was an entire freaking fish on his plate, so portion sizes were certainly ample and the food was good. The menu was relatively large, and there were quite a few things that I would have tried, if not for the lure of the black pudding, so it was a solid choice for lunch. We were seated right next to a large window, which made for some awesome people watching as we ate, and there seemed to be a pretty good crowd in for lunch. Service was friendly, our drinks were kept full, and our empty plates were removed quickly. So aside from the odd smell, I have absolutely no complaints about the World's End, and I'd definitely stop in again for that black pudding and goat cheese appetizer! The World's End, you are certainly A-OK in my book. read more

I know many of the places on the Royal Mile are considered tourist traps, but I absolutely loved this pub and would definitely recommend it to any tourist! The salmon is delicious, but I think the star on the menu is the Chicken Balmoral...a chicken breast stuffed with haggis, wrapped in bacon, and smothered in a creamy whisky sauce... it is wonderful! I have also tried the cranachan, which is a traditional Scottish dessert of raspberries soaked in whisky and honey, topped with oats and cream. It was wonderful, refreshing, and a little messy. Of course, the sticky toffee pudding (try it with cream instead of ice cream or custard) was spot on, but I would suggest sharing it with someone as it is a fairly large portion. Not only is it easy to find, but the staff are incredibly friendly. I will say that if you don't have a reservation and arrive at the wrong time, there won't be any seating in the restaurant area...so plan ahead. read more

Super busy always. Excellent food! I had the steak pie and their World's end ale. Good food, good drinks, okay on the service. It took a bit longer than I would have liked for someone to ask me for my order, but once I had ordered, it arrived within 5 minutes! :) read more

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I was seated where I was looking directly into the kitchen, and it made me wonder about the cleanliness of the restaurant and food. That was the worst part of the experience though. It is a pub, so that's expected anyway. I enjoyed my steak and ale pie, and they had some good beer which is really the most important thing to me. I came in as a tourist, and it seems like everyone else in there was probably a tourist as well. That's expected with the pub's location. Everyone was really nice and I had a good time. Would go again. read more

We had the fish and chips and the chicken tikka skewers. The chicken tikka skewers were good. The rice was a little bland, but still tasty. The fish and chips were nice and crispy. I don't love peas, so I didn't eat the peas it came with. Everything was good, atmosphere was quaint. Woman's restroom was clean and not dodgy, as that is what I'm used to with bars and pubs. read more

The Worlds End pretty much does the trick. It's a touristy pub on the Royal Mile which does exactly what it says on the tin- cold beer, plenty of whisky and Scottish food. I have heard that they do Veggie haggis here, which would be a great draw for people as I really don't know anywhere else that sells such a thing! I just stopped for a quick drink before a gig and had a lovely cold glass of white wine, which was around £4, not too bad at all. The place was absolutely mobbed, so we just had the one and left, but the atmosphere was nice and I can imagine spending the night in here! read more

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Very delicious food and very friendly boss and staff. Service is just great. read more

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Super cool and small space. 9 total tables, so there is a wait and also a lot of turn people away and this was a Wednesday night. The food is fantastic. The server and I do mean one, does a great job. Prices are moderate. The sausage and mash is very good. They layer in an unidentified green that gives a unique flavor and some better I ate a vegetable feeling. read more

Many places offer fish and chips around this area, but this place has by far the best. We ate here twice during out stay once when we first got there, then also on the last night. We tried several other restaurants that week, but here by far had the best service and food and variety of local and craft beers. This pub might be crowded when you go there and to me it would be worth the wait to eat here. I was surprised when the wait staff remembered us from the week before and some of what we previously ordered seeing they must have had thousands of folks come in during that week. read more

Great venue, authentic Edinburgh pub. Great beer selection, excellent fish & chips. Fairly priced!

Great Pub Grub! Good beers! Best of all, the wait staff were amazing and so nice.. Can't wait to go back! Touch of Scotland! read more

Tried to go here two years ago but it was super busy. But was able to this trip. The food was fantastic. I had the steak and ale pie. The meat was so tender and delicious. The fish and chips seemed to be a favorite and looked amazing as well. My daughter had the macaroni and cheese and loved it! Can't go wrong here. read more

