Greyfriars Bobby Bar in Edinburgh, City of

What a wonderful place! The service was great and the pie was amazing!

A good cider to accompany haggis and tatties. What else?

incredibly cozy place! The staff is very friendly, the atmosphere is cozy, the food was without exception very tasty, we were in this pub two days in a row. Thank you for a great time!

Found the greyfriar while wandering around the area and introduduced by the story of bobby by the road corner. 1st time pub goer in Edinburgh, protocol was to find a table then order, pay and wait for dinner and drink to be served. Finally had the opportunity to try a traditional fish pie and dark ale. Pie had some chunks of haddock, salmon and shrimp in creamy herby potato base and topped with melted cheese-wished ratio was more on the fish side but still delicious. Serving was solo and came with a side of long stemmed broccoli and carrot spears seasoned well. Guiness ale paired well. Ambiance was great for a friday evening and service was efficient.

Reasonably priced and delicious pub fare, and wasn't too crowded at lunchtime despite the iconic location. A lovely "Scottish" experience! Food was served incredibly quickly. There's a great selection of beer, and the bar staff are friendly.

Management couldn't do anything about it

was honestly really lovely, even though it was a bit busy but it was not too overwhelming and still a very lovely and cozy atmosphere to be in. food was brilliant as well, real big fan of the mac n’ cheese! personally could’ve been a bit of a bigger portion but that’s more a personal preference if anything

Hi, On'8th of NOvember we had a dinner in your pub. When we paid Mr. Christopher charged us twice for dinner (I have got the receipts); he said that you reimburse one payment immediately, but we don't received nothing. Could you provide as soon as possible?

Pretty decent place. Personel didn't seem to really notice you. Took some time for someone to come to us as you had to be seated by an employee (and they were not busy at all.) Also had to ask to order as noone came up to us after reviewing the menu etc. Nothing to extreme just slightly disappointing. Employees were nice enough though, just not very aware. Decent food though and overall not too bad!

Good food, wide choice of beer, but service was a bit slow.

Very nice pub with a cozy atmosphere inside. However, very pricey for drinks

I loved the food,service and the atmosphere,will go again

Very Expensive for what you get. Forgettable food. Seems to be very geared towards tourists and using their name to draw people in. Can't recommend it. Lots of other great places nearby.

Really nice bar, food was tasty, pleasant atmosphere and the live music was great. The service was always very attentive, friendly and helpful, although on two different evenings we were asked to leave in a relatively unfriendly manner about 30-45 minutes before the bar closed, which seemed a little strange to us.

Very good restaurant, the welcome was perfect. The dishes were very good. Unfortunately the price is still high, but there is good value for money if you come to Edinburgh

Visited this place with my family. I was SHOCKED at how stand off-ish and rude the manager was. I came here once during the fringe which was a positive experience but this won’t won’t have me back. Seems like different people and was not impressed. Won’t be back.

Really good food and excellent pint

Lovely place, we feared it would be a tourist trap but it was one of the better pubs we visited in Edinburgh. Decent drinks and nice filling food, although their whiskies are incredibly pricey.

The interior is nice but I'll put it this way you wouldn't want to go in hungry. I'll be honest if could no stars I would We waited an hour for the food for the first dish and the carrots were raw me and 3 other friends came here the rest of the food was over an hour late. One of my friends waited an hour and a half and the chips as part of the burger were half cooked and didn't get her food until an hour and a half passed to say we all were disappointed is an understatement. I would not recommend it to anyone.

In the restaurant, you have to sit down and place your order at the counter. You take your drinks. The waitress gave us our dishes, didn't even really take us into account. She was not warm or smiling. Our table was wobbly. The dishes were good and hot.

