Arcade Bar in Edinburgh, City of

Very bad service. They are not service minded at this restaurant. They really need to work with that. The food was okay but nothing special

The haggis was truly excellent – generous portions and full of flavour. Both the bacon option and the one with whisky sauce were well-seasoned and served at the perfect temperature. Service was quick and efficient. They also have a great selection of whiskies and other drinks. Special thanks to Lucas, who was very friendly, gave us great tips on food and drinks, and speaks Portuguese really well. Highly recommended!

Atmosfera intima, locale piccolo ma davvero carino. Buon cibo, siamo rimasti davvero soddisfatti della carne che si scioglieva in bocca! Migliorabile il servizio per essere davvero al top, comunque consigliato! Da tornarci.

We ate very well. They actually know a lot about whiskey since they offer it in their dishes: haggis potato tower with whiskey sauce and oak-whiskey dessert prove it. You, the waiter who is coming to Paris next month and who was great with us during your service, I wish you an excellent stay with us 😊 Thank you for your professionalism 👌

Nice vibe and staff! Cons: - the chicken haggis had far too much black pepper. This is from who loves adding my food in black pepper, but this was far too much. My mouth was on fire for 20 minutes after. Not enough meat in my opinion for the price. Wrong plate choice. Much rather on a plate rather than cutting the tough meat in a bowl. Made a mess. - we were the only one there at the restaurant. Food took a while to come. - kitchen closed so early! Kept turning down customers! - toffee pudding was dry. Can tell it was prepped and microwaved. Wasn’t worth £10. Too small too.

We walked in on Saturday with 9 people on spec. There was room, so I ended up sitting on a funky snakeskin bench and eating a delicious haggis burger! Good atmosphere, one of the menus was forgotten, this was made up for with 3 vodka shots and a free dish for the victim. Unique service! Can only recommend it!

Haggis spicy and amount◎ Side breads Mixed salad Beer Haggis Hunter Whiskey Islay Smokey head smokey◯

Delicious Food and great wine selection. Had the vegetarian haggis with the pricess Diana sauce, which was delicious! Lucas was an amazing server too!

Wild restaurant in a dilapidated building. Confusing staircase. Not barrier-free. Haggis compensates

We were very well received by the service who spoke French. He gave very good advice on both the whiskey and the meal. Very good whiskey menu with plenty of choice. The kitchen is very good!! We had a great time.

We had a great time in this restaurant, the service is friendly, typical plays, not at all tourist traps! Good visiting advice! We recommend it, it’s really so nice!

Nice people, beautiful restaurant and good food.

A hidden gem of a bar; modern and cool while authentic - lovely food, cocktails and an excellent selection of whisky. Lucas was knowledgeable, funny and attentive behind the bar. Recommended.

Ordered the haggis burger, it was overcooked to hell and inedible. Had to send it back. I had terrible diarrhoea since eating there, the burger was the only thing I ate that my partner did not. > Tom…your picture shows clearly a Haggis dish not a burger soooo let’s be honest…you had a burger somewhere else 💚 and spelling… Thanks for suggesting I was lying, so I uploaded a photo with the burger in it. And let’s be honest, you should spent more effort making sure your food is fit for consumption than critiquing spelling. … 💚

Warm atmosphere, super nice and pleasant waiter who gave us advice and delicious meals, the dessert was amazing

I was very sceptical trying the famous Haggis for the first time, but this recommendation was amazing! If you are new to Haggis and want to try it, make sure to check out this restaurant! The waiters were also very friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming. During the week you don’t really need a reservation, so make sure to check it out.

The Princess Diana haggis dish is one of the best I have ever had! I come here every time I am in Edinburgh.

buonissimi i nachos con il formaggio fuso, porzioni abbondanti. ambiente piccolino ma carino. la ragazza che ha servito me e la mia amica era un po’ scocciata (ma solo con noi , con un’altra ragazza che sembrava essere sua amica no) questo ci ha un po’ fatte sentire a disagio anche perché eravamo le uniche persone là dentro dato che era tardo pomeriggio va beh. qualità prezzo ci sta considerando la posizione.

Very nice discovery for our first stay in Edinburgh! Superb facade, warm interior with cocooning spaces. We were extremely well received by Luka, who, at our request, gave us very good advice for our entire meal. We tasted an excellent whiskey from an incredible choice. Their haggis is really delicious, served in different ways and beautifully presented with its whiskey sauce 😉. We had such a good time that we went back the next evening to show it to our son and his partner. Same feeling for them too 👍 So a big thank you to Luka and his colleague 😊

Very good restaurant, I recommend it if you want to try the Haggis. Vegetarian option available and very good!

