Greyfriars Bobby Bar in Edinburgh, City of

This bar is a solid choice if you are looking for quick bites and drinks and a big plus is that they are pet friendly. The staff is courteous and friendly, which makes for a pleasant atmosphere. However, the vegetarian options are very limited and the wait time can be quite long. Also, during busy hours it gets incredibly crowded and stuffy. Overall, it's a great spot for a casual hangout so just try to avoid peak times.

Este bar es una opción sólida si buscas bocados y bebidas rápidas y una gran ventaja es que admiten mascotas. El personal es cortés y amable, lo que hace que el ambiente sea agradable. Sin embargo, el tiempo de espera puede ser bastante largo. Además, durante las horas de mucha actividad se llena increíblemente y congestiona. En general, es un gran lugar para un rato casual, así que trata de evitar las horas pico.

Tourist restaurant both for the location and the offer. Very well located near Greyfriars Cemetery. It has a restaurant room and one for drinks. The waiters have been friendly but the service incredibly slow (almost an hour to eat). The menu is quite varied but the dishes are very mediocre, they have not convinced me at all. The price seemed a bit high considering the quality of the product. I wouldn't go back.

Amazing food in a great atmospheric pub. All the front of the house staff was really nice, but I think they could need another staff member

The shop is very beautiful! It's worth drinking your drink! But what made me unhappy was that since it was my perfect night in Edinburgh I wanted to eat fish n chips but unfortunately it came with so much oil that it was quite a bad choice and you couldn't eat it. It's also not nice at all to have to go to the bar to order, instead of having waiters for that and taking the order to your table.

Great friendly pub good was good along with ales 🍺

Stopped here for some dinner after visiting the kirkyard + Bobby outside. It was quite busy, so we waited to be seated in the food area. It took around 15 mins to be seated, but it wasn’t due to lack of tables but more so that staff were not checking to see if people were waiting. The food was amazing so cannot fault anything with that. Whilst we were not really rushing, we did end up waiting for another 20 mins before someone noticed we were finished and got us the bill. Not sure if it’s due to new staff and being nervous serving tables, but it did come across that some patrons were getting more attentive service than ourselves.

This restaurant is an ode to the Greyfriars Bobby, who was a scruffy Edinburgh Skye Terrier dog. The dog’s owner who was a policeman died and the dog is said to stay by his graveside for 14 years. Because the town of Edinburgh residents loved the dog who went to the cemetery every morning when it opened and left when the cemetery closed. He laid on the grave next to his owner. At the dog’s death he was buried next to his owner. If you touch his nose you are supposed to get luck.

Great experience dynamic service and very pleasant waitress Recommended

Fantastic pub across the road from the statue of Bobby himself. Very busy so you may have to wait for a table but it's definitely worth the wait. Popular with tourists. Staff all very friendly and welcoming. Good selection of cask ales and beer on tap. Food was fantastic as well and you also have the option of purchasing a souvenir shirt with the bar's imagery on it. Definitely worth stopping by for a swift drink after you've experienced the sights and story of Grey friars Bobby!

We had a great meal here during our exploration of Edinburgh. It was very cozy inside and the food and drinks were delicious. The haddock fish and chips was one of the best pieces of fish I've had while living in the uk so far! Something about it was extra delicious. We also tried haggis for the first time and loved it! Definitely recommend the sticky toffee pudding for dessert, it was incredible. I will definitely come back here next time I visit Edinburgh.

Probably the best spot in Edinburgh

Good atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Had a tasty burger there. Bobby sat at his Masters grave for 14 years and now is dead. Of course he is that was 1872. Little Bobby statue out front where you touch his nose. I did it and ....nothing.

A fine bar and a small statue of Bobby with an interesting story. Nice to see if you are passing by.

A great find in Edinburgh. The Cullen Skink was very tasty. I saw the pies coming out the kitchen, will definitely try one next time. Very friendly start and efficient service.

Really lovely pub that had reasonably priced drinks given where it is, adjacent to a major tourist attraction There is also a good menu, both for the restaurant, and also some very nice bar snacks (we had cauliflower bites and loaded chips and they were very good) The service was also very good with all of the people being extremely friendly and professional

The Spanish waitress called Nada is a charm. Super friendly, nice.