Really nice place where to eat! I had the sausage and mash and it was delicious, my friend had the vegetarian version and liked it too! The team was nice and welcoming, bonus point for the location, very central and accessible! A good place where to have a nice meal after a busy day in Edinburg

Dinner was cold realy cold Very disappointed ☹️ would not recommend this to anyone

Lovely pub with nice atmosphere.Very kind staff.Toilets and floors could be cleaner but we visited on a busy Saturday evening so some sort of mess was expected

Had a lovely lunch! Highly recommend the Haggis, neeps and tatties, and the steak and ale pie. Great location. Lots of history.

Delicious food (in the picture the Nicholson Burger and Balmoral Chicken) and pleasant service, only towards the end you had the feeling that you had to say goodbye quickly so that other customers could take a seat.

Awesome place! The food, staff and atmosphere were all amazing. I highly recommend trying the Steak & Nicholson's Pale Ale Pie & the Cullen Skink. The food was so delicious!

This bar was ok. Very very busy and difficult to get served at the bar. We drank outside as there was no room inside and people were waiting she's for a table. The beer was good (peroni) but they didn't have as good a selection as most other bars in the area. It was fun watching people getting their pictures taken with Bobby the dog across the road.

Stayed for a few drinks, all favorably priced. Service staff were all friendly - would definitely go back on a visit to Edinburgh

Great staff, nice ambiance, good food. I had the fish pie which was really tasty. We were here also in 2016 and came back now 8 years later to find the same quality of food and friendliness of the staff. Highly recommended!

Excellent food and the atmosphere was good.

Food and atmosphere here was great. The staff were lovely to talk to. Great story about the dog which I’m sure attracts many tourists like ourselves. Very busy atmosphere and definitely recommend the fish here at Greyfriars I loved it.

OK, I was really looking forward to trying this place out even though we ended up here a day or two earlier than we expected. We had some time to kill from an adventure nearby so we thought we’d grab some fish and chips while we waited. One staff member was a little bit rude as though we were a bother to them, but another staff member was awesome and made up for the other staff members lack of decorum. This was our first meal in Scotland, and we were really looking forward to it. It was good, but I have to admit it wasn’t the best I’ve ever had. Would I buy again if I was hungry?… yes. But I bet you there’s better fish and chips in Edinburgh Scotland and we hope to find it. still, the batter was very light and it was very fresh and very hot. I do suggest you try here especially if you like pubs and the pub atmosphere.

Well, the place is really beautiful, and the food tasted good, but even though the restaurant was quite empty, we weren't served until after 30 minutes. Very unfortunate.

Busy pub right next to the Grayfriers Bobby statue. Decent beer, friendly staff, good bar snacks.

We expected to eat in a historic, cosy place with pleasant, welcoming and friendly staff. Instead we were made to wait although there were free tables . The staff consisted of arrogant and adolescent and straight up rude individuals.

Friendly and professional service. British steak & Nicholson's pale ale pie - 5* Stovies - 5* Cider - 3* Cranachan - 2* Caramel biscuit torte - 4* Bramley Apple & Blackberry crumble - 2*

We came here for the namesake to such a great classic Edinburgh story. Unfortunately we left very disappointed. After ordering drinks, we had them swapped on us with another couple sitting nearby which caused us to have to wait for new drinks. This wasn't even the worst of the night. From ordering our food to arrival it took 80 mins. That's ridiculous!! Despite them giving us a discount as an apology (only after saying we would have to leave before the food arrived due to another commitment) I still find this completely unacceptable. The excuse was that the kitchen staff were new and slow. To me, if this is the case and obviously known, they should have extra staff working or perhaps warn people of service delays when they arrive. There was a long line of people waiting when we left and we heard them being told 30-40 min wait times. I'm sure those people waited much longer. I would definitely steer clear during peak meal periods otherwise be prepared to wait and bring your patience.

A great Sunday lunch just like it had been made at home comprising a well cooked Stovie and cider plus juicy chicken breast schnitzel. They were both perfect while enjoying the atmosphere of the pub and also be out of the wind to re-energise before further exploring around the Old Town.

