Deacon Brodie's Tavern in Edinburgh, City of

Visited as part of a treasure hunt. Lots of space

Excellent service, fascinating history, and great drinks.

Delectable pies good service AND they found our phone we dropped an hour later!!!!

Historic. Touristy. Overcrowded for no reason besides being touristy. Beautiful space.

Good atmosphere for a few beers, we couldn't have dinner because it was full.

A pub on the Royal Mile with good beer and good food. It's a little more expensive than going to Newtown, especially the drinks, but it's worth it.

Popped in for a drink lovely pub well situated in the center of Edinburgh does get very busy which is a good sign I'd recommend

Great food and drinks. We ate upstairs then we went on the first floor for drinks and live music. Food was tasty and they had great drinks. Staff was friendly and kind. Great place.

Excellent location and perhaps that's why this place doesn't care who they hire and how they treat diners. Arrived @ 16:00 for an early dinner and to beat the crowd. While the food was well seasoned, nicely presented and generous in portion, the servers were abysmal. We waited, unacknowledged, to be seated. We finally had to call attention to ourselves. Once seated, we were not informed they were low on staff and it would be a while before someone could take our order. While we waited, not even water was offered. When our order WAS taken, again no offer of water. We had to request it. Then there was a "shift change" and our server went off without even the courtesy of explaining she was departing, they were on a "shift change," and someone else would take care of us. We commented on the disappearance of our server. In a huff, she explained about the shift change. When we requested 3 separate checks, the new server was snarky and impolite (to say the least) and said, "We don't do separate checks." In addition to refusing to provide separate checks, there was a service charge on our bill with no explanation. Absurd! Upon our departure, the sever even eyed us nastily. All servers here are: rude, poorly trained in customer care, and provide minimal service. Reader: You have been warned.

Nice place, good quality dishes and unbeatable location.

Typical Scottish cuisine, a must try! Congratulations

Not my choice, but was pleasantly surprises. The food (and beer) were very good. It was busy, but service coped.

Well located and very friendly.

Great food great staff pretty restaurant

Most excellent food and the staff were fantastic with us nothing wss to much trouble for them ,we had the haggis tatties and neeps and it was amazing, we would definitely recommend this place 😀

Lovely place. The true charm here is amazing. the food is delicous. My favorite, the pies which they make ❤️

An atmospheric pub and restaurant in a perfect location on the Royal Mile. The restaurant upstairs has a very extensive menu with well represented local dishes such as haggis and "Steak pie". The prices are a little higher due to the good location, but the food is almost perfect and we enjoyed the best "Steak Pie" ever. The pub also offers drinks on tap, including tasty Westons cider. The service is fast and friendly. If you are looking for local and quality food this place is 10/10

Very nice place to eat. The restaurant is on the 1st floor. It was busy, but the service was perfect. We had a delicious pie. Recommended!

I ordered one of their pies and it was excellent. I was given the impression that the UK didn’t have great cuisine but places like this have impressed me. The food was great and came out quickly even though they were pretty busy. Good service and atmosphere.

Incredible food, very rich and tasty. Recommended price quality. We were served by a girl named Ainara, who was very nice and helpful. It is a pleasure to go to places to eat and to be served that well.

Good food, good service, fast and friendly. Very nice decorated tavern and good atmosphere. Advisable!!

Good live music, packed on a Saturday night. Excellent Scottish ale on tap. Very good meat pies.

Well, maybe we were unlucky with our experience at the Deacon Brodies Tavern. We stopped by for a pint of beer; however, at the time there were only two people working at the bar and both of them were preparing cocktails (which can be quite time consuming). It took longer than we had and we decided to share one beer, instead of one for each. We ordered a Guinness that cost about 8 pounds and the beer was no good at all. Watery and tasteless (trust me, I know when a Guinness is not good). We had beer and Guiness in other places, better and cheaper than here. Again, maybe we were unlucky, but anyway, it was our first and only chance there.

A nice pub, busy, so ordered food (fish pie) Disappointed, very little fish & mostly mash & goop, yes goop & a vinegary taste. Had far better Ok for a drink

excellent evening in the company of a group of very nice Scots and a truly exceptional singer!

Fantastic venue! Excellent evening in the company of a group of Scots and live music! Very good beer

Stopped in for some early dinner at Deacon Brodies where the dining section is upstairs. It is a little bit dull in there even with the lights on but otherwise a typical tavern. The staff were inviting and friendly. The British Steak pie was pretty good (the pastry was very delicious). Wasn't a fan of the carrots considering they aren't even peeled which seems lazy in my opinion, but chunky chips was a decent portion and hard to finish. Price wise perhaps typical of Edinburgh nowadays but still a very expensive meal.