Delicious meal, good value for money. Haggis to discover Good welcome. I recommend

La comida era maravillosa. Pero el servidor fue muy grosero. Odio decir esto porque la comida era genial. El lugar es muy pequeño y el primer servidor que tuvimos estaba ansioso por ayudarnos a encontrar un buen whisky de su enorme selección. Él era amable y tomó nuestro pedido de aperitivos. Luego nos entregó a un segundo servidor, que fue decididamente grosero con nosotros. Parecía muy amistoso con otros clientes. Cuando le preguntamos si tenían WiFi disponible, se burló y dijo que no y que “solo tendríamos que hablar entre nosotros”. Él no trajo una cerveza que había pedido, pero creo que esto podría haber sido un error honesto porque trajo todo lo demás. Después de haber esperado mucho tiempo para hacer nuestro pedido, es decir. Pronto descubrimos que no le caíamos bien porque éramos americanos. Cuando llegó la noticia en la gran televisión que tenían en la pared, hizo un fuerte comentario a su amigo, que estaba sentado en la barra, sobre los estadounidenses y el gobierno estadounidense. El restaurante añade un cargo por propina automática a cada factura y gastamos una gran cantidad de dinero allí. Si una persona quiere una carrera en la industria de servicios / turismo en Edimburgo de todos los lugares, entonces es posible que necesite moderar sus comentarios sobre los estadounidenses porque los turistas estadounidenses en Edimburgo parecen ser bastante comunes.

One should approach Haggis carefully when in scottland. Couldnt stomach it but tasted great nevertheless!

We came this afternoon for soup which was excellent. Perfect calm atmosphere at midday. Fast and professional service Thank you

Delicious fish with salad, great and friendly service. I'll remember the address 😊 I recommend it 100%

La comida era increíble, la selección de bebidas de whisky eran vastas y variadas. Servicio impecable y un ambiente agradable. Los cócteles estaban deliciosos.

Great bar We shared the vodka tasting shots and got the barmaids recommendations and enjoyed them all Great wee place and the food looked good although we didn't eat there

In general a 10 everything is delicious. The waiter had a 10 for person and service. The best vegetarian Haggys I've ever had and the top Diana sauce. My partner also recommends the meat haggy

Very good little restaurant where the haggis is delicious! Be careful with a hearty meal, and must be taken with whiskey sauce

Excellent food and amazing service

Great food and very friendly staff! We had haggis and loved it! We went with our 7 year old daughter and the staff were fantastic, they treated us very well, played with her and even treated her to a drink. An amazing experience!

Very nice place where they pretend to make the best Haggis. Of course I ordered Higges and my wife had salmon in haddock cakes. Higges with whiskey sauce and bacon. Both dishes tasted delicious. We had not made a reservation in the restaurant, but it was not really necessary. Nice seating areas and beautiful facade. Tough operation and smooth service

Amazing Haggis. Big portion for the price. It was eaten before anything else. Amazing atmosphere and very friendly staff.

Blown our minds. Never tried Haggis before and obviously a little unsure whether it’d be good but it’s amazing. We were helped by Ned who was wonderfully friendly and genuine and really seemed to be enjoying serving us, extra compliment for him.

Nice place, fantastic selection of whisky's

This is an incredible establishment to try amazing Scottish food. From Haggis (also vegetarian) to famed Scottish salmon. This is definitely a spot to visit when you're in Edinburgh, do not miss it!!!

We got the angus steak & ale pie and fish & chips. Also tried whiskeys from their wide selection. Food was amazing 😋, staff were friendly and service was quick. Could be the best fish and chips I had. But they only give you a bucket to piss in the men's toilets and the handriyer wasn't working 😃

Wat een schattig restaurantje is dit! Hele leuke bediening en mooie ruime plekken. Mooie kaart en dito gerechten. De haggis was supergoed!!

Was a really nice place to have dinner. I had the haggis with Diane sauce white whiskey over ice. The price wasn’t too bad for 2 people. Definitely worth a visit!

Great food and whisky....very nice staff

Good service in a charming atmosphere and delicious gluten-free Haggies

Really nice place where you can eat gluten free haggis, for me the portion was a bit too big for one person but it was delicious. It was also pet friendly.

Very good food, large selection of whiskey but prices a little high

We went to have the famous haggis for dinner, the food is very good, but having 3 haggis and two beers for dinner cost us 125 euros (for three people) and they also apply an abusive 12.5% ​​service commission, which by the way is regular.

Great staff and a good soup. The cheese platter is way too expensive, best leave that one and choose something else.