Gran personal y un encantador pub en un lugar central realmente ideal. ¡Consigue el Cullen Skink, es delicioso! También recomendar el caldo escocés vegetal

Truly great food (I had the Haggis), amazing service and friendly staff. Would recommend to any tourists interested in trying Scottish cuisine

Lovely pub, we had a warm welcome, the staff were great and Holly was friendly and polite. She recommended a really nice dish and made a fuss of our dogs. Great place to visit with lots of history

Gran almuerzo y una cálida bienvenida por el equipo, especialmente Holly que nos pidió salchichas para nuestros perros. Gran café de lavazza también!

Trampa turística sobrepreciosa. Vine aquí para el almuerzo, la comida salió fría (las patatas fritas estaban heladas, y el pollo había sido claramente sentado fuera) . Pedí accidentalmente el pastel equivocado, volví 1 minuto después y no me dejaron cambiarlo, tendríamos que pagar por otro. No volvería aquí.

Great food. Hope was a great server, very friendly and prompt. Would definitely make this a regular stop in Edinburgh!!

Delicious food for a good price.

Good beer at a good price, pub next to a famous monument

The perfect dinner and pints for us after a long day of travelling up from England. We like the familiarity of our local pubs in Nottingham but this one seemed familiar on our first visit! Pint of tennents to start off with followed by haggis neeps and tatties. Mrs. loved her schnitzel as well which was a delight and a relief for me as well. Food was smashing and could be only topped by the friendly atmosphere. Even a couple of loud americans next to us couldn't dampen our spirit at this fine pub 😆 Also both of us are dog lovers so the backstory behind the name just melted our hearts. Special mention to the tall lad serving us. He was a proper gent and very helpful throughout the evening.

After visiting Edinburgh Castle, I visited this place for lunch. The menus I ate here were really delicious and everyone was kind and I ate pleasantly.

Dropped by for a quick bite and a drink. I ordered the Guinness and Haggis Neeps and Tatties. The food was great, typical pub vibe. The waitstaff were attentive.

Whilst this historic pub is set up perfectly to take advantage of the Greyfriars Bobby tourist attraction, it leaves much to be desired. They offer food which is decent quality and drinks like any pub, however if you want an experience not flooded with tourists try somewhere further away from the Royal Mile.

Just popped in for a littlenone well worth a visit.

This restaurant-bar is very friendly with a fairly rustic setting. The dishes we had were very good but the service was very slow. We waited to sit down at the table, then we waited a long time for a waiter to take our order and finally we waited almost half an hour to receive it.

Although there is a crowd of tourists outside, they open for a minute exactly at 12. Food at 12 is fast but average. Probably not worth waiting in front of the restaurant.

Very busy spot, but worth the wait!

A fantastic pub in Edinburgh—highly recommended! It was quite busy when we visited, but the staff were incredibly helpful and quickly found us a table. We had the chicken schnitzel, and it was absolutely delicious. The history behind the pub’s name is also quite fascinating! If you're looking for great food in a cozy atmosphere, this place is a must-visit. 👌

When in Edinburgh this place has to be on your go to list. Super friendly pub with great staff. Large range of beer and spirits. Extensive menu to cater for all tastes. A great place to dine and pass the afternoon away.

We sat here for a drink outside and it was lovely. We had the cider and the local beer and they were very good. Very friendly prices and staff.

This before Covid used to be a decent pub that sold good food and drink at decent prices. I am sorry to say this is not the case anymore regarding the beer prices. Yesterday a pint of Nicholson,s pale ale was £6.10. Over a pound more than some nearby pubs. I had a look at the price list on the bar and some other beers were £6.25 upwards.

Everything delicious!!! Very nice.

Really enjoyed the bar, a good drink nice food and great service.

I had lunch here and had their fish pie. It was so much better than i had imagined. Tasteful and delicious. My first time at a pub for a meal but certainly not the last.

Good food and beer in an historic location

Friendly service, lovely haggis, smokey whiskey...what's not to like? The wife enjoyed her nachos and wine too. Reasonably priced and very quick service. The place was busy, always a good sign. Would definitely return and highly recommend.

We had dinner last night in Greyfriar Bobbys and had a really pleasant experience. Both Holly and Leah were very attentive and welcoming and seemed to be the same for all customers there that evening which was great to see. Would definitely recommend for food and drinks.

Excellent food in a typical pub. We loved it! We recommend.

Πολυ καλό μαγαζι προσεξαν τις αλλεργίες μας ζεστο με ωραια ατμόσφαιρα και προσεγμενο φαγητο, νόστιμο και καλη ποιότητα κρεατων.

Great food & Cozy atmosphere. Can recommend the steak pie and the local beer.

