Black Ivy in Edinburgh, City of

Drinks were good. Food was average.

Came here for Sunday roast and was pretty underwhelmed.. the service and look of the place is fantastic but the food was luke warm, Yorkshire puddings were dry and cold and portion sizes were tiny, me and my friend both got extra sides each but still didn’t come out of the restaurant with full stomachs. Much better food for less than half of the price in other places nearby.. I wouldn’t return here- at least not for food

Had a FANTASTIC time at The Black Ivy. The room was beautiful with a fabulous view over the park. Staff were so helpful and accommodating. Food was delicious, can’t wait to come back and stay. I will definitely be recommending this place to everyone!

Fabulous location, food and service was great and very dog friendly! I would definitely stay again

Lovely spot for lunch. Food was great, great location and seated outside area. The bar inside is lovely also.

Nice hotel, rooms a little dated. Shame was above the bar exit and 11pm when people leaving was very noisy. Nice location though and good breakfast

Good and drinks always fabulous service was great and Anna at the front was fabulous as always cxx

The “Black Ivy” at Bruntsfield Links is a go to place for us and has been for many years. We decided to try the Steak Frites for two with a bottle of Sangiovese for £50, we were not disappointed We started with a portion of Chilli Chicken wings which were amazing . Very succulent, sticky and flavoursome. Then our Steaks which were great too, the meat just broke apart and was also very tasty. This was followed by added portions of Chocolate Brownie with Blood orange Sorbet. All served by very pleasant friendly staff in a nice atmosphere, thanks.

This is the second time my wife and I have stayed at the Black Ivy. Thoroughly enjoyable a real haven in this bustling city. Large comfortable rooms, excellent service from staff that seem to be bothered that you enjoy your time at the hotel. A pleasant location next to the links. Will definitely stay there again if we are in Edinburgh.

Although not every category gets a 5, overall this place is 5 star. Yes, it’s a little out of town if you’re visiting the main attractions, but that’s also one of its better points. It’s no tourist trap. The bar is phenomenal & staff and service are superb. We had both dinner & breakfast are all was good. Staff were super friendly & did all they could to accommodate requests. Rooms aren’t perfect - still don’t know why hotels assume a 50% width fixed shower screen works. They just don’t & ours spilled water everywhere. Clearly an ongoing fault as the floor grout was beginning to rot. Also (at the wife’s request) a toilet brush please! Overall though, a superb hotel for Edinburgh if you don’t mind the 15 min walk to get to Princes St/ Royal Mile etc.

If you want to enjoy the enchantment of Edinburgh you have to stay at Black Ivy.

Great food, fantastic service and good ambience

Although the decor In this restaurant is undoubtedly beautiful and the location is great, on both occasions when I have been the food has just been okay. Not terrible. Just completely fine. The burger was a little bit bland. The chicken wings, although flavourful tasted too strongly of vinegar. The salt and chilli chips were lovely but not enough to carry the whole meal. If you were out for cocktails with friends or having a birthday meal I would still recommend it. The cocktail menu looked amazing and the interior is perfect for nice photos. There is also a nice outside seating area with heaters. Unfortunately the food itself, at least on the both occasions I've been has just been average.

Thankyou to the staff, especially Emma, who made this impromptu visit for a birthday breakfast for an 82 year old so enjoyable. The birthday boy's treat of breakfast plus a brownie slice with ice cream, candle & birthday message was the icing on the cake. You so deserve all the 5 star reviews.

Amazing time a this beautiful place. I came few days ago .Decoration is incredible, Ray our waiter was incredible, smart, helping us to choose our food and drinks. I ll come back for sure and I recommend this place for sure. Can’t wait to come back during summer time and try the terrace 😀😀😀😀 Big thank to Ray again 🙏

Once again a lovely stay, special mention to my check in on Friday which could not have been better

Really nice hotel staff very good and helpful

We stayed for three days and loved it. Just outside the really busy area a perfect base to explore... Thank you!

The hotel's restaurant and bar areas are very nice. The rooms are okay. They're of a good standard and very spacious, but they don't really reflect the downstairs area of ​​the hotel. The location was good; it was a 20-minute walk to Victoria Street. There's a park very close by. The service was 10/10. I highly recommend Ray's cocktails, and the food was varied and tasty.

