Maggie Dickson's Pub in Edinburgh, City of

Fantastic place with fantastic service!

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

Cool pub with some interesting history!

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.

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!

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!

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

Lovely pub in a convenient location with a great story.

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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.

Great pub in Edimburgh with a misterious history behind!!

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Fantastic place Fantastic staff/doorstaff nice friendly atmosphere

Great place for a pint with my mates

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.

We asked for a Coke, we were served a Pepsimax (without sugar) and without bubbles which I couldn't finish. My husband had a rum and coke also with a pepsimax, suffice to say that it was a waste of rum. We waited 10 minutes to be served even though they were not overwhelmed. The toilets are really dirty. We paid around £13 or around €16 We wanted to eat there but it turned us cold. Fortunately the waitress was cordial.

Stopped off to have some brunch this morning, Devyn served me some eggs royal and a bloody Mary and I was brand new again. Lovely atmosphere definitely worth a return.

The fat manager is a blatant thief. Be very attentive paying. He will steal your cash. So many great options nearby you should give Maggie Dickson a hard pass.

Great long thin pub - quite quiet/not too many people compared to other pubs- good live guitar and singer.

Amazing pub, had a smashing fish and chips gobbled it all up! great to try proper British cuisine in a historical little spot, wouldn't find anything's like this back home in Utah. Met a Scottish local working behind the bar Euan Lee, he said deep fried pizza should be my next food to test... sounds daunting aha. Wonderful service from him, he even did a little Scottish Jig to show me how the locals do it around here! will try to be back before the end of my trip. 10/10.

Pretty good food, nice atmosphere and location, but I don't know why I paid so much. I don't know if anything extra was added to the bill, but almost £25 for a veggie burger and one beer is definitely too much!

Poor food, poor service and overcharged on the final bill. Alright for drinks but absolutely do not sit down for food.

Small historic pub. Live music some nights

Really happy w/ the food. I didn’t even manage to take picture! Just to know order is on the bar. Ppl great just that could tell earlier that we have to manage all on bar. 😊 Thank you!

Didn't eat here but went back to Maggie dickson 4 times staff were great entertainment great too be back in October thank u for making the girl I work for happy 😊

Wonderful pub on the Grassmarket! The staff are fun and service top notch! Great place to meet and talk with locals as well as tourists from across the world!

A great pub on this large tourist square that is Grassmarket. Good beer, relatively varied food menu. We come out without thirst or hunger. Special mention for the fish'n'chips of the day!

Great lunch, had the fish burger which was fantastic. Service was great as well. Would recommend a stop in here if your around the grassmarket

Fantastic pub with an amazing manager.

We really enjoyed our visit to this pub the staff were friendly and welcoming especially the new manager. It had a great atmosphere and is steeped in history. We had a traditional meal of. Haggis neeps and tatties. With excellent local beer and whiskey. Joined in with a quiz and had a great evening’s entertainment.

Quaint pub. It was crowded but people were friendly and food was delicious as were the drinks

Maggie’s is amazing! They just opened a few days ago under new ownership and you wouldn’t know! Service was incredible. They were so relaxed and welcoming and kind! 10/10 would come back again!

We came in for a last drink of the night, and it was great. Service , atmosphere, everything! The music was out of this world. I need to find out the man’s name that was singing he had such an amazing voice! It was may 3rd 2024

The most disgusting salad in the world. Ordered halloumi five bean salad. The halloumi is not fried. The beans are soggy and only got three kinds of beans and corn. Corn is not a bean. Two large lettuce leaves at the bottom. No seasoning or anything. The pasta dish was yesterday's and the girls working were incredibly rude. Will not set foot here ever again.

We are between friends the 21 of march, in the night, to drink a scottish whisky The staff was very friendly and advise to us a very nice whisky , from Edinburgh , smoky, sweet and light yellow if i'm truly remember 😁 It was a very beautiful moment . But I can't remember the name of this whisky , If the staff read this comment , can you , please, tell me , the name of this whisky to find a bottle. Emilie

Qmazing pub 1 of the oldest in edinburgh

Our recent visit to Maggie Dickinson pub in Edinburgh was a complete letdown. The food, to put it bluntly, was a disaster for us. We had the impression as if each dish would have been dunked in a vat of oil, leaving them swimming in a greasy mess. Not only that, but for our taste, everything arrived at our table stone cold, as if it had been forgotten in the back corner of the kitchen. It was a dining experience we would rather forget, and one we wouldn't wish upon anyone else. We would suggest that you save yourself the same disappointment than us and find another spot to dine in Edinburgh. I know that we will receive and apology saying that they will pass on the message to the kitchen as if the kitchen was an alien independent entity. So a completely useless excuse which they use for all complaints. PS . It is sad to see that efforts are invested in fantasize about events that did not happen. As you can see we have rated the service highly, but the meal was really disgusting for us. Good luck to all those going there in the future.

