King's Wark in Edinburgh, City of

Great gastro pub - excellent food, drink & service. Best work Christmas meal I think I've ever eaten. Hardly mass catering as we'd been reduced to a table of four and all had the veggie haggis Wellington. Only one proper vegetarian amongst us but it really was excellent. A consolation in troubled times.

Can't fault the team at lings wark at all , fantastic people from managers to servers. Always a nice atmosphere, always a good day/night. Highly recommend 👌

Such a friendly local pub that while popular with tourists doesn't make it a focus and is a weekly favourite for us locals. Service is attentive and friendly and food is delicious. Dog and children friendly .

Such a wonderful pub with lovely atmosphere and great service. I ordered the Sunday roast and it was absolutely delicious!

Fab. Go on Sundays or Saturday em any day really…

Local clientele place with the best Scottish seafood cuisine. Here I ate the best mussels of my life

The Place has a unique atmosphere, which can take you back in time and feel what those stone walls hide. The food is delicious, well prepared and with an eye in the arrangement of ingredients, pleasant but without betraying the traditional soul of the restaurant. Moreover, the staff is super kind, friendly and helpful!

Stopped off for some pints, lovely spot, great friendly service!

Best food on the whole trip. Do not miss out on troper day of the dead ale.

What a great pub! All the staff were very welcoming and cheerful, the food was fantastic, and the atmosphere very relaxed. Definitely going back, maybe tonight if they have space!

Came in randomly on a walk would normally wall past as I felt it was a pub for drinkers and regular drinkers but I was so mistaken, very friendly staff, great atmosphere with feel good happy music. Every server was polite and always checking on us very attentive and friendly Very impressed with this place

Lovely food and the nicest most polite staff

Delicious food, nice atmosphere, great service.

If you're in the area make sure to go here for dinner. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing.

Cosy, unadorned and comfortable. Fantastic food.

Lovely local place with friendly service and tasty food😁

Had a wonderful experience here. They were crowded and short-staffed, and )!we arrived without reservations, but they were gracious and sat us at an empty table and served us a fabulous Sunday Dinner (the venison was fantastic!). I can't say enough about the food and the staff, and highly recommend The King's Wark.

Fantastic place. We had mussels, steak and the kids had burgers. All food was good. It was a very cosy place and a sweet waitress.

If you want a tasty dinner, come here. I had the Scot Skewer and the Haddock chowder. Both were incredible. Our server was top notch. Great place for foodies.

Only been a few times but have never been disappointed. Most recent visit was for a Sunday roast (which was as good as the last time we had it). Staff were fantastic as always and made sure we were well fed and watered. Will definitely be back 😍

The food, ambience and staff all fantastic. Seafood skewer was perfect. The steaks were cooked exactly as requested. Some of the friendliest staff I have ever come across.

Good option for a Sunday roast in Leith, a little bit overpriced though. I can’t believe I paid 5 pounds for a cup of tea. The service and the food were ok, nothing extraordinary.

Limited ale choice. Fish and fries, not chips. Poor food quality. Nice staff.

Great pub with a warm host, fish and chips very good.

We booked a table here for 12:30 to pop in for a work lunch. We were immediately welcomed and shown to our table. Service was excellent and the fish and chips were delicious. Just the right size for lunch. With a soft drink and a tip it was £20 per person. A lovely traditional looking pub which is centuries old. Great views and location at the water if Leith, Edinburgh.

Our second time in here as on holiday lovely pub fantastic food and friendly staff would recommend a visit if you are stopping in leith.

My favourite Leith eating spot. Food is always outstanding. Deep fried haggis to start. Lovely. Venison haunch with haggis mash for main. Simply exquisite. Partner had mussels with not a single empty or closed shell. Service was, as always, friendly and super efficient. I cannot recommend this pub enough. You must visit.

Great food, and a great dog friendly pub. Staff were so good to our Jennie, and our food was amazing

Decent roast and nice cosy atmosphere. Could do with some more potatoes in the roast.

