Deacon Brodie's Tavern in Edinburgh, City of

Fantastic food, Haggis almost singlehandedly convinced my husband to stay in Edinburgh forever, though it was only his first one! The Chicken Schnitzel is the best I have ever had so far. The only issue we had was our waiter I guess ended his shift and went home without letting anyone else know we were his table. The other staff were lovely when we finally realized the issue and were very accommodating and sweet.

Al piano superiore c'è un locale piuttosto piccolo ma delizioso.Staff gentilissimo ed attento.Ci hanno servito un ottima birra locale ed "il fish and chips "era abbondante e davvero squisito.Ritorneremo sicuramente al prossimo viaggio ad Edinburgh.

Bel locale tipico molto centrale . Ottimo il fish and chips e la zuppa . Abbiamo visto bellissime pies passare . Servizio rapido. L unico appunto : la moquette per terra …. Poco igienica .

Leuke tent, goede sfeer. Het eten is laagdrempelig maar van goede kwaliteit. Wel reserveren van tevoren anders loop je de kans dat het vol zit.

We got here at 1130 and were able to snag a table without a reservation! The bangers and mash were perfect and super tasty. My wife had the halloumi fries and they were banging. She had the spinach and mushrooms on sour dough bread and was very happy with the dish overall. When we left at 1230 both floors were packed and there was a line, so get in by 1130 and you'll be good!

It is necessary to wait to be served, in our case about 40 minutes, but you can do it in the bar below having a beer. The food was very delicious and the staff is very attentive. I would have appreciated more toffee sauce on the dessert, but that doesn't spoil the experience! I think it is essential in the city.

Absolute tourist bar with increased prices. Otherwise nice place!

Excellent restaurant!! We had to wait 30 minutes at the bar to get a table in the restaurant which suited us perfectly to take the time to have a drink. We tried some specialties and everything was very good. Being able to have the haggis as a starter was very good because it made a smaller portion, which 2 of us shared. Unfortunately there was no longer the typical dessert :(

Typical pub on the Royal Mile. Nice atmosphere and delicious food. At the top is the restaurant, at the bottom is the bar.

Excellent food and service. It is very worth trying

A favorite place to eat and enjoy a good pint when visiting Edinburgh Scotland. We happened to be in Edinburgh when Netflix began the filming of the next Frankenstein movie and a few places were marked off.

We had an outstanding meat pie with carrots and potatoes. The crust was flaky and done superbly. My wife and I added a local IPA which was also wonderful. The pub below the dining area is the real deal!

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The ground level was packed with people having drinks only but we didn't wait long for our seats upstairs which is for food service. All the service staff were lovely. The food was good and the dessert Cranachan was interesting too

It is a Scottish tavern in front of one of Edinburgh's cathedrals on the most touristy and busy street with good and expensive beer and some typical Scottish dishes without great pretensions, good service and a good option to be in something typical of Edinburgh, you have to wait a while until there are free tables...

Busy pub in the tourist area. Nice choice of drinks.

On royal mile ,lovely old features,greatpub day or night

Great food. Amazing atmosphere.

Tourist trap! The food is not worth the 4 star as rated. The broccoli was served raw, the Cullen skink was watery, the fish from fish and chips was hard as a rock. The stovies was pretty bland. The British steak & Nicholson’s pale ale pie is pretty average. The haggis neeps & tatties and scotch broth were average as well, and the sausages in the sausage and mash were a tad bit too salty. Came here to try the food seeing as the ratings were pretty high, was extremely disappointed. Tourist trap, I repeat, tourist trap!

Stopped in just in time for dinner. 15 minutes later all the tables were full and there were pagers. Delicious. Very attentive staff and nice atmosphere.

Nice tavern (pub) in the middle of the Royal Mile. Rather touristy and not really a place where locals go. However, the food was really very good and also reasonably priced. And the tavern’s namesake has an interesting story. In general I really liked the atmosphere! I can definitely recommend it.

Tables are very close but food and service is good

This pub is in one of the busiest areas of the city so it’s rarely quiet! However service at the bar is fast considering and there’s a good range of options available. We were very lucky to get one of the three tables out the front, which are great for people watching, although I wouldn’t say it was a relaxing spot for a drink! There’s lots to admire inside with the history and for a drink I’d recommend.

My husband and I stopped in for a gin and tonic and a beer before our tour of the castle. The staff was very nice. The prices were reasonable.