It's hard to get too excited as a local about a pub as touristy as this. I went in here just after my flatmate had coerced me into getting my nose pierced and needed a cold pint of something to ease the stinging, and it was ok but not exactly anything special. I'm always wary of pubs that have so many interesting stories and facts painted all over the walls, as if it's their way of trying to distract your attention from something that's bad about the place. And in The World's End's case, I'd say that would be the prices. Yes, my pint was cold, and yes, in that moment I'd probably have given them everything in my bank account for it, but it was still steep. I haven't been back since, but every time I walk past it's always got a decent-sized crowd in there, although presumably they're all tourists who don't realise they're being ripped off. read more

Another tourist trap bar on the Mile, the World's End is slightly less rammed than the others because it's a bit further down. Apart from that though it's similar to Deacon Brodie's etc in that the drinks are overpriced, it's overly Scottish and there is little atmosphere. It is also tiny, which means as soon as a few people pop in it does get full. This rarely happens though, as most people either don't know about it or do and stay away. Unless you're a tourist or have forgotten what Scotland is then probably best to steer clear of here...y'hear?? read more

I was recommended to this bar by a tour guide because it is at the historical end of the town, and somehow after couple of drinks we ended up here. It was really empty when we got here but it was pretty late already on a Wednesday night in November. There were plenty of seating for the large group of people we somehow collected, the bartenders were open to pouring us drinks round and round. At last call both me and a friend somehow ordered two drinks for each of us and they had no problem with it. Win for us They had plenty of different local beers on tap at reasonable prices. Can't speak much besides the beer, the WC was clean and the interior was fairly typical. read more

Stopped in for lunch after exploring Edinburgh on my birthday. I had the chicken & leek pot pie, boyfriend has fish n chips. Both came out in huge portions, which I was very surprised by. We both really enjoyed our meals. Staff was very friendly. read more

Great, old, historical tavern. It's an Edinburgh staple. Loved the interior. Stopped for a few drinks and had a great time. The bathroom was a bit dingy but overall, would recommend for quick stop along the Royal Mile. read more

The World's End - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Comfortable pub that's been operating under the same name for many years (which is usually an indicator of historical significance, and is often a sign of quality). Stone walls and a busy tartan carpet give the bar an authentic feel. There's a separate area for folk having meals, and it does get very busy. Given that it's on the Royal Mile, it's a real tourist trap. Best get there early to get one of the few window seats if you can. read more

Nicely done pub food. There's a limited dining area and they don't take reservations. So, come before 19:00 or be prepared to wait 20 or so minutes. read more

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Food is great. Staff were so sweet. I had the Macaroni, my mum had Chicken Balmoral, and my father had Haddock and Chips. All of it was excellent, very well cooked, and once again the service was great! read more

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I generally despise pub food. You have to be drunk and hungry to want to eat pub food. But Worlds End's food is actually quite good as far as pubs go! So my 4-star rating here should be taken in this relative context. The steak pie was great! Try it! the soup of the day was perfect for the dreary Scottish weather. read more

The World's End public house - does basically what it says on the tin as it is a normal pub right on the Royal Mile and it is definitely public as it gets a heavy amount of tourists and locals alike. Now unfortunatley I don't have amazing things to say about this place. It isn't awful but then again there is nothing really special about it. It is very central, I'll give it that. The food is average as pub food goes I think but at just under the £10 mark per meal I don't think it is worth it. SO many other places worth checking out in my opinion. read more

Love this place. It's dark inside, dark wood everywhere, a few small windows and wall plastered with old, funky memorabilia. That in itself would make it worth going there once or twice. The other things that kept me coming back were the wonderfully friendly staff, the kind local patrons, the outstanding food, and the 4 Cask Ales, all Scottish, most from Belhaven, on tap. I've never been in a pub so dark before that wasn't either oppressively dark or bleak and life-threateningly dangerous. This was cozy dark, even though the lights were on all over the place, it's just the dark black wood isn't very glossy and doesn't shine the light back, instead, it just absorbs it. This works only because there are so many light pictures and paintings to liven up the place. If I were making a movie and looking for a location that screamed Scottish Pub, this is where I film it. The staff and locals were the friendliest I'd met on the Mile, and most were friendly. They offered tips galore, answered my dumb tourist questions, and explained a little about the food, all while the place was packed to the gills. The foodWOW. The haggis, the fish and chips, the fish cake! Large portions that ensure you won't leave hungry. And the service was fast and they were happy to talk about the food with us. The bar is small and except for the bar and a tiny nook off to the side, most of the space is standing, though can't accommodate more than 15 people. The back of the place is all small dining tables for eating dinner. Finally, the Cellar beers, the Real Cask Ales on tap tasted better here than anywhere else. I couldn't put my finger on it, maybe it was my giddiness of being in such a cool pub, but it tasted fresher somehow, even fresher than other cask ale pubs. Finally, they sponsor a Pub crawl, whereby you must visit 8 or 10 pubs to get one of their (of course BLACK t-shirts!) t-shirts for free. So drink beer, get a free t-shirt. Unfortunately, these pubs are spread out all over creation. 2 are in Leith, 2 in the Southside, 2 on Leith Walk, and others scattered around town. Only 2 others were in the Old Town. Luckily we did the tour in 2 evenings. The staff at the World's End were quite happy to give us our free t-shirts, which look very cool and have the names of all 10 pubs printed on the back. read more