Excellent food, cute place. After getting turned down by 5 "reservation-required" places, this place's walk-ins-welcome schema was a huge relief.

Overpriced. Food only ok. Server got the order wrong and brought the wrong dish out. They add a 12.5% service charge to the bill (it's stated on the menu) then don't give you the bill when you ask for it, they just present the card machine with the amount and then expect you to click on an additional tip option on top of said service charge. Just very unprofessional from the staff and not reccomended

After the disappointment of NYE celebrations being cancelled in Edinburgh, we came here for a late lunch. We had mulled wine which beautifully prepared and tasted great - but the Robert Burns haggis is on another level! We had the whiskey sauce which is a must and it’s a really great haggis experience. The restaurant has has a lovely relaxed and cozy vibe and a great whiskey selection. If you’re after a really nicely prepared Haggis in Edinburgh - this is your place to go.

Excellent food, huge selection of whiskeys and vodkas. Very pleasant, relaxing atmosphere of the place and professional but friendly service. I highly recommend.

It really is tasty Haggis, if you've not had it before this is a good place to try it. Same goes for whiskies for which there is an extensive list. Staff are both knowledgeable and helpful. Word of warning portion sizes are huge! Good value for money, great location.

I don't know if it's the best Haggis because I'm eating it for the first time in my life. But I do know that it is super tasty haggis. You don't taste the innards at all. You just taste meat. Highly recommended for everyone!!

The atmosphere here is lovely, with them having a no wifi policy so that you interact with one another (thats what one staff said, another said its because its an old building haha) The haggis bonbons were a table favourite! And The steak and ale pie is great, with nice mash and tender meat. The “best” haggis was a letdown though, with the sauce proving extremely necessary although you had to pay extra. Service was quite quick, we were seated upstairs and the staff were attentive. DO NOT however, come here late with children as their liquor license prevents people under 18 to be in their vicinity after 9pm.

The Staff Were So Friendly, Kind, And The Service Was Excellent! Being In A Party Of Around 36+ People We Had 1st Floor To Ourselves

Haggis was very nice, however if you pay £35.00 for 1 haggis with beer....that's a different story. For sure just tourists eats there-incl. me

The selection of whisky is great and the food was alright but felt it was way overpriced for the quality we received. We were also charged £8 twice for one portion of the haggis bon bons (apparently this is some kind of a service charge, ridiculous we had to pay double for one small dish) Seems like a tourist trap to be honest and I don't think we will be back. There are so many better bars with more reasonable prices and better service.

The best waffle I've ever eaten, truly delicious

It was good experience at this establishment to try Haggis as it is one of the oldest restaurants serving Haggis. We wanted to try Haggis and traveled 45 minutes to get there. Beautiful town and its location remind me of my home country, hilly and homely(Like in British English not American one). I recommend this place if you love to try Haggis and Scottish drinks. The waiter was from New York and very friendly. He always made sure we had plenty of free jaf of water with lemon and fruits in it. I loved this place immensely.

We came here after a friend's recommendation, how wonderful it was, I had the Robert Burn’s famous haggis. I've not stopped talking about it all day, just so tasty. The whiskey sauce made it. Totally recommend this to everyone.

Wonderful service 👏 fantastic setting and amazing haggis topped off with whisky sauce, we found it a much better experience than the packed pubs

We went here based on reviews but we were very disappointed. We wanted drinks only so were directed upstairs where one other couple were eating. There was no staff there so we sat ourselves. When staff did appear, we were asked to move to different table in case they got busy. The drinks were overpriced. We got up to leave and staff made sarcastic comments as we left. Would not recommend to anyone

Ordered the Steak and Ale Pie myself which was wholesome and very hearty. Wife’s ordered the Haggis with Whiskey Sauce which was if not better than mine. Good beers on tap, although we didn’t taste any Whiskeys I can imagine they gave a stellar selection. With the combination of traditional Scottish food and drink this is the perfect place I would recommend to tourists.

We saved this spot for last, in the hopes of being able to compare the “best haggis in town” to the other options. I was not disappointed. The serving is on the larger side, so while this haggis is 20 pounds (compared to ~15 anywhere else), and you have to pay for the whiskey sauce (seriously?!) you are certainly getting your money’s worth. Come with an empty stomach, and you will likely not be disappointed by what I would call the best haggis of my trip to Edinburgh!

I tried Haggis for the first time and it was a unique experience! It's an exotic dish and different from anything I've ever tried, but I was surprised by the flavor, which I found delicious. Plus, it's super filling and left me feeling full quickly. It’s really worth it for those who like to venture into gastronomy!