Me encantó este pub - gran comida, comprensión sobre las intolerancias alimentarias y mi compañero dijo que era el mejor pastel de carne que había comido! Gracias a Triona y Lee que nos cuidaron.

Stopped for a drink and ended up staying for lunch - so delicious and light. The Balmoral chicken with fresh vegetables really hit the spot

This spot is a great cozy pub with great service, traditional Scottish food and even better drinks! Holly was our server and she was so great making sure we had everything we needed. I highly recommend for your next trip to Edinburgh- check out the cemetery near by too!

Nice pub, quite busy on a Saturday night. This one was on the more expensive side of the local pubs we tried. Service was quick and friendly.

Great bar amazing food tried one of their famous pies and it was packed with flavour one of the best ale pies I've had and the service was top end we were seen to as soon as we went in even though it was busy and what history the pub has to offer with Bobby to top it all fantastic! A warm thank you from Iain and Janine.

Very nice and quaint place. Possibility to eat at the restaurant or bar without reservation by paying first at the cash register. The tacos and sausage & mash were good, we expected a little more from the steak. Friendly staff, fast service

Disappointing. They got half our order wrong, then it took ages for the right order to arrive. So one of us ate, then we waited, then the other's food turned up quite a bit later. And then the food wasn't great. Shame, because it's in such a good location and looks nice from the outside.

Food is meh, service really nice and fast, quiet place, I found a baby squid in my calamari which brought the review down a lot

A truly magical place, with a lot of choice of food and beers of the highest quality. Very kind and helpful staff. Not to be missed if you are in Edinburgh

Great atmosphere and history here. Had a superb pie here! Loved it so much we came back again on our short trip.

3 staff members were standing around, talking amongst themselves, instead of actually doing their job and serving us. 0/5 The pub was basically empty. They looked at us multiple times and saw that we were ready to order. The front of house who seated us just disappeared. So we left after 20 minutes of not being served. They need to work on their service standards.

Good bar with good food, the servers are really nice. I'm putting only 4 stars because I waited a long time to be seated and for the server to take my order.

Lovely pub, with a lovely story to tell about Bobby

This pub is OK for a drink with friends. I don't know if it serves food. It's a warm and friendly bar. I can't comment on the range of drinks available. As I was driving, I only ordered a soft drink so didn't look at what was available, beers, whiskies etc.

Good. We had a good time. The environment is also beautiful.

Atmospheric bar. Nice service. Good drinks.

Lovely food and Great atmosphere 👌

Nice pub bit pricy for a drink..

As it is near a tourist spot the prices are a little higher than other pubs in Edinburgh. However, it has excellent service and food. I ordered Haggis with a Pint!

Friendly staff, very good beer 🍻 we didn't eat but we will do next visit in Edinburgh.

They served us a bowl salad which was missing half of the ingredients stated on the menu. When we complained they added some quinoa out of the freezer which gave us problems with the stomach.

I had the signature fish pie here and it was delicious!

A charming pub in the centre of Edinburgh. Bartenders were nice and friendly and the beer was cheap… what else can one need;)

Very pleasant atmosphere, typical pub. Food average but good. A bit grumpy waitress, as soon as you say you don't want anything more she brings you the receipt and immediately asks you for payment, even if you are still eating or drinking. You feel a little left out.

The food, which is known to be very local, was just okay. I ordered the award-winning pie, but I found it lacking in flavor. However, my friends enjoyed it, so it might just be a matter of personal taste. The atmosphere of the pub was great though—it’s beautifully decorated and has a great vibe.

A stain on Bobby's legacy. Just another tourist trap profiting on the story. Went in and it was stale and overpriced

I had a very disappointing experience at Greyfriars Bobby Pub. As someone with serious food allergies, I always take precautions and inform staff to ensure my safety. Unfortunately, the waiter was dismissive of my concerns and could not guarantee that there wouldn’t be cross-contamination in the food preparation (not even a salad). Instead of addressing my concerns professionally, he waved an iPad at me, pressuring me to click "got it" in a waiver without fully explaining the risks or allowing time to read. This lack of understanding and care left me feeling unsafe. We ultimately had to leave without eating, which was very disappointing. I would not recommend this pub to anyone with dietary needs or allergies.

