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Nº 2108 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of

Nº 317 of 413 British in Edinburgh, City of

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Tasty beer, friendly staff, and absolutely stunning live music 🎶

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Mimi Heinrici . 2025-05-23

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Really poor service!!! I watched the bartender ignore my wife for ten minutes and then proceeded to wash glasses. When she waved at him to get his attention he came over and yelled at her. Really poor service.

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Stephen Graziano . 2025-05-23

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We tried their: Loaded fries (Haggis)- not quite par with the others in the area Fish and chips - Tasted good but not crispy enough Maggie Burger - Really good

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Binusha Benoy . 2025-05-20

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Good food, expensive but drinks and sun works nice!

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Xoyjaz . 2025-05-18

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My wife and I went in to reserve a table for dinner on our last night in Edinburgh, and although they normally don’t take reservations the day of the reservation, they made an exception for us. We got (what we think) was the best table for two we’ve ever had! The food was great. I had the Flat Iron Steak and Chips. I was expecting it to be somewhat tough, but it wasn’t. The sauce was subtle, but added some great flavor to the already flavorful steak. My wife had the Cullen Skink, and it was a delicious smokey flavor to it. The cream base was so rich! The service was top notch. Our server was Alys (she’s the one who held the table for us!), and she was running all over, despite being there all day long. The place was busy, so we thought it might take some time to get the food, but it was quite quick! The manager (Colin) spoke to us for a good amount of time. He was so friendly and informative. We shared our views of the culinary delights of Scotland. I would highly recommend eating here at least once when you’re in Scotland!

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Larry Horn . 2025-05-17

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Great stop for a pint and munchies. Nice selection of beer and spirits. Rosie was awesome and helped us navigate the unknowns of the menu.

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Lisa Nobilini . 2025-05-16

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Heard about *half hanged Maggie* on the #GhostBus. Had to check it out... Not only do they have local and international draft beer on tap.... great kitchen too. Burger n fries on point. Had a steak with potato weddies... Delicious. That pepper sauce was heavenly! Live music too... 5 stars!!!

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Yvette Schollmeier . 2025-05-15

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This bar is a must in the Grassmarket area. Service was fantastic, shoutout to Alys for a memorable experience!

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Hunter Beasley . 2025-05-15

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Incredibly rude staff members who either ignore you or sit behind the bar on their phone. Ended up leaving due to their poor attitude and lack of service to go elsewhere.

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Reviewer . 2025-05-14

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We ate a typical Scottish seafood chowder (cullen skink) that was very good. Too bad about the service, you had to beg to be served. The food came quite quickly but when we wanted to order some whiskeys (ridiculous size for £6 each) they sent us to the bar and it wasn't very well specified where to order it. Add to that the difficulty of the language, they speak so fast and with such closed English that it makes everything more difficult (this is no one's fault anyway) but it made our experience not entirely satisfactory.

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Macarena Nannucci . 2025-05-11

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Very nice place to have a drink and something to eat. We had a delicious soup of the day. The staff very friendly and relaxed. Recommended!

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Jeannette Carati . 2025-05-05

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Good service, delicious food we ordered Chicken Balmoral

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Chals and George in action . 2025-05-01

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Awful service for the price you pay. Nobody wants to take your order. Wouldn't recommend to anyone. It's a tourist trap. Please learn from my mistake and avoid it.

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Rafael Dias Amarante . 2025-04-29

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I was there on a Sunday. We had the roast and potatoes along with a couple beers. Service was very good.

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Ruth Smith . 2025-04-25

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It was such a treat to eat somewhere that has such rich history. I’ve always wanted to visit a pub in Scotland and finally got to give it a try. The Scottish soup was absolutely amazing. It a must try.

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JB . 2025-04-24

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We wanted to have lunch before our city tour and we were on a bit of a rush, entered different pubs which looked crowded and finally ended up here kind of last minute, and so glad we did. The food was incredible and the service spot on and fast. We had the mussels, steak and fries and my partner tried the stovies for the first time. Everything 10/10! Thank you!

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Paula F . 2025-04-20

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Nice place with an interesting story. Had drinks, was nice.

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Assaline J. M. F. Robbers . 2025-04-12

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Ahh. What a combination! Haggis NACHOS! Works so well, especially with the gravy and cheese as well as the fried onions on top 😋 Who would have thunk? Be sure to try it. A bit too busy outside, so service was slow at first, but worth the wait.

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Marina Logan . 2025-04-07

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Where to start! The food was excellent. We had the special which was the beef baguette served with chips and a salad. For £10 this was a bargain. We also had a taster of the haggis which was also great. The service we had too was stunning, the advice I received when I asked about single malt whisky’s was just what I needed as a novice. The screens showing sports was a little off putting but that’s just me I think. I’d recommend visiting if you’re nearby Grassmarket and fancy a nice drink or meal in a pub with a bit of history

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Richard Thompson . 2025-03-31

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Fantastic food - cooked to perfection. Great staff

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Ryan . 2025-03-23

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The bartender is very sweet and friendly. He asked us where we were from to speak to us in french :) Hope the sun is still there!