Fantastic hotel , really friendly staff , amazing bar and restaurant.Meal at night and breakfast was lovely, will be back

Great venue to watch the rugby. Plenty of TVs, so every seat has a great view of the game. The table service by Ray was excellent - really attentive & our glasses were always full. Decided to stay for food & the steak frites, with a side of mac & cheese was just perfection. A great day out thanks to the team at Black Ivy.

Friday deal and the kids menu was outstanding. Food was delicious and brilliant value for money. Special mention to our waiter Dominic who was excellent all night and made sure everything was just right for us. Can't recommend Black Ivy enough!

Went here for birthday celebration upon a friend's recommendation turns out the best spot for a classy celebration. The staff were lovely, the drinks and food came out at the right time also the birthday meal got free what a surprise. I would recommend if you have a celebration to be done it's the right patch to be done. Will be visiting again!

This was one of the loveliest hotels I have stayed in, the staff, the large rooms, the location and especially the decor was beautiful

What can I say about the service, excellent, exceptional and above and beyond. So friendly so professional. Room were very comfortable and spotless. Location is a hit out. 25 mins walk from centre. Not much around. So if you like quite. O.k. but this great spot is not. Busy for a reason.

Called in with friends for drinks on valentines day. Great bar, worth a visit.

Fantastic food and service in a wonderful bar. Ideal for friends or family get togethers.

BAR REVIEW only - cocktails are disappointing. They lack any real flavour (classic or their own take versions) and would be just about acceptable if half the price. Venue is large and intensely decorated, so lots of space yet it can get very noisy. Staff are friendly even if the service can be a little slow .

Great service! The food was good, but their famous fish and chips were too oily—there was a lot of oil on the plate.

Great location, room was perfect. Staff were very professional and friendly.

Brilliant hotel, very comfortable room and food was excellent. Cannot fault

A great afternoon watching the rugby. Fantastic atmosphere and great service.

Everything was fabulous. Bar and restaurant were lovely. Breakfast on the Saturday was far better than the Sunday - clearly different chef (same breakfast chosen) but that happens! Room a little bit tired but aside from that wonderful stay and everyone was so kind to the dog. Best dog hotel in Edinburgh - we’ll be back.

We had an excellent day with friends at the Black Ivy. The staff were all excellent, especially Sofia who took our orders. We watched the rugby and the atmosphere was really good and the piper was excellent also. Thank you for the complimentary pies at half time and drink after the game. A good win for Scotland. We have been a few times to the Black Ivy and we will definitely be back.

Stayed just before Christmas excellent hotel fabulous decorations worthy of a magazine shoot, loved the secret door. The staff were very friendly and attentive which made our stay perfect. The location was an easy walk into the city or just a short drive. Great breakfast selection can't wait to stay there again.

Rooms are a little bit tired. Shower has very little power

Came for lunch on 25th Jan. Food and drink amazing. When bill came there were an extra 3 drinks added. £25. When we asked for bill arrived with the machine immediately. Thankfully checked before paying. Disappointing.

Great venue. Great staff. Amazing decor

A very quirky place. Only negatives, no on site parking and no lift but otherwise great stay. Friendly, spotlessly clean, great food and an abundance of ambience.

Can’t rate highly enough! Stayed at House of Gods the night before for twice the price and the difference in service and quality was unbelievable Beautiful food, professional and friendly staff, gorgeous hotel and restaurant

This was another January visit to the Black Ivy and it was just fabulous once again. My birthday treat. You have some truly lovely staff and providing great service comes easily to them. I just loved our stay and my birthday dinner the following evening. Thank you so much for my treat. Honestly it's so greatly appreciated. The whole vibe of the place is spot on. Our room was excellent on the Friday night too. No wonder you're fully booked/busy all the time. You really are getting it right. We'll be back very soon. Thank you to every member of staff we interacted with and our really lovely server for dinner on Saturday night (18th Jan). I'm so sorry I didn't ask her name.

Was there for afternoon tea. Nice environment and friendly staff. Everything was good except the service which was very slow.

We had a lovely night at Black Ivy for my birthday in January. The hotel is in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh and walkable to the centre across the meadows. It's a boutique style hotel and has a large bar and eating area, both inside and out. Too cold for us outside at this time of the year but sheepskin rugs available if you wanted to brave it! We were able to access our room early and then received a slice of chocolate cake and 2 free fizzy drink tokens to use at the bar - a nice touch! The room itself was very comfortable and beautifully decorated, the shower did not drain very well but wasn't really an issue. Breakfast the next morning was outstanding and service was again very attentive. We will most definitely return.