We recently stayed in Leith for 3 nights. We visited the pub twice for drinks and dinner on the last night. Each visit was a delight. Staff were friendly, accommodating and couldn't do enough for you. The food was delicious and an excellent selection. Would definitely recommend.

Spectacular Sunday Roast. Friendly and efficient service. Advised.

Exceptional food and service. Average prices for Edinburgh. High quality. Advised

Good vibes and even better mussels,they were excellent, full of taste, the sauce was perfect. The waitress said that they get a new supply of mussels every day, and the taste confirms it. Hartly reccommended!!!

Fish and chips and cheerful service. A wonderful lunch combo. Add a well-poured glass of wine and an Inches Cider and it becomes a nice hideout from the rain. Haddock and chips, one battered and one unbattered (gluten free).

Typical Scottish restaurant, clean and welcoming environment. Varied and tasty food. The staff very kind and helpful. Average prices for Edinburgh, higher than in Italy (sandwich with chips, beer and water 25 pounds)

Lovely place. Fantastic, well trained staff and delicious food. Great place to eat solo as well as in company.

Disappointed with this place. Booked online but it looked as though that didn't work as they wasn't expecting us. Was really looking forward to the food though as we had looked the menu online. However the menu inside was totally different. Neck Oil tasted as though the pumps needed a good clean. Waitress was pleasant enough though and apologetic when we left.

Built in 1432, this awesome pub is one for the ages. History personified. If only these walls could talk. Food was great, the Guinness was great, the experience was memorable.

Just dropped in for a light bite and blown away by the smoked haddock chowder, so rich and creamy! And very reasonably priced to my mind. Friendly and attentive service.

The interior is beautiful, and the food was good. My daughter’s fish and chips were great. The burger was good, but the fish’s breading put it to shame.

The other day my 2 friends and I decided to visit the king wark. Sadly they could not seat us although there was 7 empty tables. Now with all honesty it seems a blessing we didn’t dine here today as we were far better received by the ship on the shore. Wich is just over the road. The service next door is way better. And the food omg!! Don’t spend a penny in this place. Go over the road!! The empty tables speak for themselves

EXCELLENT BURGERS! fresh produce and home cooking Fried Camembert and Haddock Soup are great choices too And the IPA draft beer….top! One of our best dinners enjoyed in Scotland. THANKS !

I have never used Trip adviser to write a review but downloaded the app after my appalling experience yesterday. I write reviews and blogs about pubs all over the UK which have national historic importance. Myself and my wife were staying in Leith over the weekend and I was very keen to experience The Kings Wark as I’d read a lot about it. However, as I entered, an incredibly rude woman came bounding over to me and almost barked ‘we’re full for eating’. I said ‘oh it’s ok, I just want to have a drink, I’ll stand at the bar’. She then rather astutely said ‘we don’t allow drinking at the bar’. I tried to explain that I wanted to experience the pub for my research but she did not want to listen. Has she been on a ‘how to be assertive/ aggressive’ training course or something? It was quite humiliating as some diners saw what had happened and started laughing. I’ve travelled from West Yorkshire and would not expect, indeed have never experienced such shoddy customer service. Unfortunately, I’ve had to write that in my review to my hundreds of followers. I absolutely understand that it was a Sunday lunchtime and busy, but it certainly wasn’t ’crammed’ inside. I guess you won’t be too bothered about what appears to be a sour grapes post but I was really looking forward to writing about your pub. Unfortunately, I am now writing about a rude woman and not the historical importance of The Kings Wark.

The starters were quite small in portion. The standout dish was the avocado salad with crab, which was delightful. However, the main courses were disappointing. The steak we requested to be cooked medium came out well done, and the salmon lacked flavour. On a positive note, there was a good selection of wines. For dessert, we had a chocolate mousse, which was enjoyable. Great service!

Remember to book in advance at this pub located not far from the River Leith. The food is delicious, fish and chips, pea soup, revisited Haggis. Reasonable price and top service. A really nice place outside the typical tourist circuit.