Both the steak & fish pies were really good.

Great atmosphere, much better now they have re arranged the seating. More likely to get a seat. Thank you 😊 🙏

Cómodo, amable y buena comida y cerveza. Lugar perfecto para descansar después de un día en la Royal Mile. Lugar divertido para tomar una copa.

Sehr zentral gelegen, in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Schloß. Eine gute geführte Tavern mit einem ordentlich gezapften Guinness. Besucher sind hauptsächlich Touristen. Ein Besuch lohnt sich.

Friendly place, good food. Excellent service and welcoming atmosphere

Comfortable, friendly...and good food and beer. Perfect place to rest after a day on the Royal Mile. Fun place to go for a nightcap.

Great pub food in a lovely setting right on the royal mile

Great friendly pub food good great atmosphere

Great spot for a beer. Lovely historical place with outstanding service. Its pricey and touristy but worth a stop for a cold beer and snack

Picturesque 100% Scottish pub, located in the famous Royal Mille, its decoration will not leave you indifferent, its decoration is amazing, a very good place to taste its traditional Scottish cuisine dishes. The Haggis is highly recommended, accompanied by its mashed potatoes, turnip and cabbage. Contained prices for how expensive everything is in Edinburgh and for the location where they are. I think the girl who helped us was Spanish, very friendly and gave us very good advice. We will definitely return next time we visit Edinburgh.

One of the best pies I’ve ever eaten!🤤 So amazing, I ordered the steak ale pie and we also tried the haggis. We had to wait for half an hour or so for our table but we had a buzzer so went downstairs for a pint in the meantime and the atmosphere was so nice. Highly recommended

Great typically Scottish food and atmosphere

Lots of people in this very pleasant tavern. Bar downstairs and restaurant upstairs. Very good.

The Fish was totally overcooked. For 23 pounds I expext more. Everything else was really good.

One of my all time favorite places to be!

Employees in upstairs restaurant seemed to hate their jobs - not a smile among the bunch and not even a "thanks for dining with us" as we were leaving the restaurant. As for the food, nothing worth noting. There are so many great restaurants in Edinburgh that offer amazing food and friendly service. You might be tempted by the charming building, but don't waste your money.

Friendly and helpful staff. Decent food

Sadly disappointed & I say this as a repeat customer who brings visiting tourist friends/colleagues here due to the usually consistent quality & interesting namesake I share with the famous character. Essentially the pie I ordered was I would estimate 70% thick pastry & very little filling. There was so much I left a good chunk of pastry & I never leave food. It was made worse by the filling being average tasting & quite low quality, even including the largest bone I've ever been served inside food. This was a stark contrast to the last time I had the pie there, which was excellent. Had I to score the food based on my meal alone, it would have been a 1. I do acknowledge though my friends fish and chips was tasty & bone free, but not special so would be a 3/5, I have also found the fish & chips decent in the past, so would recommend it as a safe option. Bringing the overall food score up to 2/5. The atmosphere is still good & staff were friendly, although I don't recall being asked how the food was at the end (as I would have said) and certainly no-one commented on the large bone or significant amount of pastry left. I've genuinely brought over 60 visiting friends/colleagues here over the last 10 years & based on this experience am not as inclined to come back. Even with the atmosphere & amusing shared name. Time will tell if I give it another go. Happy to engage with management if you wish to contact me.

History buffs will love walking through history. From "The Castle" down to " Holyrood Palace" the old Edinburgh walks or taking a stroll past the museum of childhood, John Knox's house and Deacon Brodies pub, StGiles Cathedral, to name but few, One street all, that history....

Excellent attention. The staff is very empathetic. Good beer. Nice atmosphere. Every time we go to Scotland we go to Deacon Brodies.

Brilliant location, good old pub atmosphere, food looked nice but we didn't have it. Don't get the guiness but tennants wasn't bad there.

You may find it noisy, but has good beer and whisky. You should spend a happy hour over there

Busy spot with live music and a great atmosphere …… right in the heart of Edinburgh

Small traditional pub to drink a good beer

Robert Louis Stevenson fans this is a must visit!

We chose this pub to eat lunch near the castle. The service was relatively long because the establishment was obviously very busy. As for the food, I didn't really like the salmon/chorizo ​​but that's more down to personal taste. The mushroom pie was much better though.

A REALLY great little spot that is perfect for after the castle tour, or dinner. Bar downstairs and dining upstairs. They are kind of a small venue, so plan ahead for large groups. Food is top notch.

My best friend and I had an amazing meal at Deacon Brodies tavern, the food was so delightful and filling and the waitress (Who’s name was Ester, I believe) was so lovely and helpful. So grateful for a pleasant meal! Thank you .