Tomas was amazing with our group really knowledgeable and good chat too!

really great vibes loved the place! tomas was really lovely and provided us with great service

Llegamos al Arcade con 12 personas de la nada y nos encontramos con Lucas y sus colegas. Fueron muy profesionales y diligentes en conseguir que nos ordenaron con bebidas y entrantes antes de la cena. Lucas hizo algunas recomendaciones geniales! Nos mudamos arriba y el gran servicio, comidas y whisky continuó. Recomiendo encarecidamente probar este lugar. Gran ambiente, excelente ubicación, personal increíble y fantásticas comidas y bebidas.

Great food, lively atmosphere, and friendly staff make this a top spot for haggis lovers. Though it can be a bit expensive, the overall experience is worth it for a delicious and cozy meal.

Organizamos una reunión con amigos que recomendaron este lugar. Entramos y nos dieron una mesa en la planta baja, que era genial. Normalmente no es un bebedor de whisky, pero obviamente se especializa en whiskys que probamos el "whisky de la semana. " Con una pizca de agua, esto sabía increíble. Luego, a la comida, tenía que ser haggis en una salsa de whisky. El camarero era muy atento y capaz de abordar las necesidades dietéticas de nuestros amigos. Cuando la comida llegó se veía fantástico y una porción tan generosa de 3 niveles de comida. Fue extremadamente lleno, ya que no solo había una porción generosa de haggis, sino también porciones decentes de neeps y tetas. La salsa le da un sabor rico. Después de un breve descanso (y otro whisky de la semana) mi esposa y yo compartimos un postre de cranachan. Esto fue increíble, aunque con la cantidad de crema como ataque al corazón en una página, pero de una manera agradable. Sin duda volveré.

If you want to enjoy Scotland traditional food, you should visit his restaurant as we were. We tried Princess Diana's haggis, it was warm and had a smoothing taste. Unfortunately it was not my cup of the, Anyway thank you for the reasonable waiter when we were confused about what to order!

Excellent haggis with whiskey sauce, very quick service and no rush to move you out for the next customer

Fish and Chips were really great. I think it's one of the top things I've eaten in the UK! It was nice to be able to try a Scottish food called Haggis. I had the dish named after Princess Diana, and the mushroom sauce that came with it was amazing. The atmosphere was nice and suited well to Edinburgh. Gundeng!! Yongjinengseong, I almost used banggangjing!! Haha, GupaunㄴBack bag Banggangjing Ssungulanghaum! Ttangjideongning HyeongeumㅁEunglong Banggangjing Danghang as much as stone!!

Lovely place, great staff and tasty food. Highly recommended.

Great haggies! Great fish & chips! We feel that the cuisine is top notch, the atmosphere is warm. A must-see in Edinburgh!

Absolutely great venue, great food, definitely try the cappuccino vodka. This was a recommendation made by the barmaid and wow it was nice

It was an unforgettable experience visited Arcade Bar! This little gem has a charming, cozy atmosphere. The food was absolutely delicious – the haggis was prepared to perfection and the rest of the menu offered fantastic flavors. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the welcoming feel of the place. And, of course, the whisky selection was impressive! Can’t wait to return!

We really enjoyed our ev Evening meal here, menu was not too big. The service was great and the meals also very good. High recommended.

Great atmosphere 🤗 Very nice and professional service (Specific knowledge about the dishes and drinks served)🙏 A huge thank you to the Kitchen for the wonderfully presented and impeccably tasty Haggis ❤️‍🔥 Mrs. Ania, please continue along the same path, I'm spreading the news to the world and my wife and I will definitely come back to you again 👋 Thank you very much 🥰 (Great Atmosphere 🤗 Very nice and professional service (Specific knowledge about the dishes and drinks served)🙏 A huge thank you to the Kitchen for the wonderfully presented and impeccably tasty Haggis ❤️‍🔥 Mrs. Ania, please continue on the same path, I'm spreading the word and we will definitely come back to you more than once with my wife 👋 Thank you very much 🥰 )

Mientras que hacen lo que parecía increíble tres - haggis escalonados en su lugar optamos por la hamburguesa que también vale la pena tomar! No sabía que era posible que la carne se derritiera en tu boca, pero encontraron una manera. Sin duda recomendaría una visita!

