Hamilton's in Edinburgh, City of

Such friendly staff welcomed us all and our dog. So helpful. Lovely comfy sofas and a relaxing glass of wine. Ideal after a tiring day at the festival.

We stumbled across this place, fantastic staff, excellent food. And away from the crowds in the city. Definitely worth tracking down

My husband and I went on an Itison deal tonight - the food was fab-u-lous and the service from Robbie and Gavin was excellent 😀definitely recommend and we will be back

This used to be a great pub with a good atmosphere but this lunchtime it was empty- we soon found out why. The menu had an offer of 2/3 courses and when we asked which items on the menu it applied to the answer was none. That was a different menu, and our server had to ask for the info on our behalf as he knew nothing about it. It eventually arrived. I chose the house special, a steak sandwich. This came with 5 pieces of raw, oozing and bloody meat which was impossible to chew or cut with the knife and fork provided. I really don't like blood on a sandwich and there was no indication from our server that the meat would not be cooked. My husband's burger did not have the blue cheese as advertised nor was there any mustard available. When asked if I was enjoying my meal I said no and that it was inedible. I declined the offer of another meal (who knows what would appear if the kitchen had provided raw meat) but nothing was removed from the bill. My drink arrived less than full and we had to ask for it to be topped up. Oh and the Ladies toilets need the plumbing repaired, the taps tightened and the hand dryer working. Our server was attentive hence the two stars.

A really delicious meal from a varied menu in pleasant surroundings. The staff could not have been more courteous - thanks for turning down the music!

Used to be a great place for food but has really went downhill. The steak sandwich was cold and the meat barely cooked. My parents didn’t enjoy their fish either. There was more dough than fish. The desserts were poor as well. Service was fine but the food really let it down. I won’t go back.

Pretty much everything was very undercooked, it was so bad I wondered if the chef was absent. I can't recommend this place to anyone, other than maybe a drink at the bar. 2 stars awarded are for the friendly staff. Comfort, quality of food, value for money are the 3 missing stars.

Very disappointed with Hamiltons which was previously a favourite of ours. My husband was driving but wanted a non alcoholic beet with his dinner, none available on a Saturday night due to supplier issues apparently. His "pie of the day" was basic to say the least. And to top it all off I was over charged £8 for my bowl of mussels! This was refunded without a problem but just as well we checked the bill.

Visited 27th of Dec 7 adults 3 kids. Food (mains) where a mixed bag the fish was good, katsu curry Sandwich good, steak sandwich ice cold was like rubber! However the desserts the worst sticky toffee pudding I have ever tried! Seriously so bad. They need to take it off the menu! It had zero toffee sauce, maybe a sooonful of custard. The cake itself was so dry. I understand it’s the 27th and you e maybe been closed for 2 days but even the server said they had tons of complaints about it but the person who does the menu refused to change it. Criminal. Our server was good he was worked hard that day and refunded us the puddings. But come on guys up the food game!

Will never return Food totally overpriced, especially the steak pie (very small) accompanied only by one slice of carrot, one slice of parsnip and a thin stalk of broccoli. No potatoes or chips!! £16 Average service and a shocking 12.5% service charge!

Tried to order one round of drinks at the bar last night, no one was waiting to be served at the time. Was asked to order at our table but was not told about the £8 service charge to do so!! To be charged £52 for two beers, two large glasses of wine and two soft drinks was actually taking the piss. Will never return.

Six of us had a late lunch (Saturday) at Hamiltons. It was busy with a really good vibe (families with babies/kids next to us, couple of dogs nearby, etc. so they seem to cater for all - in a good way). Service was great - with a bit of banter. Wine, beers, fish and chips, burgers and charcuterie board. All excellent. Plates were all cleared. Will definitely return. Thanks for a great meal.

We really enjoyed our time in Hamiltons . Delicious food! All 7 of us were very happy! Service was great as well! Went there again yesterday, November 10th 2023, and had a fantastic meal as well!

Thoroughly disappointing brunch. Our first choice was no longer on the menu (fair enough) and second choice was eggs on sourdough and a bacon and egg roll. Not a dfficult order. Eventually when the food did arrive there was no butter on the sourdough and it had all clearly been kept under a plate warmer as the scrambled egg was dry and the sourdough was tough. The streaky bacon was greasy and undercooked, the egg yolk firm and all in an unbuttered roll. Service was slow, tables were sticky, floor was filthy. All in all not a pleasant experience, not value for money and not to be repeated.