Our recent visit to Maggie Dickinson pub in Edinburgh left much to be desired. The food was simply unacceptable. Each dish was drowning in grease, as if it had been soaked in an oil vat. To make matters worse, everything arrived cold, as if forgotten in the depths of the kitchen. On top it was ridiculously expensive.It was a dining experience we'd rather forget and certainly not one we'd recommend. Save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere for a meal in Edinburgh. I fully expect the typical apology and empty promises from the management, which seem to be their go-to response for all complaints. Despite our positive rating for the service, the meal was undeniably disgusting. Best of luck to those considering dining there in the future.

Quiet and cozy. Very poor vegetarian options.

During my visit to Edinburgh, I had the pleasure of spending St Patrick's evening at Maggie Dicksons pub, and the experience was simply memorable. St. Patrick's Day in this historic venue is an experience that transcends all expectations, especially for us Italians, accustomed to a different way of celebrating. The atmosphere was electric, with all guests completely immersed in the moment - singing their hearts out along with the live singer, toasting with plenty of beer and enjoying each other's company. The thing that struck me most was the total absence of cell phones; no one was distracted posting on social media, everyone was there to truly experience the party and socialise, a true return to the essence of fun. The venue itself is a jewel: spacious and welcoming, despite the large influx of people. It offers a vast selection of beers, including the ever-present Guinness, perfect for the occasion. The toilets also deserve a mention for their comfort and cleanliness, despite the evening being exceptionally busy. Another pleasant surprise was the broadcast of the football matches, that evening in particular Inter vs Napoli, which added a touch of familiarity in such a festive context. I highly recommend Maggie Dicksons to anyone looking for an authentic and immersive experience in the heart of Edinburgh. It's more than just a pub; it is a place where the local culture is expressed at its best, allowing anyone to feel part of a festive and welcoming community.

Early evening visit so just had snacks and drinks. They have Guinness. Amazing plate of nachos. Able to sit outside and watch the world go by in the historic Grassmarket. A pleasant experience.

Heard Maggie story on Wierd Darkness podcast and on our witch tour. Had to pop in. Lovely bar and facilities. I would come back again. Maggie story is very interesting 🤔

A brilliant place for drinks and food. Great staff, great location 👍

Come and enjoy this light and airy pub for its history and friendly staff but don't bother with food. The waitress did not mention that the tomato soup was ridiculously spicy, the cheese board was served without grapes and only 4 oatcakes (though they did bring more when I asked and replace the inedible soup for chips), the whisky sauce with the haggis fries was like whisky mixed with milk.

Typical Scottish pub, very nice people and service!

Very friendly staff. In the season we went it looked like a friends bar. Which makes it very cozy. Good beer and the history of the name it bears is very interesting.

The waitress who served us was very attentive and polite. We will repeat.

2 hamburgesas y 2 cervezas 60 euros

Cold damp and rundown, over priced tourist trap that has little going for it other than location. The only positive was is the staff who try hard to put a positive spin on such a dismal atmosphere.

Service was friendly Food was warm and nicely done Cozy seats Very gud very nice The owl approved🦉

Good range of drinks and live music.

Be forewarned it's one of those long narrow types with the bar creating a choke point that makes escape a little difficult. That being said it's a good old fashioned bar with good music, good banter, solid furniture and a drink menu that has nice variety without getting overly faffy or fancy. Well maintained and presented with lovely staff. Great location too.

Nice wee boozer, didn't have anything to eat so won't score that just now.

Great spot for a casual dinner! We joined for a pub quiz on a Tuesday eve. Great atmosphere and really friendly staff!

We came into an empty pub. We asked to sit at the table by the window, and it was covered in food and grime and was already set. Other than my espresso martini, everything else was horrific. The halloumi fries were literally freezing, cold shoestring fries with cold chunks of cheese on top of them. The nachos came out freezing cold with hardened cheese as well and hardly any toppings. I think I understand now why it was empty

Food and atmosphere was okay but not great. Not a pub would recommend or go back to. I’m surprised that they claim it’s world famous.

Food was amazing, facility was clean, warm and inviting. Even though we were from the states the staff treated us as if we were locals. All around amazing experience!

