Greyfriars Bobby Bar in Edinburgh, City of

At a pretty nice crossroads. Right next to it there is a small street that leads to Greyfriars Cemetery, a “quiet and slippery” place if it has rained.

Popped in for a drink as part of our Treasure Hunt. Lovely. Spacious. Great nachos

If it weren't for Bobbi I wouldn't be so successful.

A historic pub with a unique story. Don't miss this iconic spot.

Smells very bad :( i did not try food because of the smell

All my respect to the place, who carefully preserve the memory of this wonderful dog. We were also guided by this when we visited them three times during our stay there. When we were there we didn't have to wait for a table, but the place fills up quickly, but it changes. We tasted the pies all the way through, as did the beers and everything was fantastic. I heartily recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh.

Incredible, best app, dinner, and dessert combo we've had in Edinburgh!

Good food!! The service was fast and it wasn’t too busy. The Scottish pies are wonderful.

A normal bar. A bit touristy. Which means the prices are high.

Delicious food, good service and pleasant atmosphere.

Good but portion size could be bigger considering the prices

Stopped in for a quick Guinness, beautiful place and friendly staff.

Great pub with a good variety of food. The fish pie was very tasty, and the broccoli was perfectly cooked. My husband enjoyed the Balmoral chicken. The restaurant was busy, but lovely Amy still made time to answer our questions. She was very kind and caring. Good staff are as important as good food.

Delicious pies and chicken schnitzel. Perfect location.

Good pistachios, great Guinness.

Very tasty food with friendly staff and a good selection of beers. Prices are a bit high, but reasonable for a tourist area.

Very good relationship, we eat very well. Price a little high... but no big deal.

Delicious food, very nice setting and decor, friendly staff and fast service

Fabulous pub. Lovely, welcoming staff. A great experience.

This pub has a beautiful and touching history, those like me traveling to Edinburgh can't help but have dinner here, an excellent burger and a typical Scottish pie... have dinner with the statue of the faithful Bobby in front of you, a touch of his nose and on the way out a stroll to the cemetery behind him to pay homage to his grave... read his story!!!

A fabulous place managed to get a table this time as it's always really busy. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere

Great pub with gluten free beer on tap. Great atmosphere, great service

Orderd 3 coffees, had to remind staff 2 times about our order and wait over 30 min to receive it. Coffe was a bit watery when we did receive it. Nice atmosphere however.

Good beer, excellent food and friendly staff.

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.

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.

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

Great friendly pub good was good along with ales 🍺

Great experience dynamic service and very pleasant waitress Recommended

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 👌

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.

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.

Everything delicious!!! Very nice.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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