Disappointed. Used to regularly eat here. Long wait despite only 1 other table of diners. Burger dry. Expected hand cooked chips for price. Instead frozen wedges. Bacon on burger undercooked. No tomato with burger. Not the standard previously enjoyed.

Service seemed a bit abrupt and slow, but was fine since in no rush. When food arrived, eggs Benedict was hard boiled, and the burger similarly over cooked and dry. We made the mistake of ordering dessert in advance along with our mains, and were presented with our “cheesecake” which was just liquid slop in a Kilner jar. Place felt empty and soulless despite countless customers being turned away as “we’re too busy.” Really disappointing for a Stockbridge destination.

One member of staff, who refused to give his name, was so rude, aggressive and ill informed that we will never be back!

Place was empty at lunchtime never a good sign. Ordered fish and chips and a pasta. 30 mins later still waiting for order. When eventually it arrived batter looked great but when cut into it the underside was flour and water raw. The pasta was stone cold. We left hungry.

We came to have a drink and do a crossword but we were aggressively and suddenly ejected from the bar, our drinks poured away, because my partner used snuff! We've never had an issue in any of our local pubs and as far as we...

The week they first opened, I popped round to Hamilton's to discuss booking a table for myself and five friends. The (recorded) music was so loud that it felt like my bones were vibrating painfully in my chest. I tried to ask them to turn...

Have been here before and always loved it ! Walked in at 10.45am And were informed kitchen would only open at 11am and would take a while to get going but we could have a coffee while we waited. We decided to wait, then needed...

Has a lovely,atmosphere very attentive staff,overpriced,husband got fish and chips , lovely fresh fish but swimming in oil,ordered steak and chips,with black pepper sauce,steak good quality,but the black pepper sauce was spicy salty dark brown water,which made the chips soggy,my husband had a makeral starter,he...

Absolutely dreadful burger. A few herbs etc wouldn't go amiss. The bun was just as bad. Visited on a quiet lunchtime. (Fresh buns amd veg had been delivered as saw them on the way to bathroom. 🙈) Staff were pleasant. Hence 1 star.

Delicious dinner for our first night visiting Edinburgh and staying down the street. Nice friendly atmosphere, attentive waitstaff. Chicken and short rib entrees were delicious. Fish and chips were ok. Unfortunately out of banafee, so chose choux bun for dessert - seemed stale so that's...

Very disappointing meal. Very few options that were not fried. Presentation of food unappealing- everything on plate brown, not a fresh veg/ salad/ garnish. Sweets also disappointing . Choux bun was tough and dry with very little cream (which tasted off) Told waitress I didn’t...

Used to be great but now understand why not as busy. Food very mediocre. Thought hilarious when server said there was no brussel sprouts as out of season however they had pumpkin risotto (which was far too sweet) . Cheeseboard consisted of Brie only ……...

Popped in for what we hoped would be a nice bar lunch but I guess the cook was having either the day off or an off day. £18 for a terrible overcooked ‘signature’ burger and a plate crammed with tasteless chips. A bit salad would...

I've been going to this restaurant with family and friends for about 15 years. Had great times and memories here! Having had a few recent visits where one or two meals had to be sent back, the staff were so courteous and lovely, I went...

A random cold January 2023 evening.......a new menu & new selections, short rib cooked well and very tasty and dessert a very generous portion of well chou pastry cream and Scottish fudge a selection not made before but welcome because it was different - the...

Bemused that Hamilton's is classed as veggie or vegan friendly. The only vegetarian option for a main course was a veggie breakfast. If you're not in the mood for breakfast in the afternoon then you're snookered. Hamilton's in the heart of bohemian Stockbridge in 2023...

Cold breakfast burrito not worth the price. Poor quality and not good value. Waitress disinterested . Menu not clear on extra costs. Other places nearby look a lot better.

We had a very mixed experience at Hamiltons. Service was great and the chap who greered us and showed us to our table was lovely. They have a really good mocktail selection and we enjoyed our drinks. However there were no eggs benedict left on...

La vera atmosfera scozzese, frequentato da scozzesi e non turistico. Abbiamo beccato una partita quindi si respirava veramente un bel...