It’s no 4 Star Hotel… neither the rooms are equipped like that nor the staff is trained. I love die Location and the Design however it is rather a party pub with bedrooms than a luxurious Hotel. The party has no taste.

Afternoon tea was awesome! Didn't rate for the guest house because I only had afternoon tea.

Fantastic in every way! Great staff, rooms, food & bar! Perfectly placed for access to Edinburgh centre & 109% dog friendly with park opposite. What’s not to love?

Visited as a party of 8 for the Christmas set menu. Great atmosphere and good service! 2024 Update, we visited for dinner on the 28th Dec, 3 off us. Very good atmosphere, lively, with good service. My son had the haggis bon bons which he said were excellent.

Lovely place looking so good with all the lights. Biggest bit of fish I have had or as the waitress said my Whale. The service was exceptional very attentive waitress.

We had an absolutely fabulous stay at the Black Ivy, which is beautifully externally decorated over the Christmas period. Upon arrival, we received a complimentary upgrade from a Park View Double Room to a larger room which was greatly appreciated! The staff were very friendly and the downstairs restaurant is excellent. My only feedback is that the bathrooms are quite small, our room had no minibar and there is no telephone to connect you to the staff downstairs (so no room service or calling for amenities etc). Thank you for having us - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

In for Hogmanay & what an amazing atmosphere & amazing time we had

Had a really nice late lunch with excellent service.

Excellent hotel! Excellent service, wonderful staff! The room was great, cozy with nice view toward the park! Astonishing Christmas decorations. We were very happy with our stay. Most of all, the friendly and kind staff!

Lovely breakfast interior beautiful staff all lovely and helpful

Whent here for brunch on our last day of our Christmas holiday with family. As always, the food and service were amazing. The staff serving were helpful and, most of all, cheerful. Will definitely be back.

Absolutely fabulous. Decorated beautifully for Christmas- brilliant food and very pleasant service.

The Black Ivy is outstanding , food , atmosphere, rooms & the staff are all of the highest standard you’d expect

Absolutely loved my stay here everything first class food service room

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying here for the night, the pictures that were on the website showing the Christmas decorations were 100% true, it really was a magical place to stay. But what really makes this hotel stand out from the rest are the staff, they really made our stay that extra special.

Breakfast was amazing will definitely go back again

5 star service! The most stunning restaurant and such a great vibe. One of the best in Edinburgh!

Fantastic place with great service and food top drawer. Decor is incredible

Just went to meet friends and have a meal. Excellent service. Lovely food

As ever, great local restaurant. Special this time as we went to BI for a dear friend's 50th. Excellent food and 🍾. Great staff.

A lovely hotel with beautiful spacious well appointed rooms and inviting public areas in a great location. The team are wonderful too, with excellent customer service. I’ve stayed on many occasions over the years and this hotel consistently meets these high standards. I can highly recommend. Thank you team Black Ivy! Catherine

Very nice place, very friendly 👌

Our stay at the Black Ivy was fantastic, the staff were excellent and very accommodating, our meal and breakfast was to a very high standard. Our room very very spacious and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely be back.

Fantastic Sunday meal, the only negative part was being forced to leave the tip which I never do because I normally decide how much not them deciding for me that is a cheeky thing. For that reason I would never go back. They should pay the staff properly not leave it to the customer to pay them with tips. Never again

An excellent bed-and-breakfast with great taste. It has a wonderful bar and restaurant on the main floor and through a secret passage allowed into the stairwell that leads to customize rooms in a very quaint setting highly recommend.

Staff were brilliant. Friendly and attentive at all times.

Can't say what a sigh of relief this place is. Lovely spaces, decor, and kind staff. ❤️

Came in for food earlier tonight as a party of 5, the service was genuinely amazing and our waitress made me feel so special on my birthday 😊

Lovely staff and friendly people

Never stayed in the hotel but regularly going to the restaurant. The staff is always lovely, the food is delicious and they are dog friendly! Plus, the place is always beautifully decorated, especially at Christmas time!

This place feels magic, the attentive staff that embrace you in next-level hospitality is inspiring. I enjoyed every single moment spent here. The hotel is an ideal starting point for exploration of this fine city, as well a welcome solace at the close of the day. The pub is lively at times and quiet at others, though always a warmth throughout. I highly recommend the Sunday Roast with a nice frothy pint. Scotch selection is extensive thankfully.

We booked a meal for my daughters 13th birthday. And wow. the service was amazing, staff made the evening so special for her. They are dog friendly which is a huge plus for us. and the food was verry tasty. will definitely come again. Thank you so for much for making it a special evening for us.