Pub located in the most touristy area of ​​Edinburgh, so we were a little worried about the quality of the products served and well it's a nice surprise. The pub has a strong influence so if you want to eat there be patient. We ordered two cullen skink it's a haddock soup a good discovery a delight We also ordered two plates of Scottish salmon with oatmeal toast. The service is impeccable, smiling and attentive staff. Addition 51 euros.

Pedí una hamburguesa nicholos, la especialidad y estaba dura , seca, sin sabor, una hamburguesa de McDonald’s hubiera estado mejor. McDonald’s hamburgers are betters than this

We waited in hunger for some time. Not quite an hour though. The restaurant is at the second floor (or 1st floor in England) and there's a cozy bar downstairs while waiting in queue. Worth wairting if you're looking for good food!

Food was great! Super nice atmosphere. Our server was Lewis, he had great recommendations. 10/10 would go again

Deacon Brodie's Pub in central Edinburgh is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly captures the charm of old Edinburgh. The food is a standout—delicious, hearty, and tastes just like a home-cooked meal. Each dish is clearly made with care, and you can tell they use fresh, quality ingredients. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a longer meal, the cozy vibe and friendly staff make you feel right at home. If you're looking for an authentic Edinburgh pub experience with fantastic food, Deacon Brodie's is the place to be!

Best pub I have been to in a long time. Exceptional service, food and drinks. Highly recommend this place. The server there Lewis was so kind and attentive. Definitely will be back again.

Super service in a classic ambiente. The Pies were very delicious 👌

Came for dinner with my mom, food was good but service was exceptional, couldn’t have had a better waiter than Lewis, he recommended us good drinks to go with our food (very good knowledge in wines). He was super friendly and very helpful.

Busy little bar! Great vibes, food and staff. Lewis in particular went above and beyond. Great name too!

Great establishment, great environment, made even better by hospitality of skills of Lewis G! Kind young man with some fantastic chat! Would highly recommend to anyone in Edinburgh.

We had such a wonderful dinner and drink. Kieran was amazing, so friendly and fun!! Made us all feel welcome and tended to! We fully enjoyed Deacons and 6 stars for Kieran!

The atmosphere is super cozy. The service is good and the selection of drinks is also really good. You can't make a reservation for dinner, but with a wait of around 20 - 30 minutes you can easily get a table here. The food is good, but I felt the portions were too small for the price. There are better burgers elsewhere. Fish and chips was good. There is live music here on Thursdays and Mondays.

Great bar in a fantastic location with a nice selection of drinks and food, Lewis behind the bar is a legend and provided both great service and banter

Great establishment, our server Lewis in particular was a delight. Will be back

Had a great time in this bar enjoying some old fashions whilst catching up with friends. Lewis the bartender was very helpful and makes a great cocktail.

The food was amazing and the atmosphere even better. The staff were very friendly and professional . Lewis was so funny and cute, and his Scottish accent is to DIE FOR.

Amazing place!! Lewis was exceptional!

Great place would recommend to anyone. Atmosphere and location both good. Kieran was very friendly and gave great service.

Good food at reasonable prices, nice atmosphere, not too crowded.

Food was great! Hot hot drinks weren't available at the time which was a bummer, but I would definitely eat here again.

Long waiting times although the restaurant was not even full. Service was okay and polite, the water glasses were not very clean or maybe just too old already. The food was very good though. The toilets were clean. All in all, I would recommend it but with previous reservation.

Keiran was an awesome host. He took us into the dining room like it was his house. We had a delicious meal and a lovely time. Thanks Kieran.

This gem of a restaurant is very well located on the Royal mile. It’s a must visit restaurant for my wife and me for a long time. The food was as always excellent though owing to its popularity some pie options were not available. The lentil veg pie was excellent. Our only disappointment was that someone forgot our order in the kitchen and we were served after 45 minutes. Staff were apologetic and we hope this is a one off. Highly recommended pit stop while in Edinburgh.

The lentil and vegetable cottage pie was absolutely outstanding! Toffee pudding was excellent as well. The dining room was cozy, with low ceilings and lovely windows overlooking the street. Servers were kind and efficient. We waited for our table, but there was plenty of space at the bar downstairs to have a pint in the meantime. Really enjoyed this place!

Nice traditional Scottish place. Good food, excellent value for money. Courteous staff. Book early.

The place is undoubtedly beautiful, but from the time we arrived until we sat down and ate we waited 1 hour and 20’. I think that is excessive and it takes away the beauty of the experience of eating in a place like this. The food was very good, the waitresses were very friendly although they seemed overwhelmed. I wouldn't go back if I had to wait that long again.

