Abbey Bar in Edinburgh, City of

One of my favourite places in Edinburgh. Superb drink, food and brilliant staff. Recommend the haggis and whisky flight selection. Perfect!

I found this place after searching for pubs near my hotel in Cameron Toll. Cracking place. Had a highland chicken for tea yesterday and a Scottish breakfast this morning. Both meals were lovely. Nice pint and me and my friend both enjoyed the whisky flight experience yesterday too (maybe not today though ha). Staff can’t do enough for you and it is the only bar in Edinburgh I’ve felt inclined to leave a review for. Thanks for your hospitality towards two Welsh fans.

We went to have breakfast and the truth is we were sad to leave, there was a very good football atmosphere, the people were friendly, the waiters were very attentive and helpful as well as explaining everything to us in detail. On the other hand, the food was very delicious and came in good quantity. We will return when we return to Edinburgh!

We love this pub, so it was an easy choice for our wedding reception (back in June 2024, a bit delayed in posting this)! The staff were absolutely incredible, both during the planning process and on the night itself, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The service was outstanding, the drinks were fantastic, and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to celebrate. With an impressive whisky selection and top-notch food, this pub is truly an Edinburgh gem. Steve and everyone at The Abbey are amazing!!

We came for breakfast and dinner on two consecutive days...everything delicious and the whiskey tasting perfect...there is a huge choice...spectacular...the staff is always kind and very attentive

Great little local pub, great choice of good beer and food, really nice and friendly atmosphere

Great food at very reasonable prices.

Great boozer, with great food. All day big abbey breakfast FAB, good ingredients not greasy at all.....

Good atmosphere, decent pub grub and an epic selection of Whisky & Whiskey.

Been going to Abbey for years now..staff are friendly and food is good too. Plenty of choice of whisky 🥃 and selection of other drinks too.. Keep up the good work everyone..😀😀😀

Chicken breast stuffed with Haggis and mushroom sauce was good, fish and chips was not so good, needed salt (lots of it) and flavour. Did try whiskey (on the house) for the first time.

Good food, cheap and very friendly staff !

Great place with a sensational range of cask whiskey's! Definitely get a flight or two but be prepared for a sore head the next day!

Very friendly restaurant, a wonderful atmosphere and very authentic decor. The meal was very good, I had a delicious chicken burger. I also ordered Nachos, and I can say that they were the best I have tasted in my life. In addition, the waiters are very patient with us who didn't quite understand what he was saying. A little "saddened" at the end, while we were looking for the place to pay, it seemed that the boss thought we were going to leave without paying. Despite everything, I highly recommend this restaurant which is delicious, we chose it for our last day in Edinburgh and we have no regrets. Just remember to book because the restaurant is very popular ;)

The young staff was very kind and pleasant. And very patient with us who did not necessarily understand English well with a pronounced accent. The meal was delicious! We chose this pub for our last night in Edinburgh and we don't regret it. And don't do like us, remember to book ;) I'm just a little sad about what seemed to me to be a misunderstanding at the end. We were heading to the reception to pay, which is next to the exit. And it seemed that the boss thought we didn't want to pay. As we walked slowly looking for or heading. It hurt us a little. But we thank the excellent service and the kindness of the young blond waiter

Very good place to eat at any time of the day, very good food, it seems homemade, and the waiters are very kind and friendly, especially if you don't speak the language. 100% recommended if you are in Edinburgh.

Great business for locals. Large selection of beers and whiskeys. Very friendly service. Food excellent. Football and rugby shown constantly. I definitely recommend a visit. I'm definitely not here for the last time.

Great pub. Fab atmosphere. Great food and staff really friendly and helpful.

If you want to see a place that is not touristic and is visited by locals, this is the place. The food is good, the atmosphere is cozy, the beer and whiskey varieties are wide, the employees are great. We loved

Great for relaxing having a pint staff great

We came here for lunch for the first time, and we had a great time both in terms of the service and the quality of the dishes. During the holiday we returned 2 more times, after dinner to taste the trio of whiskeys, and on the last evening for dinner. Pub frequented by locals, prices in line and generous portions. The steak & ale pie and the highland chicken are excellent. Vast choice of whiskeys to be enjoyed individually or in trios divided by region/style/aromas/age.

Just love the Abbey 1 of our comforts in our wee Edinburgh zone

Called in for a pint then returned the next morning for breakfast. The pub is nice and relaxed, a few screens with the football on. The Scottish breakfast was fab, nice bloody mary and all at a great price.

Decent breakfast , great value for money .

Amazing selection of whiskey by glass as well as curated flights

Great pub, lovely waiters, typical and good food. I recommend.

Very nice pub with cozy atmosphere.

Excellent pub. Good beer. Plenty whisky choice. Very good food. Different choices like venison stew and fire crack burgers.

Nice food with a good enough choice for vegetarians.

We had dinner in this friendly Scottish pub. The atmosphere is warm, the food delicious and of good quality and the service impeccable with very pleasant staff, very kind and very involved in their work. I recommend this place if you want to have a good time.

Very good restaurant, with diferent fresh haddock preparation and tasty lasagnes, and hamburgers.