We booked a table and I'm glad we did as they were turning people away as it was so busy, on a Tuesday night. The atmosphere was great, staff very friendly but the best was the food. Very tasty and clearly all homemade, mayonnaise, sauces, biscuits, so good. Service was quick but not pushy. Would definitely come back

Lovely place very chilled good service

Great service, lovely meal.. Really enjoyed it.. 10% surcharge on bill.. I’m a believer if you want to tip you should have the choice.. I paid the surcharge without question.

I left the lamb meat because it was a bit smelly, but I was able to taste the hagitsu and beer before ordering, and the gentleman let me taste it~ The atmosphere was very satisfying!! I was disappointed to hear that the one menu item I wanted to eat was only available on Sundays~ ㅠㅠ I took a double-decker bus like a drive and went there. A perfect course to have after dinner!

Great food. Great service. Great vibes. We have dined here many times this trip as we seem to be striking out at a number of other restaurants. This place is consistent and reliable.

Fantastic food, service, and atmosphere!

Amazing customer service and a good selection of drinks. I didn’t eat but the menu looked great too, will be back for sure. Thank you 😊

Fabulous as always. Pity we live at the other side of the city but well worth a visit.

Popped in for drinks before going back to our hotel and ended up having a few drinks and desserts after not being offered any at the restaurant we had eaten at. Service was excellent. Think the person was called David. Great host and great friendly service.

A great experience in a typical Edinburgh restaurant. Succulent burgers and successful dishes. The atmosphere is warm and the servers are exceptionally friendly.

Nice place to stop for a wine , good atmosphere and looked like good food

We spent four days in Edinburgh and decided to take tour of the royal yacht brittania, which took us to Leith, about two miles from the city center of Edinburgh. This pub had great reviews so we decided to pop in. They take reservations but it wasn’t overly crowded at noon. It got busy as we ate. The food and drink were really some of the best we had at a pub during our time in London and Scotland. The full size fish and chips was a nice sized piece of haddock and cooked perfectly. My son went for the 0.5 kg of mussels, one of his favorite dishes. They literally came in a huge steaming Dutch oven and were huge. My wife loved the seafood chowder. They have a kids menu which my daughter appreciated. Would highly recommend.

I love that place, we had the special for an amazing Saturday lunch. The stuff were so friendly Love the view of the shore as well

From start to finish Superb place from the staff, atmosphere, food and wine list. Recommend place to go.

I found there are few dark spot on the salmon，I suspect it wasn’t fresh as I thought it was. Also,when the chef trying to explain why there are dark spots on my salmon,he mentioned they were opened one day before, personally I think it is at least 2days older than that. They were nice enough to cut half the bill because of the dark spots, but I still won’t go back for the rest of my life!

Very friendly staff, good food, extraordinary whisky selction

Delicious food in a nice atmosphere in a beautiful location, service takes all the time for you.

We had dinner, upon reservation, in this typical Leith pub. Although the cost was a little high, it was worth it given the quality of the tasty food and the welcoming and historic environment that surrounds you.

Super friendly and welcoming staff, got served quickly and food was AMAZING

Lovely bar/restaurant Sea trout was excellent. Very reasonable prices. Service was efficient and friendly. Go. Oh and right opposite the river.

It's one of my favourite places in Edinburgh. Ian is a great host and the food is always fantastic.

Very warm welcome yet at the end of the service and without reservation. The meal was delicious, especially the mussels in cream.

Good eat pub. Nice service. Good beers.

Lovely atmosphere, food was great and service amazing. Special mention to David who seemed to know what we wanted before we did. All tables were full on a Tuesday night. I had the mussels which were plentiful and delicious. Would recommend.

Super friendly staff, very, very tasty food, great ambience. You can tell the boss's passion, enthusiasm and love for his shop, his food and drinks. Extremely likeable. Highly, highly recommended!

Great food and excellent service!

Loved the food, atmosphere and service!!!

This is one of the oldest pubs in Leith, it was lovely the food was delicious, we were there with our son and his girlfriend and we all enjoyed it thank you.

It was an all around great stay! From the start, the staff is incredibly warm and extremely helpful. The food comes quickly and tastes very tasty. It's worth a visit!

Cosy and a great place to dine.