Good place to eat well-prepared traditional Scottish food, very willing team and good atmosphere. The pies are very good, dare to try the Haggis Good place to eat well-prepared traditional Scottish food, the team very willing and good atmosphere. The Pie are very good, dare to try the Haggis

Called in three times over a weekend stay and the service was first class even though it was very busy We did not try food but what other people were eating looked very good There was a good selection of beers available and always got a friendly greeting from the staff On one visit we only called a few drinks but enjoyed that much stayed for over five hours the atmosphere was great in pub Highly recommend and will revisit when back in Edinburgh

We received the recommendation to visit this place but we couldn't even have a meal. The place was crowded, the hostess was incredibly rude, and overall treated us very poorly. If the place has so low tolerance for families and kids they should just make it adults only and save us the bad time and wait.

For us the most beautiful pub in Edinborough! Incredible ambience, delicious beer and a great atmosphere.

Best pie and mash ever had. Leaving a review and still in the pub

Was busy when we arrived but we quickly found a table. Staff attentive and service very good. Food was excellent. I had haggis, tatties and neeps. My husband had stovies. Excellent and a real taste of Scotland too

Amazing experience all round ! The staff were super accommodating even on a busy Saturday. Nara was an excellent host and was super tentative to all tables ours included. The food was fantastic and well worth the wait. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting to make a detour here especially due to its amazing location and welcoming atmosphere.

A música estava ótima, mas a cerveja estava muito ruim. Quente e sem gás.

It is a nice and quaint pub, good atmosphere, went only for drinks this time, but too expensive

£42 for two double vodkas, one pint and a sauvignon, absolutely disgraceful! 🤬 Won't spend another penny in Edinburgh again.

We were here on a very crowded day during the festivals and the tattoo. The sun was out and on a sunny day the spot is very hard to beat. Although busy, the service was great and the food lovely also. Can't wait to come back 👏

A favourite historic watering hole of tourists in Edinburgh. There are plenty of fine ales 🍺 and a well stocked gantry. Food is available and very tasty . This bar is bang in the centre of the capital, so it is an ideal place to take a break and plan the rest of your day.

Super busy and crowded pub, but staff is efficient. Pretty touristy but right in the center city. Fish and chips was very mediocre, the fish was not fresh, kind of frozen old tasting. Pretty pricey for what you get.

Pleasant place, nice little break, fish and chips slightly too fatty and salty for me but very good.

Fish and chips were overcooked otherwise great

We spent only 3 days in Edinburgh, of which we came back here twice for dinner. The food was very tasty and the service was friendly. The atmosphere of this place adds charm! We recommend.

My dad lost his phone outside this pub and handed in. The staff were kind enough to post it back for free and quickly. Great friendly customer service (and we weren’t even customers!!)

Just arrived in Edinburgh...great pub, good food, friendly service..recommend it!

I read the reviews prior to going to this restaurant, so I went prepared for a slow service. It was a busy evening and we waited about 45 minutes to be seated. It didn't take long to order our drinks and food, which was good. However, after that no more service: it took more than 30 minutes to get tap water served. 15 minutes later, the waiter came and apologized: she had just realized she didn't put our order in. After 1 hour seated, we got our drinks. The food came shortly after, which was very good. The nice thing is that the waiter/hostess offered a fair discount in the end, recognizing the mess. I liked her attitude. I liked the food and the vibe of the place. In the end, I thought it was fair deal.

Quaint pub.good selection of beers.qiick service

There is nothing personal about the review but only serious concerns are voiced to a reputable establishment. Pros: Gluten free (gf), vegan Pale Ale. Kind enough to take a dish off from the bill because I would not touch it. The dish was drizzled with balsamic vinegar and was therefore not certain to be gf and dairy free (df). Haggis was reportedly good to taste (tasted and ordered by someone who did not have diet restrictions) but looked different the way it was served. Cons: The staff is not aware of what dishes are gf and df and it has to be stressed that you will be in serious trouble unless the server finds out for sure abt the dish and its dietary components. The staff (not just the server but also the cooks/chefs/ people who work there) were NOT aware of common foods that are labeled as gf but are aged in grain-barrels that cause gluten contamination to a harmless product. Balsamic vinegar has to be used from companies that certify their product as gf and df or else do not use it for troubled folks. Offer olive oil drizzle and lemon instead. The reviewer went hungry for dinner except chips and beer as a result. Dietary restrictions need to be taken seriously and simply posting info online in a app to patrons who might visit casually is NOT enough. Hopefully the chips were safe and really had a dedicated fryer. But the entire episode makes me mistrustful of what was reported or in posted earlier reviews.