Fantastic pub, was able to enjoy some fantastic like music and ice cold pints. Super relaxing and chill.

Lovely decor, friendly staff and the crumble was a treat!

A fabulous pub on the Royal mile. Great atmosphere, good service, and lovely pint of beer 🍺. Didn't have food, so I can't really comment. It's definitely worth a visit if you like pubs .

Yo diría que este es un pequeño lugar turístico divertido para comer o beber en la zona principal de la Royal Mile. De ninguna manera es una cocina increíble. Pero si se dan las circunstancias de que necesitas comer o beber mientras estás en la Royal Mile, esta es una buena opción como cualquier otra.

Good service, cozy atmosphere, the red cabernet sauvignon was smooth on the palate. But the lamb pie had very little lamb hidden under the mashed potatoes, which was disappointing. The apple-raspberry crumble was a bit too tart for my liking, but that is a matter of preference. I wouldn't mind going again to try out other dishes, as the ingredients were of good quality. I paid 18 pounds for the pie, 8 for the dessert, and about 7 for a small glass of wine. My companion was thrilled over their salmon dish and lemon tart.

Wow, this was not only a great experience but great food. Had a starter of haggis to share umong 3. Fist time eating haggis and it was great. Came with mash potatoes and mashed carrots. I chose a meat pie that came with potatoes. The gravy was just awesome. Flaky crust and tender beef inside. Had a pint of cask ale 👍. The service was friendly and curious. Would recommend.

Lovely atmosphere. A must try is the Haggis Neeps & Tatties (excuse the spelling) we shared a starter to try and will definitely come back for more Also we arrived back from a late trip and one of the only places serving food upto 9.30pm when we arrived.waitited a little while but people were still arriving after us

You must visit this pub/diner. The food was amazing. We even tried the Haggis! We got e of the different meat pies but found many items we would order.

We had a lovely meal here when on holiday in Edinburgh. It was very busy but the service was great and the food was delicious. I would definitely come back here if in the area again!

Quick service and a nice pint of Guinness

Definitely worth a visit, service first class !!..Pie and Mash.. unbelievable....

A cozy little pub, named after the infamous cabinet maker/city councilman turned burglar, William Brodie, who is also believed to be part of the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevens literary classic, the Curious case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The food was good, fresh and tasty. The service was spot on and the atmosphere was inviting.

Very pleasant, beautiful bar. I wish they had more vegetarian options when food is concerned. Also, there is a small table just next to the" gents", that is a bathroom, when we came in this was the only available table but it was so close to the toilet that it's actually surprising it's there. Fortunately, another table freed up and we sat there. Great live music twice a week, we enjoyed this

Lively old pub on the Royal Mile, nice pint of Guinness and good staff behind the bar.

Pub full of lively life for those who love the real Scottish feeling!

We stopped in here our first night in Edinburgh so we wanted to try some Scottish classics. We started with the Cullen skink, followed by the balmoral chicken, and then we finished the meal with sticky toffee pudding. Everything we ate was full of flavor, cooked perfectly, and absolutely delicious. The balmoral chicken was absolutely the highlight of the meal. I can’t wait to go back!

Typical Scottish tavern, full of color and tradition. Unbeatable location on the Royal Mile with terrace and typical Scottish food. To add a but: small living room.

As always, highly recommended. We were a group of friends and Ainara attended to us. He gave us some great recommendations and we are sure that if we return to Edinburgh we will return there without hesitation. Thank you Ainara.

Good food ,good drinks reasonably priced, friendly.

Nice atmosphere, good food, good service. Perfect location and good prices.

Had an absolutely delightful experience after a day of 30 hours of traveling and walking around the city - it was exactly what was needed. The food was delicious, the staff was wonderful, and I highly recommend. Got the Steak and Ale Pie which was incredible.

The food here is amazing and very well priced. If you want to see a real Scottish pub stop in!

Mythical place in Edinburgh where you can eat and discover the terrible story behind its name, who was Deacon Brodie. The place is divided into two floors, the bar that is downstairs and the restaurant that is upstairs. We were lucky enough to try both and loved them. The bar area has a very good atmosphere, and you can try various kinds of beers and whiskey. The restaurant is large with many tables and the food is delicious. The price is not abusive for being so central. The truth is that it is a place that I would repeat and that I think it is essential to visit at least once on your visit to the city.

Can highly recommend. Great selection of whiskies too.

We sat here for a drink and it was lovely. Good vibes and friendly staff.

Very expensive for what you got. We had two drinks nearly £20, wouldn't go again.

Excellent fish and chips. And the Cranachan was also very good.

A bit pricey but nice place for a meal with friends. Super old place, nice pints.