The World's End - Pubs Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

World's End ranks among the better pubs on the Royal Mile. The bar staff are generally friendly, the beer selection is better than average, and the food is actually quite good. (Especially the cheese toastie -- yum!) Last time I was here with a friend who works in Kuwait and she had the pleasure of introducing the first Kuwaiti bill to the layer of paper money blanketing the bar. (Note: Kuwaiti money includes fractional dimensions -- this bill was 1/4 of something or other. Odd!) A good place to stop in for a snort and snack. read more

Most excellent place. Went once and liked it so much we went back at least two more times. A little small, but that's typical in good ole' Edinbrah! read more

This great little pub is perfectly situated right on the royal mile. Drinks were served quickly and the food was perfect. I had the fresh Scottish salmon and the sticky toffee pudding, and I nearly licked the plate clean. Prices are commensurate for the location (that is to say, higher than off the high street) but the name alone was worth stopping in. Decent selection of brews as well, from all over the world. read more

It took two visits to actually get in to eat as it is always crowded because the food is that good. My wife and I had the large fish and chips and shared it, the portion was that big. I washed it down with a "Thistly Cross" cider and we finished our meal with the wonderful "sticky toffee pudding". We tried one with vanilla ice cream and the other with vanilla custard. I prefer the custard which was served warm. It was a great compliment to the pudding that was served warm, garnished with fresh strawberries and blueberries and drizzled with chocolate sauce. Our server/waiter, Blair, was a great host. Having a wonderful waiter always makes the meal that much better. Thank you Blair. We hope the couple next to us changed their attitude and you had a wonderful rest of your day. People can be such jerks. read more

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Would not even serve us. We, a party of 6 - 4 adults plus two 3 1/2 year olds - walked in on a Thursday afternoon, the hostess asked how many (mind you after seeing all of us) and immediately said there were no tables, they cannot be pushed together and that no it was not going to happen. We saw the table situation, yes it was busy but it was nonsense about the tables. The tables are VERY close together so sitting at two next to each other would be sitting together. She was rude and dismissive. If we were 6 adults we would have been seated - If you have kids this is not the place for you. read more

Wow. What a sh*t show. I had a feeling this place was going to be touristy, but it popped up on a few lists of good pubs in Edinburgh, so we took a risk. First off, it was jam packed. Ok, whatever. When we told the hostess we wanted to get a bite instead of just drink, she stomped off to a table and held out two menus. My fiancé, being the gentlemen, stepped aside so I could reach the table first. Apparently this was taking too long for her, as I saw her ROLL HER EYES at his polite gesture. This should have been my first clue to leave. She obviously wanted us "tourists" in and out as quickly as possible. You know, "grab the money and run" type of mentality. He ordered fish and chips, I ordered haggis, mash and neeps. I asked the server for the driest of their four ciders, and she looked at me blankly and said "huh?". I said "the least sweet". She proceeded to bring me something that tastes like a melted Jolly Rancher. It was sweet and foul. Hubby's fish was blah, and my dish was meh. Said hostess immediately asked if we wanted the bill. She obviously had more money to make from the table we were occupying. Good forbid we digest or get an after dinner coffee. Stay away, this place sucks. read more

We were on our honeymoon throughout the UK and thought this pub was really great when we stopped in Edinburgh. They have a wonderful selection of whiskeys. The staff was very knowledgeable and recommended some great options. We only had drinks, but I imagine the food would be great too! read more

We ate a lot of Fish and Chips in Edinburgh, but this was the best. Great atmosphere. Try the World's End Ale.

Cajon chicken and Scottish salmon was really great. But before you start your meal, don't forget about the garlic cheesy bread!

Great cozy spot on the Royal Mile. Fish & Chips are very good. A bit touristy but then again, all the pubs and restaurants in this area are. 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!