Nice, typical Scottish restaurant. Good food, kind staff

Two of my orders were missing part of the meal. When I brought it up to the server they just said, “We are out. You aren’t missing much.” That pretty much sums up this place. Unfriendly service. Mediocre food. “You aren’t missing much.”

Cozy pub with dining facilities near Bobby's monument

Its location made me worried it was a tourist trap and it was very crowded the day we were there, but the chicken pie was the best pie I ate in great Britain during our trip. Everyone appeared cheerful and happy to be there.

Food was pretty average. Order had to be corrected, and then the short rib pie is the whole short rib including bone so there were bone fragments in it. Service was friendly but pretty slow and it was absolute carnage around us with people missing meals, kitchen sending out uncooked food, long wait times etc. It was expensive and there’s an automatic 10% tip added to the bill which I really resent when I don’t feel like the service is up to scratch.

Stopped in for lunch. I was surprised that we got a table immediately. Loved the biscuit torte dessert. Had the soup and some small plates items. Staff was friendly. The atmosphere was nice.

Amazing fish and chips! Great variety of whisky!

Tasty, local food 👌🏻 Atmospheric place and very nice service

I thought this place was great - lots of food and drinks options available. Well-situated close to Grassmarket and the Greyfriar’s Bobby statue(s)! I had a pint of beer from Stewart Brewing Co. Would visit again; there’s lot of history here!

We waited over 45 minutes for two bowls of soup and when they did eventually come they were cold. A disaster

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, nice selection of drinks and enjoyed the food

Great pub, and they have Paulaner!

30 years ago we had dinner in this pub, we returned with pleasure and found the friendly staff, the same warm and relaxing atmosphere, good food and excellent beer!!

Very busy traditional pub,didn't eat here but aye at their sister pub previous evening which was lovely

Super touristy, bad service, and even worse food! Nachos with fake cheese!? Terrible!

We ate there 2 days ago. We weren't notified that there was no swede available for the haggis neeps and tatties before we ordered, so when the food arived with roasted carrots instead, we brought it up to the chef who was passing, to be rather flippantly told there's a national shortage. We should've been told when ordering. Also took you about 20 minutes to bring us the bill after we'd asked for it. The food we had was very good, but the service was sadly lacking. Overall, poor, and I wouldn't return any time soon.

We couldn't eat at this pub as they couldn't tell us whether or not their food contained what my girlfriend is allergic to. I deduce that: either they don't know what the ingredients of their dishes are, or they didn't want to check.

Fantastic pub with scratch made food. We tried to go back for a second time but it is so popular our group of 5 was a bit much to squeeze in. Highly recommend you give it a try. Great selection of cask ales, cocktails, beer and scotch as well.

Quite busy at the time. The sausage and mash was OK but the fish pie I had was mediocre at best and the vegetables horrible. It was quite expensive as there is a mandatory service charge. Food was not good enough to warrant the high food and service charges.

Greyfriar Bobby’s Bar had great food (fish & chips), don’t get me wrong. However, we got our food before we got the tap water drinks we ordered. I had to get up and chase our waiter down to get any attention for the waters or additional drinks we wanted to order, to which another worker told me “he’s busy, he’s busy” as we watched multiple other tables be sat, served drinks & food while we sat ignored.

Bobby, the Scottish version of the faithful dog Hachiko, was a faithful dog who lived in Scotland before the Japanese faithful dog Hachiko (1923-1935), and after the death of his owner John Gray in 1858. It is said that she sat next to her master's grave for 14 years. The pub is located right in front of Bobby's statue, and the pub is also named after this loyal dog. I had a steak pie and a fish cake, a croquette-like dish filled with minced fish and potatoes, and both were delicious! ! The store staff are generally friendly and provide good customer service, but they were so busy chatting with each other that they often didn't notice us, so it was difficult to call for someone. However, the atmosphere inside the restaurant and the food were delicious, so I highly recommend it.