Absolute 5 star!!!! Food is remarkable and the service exceptional. Don't let the fact its on the main run put you off. Prices aren't exactly wetherspoons but then again the food is well worth it! Personally I'd recommend the fish and chips. Superb place.

I came here for the most recent a Burns' Night Supper. I ordered the Smoked Scottish Salmon for Starters, the Balmoral Chicken for Mains, and the Sticky Toffee Pudding for Dessert. The Smoked Salmon was delicious, and went very well with the sour cream, but was also incredibly tasty on its own as well! The Scottish Oatcakes were good too. The Balmoral Chicken as a dish on the whole was quite satisfying in both appetite and taste. The chicken was a little dry and I couldn't quite taste the thyme in the carrots, but the dish was nevertheless satisfyingly tasty and well cooked. The Sticky Toffee pudding was amazing! The combination of the cold ice cream and the hot pudding went very well together. The presentation of all courses was well done, and I was full by the end of the meal. The atmosphere for Burns' Night was quite lively and enjoyable. The pub being built in the early 19th century, at around the time Burns' Night began as a tradition, also added to the experience. Service was excellent! My waiter, who I unfortunately did not get the name of, went out of his way to make sure that the food fit my dietary requirements. He answered questions and checked with the kitchen, even changing the bourbon icecream in the dessert to regular vanilla ice cream for me, for which I was grateful.

Vintage tavern, very beautiful and with a lot of atmosphere, very well maintained. Excellent food, service 10. We liked it so much that we repeated, highly recommended! Ahinara, the manager, is lovely!

Stopped in for a quick bite and a few beers, the atmosphere was electric and the staff were very helpful, will be back next time I’m in the area for sure.

Excellent service and really tasty pies, great lager selection too

Top food top service 👌 will definitely return on my next trip

Nice bar, good location at the top of the mile if you are out and about seeing the city. Staff are good craic, will defintely be back

We came here for dinner and was told there would be an hour wait. We were given a buzzer and told to sit downstairs in the bar to wait. After an hour we went up and asked how much longer as it was now 9:15pm and we were starving. They told us they had paged us and they sent the cooks home and the kitcken was now closed. We were literally sitting in their bar downstairs. There technology clearly doesn't work but we were only down a flight of stairs so it wouldn't of been hard to come get us. This was a Sunday night and the pub wasn't packed they would of seen us sitting at their booth.

Nice bar, good location at the top of the mile if you are out and about seeing the city. Staff are good craic, will defintely be back

Great atmosphere. Delicious food.

Very nice pub. Plenty of drink choices but not lots of seating.

Atmospheric pub with regular li e music a d huge beer selection

Good pub. Slightly more expensive than other nearby pubs, but you are right on the Royal Mile, so there is the tourist tax. The Beaver Tacos are to die for!

Very good eating, friendly staff and cozy vibe! It was a hit with us! We ordered the steak and ale pie, the Balmoral chicken and finished with a sticky pudding! Expectations were exceeded, one of the best pubs I’ve ever been to. It had been recommended by a local to us. We waited 10 mins at the bar level for a table upstairs. Loved it!

Always seems busy. Unfortunately, the time I visited this time, I had to sit next to an obnoxious family whose children insisted on playing youtube videos full volume. This has put me off visiting again.

Avoid this place - a tourist trap We had one of the worst dining experiences in Edinburgh. We ordered a steak supposedly aged 21 days, but what we were served was clearly cheap meat without any aging. Also, I asked for it rare and it arrived completely overcooked. I didn't want to argue, but it was a big disappointment. To make matters worse, the plates are ridiculously small. We were four people (two couples) and we ordered croquettes to share... they brought only three. They didn't say anything, they didn't warn us about the amount, and they left us in a super uncomfortable situation. Who is left without croquette? And the icing on the cake: when they brought the bill, they charged us 20% more. When we pointed it out, they called it "a mistake." Coincident or not, it seems like a tactic to get more money from tourists. This site clearly lives by deceiving visitors, without caring about quality or treating customers well. If you want good food and honest treatment, better look somewhere else. There are many much better options in Edinburgh.

Avoid this place - tourist trap! I had one of the most disappointing dining experiences here. Ordered a 21-day dry-aged steak, but what I got was clearly cheap, low-quality meat with zero aging. To make things worse, I asked for it rare, and they brought it well-done. No point in arguing, so l let it slide. Then came the bill... a sneaky 20% overcharge! When we questioned it, they called it "a mistake." Sure. Sounds like a great way to squeeze extra money out of unsuspecting tourists. This place seems to bank on tourists who won't come back, so they don't bother with quality or honesty. If you want good food and fair pricing, go elsewhere. Plenty of better options in Edinburgh!