It was great .. will definitely be back

We had great food! Service! And awesome whiskey flights! Highly recommend!!

Fantastic pub, outstanding whisky selection, good food, cask ales, friendly staff. Lamb liver was really delicious.

We tried this place by chance because it was close to our accommodation and we returned three more times during our stay in Edinburgh. The breakfasts and dinners we have tried have always been exceptional. Good quality local food and reasonable prices. Always friendly and helpful staff and Scottish pub atmosphere. Highly recommended for tasting typical things.

Haddock fish and chips was alright, well seasoned but some parts were still abit flat The steak pie has a generous amount of meat, the pastry was crispy and airy too although it was a little difficult to pull apart. Mash was good, well seasoned and flavourful without being too buttery Service was nonchalant tho. They kept us waiting for quite a while when we were trying to pay, without informing us why

Have been coming here for years - always a friendly environment - great comfort food and good prices. Highly recommend to all.

Lovely staff, great food! Great vibes!

Very friendly and welcoming service. Food was delightful and value for money. Lovely mix of locals and visitors to enjoy the various accents.

Popped in for a drink before a show. Good selection of beer and the feel of a proper pub in Edinburgh! Didn't eat so can't say what it was like but got a seat at the bar and was served quickly by the friendly staff!!

My first veggie haggis and I was very pleased. Felt authentic like the whole place does. Great friendly service.

Loved this place. Perfect balance between not being too touristy, but also being welcoming to tourists. Amazing selection of whisky at fair prices. Bar staff know their stuff about whisky without being at all pretentious.

Excellent daily food specials on the blackboard, wonderful venison stew. My sister had smoked haddock which she thought was Very good, brother in law had lasagne. Had burgers as well. Fantastic selection of whisky flights. Great service. 100 times better than any poncy London Hackney pubs and much cheeper as well

Excellent customer service and atmosphere

Seriously good! Best fish I've had for a long time. A bit too oily though, but the batter was thin and crisp enough to only reveal it later. Besides, the place packs a very decent whisky collection.

Had a couple of breakfast and evening meals here. Fantastic service,food was amazing, whisky selection is unlike anything I've seen, although busy you could still have a conversation without shouting-definitely a place i would go back to

Went there for their breakfast special

Super better for drinking a beer

Excellent food, fantastic service and lots of whiskeys to try

Pleasant service and a pleasant pub with good food. Went back there several times

A superb bar where you immediately feel good. The staff is super friendly, the place is cozy and the music isn't too loud. I came there alone for a dinner so I didn't really enjoy the atmosphere but I'm sure that coming with friends must be a very good experience. I ordered the pie steak and ale, with a side of mash. I asked the waiter which accompaniment was homemade between the mash, fries and fried potatoes. He didn't really know how to answer me (probably because of my bad English) but told me that the best option was puree. And indeed, the fries seemed frozen from what I could see on a neighboring table. Regarding my mash, it wasn't really incredible. She was nothing more. The pie was more of a ramekin of filling with puff pastry placed on top. It's quite clever because it avoids cooking whole pies I suppose, but suddenly you have the impression of eating two separate elements rather than one dish. There is no real osmosis created between the two. Just boiled vegetables were of little benefit, but eating healthy and steamed from time to time doesn't hurt. Overall, the dish was acceptable but not amazing. However, the service was really good. The servers were adorable and welcoming. I had a great time at The Abbey and will probably return. The rating is more than adequate. I got it for £13.95 which is very acceptable. In summary? Friendly bar, top service, cuisine not exceptional but adequate. I think it's a great place to come with friends for a drink.

What a great place to have a drink or a meal. The atmosphere is amazing and filled with locals either on their way home from work or out with the family for some home (pub) cooking. They have a Malt Scotch of the month at a very reasonable price. I didn’t try it as I am not a Scotch person. I did ask the waitress to surprise me with a nice local beer and she brought an Ale that was locally made - I loved it. So many great local beers to choose from which makes it such an interesting pub. The food was excellent. I had the lasagna which was a special and my wife had fish and vegetables. Both were delicious. There are also 5 or 6 specials to chose from. We shared a Sticky Toffee Pudding with ice cream. Amazing. Finally the service was attentive and very knowledgeable, from the beer to the food to offering us some tips on using the public transit. Tipping is not expected but we had to recognize her with a nice tip. If you are in the area you have to drop in.

Great whiskey bar with a large selection, nice ambience and very friendly service!

25 min wait for a very average breakfast...disappointed

Great place off the tourist beat to sit, relax and enjoy brilliant food 🙂

Came for lunch at The Abbey with family. The burgers were massive and nice. The chicken strips for a starter were disappointing. Don’t know if I’d rush back but food was pleasant enough. Drink was pretty cheap

Great service never got the staffs name she has pink hair friendly quick service

It’s a great bar with plentiful seating, but the bar seating, itself, seemed a bit crowded and tight for me.

One of the best whisky bar in Edinburgh. Far enough from the city centre, noce atmosphere where to drink great old drams in peace.

Group of five out for a bar meal, good food, service and atmosphere m.