Kind and friendly staff, very nice place, excellent fish dishes!!!! Above all fast service (not a given in Edinburgh)

Excellent dishes, fresh and homemade. The mussels were delicious and the mayonnaise was homemade. Attentive and pleasant service. Authentic decoration. Perfect!

Great service, great meal, very nice place

We are a family with two children aged 5 and 8. The person serving was very pleasant and attentive. We ordered a delicious terrine as well as mussels with equally good fries. The atmosphere is friendly.

Really cool pub in my favorite neighborhood in Edinburgh. Hard to miss as it’s on a busy intersection of riverfront and bridge but it’s a cozy spot to stop for a pint and a snack. I decided to have a flat white and sticky toffee pudding and they were great! A couple cask ale handles and a good looking menu although on the pricier side.

One of the best bowls of Chowder I've ever had. The two gentlemen we dealt with were amazing. Friendly, helpful, and a lot of fun to talk to. I would highly recommend a stop at The Kings Wark. A very old and interesting building too.

We had a yummy meal at The King's Wark mid-week. We had fish and chips, seafood bowl, chicken roulade starter, and for dessert, we ordered sticky toffee pudding, and the meringue and fresh fruit. We had plenty of food, and it was all delicious. The two guys who served us were super friendly and helpful. For my teenager, it was the highlight of Edinburgh 🤣

Great cullen skink and good price on their cocktails. Really good service too. The fish and chips were good, it could use slightly more flavor.

We had the chicken roast and vegetarian roast haggis it didn’t taste very nice there wasn’t much on the plate very over priced for what your getting the desserts where much nicer though staff where very friendly but unfortunately we left hungry

It was wonderful to dive into this attractive looking pub on a wet Monday evening. It was busy but there was a cosy table for 2 with a great view. The food was top notch, service was prompt and good value for money. We'll be back!

The friendliest staff I've ever encountered.

Nice atmosphere! Great service, good food, charming place! Thanks guys

Absolutely loved my dinner here still as good as I've remembered

Pan fried haddock with haggis and smoked bacon, superb! The venison burger is the best burger I have ever tasted. Mix this with a really good choice of ales and carefully chosen wines and you have the recipe for an exceptional experience. Once you add staff that really care and spend time with the customers you have a five star experience.

Delicious roast, perfectly cooked and well portioned.

Really tasty good. Great gluten free options. Dog friendly. Excellent service. Little bit pricey for a casual dinner but well worth it. 5*

The kindest staff, good food, lovely location.

Good food and friendly service in a charming old building

Fantastic ambience and really friendly proprietors, who realised I was on my own on two occasions and reserved a secluded spot for me. The food is hot and delicious and the service prompt and charming. Thank you for making me feel so comfortable! I shall return with family/friends!

Simple but good dishes. Attentive staff. Very pleasant setting.

Met up with friends on my first visit to this historical eatery. A lovely warm atmosphere and some great food. I had roast sea trout which was delicious! Service was friendly and helpful.

Recently visited for a Sunday roast and it was delicious, staff were so helpful. The sticky toffee pudding was one of the best I have had. Really cosy, already booked again to return in May.

We'd been looking online for recommended vegetarian Sunday lunches without much success. We passed the King's Wark on Saturday and saw their Sunday lunch offerings advertised. Vegetarian Haggis Welkington sold us straight away and we booked our table there and then (recommended). A great friendly welcome from everyone there, piping hot food and the flavours were just fantastic. All the Sunday roast trimmings you'd expect, rich full flavoured gravy and a beautifully flavoured Wellington. A great find.

Four of us went out for lunch. We had the chilli prawns and fish and chips and one of us had hamburger with the soup. It was so tasty that I forgot to take pictures! The staff are super helpful and attentive. There was a small mixup with sauces and instantly the staff took it away and said they would take money off our bill which we didn’t think was needed because they were so responsive and fixed the situation straightaway. You definitely need to go here love, good tasting food and very friendly staff!! Definitely won’t be disappointed !

Great and very accommodating for a last minute large booking. The staff couldn’t have been more attentive and made us feel right at home. Highly recommend for both food and a good drink!