So relaxing great atmosphere staff were great

Sitting outside in November was novel but nice 😀

Good food well priced in a decadent setting with excellent service. We'll be back!

Top hotel with top staff. Would definitely recommend and would go there again.

We took my sister to celebrate her 70th birthday. Everything from arrival was fantastic. The staff go above and beyond. A d they produced a brownie with happy birthday on the plate in chocolate. Then to our surprise the bill was altered and we were told you don't pay for your meal when it is your birthday.

Quick Caesar salads + G n T😊on a gorgeous summer's evening! Vielen dank. 7/11/24 here for brunch, fab food, great service, so good with my 13month old grandson. Beautifully decorated for Xmas

Great place to be in a very pleasant atmospere with very profesional employees

Thanks for a great stay! Felt so at home at Black Ivy. Really friendly and lively. Appreciated that the bar and restaurant were less hotel-like and more like a populated living-room.

I would recommend a visit or two or maybe a few more. My partner and I hadn’t been in a while. Our server Dominic was fantastic. My other half isn’t great with menus but Dominic was fab! We had an amazing meal! The fish and chips, steak and frites and the cheese boule is a must have. Looks after front start to finish. Finalised our evening with cocktails, this place knows cocktails so if your things I’d say it’s a yes

Came here for an engagement party. Buffet food excellent and really yummy. Good selection of drinks and lovely decor. Staff wonderful especially the blonde haired girl who was serving us all night. We had such a lovely time would recommend to all of wanting to hire out a room for an event

Really good bar and restaurant, superb staff and good range of food and drink. Visited several times now and have to say that the atmosphere is very good both if visiting during the day or in the evening.

Amazing food and service, staff very attentive and lovely atmosphere. Visited for a friends birthday and we all had a great time.

We had a most enjoyable family meal on the terrace at Black Ivy. My daughter and I had the mussels which were excellent with my mother having a very nice steak. The atmosphere was relaxed with excellent service.

Amazing hotel! Staff were outstanding! Very friendly, helpful and interested in our plans. Food was delicious and all served in a timely but not rushed manner. Rooms were spotlessly clean and very comfortable! We slept like logs!! Will be recommending to everyone I know!

We never pass a stay at the Black Ivy. It’s my wife's favourite place to stay when we are in Edinburgh. Staff are a credit to the business. Always smiling, and always happy to help Hospitality at its best!!

Lovely food and drinks. Gave a free meal to the member of our team that was graduating

We stayed at the Bkack Ivy with good friends for our 30th wedding anniversary for four days. This is the best hotel I have ever stayed in wonderful helpful friendly staff that can’t do enough for you. The food at the hotel is first class with an outstanding menu, the quality of the food and service was faultless. The ambience and decor at the hotel are breathtaking, we will definitely be returning to the Black Ivy for years to come and have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.

The Black Ivy hotel was amazing! 5*service from all staff! Food was excellent quality second to none. Will definitely be back in the near future.Cannot recommend the Black Ivy Hotel in Edinburgh enough. Went above and beyond for two distressed ladies when other accommodation went wrong.

Such a gorgeous room, perfectly clean and well stocked amenities. Very polite and kind staff, nothing was too much trouble and their attention to their customers was second to none.

Room was cold and draughty but I am cold blooded anyway, the hotel is amazing and staff are outstanding. Highly recommend.

Every time I visit Edinburgh, I try my best to get a night out here. Fantastic venue.

Great hotel! Clean and friendly!

The staff deserves all the praise possible! super attentive and polite. Hotel facilities, super clean. Food and drinks brilliant, and the location is very central, which is great as allows you to walk to pretty much every attraction. I will 100000% be returning to the Black Ivy hotel! Thank you to the team!

An all-round great experience! Lovely location in Bruntsfield, nice room with a comfortable bed and great shower, and an atmospheric bar downstairs. The perfect setup!

Whether it's for lunch or dinner, Black Ivy always has a welcoming atmosphere and good food. Our latest visit for a relaxed lunch with friends mid week, we shared a trio of starters - haggis bon bons, chicken wings and mozzarella - and all had the burgers. Plenty choice on the menu to suit everyone including desserts - chocolate orange tart and pavlova for us. Portions all decent and prices are very reasonable, especially on the wine list which presents a decent range without breaking the bank. Very dog friendly too with plenty space for dogs to sit /lay down beside the tables.