What a friendly happy place don’t miss out and enjoy the atmosphere and make sure you rub Bobby’s nose. Such a good boy. Our wait staff was lovely. Shout out to Triona and Lee ❤️❤️

Essen und Getränke am Tresen bestellt, Essen wurde nach 20 Minuten an den Tisch gebracht. Fisch und Chips ok, Lamb/Haggispie in Kartoffeln etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig. Ambiente britisch Pub, Bedienung effizient.

Settled in the background of the Bobby monument, handsomely stands the Greyfriar's Bobby. Whether you fancy a cask ale or incredible food, this is the place to go. I had the massive beef meat pie and it was superb. Great spot for friends, family or the solo traveler to stop and recharge. HIGHLY recommend.

Great bar in a great location. Went back for food and it was brilliant. Great service too.

Great food, friendly staff, would recommend

Food was excellent. Ordered the shareable appetizer and a side of haggis neeps and tatties.

Great pub good food a d friendly staff.

Went I in afternoon, not overly busy, expensive but expected due to location and tourism

Great food, good live music, cool atmosphere. What else do you need?

So went to this pub with my wife while visiting scotland (im from portugal), and a pink hair waitress refused to serve after i asked for a coffee and a drink (she just had served drinks to a guy before me). I hadnt had anything to drink before and I was not rude or impolite. I felt i was discriminated, I loved my trip to scotland its a shame in so many nice people there was someone like this.

A fun bar- restaurant with delicious food🥰🥰 with a few gluten free options!!!

We had a fantastic experience! Came for early dinner and the place was packed. We’re lucky to get a table. Because it feels like such a tourist spot, out expectations about the food were not very high, so we were very pleased when we loved everything we ordered (including the haggis appetizer - try it!). Plus it’s a beautiful, historical building in a fun location.

This was the second visit for my wife and I to the Greyfriar's Bobby site on our recent visit to Edinburgh but the first opportunity we had to venture inside the Bar and grab a meal with our Scottish host Patricia. The atmosphere was spirited but not loud or disruptive in any sense and the decor was very well done in traditional pub style. Our service was excellent as well and a tip of the ol' Scally cap to Runkun & Hope who waited on us and also took time to chat up with us tourists from the States in some nice friendly patter. My wife and friend had the Puy Lentil - Vegetable pie and I had the excellent Mac n' Cheese. The food was so tasty and was served hot & promptly. Stopping into the Greyfriars Bobby's Pub was definitely a highlight and well worth the stop on our last night in Edinburgh. Don't miss the opportunity to stop and sample everything inside the pub - it's well worth the visit if & when you're visiting "Auld 'Reeky" ps.......the sticky toffee pudding was delicious as well!!!

Cozy bar with 2 different areas, one for food with table service and a cozy room where you have to get your drinks yourself. The food and service were very good.

Great beer just avoid the food. It tastes nice but the portions are a joke for the price

Overrated pub, it was very noisy inside and we had to wait a long time for a table, but the service was very nice and helpful.

Proper scottish atmosphere, all what a tourist needs!

Love my stovies, great vibes Girls serving us were amazing even though they were very busy

Lovely bar. Food was lovely and staff were excellent.

Great local beers and Gin. Food and atmosphere perfect on a warm afternoon in Edinburgh.

A place to quietly eat typical Scottish food

Have been to Greyfriars Bobby twice and loved it both times. Nicholson's Fish and Chips and the mac and cheese were great. Great pub environment.

Busy affair, otherwise excellent location near the cemetery.

Nice pub with good food if you can get a seat! Very popular and overcrowded throughout history!

We were lucky enough to walk in and get a table, especially as it had started raining! It's a lovely old pub with lots of character. The food was nice and enjoyed by my family members, I sadly couldn't eat there due to my dietary requirements, but, I was pleased to see there were some gluten free options available. Prices were reasonable considering the popular location. The waiting staff were lovely and attentive; the barman however could do with some customer service skills. The one downside I didn't like, but, I feel this is in a lot of places these days, there are no drinks prices on the menus. I was shocked that 1 larger, 1 bottle of water and 2 J20s close to £20. But maybe that's the going rate these days?!