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Nicolas Capiot . 2025-03-05

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While a bit expensive, the haggis was to die for. Absolutely delicious, I could’ve had ten more servings.

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Hummus . 2025-03-03

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Nice pub, artist certainly wasn't the best

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Evert Niemeijer . 2025-03-01

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I had a lovely meal here. Phil recommended the haggis and a whiskey drink, and both were really delicious. The sticky toffee pudding was also tasty. Expensive, but I don't fault a pub near the Royal Mile being expensive frankly. Just be aware of it.

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Bryn Grunwald . 2025-02-21

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Good beers and very good service, normal price for what Edinburgh is.

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Jorge Arribas mozo . 2025-02-21

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Scottish pub with its own beauty 🤓 And Scottish people are amazing 🥹

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Mirka C . 2025-02-12

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I was in Edinburgh November 2024 Popped in to Maggie Dicksons for a quick dram before I got married. All staff hade me feel at home and welcome especially Devon. Absolute star of a person made my day heart felt good people. Can't imagine anyone having a bad experience here unless expecting some toff class experience. Act accordingly certain way and expect to get treated a certain way but even that is not how the staff at Maggie Dicksons would act . Made my day thank you very much

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Hoo Ha . 2025-02-09

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Visited after learning about the story about this place from a show called Somebody Feed Phil (Netflix). Tasted some local scotch and the the food was decent.

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Ankush Manwati . 2025-01-30

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This pub was exactly what we wanted for a casual but festive Burns Night in Edinburgh. The building’s recent makeover is beautiful and it was snug and comfortable. The food was lovely with generous portions. Bartenders were attentive and made great cocktails. Servers handled the event crowd + regular patrons beautifully. We’ll absolutely be back and are glad to have a solid option in this area of town.

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Heather Taylor . 2025-01-27

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Had a lovely time there last weekend. Even when busy the wait wasn't too bad. Will be back!

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M (gokinka) . 2025-01-21

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Fantastic service adam was lovely

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Benjamin Taylor . 2025-01-21

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Such a fab wee pub! Been a couple of times now and love the atmosphere. I definitely recommend the toad in the hole. Staff are lovely - big thanks to Ben for going off menu and making me a delicious mocktail so this pregnant gal could join in the fun 😊

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Kirsten Moore . 2025-01-21

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Absolutely lovely small bar on the Grassmarket, with friendly bar staff, three TVs for sports and good pints. Especially lively for big sports events, and often has live music. Food is also great - always ask about the specials! I had the Baked Camembert special that was available and it was brilliant, with crispy warm baguette slices.

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Matt Bennett . 2025-01-21

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The fish and chips are unreal. Friendly staff and the live music is great.

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Adam Weir . 2025-01-21

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Love the vibe of this place! Have had a lot of great nights here. And the staff are great too. Tanisha is really sweet when working.

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Macro1429 . 2025-01-21

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Amazing staff! I was recommended whiskeys by supervisor Ben and he was incredibly helpful and had so much knowledge on all of the whiskeys they carried! Food was incredible and over all atmosphere was great!

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Charlotte Wilson . 2025-01-21

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Made to feel so welcome, the staff could not have been nicer and the food is excellent quality and full of flavour

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Tadhg Finn . 2025-01-19

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Lovely well-maintained pub but the food and service were shockingly bad

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Lob Ster . 2025-01-19

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Wow what a pub, everything you need and more, best pub in Edinburgh

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Andrew Nelson . 2025-01-17

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Dined here last night. We had the haggis and the loaded fries. Service was excellent and the servers were very attentive. Will definitely be back.

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Hurbkgc Ffhcfyhf . 2025-01-14

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We were only there for a drink. Nice pub with nice staff and a large selection! Reasonably priced 👍🏼

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Simone W. . 2025-01-10

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A nice pub to have a quick lunch or dinner

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Gastón Zampaglione . 2025-01-06

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We went here for dinner on the recommendation of a tour guide Environment with particular typical Scottish furnishings, just a little cold. Below average food, little choice, personally I took a couscous (which was a fregola but never mind the subtlety), but there was a quantity of salt and oil that made it inedible Staff who were not attentive to service and not very helpful, they forgot the cutlery, they closed the kitchen without warning, not giving us the opportunity to order anything else. We raised our hand to call them and were scolded for rudeness. I don't recommend it

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silvia corti . 2025-01-05

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Amazing staff and cozy atmosphere ! Live music 7 nights a week.