I never leave reviews normally but today I am, just to warn others not to eat here. My friend and I had the worst cooked breakfasts we have ever had. The food arrived stone cold and some of it felt totally uncooked. Both breakfasts were...

Hamiltons is a gem - great food, great service and excellent atmosphere. It was a full evening when we visited but the attention from the team was still first class. A great meal

Went last Saturday for brunch with my wife had been before and really enjoyed but unfortunately this was not a good experience. My wife ordered 2 poached eggs on toast it came on unbuttered really thick sourdough toast 1 egg was overcooked and both were...

Recommended to us so decided to visit. Had a really nice meal, great service from Lexi , she gave our dog Gino treats & then bought Sausages for him whilst we ate our delicious Steak & Fries.Lexi really made us feel so welcome, she was...

I have, over the years when visiting Scotland, enjoyed cranachan. When I saw that Hamiltons had it in their menu I ordered it. It turned out to be mostly cream, presented in a small jar and not at all fresh. My Scottish friend called it...

Lovely spot in Stockbridge. Our first visit and we’ll definitely be back. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dog Friendly with the staff providing water and treats. Food was great. Lovely comfy sofas and great beer selection.

This place served me the best Bloody Mary I've ever had - was asked how spicy (from 0-10) and said 10 and it did not disappoint. Excellent soup of the day - curry cauliflower - and delightful waitress who was coping very well with a...

Fantastic breakfast. Fresh. Cooked to perfection. Great atmosphere and service. I’m picky about the food, but usually not complain, and this one was the best ever have.

We had been to Hamiltons for breakfast before and it was very good. Today however it was not. My wife's poached eggs were served on unbuttered bread cut 1.5 inches thick. It was very dry and inedible may have been stale. Asked for butter which...

We loved the food, the vibe and the service so much we booked a table for the next evening during our 3 days in Edinburgh! Starters, mains and dessert were all good. Ox cheeks delicious. Beautifully presented and tasty. The wine was excellent and the...

If you are in Edinburgh you absolutely need to go have a drink and eat at Hamilton‘s in the Stockbridge section of the city. James the bartender was fantastic and made delicious drink s and our server Lauren provided us with Fantastic service. The food...

After being overwhelmed by the number of places to eat in the city centre, we decided to walk a little further afield to try an independent eatery. We found Hamiltons on open table so knew there was availability. We got there around 6pm and had...

Waren zum Mittagessen hier. Sehr nette Bedienung, super vegetarische Gerichte (linsencurry mit gegrilltem Blumenkohl, Tomatensuppe), nette Einrichtung, schöne Bilder von...

Was disappointed here this morning. Ordered poached eggs on toast. So for £8 each we got a piece of warm bread and two eggs. Served on a tiny plate so not enough room to cut the hard bread. My husbands egg was still raw. We...

The food was really okayish and the service was very very slow. I am upset and I’m also a vip when they take a long as time. This review co-written by The Benster

Can’t go to this place without having to look at the staffs depressed looking faces. They tell you to get out or be quiet for making the slightest of noise. Just because they have no life doesn’t mean they should be allowed to make other life’s more difficult. If you don’t like working in a bar and serving alcohol then don’t work in one, let us people enjoy ourselves.

Mi compañero y yo estuvimos en Héctores el 11/1/19, que somos la mayoría de los fines de semana. Y teníamos que ir a Hamilton's next para reservar una mesa para 6 el próximo fin de semana. Durante nuestra breve visita a Héctores hubo una fuga de agua. Luego nos dijeron que se estaba cerrando el bar, y se interrumpió bruscamente para comprar un chico que decía que Hamilton's está abierto y allá, a lo que respondí, conozco bien a Stockbridge. Entonces mi compañero y yo comenzamos a irnos y dirigirnos a Hamilton. Al entrar en Hamilton me preguntaron si acababa de dejar Héctores y respondí que sí. A los dos nos dijeron que no estábamos siendo atendidos, cuando le pregunté por qué me dijeron que su gerente lo había telefoneado desde Héctores diciéndole a su personal que no nos sirviera. . . . !

Dropped by a few weeks ago, we had a great brunch, friendly, attentive staff. The place was very busy on a Sunday morning which is the way it should be such was the quality and tastiness of the food! Will definitely be back.