Tasty and cheap food, good atmosphere, and excellent treatment by Anna, the waitress, remarkable because of her friendliness. Good and cheap food, good atmosphere and great service, especially by the waitress Anna, very friendly.

Classic Scottish boozer. Great selection of whiskeys and ales, with a local crowd.

Fantastic pub 1st time in it for ages brilliant breakfast

Please don't leave Edinburg without trying one of their Whiskey flights. They have several types and they will give you the chance to enjoy a variety of whiskeys. Many other places in Edinburg offer whiskey flights but this is definitely a good place to try one. Enjoy!!

Welcomed without a reservation and with a smile that takes your breath away, this is the best pub in all of Edinburgh. We had to run away due to an unexpected phone call but we hope to return on our next trip. Highly recommended place!

Great local pub we went there every evening. Good atmosphere, good food, lovely staff

When we went, food service was closed, we drank whiskey. Ardbeg 19 was great👌

For anyone looking to sample a vast selection of varying whisky 🥃 this really is brilliant, such a wide and delightful selection for all palettes 👌🏼🫶🏼. Very relaxed bar 🍺🍻 🥃 in a easily accessible location. Can't wait to return and sample more Ben Nevis speyside ❤️

Great spot after coming down from Arthur's Seat. Food was hot and tasty. Service spot on. Amazing scotch selection and everything was reasonably priced.

Great pub, out of the way enough to avoid tourist crowds. Some of the best food I had in Edinburgh and great options for whisky and ales. Dined for breakfast and dinner and enjoyed both. Try the haggis and puddings.

Excellent service. The guys were very kind. Excellent quality of the burgers. Compliments.

Staff were really lovely and could not be more attentive. Great food and super ambience. Will definitely be back!

Visited 5 times per 2 days' stay. These guys know how to cook their stuff. Totally recommend!

Best burger I’ve ever had. Great selection of whisky’s and knowledgeable staff.

Best brekkie in the area no doubt

Their homemade burgers are delicious, spot on.

We went to have the typical Scottish breakfast and we loved it. The staff is very attentive and friendly and the food was very delicious and also at a good price. They have a vegetarian and vegan breakfast option.

Small average pub with great service and great food. The chilli nachos are fantastic.

I loved this place found randomly near the hotel where I stayed. The food was exquisite, juicy and delicious. The service was super pleasant, the guy who served us recommended a smoky whiskey and even let us smell it before trying it, he was friendly, helpful and kind. The environment was a beautiful traditional pub, with a window full of illuminated bottles which created an atmosphere and was very comfortable and warm. The girl from Rome

Nice food and large portion value for the money

Excellent pub with a fantastic selection of whiskies and super knowledgeable and friendly staff!

A great Scottish pub. They carry a great selection of Scotchs and do tasting rounds. Good beer too. Food was delicious. Haggis eith whiskey sauce, and Fish and Chips.

Best haggis, service and classic Scottish pub vibe. Bonus if you love Scotch - huge list. Outstanding!

Perfect place to immerse yourself in the Scottish atmosphere, impeccable service, novice in whiskey we asked for advice from the waitress who gave us fantastic information.

Enjoyed the food, good atmosphere and whiskey galore 👍👍👍

Great night out. Loved the food . Very friendly and helpful staff. Watched some sports on tv.

Had the venison stew, outstanding. Great beer selection. An AMAZING scotch selection. You can't miss.

Great pub, we were here for dinner and we were happy with our drinks and food! Next time we want to try the whisky nights!

To be honest I have walked past this place thinking it was a working man's pub but I'm so glad I was wrong the food is fab & very good price nothing to much trouble for the staff don't even need 2 go back & forth to the bar all drinks brought to your table the only downside for me is that's it's mostly football on the TV no Moto GP shown or music played but defo worth going back

Classic boozer, epic pint of Guinness and they also have a million whiskies which is impressive… real nice Bloody Mary’s and pub food too, highlights include bangers and mash that has the best onion gravy and comes in a boat looks like cartoon food 🤞🙏 lots of people but the vibe did not feel unwelcome 👍

Perfect service, wonderful food and they were very receptive, congratulations and keep it up.

Cracking value quality brekky. God selection of drinks and pours a decent pint.

First time here and I loved it! Really nice pancakes and amazing hot chocolate :)

Good food at a reasonable price.

Just awesome..... exactly why people keep coming here..... and not just for food.

I love this place. Real comfort food, just absolutely delicious. I keep coming back!

Food was always delicious. Haggis Bon Bons on point, Mac and Cheese really cheesy and flavorful, great Beer and Whisky drams. Came next morning for Scottish Breakfast and I left a very clean plate. Staff is great, and honestly, tomorrow I'll probably go again.

Easily my favourite whisky experience in Edinburgh. Chris is very knowledgeable, and made excellent recommendations that were tailored to my taste. The bar has a huge selection of whisky, particularly ones which are less common outside of Scotland. I visited the Abbey twice during my trip, and my only regret is not going there sooner!

Best breakfast! 75 pounds for 6adults+2children

The food was tastie and filling looking around the place there was always empty plate going back .ps my friend want to marry the cook.