Stay away if you don’t want to be disappointed. The employees there just aren’t worthy of Bobby’s memory and aren’t surely honouring it. The older lady at the bar was simply horrible. Not a smile, not helpful, always rushing you and got my order wrong. Made one girl walk back to her table because she didn’t know her table number!!! I asked for the loaded chunky fries that took WAY TOO MUCH and when I got the order, it was a regular plate of simple fries, that weren’t even listed on the menu, that I didn’t order and went to talk to the rude lady, she started arguing with me that I had made the wrong order and I tried to show her the menu to show her that I didn’t even know there was plain fries because they AREN’T ON THE MENU!! Just an awful awful experience! Will not recommend ever. Poor Bobby.

Good selection of whiskeys, lovely atmosphere and fantastic singer in the night we were in. Only recommendation is that bar staff are more informed on whiskeys

Very nice old pub, typical atmosphere of Scottish pubs but without that loud music that breaks your eardrums. Very kind staff. Prices normal

We didn't eat here. We had a drink. The staff were friendly and efficient. The atmosphere was good. We enjoyed sitting and chatting. A nice friendly pub.

This very busy spot by Greyfriars cemetery had great food. The wait staff was very busy but they kept everything moving well and we never had time wait for drinks, to order, or our food. We had the Balmoral Chicken with Haggis (rich and tasty), the bacon cheeseburger (grilled well and with good toppings), the Nourish Bowl with chicken (plentiful with a sizeable piece of chicken), and the mushroom pie (which was absolutely fantastic and I'd highly recommend). This was a nice place to stop and get out of the cold for a quick meal and good drinks.

Excellent pub, superb food & hospitality. The pies really are as good as they look! Dog friendly as you would expect from the name and back story. Really enjoyed it and our own "Bobby" would recommend 👌🦮

Great pub and atmosphere, friendly staff, gets busy so book if you can. Visited during christmas time so it was decorated nice and felt all cosy and warm. Lovely fresh chicken, meat pies, haggis mash and veg really enjoyed the food and drink would recommend a visit.

Really super tasty food! Wide choice of drinks. Sweet service.

Excellent little pub. The staff were friendly, service was fast, and the food and cask ale were great. Highly recommend the British steak pie!

Really, really friendly servers, good gin list, and tasty pies. Great vibe at this place, if a little touristy due to its proximity to Bobby’s statue (of course, we contributed to the touristy-ness!).

Great pub to have something to eat after an hour in the museum. When you go inside you have a served area and a service area Where you have to order your food and drinks at the bar. It's really a pub, so it's nice and busy, not the cleanest of tables, but cozy. The food is fine. Good haggis and tasty sticky chicken. So you can walk in here with peace of mind. Service is good.

Tourist haven, poor food & Expensive for what it is

Great pub, great food, lovely attitude towards our dog!

An excellent Scottish pub! The pies were absolutely delicious, the service was top-notch, and the beverages were perfect. I’ll definitely return on my next visit to Edinburgh.

I loved this place and I had very good food there for cheap. Thanks to the pleasant and friendly staff.

Ok setting. Staff slowish. Tables not being cleaned.

Characteristic pub near the cemetery, famous for the statue of Bobby the dog! Very nice place. Friendly staff. Excellent quality/price ratio!! Highly recommended for a break between one visit and another and for a dinner and/or lunch while visiting the city.

Excellent Scottish pub with traditional atmosphere and good eats. Seating is limited, come early or prepare to wait but it’s worth it! Haggis and tatties were the best!

Best sticky toffee pudding my whole visit

Fabulous story, great place fkr a drink

Holy! One of the best Peppersauces i have ever eaten. Very friendly staff. Really. So nice. I ve ordered the steak. Meat on point. Fries perfect. But than the peppersauce: i am in heaven. 10/10! I will come back. Donation for social bite included. Great idea.

Nice for a drink, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

The best dinner I had in Edinburgh! Beautiful Scottish style place, with a beautiful story behind it! Absolutely worth visiting! Friendly staff and great food! Vegan alternatives on the menu, even on desserts! Advise!

Love the history of the Greyfriars Bobby and his dog. We ordered pigs in a blanket, and it was sausage wrapped in bacon. We both had hamburgers. They had no seasoning, and the meat is mixed with ketchup. It's not a flavorful burger, in my opinion. Service was excellent and a place we had to try after reading the story.

All really excellent and a special atmosphere, here too a glimpse of history, linked to so much of the life of this city

Had a delicious meal in a cozy pub with great service! Definitely one to check out if you’re looking for a dinner in Old Town. We enjoyed a few drinks and had the bangers & mash (WOW) and the crofters pie - both 10/10! We’re already planning to come back and we’re only here for 3 days!