Were there without a reservation. Got a piper saying it would take 40 minutes until a table was available. We then had something to drink down in the pub and were able to get to the table after 30 minutes. The service was nice and friendly. The food was really delicious. The atmosphere in such a historic building is unique. Gladly again

cool place. great vibe. nice staff

Very great, quaint Scottish restaurant with a bar area downstairs and a dining area with a counter upstairs. Many local dishes such as haggis, neets and tatties, stew, cranachan but also burgers, steak or game. Individual vegetarian dishes can also be found. Have been here twice and can recommend it both times. If you have to wait, you get a sensor and can sit down at the bar. The service ladies were sometimes a bit careless, but that may also be because we were there later in the evening this time. Always happy to come back!

Great pub. Staff very friendly making a fuss of the dog and giving information to visitors to the city. Haven't marked the food as we only had a drink.

Great place with history for share drinks and songs with friends and family 🫶🏼

Fantastic food! Fish and chips were outstanding. Haggis delicious. Stovies was tasty.

A nice old pub with lots of character. Service was friendly but a bit slow. A very nice variety of beers on tap and cask beers, including an exclusive one brewed just for them, Nicholson ale on cask was mild in flavor and had a mild malty taste (just ok). The Hollywood pale had more flavor, but still mild. All of the starter dishes were good, haggis, salmon, cheese sticks. The main dishes were hit and miss. The burger was ok, meat was over cooked , the side salad was good, the Balmoral chicken tasted a bit funky, didn't like it .

Located on the Royal Mile in an excellent location. Typical pub with restaurant on the first floor.

We have enjoyed the atmosphere, the food and the kindness of Ainoa. Highly recommended.

Great food, ambience, and friendly service in this famous pub.

Great food. Great beer. Great service. Disappointed there was no sun, palm trees or a swimming pool.

Gorgeous place. Lovely atmosphere

Typical regional food and beers.

Don't waste our time and monay in this tover the food is some frozen food.!!!! prepared anyhow to sell to a stupid tourist Price like in prestige restaurant time for waiting minimum 1h .

The food is excellent, and the waiters are great.

It’s a great restaurant, but there’s so much noise

Deacon Brodies Tavern was our go to pub for a meal when we were without a reservation for dinner in Edinburgh. Reservations are not accepted here. We found wait times for a table to be about 40 minutes in the evening, just enough time to go downstairs for a pint. The food is classic pub fare, comfort foods. We felt the food tasty and the portions large.

Great pub. Massive choice of whisky and beer/ales. Must see in Edinburgh

A magnificent pub. Good food and great service. Good beer

Standard pub grub. Had a lively atmosphere. Food was satisfactory. All servers were polite.

Good atmosphere and good pints, special menu prices from 12 to 2 p.m., so you have to go early, we didn't get a table, we only had a few pints

I had fish and chips. The batter on the fish was so over cooked and hard it cut the roof of my mouth. Would not recommend for the price Also very loud!

The Deacon Brodies Tavern was my canteen during my 8 days in Edinburgh. The staff is very friendly (especially the girls!) and I enjoyed all the dishes that were served to me. Special mention for the Ocean Fish & Chips which is quite simply the best I have eaten in my life!! I chose this establishment because it offers many Scottish dishes, both for main course and dessert. Very hearty dishes; I, who always have dessert, have sometimes given up! Fair price. The only downside: a lot of people!! You have to arrive very early to get a table without too much waiting (around 5:30 p.m., or even before!). My tip: arrive early... with a book or photos to sort on the phone! They will give you a pager to call you once a table is ready. In the meantime, it is possible to wait at the bar. Thank you to the team for your service! =)

Some authentic Scottish food to try in this place. The food was good if you got them. We had to wait for a long time for our food to get to our table. I do not think the staff knows about running a good restaurant. Many just walked up and left. We got our food after some prodding. Everything was decent and hot. Their location is so good, they do not need to try to please anyone.

We didn't have food just drinks, the place was packed, sitting down you had to be quick lol 😆

This is an atmospheric Scottish pub on the Royal Miles just steps away from the castle. The food was exceptional, but the service was poor in this busy place. It was fun anyway, so you may still want to go.

Great old pub.Atmospheric and busy.Only there for drinks

Mix of locals and tourists. Very crowded. Friendly bar tenders and servers. Beef pie and fish & chips were both very good. Large portions. Worth coming for the sticky toffee.

The best thing is the attention received from the waiters, very friendly and willing to help you at all times.