Great location for great food. I love the classic pub look and feel. Highly recommend the Steak and Ale pie. All the servers were kind and helpful.

Iconic pub at the top of the hill from grassmarket, Old fashioned cask ales and solid beer choices all around. Very good live music also.

Was shocked to walk in and get a table. Guinness was tasty.

I camerieri Runkun, Chris e Hope sono stati davvero molto gentili e super scrupolosi sulle nostre allergie nei diversi piatti. Ottima esperienza

We had lovely time at this Scottish pub. The Beef shin pie is amazing! SUCH A BIG PIE! Our server Runkun and Triona are very friendly, giving us recommendations, definitely top service!

The service was quick, polite and efficient; the food was excellent.

I liked the fast service, delicious food and beer. I will definitely come back again when I'm in town. I appreciate it perfectly.

Great welcome! A warm and typical English atmosphere. Thanks to wini & runkun for the hospitality, kindness and the patience (as tourist Its not always easy)!

Perfect welcome and service! Thanks to Wini and Runkun :)

My steak pie was good carrots cold, but wifes breaded chicken was dreadful. Very expensive for poor food. £6.75 for a pint too. Shall not be back.

Ate in bar area. Ordered stovies, haggis, fish and chips, abd culken skink. All very delicious. Only complaint fish and chips advertised with mushy peas, as the cheapest item on the plate I would have preferred more than a dessert spoonful, the gave me more in tartare sauce. Sorry I didn't get a photo.

Had such a fun time at this pub after going to a Fringe show around the corner. The atmosphere is really great and the bar tender, Eric, not only gave me and my friends excellent drink recommendations, but we also had such a laugh together. Sadly he does not have his own stand-up show so you'll just have to come here for the entertainment!

Really good pies, good beer range

Popped in for a drink as we were with friends who hadn't been in before. Steady place, lots of people eating so food must be good. Friendly bar staff and a nice historic spot.

We ordered fish and chips, stovies and mac&cheese and cranachan as desert. The food was very delicious. The staff were helpful, friendly and with smiley faces. Atmosphere is nice. The only downside was that we waited for almost 30 minutes for a table and it took too long to have the food afterwards. It took 40 minutest to have the food after the order. Not sure we were unlucky with the timing but I was told by the staff that it would take 10-30min usually If you are not willing to wait, I recommend you look for faster options or simply ask how long you will have to wait for the food.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review of Greyfriars Bobby's Bar If you're looking for an authentic corner of Scotland, Greyfriars Bobby's Bar is a must! Located a stone's throw from the National Museum of Scotland, this welcoming and charming bar will win you over from the first moment. As soon as you enter, you will be surrounded by a warm and traditional atmosphere, enriched by historical touches that pay homage to the legend of Greyfriars Bobby, the faithful terrier symbol of Edinburgh. The interiors, with their dark wood and soft lighting, create a relaxing and inviting environment, perfect for enjoying a meal or a drink in good company. The menu is a true ode to Scottish cuisine, with dishes that highlight local and season. The fish and chips, crunchy and tasty, are among the best you can find in the city. Don't miss the traditional haggis, even if you've never had it before: here it's prepared to perfection, with intense flavors and a modern twist that makes it irresistible. The selection of craft beers and whiskeys is equally impressive, with options for all tastes, from beginners to connoisseurs. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to suggest the best pairing for your dish or tell you the story behind each label. Finally, the location of Greyfriars Bobby's Bar makes it an ideal starting point for exploring Edinburgh. After enjoying a lunch or dinner here, you can easily stroll towards the Castle or continue your visit to the National Museum. In summary, Greyfriars Bobby's Bar is not just a place to eat, but an experience that will make you fall in love with it all over again more than Scotland. Highly recommended!