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Ivan Vekić . 2025-01-03

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Great time, very friendly welcome and really good food (Haggie and Cullen Shink not to be missed)!!!!

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Marine Barthelemy . 2025-01-03

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Great drinks and music, terrible staff. Visiting internationally and with others who are from England - terrible service from employees. Shame that they let the behavior continue.

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Emily Squyres . 2024-12-30

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Cards on the table, tried to get into The Last Drop for lite lunch but they were queuing for entry so stuck our heads in Maggie Dicksons next door! Great decision! Good lager, solid IPA, lovely atmosphere, prompt service and delicious food! 2 person booth opposite the bar allowed us to watch the sport and the other drinkers/diners 👍🏼 perfect. fries loaded with haggis, cheese and whiskey sauce were especially good 👍🏼

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Richard Uzzell . 2024-12-30

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Tasty sunday roast but is not a big portion

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Xbus . 2024-12-29

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Very nice pub, great service and in French😉, special burger recipe, original and good

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nadia ruas . 2024-12-28

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Great live music and atmosphere

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simon moore . 2024-12-28

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Lovely little bar with a great staff. Food was on point and a great whisky flight for dessert

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Ruairi O'Neill . 2024-12-24

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Super bad, don't take a credit card and act as if it's your fault! Even though you asked before. Afterwards you have to withdraw money from the bank or pay with a normal card and fees. Never again thank you for nothing!!

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Christiane Jucha . 2024-12-19

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Restaurant bar, with beautiful decor, service, very pleasant and very charming. Great playlist by the way The food is very good, I recommend the Cullen skink soup

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lidia amzal . 2024-12-17

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I have never met such rude staff in all my life. The manager (male) in particular was awful. From the moment we walked in, the bouncer was rude. The staff were rude and unhelpful. Do not go to this place if you want have good customer service. If it wasn’t for the live music we would have left sooner than we did. Ii will never be back.

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Stephen McLaughlin . 2024-12-14

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Nice Scottish bar and restaurant where the local population is represented. Toad in the hole is one of the local dishes.

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JP V. . 2024-12-13

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Horrible food. Nachos were served with rotten avocado and the baked camembert was served with days old bread. They still charged us full price for both uneaten meals, however. Avoid this place.

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Abby O'Connor . 2024-12-11

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Nice bar, fast service,friendly staff But the food not outstanding at the price charged,

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Ed Sneider . 2024-12-10

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Went for drinks. Has live music, loved the vibes and tried their festive cocktails.

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Anca Sticlaru . 2024-12-10

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Was a beautiful ending of my trip in Edinburgh the bartenders especially Ben were just amazing and give us that unique experience in Scottish whiskey

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Alexandru A Andrei (Tony) . 2024-12-04

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Pub like many others in Edinburgh but if you discover the absurd yet terrifying story of poor Maggie Dickinson perhaps between one course and another, a pint of beer and a whisky, you will feel like you are in another place.

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Roberto Villani . 2024-12-03

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Staff were fantastic with us after we were late for a booking and then had to leave early due to Avanti train cancellations. Superb bar with great atmosphere.

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Darren Kelton . 2024-12-02

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For me, the best Pub in Edinburgh. Very friendly. Beer at its point, on tap. Fish & Chips to take note. Price.... Edinburgh is very expensive.

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Andrés Rodríguez . 2024-12-02

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Live music, amazing barstaff and door staff, great atmosphere with live music every night, and refurb on point. Highly recommend

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Stacey Miller . 2024-11-30

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Fantastic place with fantastic service!

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Molly Hughes . 2024-11-25

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Couldn’t believe how rude and aggressive a male member of staff was to the group I was with (3 x males and 1 female. All in mid 50s) I observed him displaying the same behaviour to other patrons. When I spoke to the manager he tried to fob me off by saying it was a misunderstanding while the staff member smirked at me behind the manager’s back. Won’t be going back ever.

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George Campbell . 2024-11-21

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Really nice pub, welcoming staff and good food, especially the mussels

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Алёна Ткачук . 2024-11-16

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An incredible story! I recommend that you investigate it. Excellent service, very good typical food and drinks

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Renato Zecchini . 2024-11-15

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I visited the store at noon, and the store had a cheerful atmosphere with both staff and customers. If I have a chance to go to Edinburgh, this is a restaurant I would like to visit again.

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Tsutomu Soejima . 2024-11-09

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Very good live music. There are “packs” of 3 whiskeys that are very good to try. Very friendly staff. Great atmosphere.

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Anna . 2024-09-29

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Stopped here for lunch we decided to have a hamburger from those offered on the menu. The chips were a bit anemic, the sandwich was nothing special, the meat was the only "strong" point We then came in the evening to have a drink, when we were placed at a table at the back, no one came to take the order anymore, we left...