Great Atmosphere 🤗 Very nice and professional service (Specific knowledge about the dishes and drinks served)🙏 A huge thank you to the Kitchen for the wonderfully presented and impeccably tasty Haggis ❤️‍🔥 Mrs. Ania, please continue on the same path, I'm spreading the word and we will definitely come back to you more than once with my wife 👋 Thank you very much 🥰 Super Klimat 🤗 Przemiła i Profesjonalna Obsługa (Konkretna wiedza na temat serwowanych dań i podawanych drinków )🙏 Ogromne podziękowania dla Kuchni za wspaniałe zaprezentowane i nieskazitelnie smaczne Haggis ❤️‍🔥 Pani Aniu proszę iść dalej Tą samą drogą , puszczam wieści w świat i jeszcze napewno nie raz wrócimy do Was z Moją Żoną 👋 Dziękujemy Bardzo 🥰

We didn’t have a chance to order. Because the waiter was so busy to chat someone. I hope the place can fix that.

Nice place and friendly staff. We dined on fish and chips, whiskey haggis, cheese burgers, meat humbergers. All very good and generous portions. If you have minors you must finish and leave by 9pm (Scotland laws). Advised!

Absolutely amazing. American tourist here and had a fantastic introduction to whisky and haggis! Great beers on tap too! Our server was fantastic and friendly. Made us feel very welcome. We came back not three days later before we left back to America. Will be coming back when we travel back here!

We had the most incredible meal at Arcade bar. The haggis was exceptional, and the flavours have thoughtfully been put together to create a fantastic menu. The staff (Sebastian and Marta) added a whole level of fun to create a wonderful atmosphere. We would highly recommend!

Despite a few recommendations, our experience at this establishment was a total fiasco. Tasteless beer (half of the menu not available) and billing for two pints when we had ordered two half pints - hello trust Haggis served in a minute, certainly prepared in advance and worse than we could eat in Scotland They pride themselves on serving the best haggis in Edinburgh but after this experience, we can afford to doubt it. Service not up to par Next time we will move on.

Lucas and Pauline behind the bar made the experience a huge range of vodka to try and great recommendations from the staff

Wonderful cuisine. Tasty. Nice beers Lots of good whisky

Food, No doubt on the haggis with whiskey sauce. Presentable and looks appetizing. Service, plenty of rooms to improved

I don’t understand how this place has such high ratings? We went thinking it would be good based on reviews but honestly it felt like a tourist trap. We went out searching for good haggis and an authentic Scottish experience, and this was anything but that. The restaurant played annoyingly loud dance music, the decor was confusing and run down, and worse-the food was gross. Very salty, not presented nice, and felt like it had just been warmed up in a microwave. I would avoid this place. Overall the place felt like a gimmick .

We ate the Robert Burns dinner, haggis with turnip greens and mashed potatoes. Plus a very tasty whiskey sauce. Be sure to try the haggis, it's so delicious

Perfect food. Very tasty haggis, a decent portion. Even if it's not a bargain, it's really worth it.

Delicious food. Very nice decor. The service was good until it was 9:30 p.m. and the waiter made us understand several times that it would be good to leave even though closing at 11 p.m. was announced on the site.

Haggis was good, but a bit overpriced, and the beer was flat. The Diana sauce was excellent. Optional service charge was included in bill, but was still asked for tips.

The food and drinks were amazing and the service was great.

I love this pub, and above all you can eat an excellent Haggis!!

Very nice place, the Haggis with Whiskey sauce are very delicious, they are worth it, the Fish an Chips are delicious and that never disappoints, but if you want to eat Haggies this is the place, very comfortable atmosphere to have a beer and a Whiskey.

El lugar es pequeño no ruidoso y muy bien ambientado, cenamos haggis, carne Angus (estofada) y cordero, todo muy rico pero nada más. Sin alcohol ni postre pagamos 110 u$s para tres personas, es lo más caro que pagamos en Reino Unido.

Get experience, wonderfully crafted old fashion, large portion of delicious bruschetta and really good smoked salmon bites. Cool vibes, friendly staff, a definite must try.

We had the best experience tonight. It was our last night in town and our friend recommended this restaurant. It did not disappoint. Not only was the Haggis (princess Diana) dish amazing but more so the service by Lucas was inpeccable! He was so kind and made our dining experience so special! Super grateful to have had the opportunity to eat here and try Haggis for the first time. Cheers!

We mainly came here for a whisky tasting, as some of the other options nearby either weren't open or seemed full. We were glad we did. They have several flights available of six different whiskys or you can get a selection from the numerous whiskys they have if you don't want that many or want to pay less. The service from both people there was friendly and they were excellent at explaining a bit to us in addition to the notes on the whisky list. We had some light food with it and it was also good although we did not have a full meal. As mentioned the service was excellent. By the time we left, I think it was quiet time in mid afternoon and a new person was minding it who seemed less engaged (but fine). Perhaps those who experienced less attention than us may have been unlucky in that way? Anyway we enjoyed the experience!

The Haggis we tried was delicious. Great atmosphere and attention.