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Lorenzo . 2024-09-28

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The staff was really nice and welcoming, and the love music was great! I'd say it's more of a modern pub than a traditional/ rustic one.

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Yasmin Schäffer . 2024-09-27

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Everything is good but they are very slow, it took almost half an hour to bring the second dish since we finished the first

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Isabel Peñalva Benito . 2024-09-20

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Very nice pub, with good grub and friendly staff, would recommend

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Morton Smith . 2024-09-18

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Very good experience, really good food and excellent welcome. To do without hesitation

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Dyn Endal . 2024-09-14

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We had lunch and it was pretty good. We were two adults and two children, and at lunchtime, at least, the atmosphere was suitable for children; I assume that in the afternoons the atmosphere becomes more "adult." For a pub, I expected less from the food, but it was good. I didn't like that our table was right next to the bathrooms, but space is limited and they should make the most of it. Everyone who attended us was friendly.

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Dayana Barria . 2024-09-13

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Iconic place and a nice spot to stop and have a beer and a quick bite. A nice one along the square.

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Alice Montagner . 2024-09-13

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The staff is really very nice and accommodating. The food (mussels and haggis) was excellent, the price was more than justified, especially the quantity of the small portions was very sufficient for lunch.

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S Gottwalt . 2024-09-02

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Cool pub with some interesting history!

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Kevin Hofacker . 2024-09-02

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The staff is really very nice and accommodating. The food (mussels and haggis) was excellent and the price-performance ratio was also great! Absolutely recommended!

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Natalie Neufeld . 2024-09-01

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Only stopped by for a wee dram. Short measures or what! Supposed to be 25ml but definitely short (free pour not optic) When challenged, we were told they were served in large glasses and was correct. As a publican of many years, I know my measures and this place is scamming!

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Fi Holton . 2024-08-22

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Lovely pub in a convenient location with a great story.

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Glenn Harshman . 2024-08-15

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Chill vibes good tunes whiskey sauce was sexy af will defos come again

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Euan Lee . 2024-08-15

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super cute pub in a great spot! special shout out to Mivy who served me she killed it !!!

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sophie poole . 2024-08-14

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Great Fish & Chips and much greater: Mahou in Scotland. So drinks, food, service was super. Strong recommendation especially as prices are normal

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steffen schwalm . 2024-08-13

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Stopped here for a quick bite. Ok food and drink, had a burger. They have a mandatory service fee/charge which I dislike on principle and it doesn't really improve one's experience, I think you should be able to choose whether you want to tip. It did say that they charge it on the bottom of the menu, so whether 10 percent is worth it, you be the judge. I would suggest to people that they actually ask if there is a mandatory service fee, it may be good to get away from the most touristy places for food.

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N . 2024-08-12

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Very very good food but service needs improvement! Payment is made before being served and politeness is sought...

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Chloé Pitussi . 2024-08-08

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Visited on a Saturday night with a group of 6 friends. Great atmosphere & excellent service from behind the bar. The live music was fantastic- varied & really got the audience involved singing along. Decent beer as well!

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SteveMFC . 2024-08-02

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I ate some haggis, I didn't mind the taste.

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Emanuele Morante . 2024-08-01

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The food was better than expected and the service was very good. I also found the history of the pub and its name very interesting. It's worth going.

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Luciana Côrtes . 2024-07-31

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Great pub in Edimburgh with a misterious history behind!!

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Tere MC . 2024-07-30

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Place with a cool history. But the server basically stole last sip of our cider. What the heck?

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Marcin Grabowski . 2024-07-29

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Ordered a double rum and coke for £9.65, came in a tiny glass and all I could taste was the mixer.

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Tyrone Reay . 2024-07-27

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Came here for the quiz, great time however drinks are pricy

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Hazel Miller . 2024-07-22

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I went to Maggie's with my children today and the food was delicious. the waiters welcomed us warmly.

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Paulina Bawol . 2024-07-10

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Great experience at the bar! Iona and her coworkers were very hospitable and the drinks were great!

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Tiffany Greene . 2024-07-09

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Fantastic food, fantastic staff (especially Rosie) All round a great place to be for a casual night out. Has quizzes and karaoke on some days, definitely a go to for a fun time

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freya duffy . 2024-07-03

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Wandered in here looking for a coffee on a cold morning and were warmly welcomed by the staff. Excellent hot coffee by Iona who is an experienced barista and great chat with Ben.

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Jane T . 2024-07-03

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Fantastic place Fantastic staff/doorstaff nice friendly atmosphere

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Amanda Duncan . 2024-06-30

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Great place for a pint with my mates

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Michael Currie . 2024-06-26

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Just a rude place in one of the nicest spot in the old city. Poor service, unfriendly staff, sticky tables and no attention at all. There are better options out there.

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Federico De Marco . 2024-06-25

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