Un sitio muy tranquilo donde tomar una pinta mientras conversas. Eso sí, en el momento que empezaba la música en directo, en algún momento se hacía difícil mantener una conversación ya que estaba muy, muy alto el sonido. No obstante se acaba formando un ambiente de 10.

Bit expensive, but excellent atmosphere and excellent food. The waiter was very friendly and we didn’t have to wait long at all for our drinks and food. I would recommend

It was a cozy place to sit and enjoy a meal after a rainy day. The waiter was really friendly, he recommended us good beer. The food was also pretty good :)

We wandered into this place and found a REAL GEM. The staff is so friendly and the fish and chips are the BEST we’ve ever had! Highly recommend!

Food was lovely. Good portions and hearty. Atmosphere was OK. Decore dated But clean. Service was haphazard but food came quick once ordered. Interesting to read the history on the wall and menu.

Er wordt hier zg pubfood geserveerd, en het verhaal van Maggie is heel bijzonder. Dat geldt niet voor het eten. Beperkte keuze, matige kwaliteit en beslist te duur!

Essen & Service wae super, grosse Portionen Auch für Vegetarier geeignet Typisches englisches Pub, gepflegte Einrichtung

The waiters were quite nice, but it took like 40 min to get the food. It was quite busy outside, so I'll give them that... Nothing spectacular generally speaking.

No había sopa del día, lo único que me interesaba del menú. Tampoco cerveza sin alcohol. El chico q nos atendió muy amable, pero regular la comida

Musik gut, essen sehr schlecht. Ansonsten lieber was trinken. Sportbar

Mitten im Leben edinburgh's ..es war ein schöner Abend

We had a good lunch here. I had a burrata salad and my friends had soup of the day (curried veg) with bread and butter. The service was first class - our server going out of his way to make sure we enjoyed our meal. It's not cheap, typical prices for the tourist areas should be expected. The pub has a traditional Scottish public house look. The printed menus were a bit shabby, perhaps because it's nearing the end of a very busy season. There were TV screens near us but they didn't disturb our conversation. The story of Maggie Dickson is an interesting one, a reminder of the grim history of the Grassmarket.

Das Personal war unfreundlich und hat sich für seine Gäste nicht interessiert. Personal war ständig am Smartphone und hatte kein Interesse auch nur einen Tisch zu bedienen oder die Tische abzuräumen. Alle Tische waren bedeckt mit leeren Gläsern und Tellern...

They have my favourite cider there! Can only recommend. My friend and I shared the loaded nachos and they were really good. Loads of sauces to dip the nachos in. The only thing I disliked was, that one dude seemed to work more than the other bartenders. They were mostly just standing behind the bar while one guy served the guests. Also the counter was filled with glasses (it wasn't really busy) which made the place look untidy. Otherwise it's a nice bar in a good location.

Kein Service am Tisch, man muss sich die Getränke an der Theke selbst holen. Keine Getränkekarte am Tisch zum Auswählen. Freie Tische wurden nicht abgeräumt. Nicht empfehlenswert.

Gingen durch Zufall in das Lokal und waren sofort begeistert, die Kellner waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Die Preise waren ok und für schottische Verhältnisse gut. Das Essen war sehr gut und viel. Die Auswahl an Whiskey und anderen Alkoholika war sehr gut. Bei dem Namen des Lokals handelt es sich um eine Frau, die gehängt wurde, da sie angeblich ein Kind ermordet hat und als sie im Sarg davon getragen wurde erhob sie sich aus dem Sarg. Sie hatte den Galgen überlebt und durfte nach schottischem Recht kein zweites Mal für eine Straftat gehöngt werden, somit wurde sie fortan die Halbgehängte Maggie genannt.

Awful. Guy behind the bar was obviously hung over and did'nt want to be there. Waited ages for food which was also awful. Massively overcharged for soft drinks..... give it a miss.

Service was slow and weird but food was ok.

Nice friendly staff. Fair prices

My partner and I visited today to have a quick drink before heading home. We were with our 2 children. A 3 year old and a 4 month old. 3 year asleep in the pushchair so not sure the employee noticed. However my girlfriend was breastfeeding the 4 month old. Shortly after finishing the lady of blonde hair and early 20s came by and said we don’t allow children under 5 due to our drinking license. This would make some sense if there was signs on the door stating this. However what does not make any sense is there was a family say next to us with 3 small children. 1 certainly under the age of 5. To feel so belittled and ashamed in front of so many people for something that is the most natural form of feeding. I think they should all be ashamed of themselves and we will not be returning.

Awsomme Edinburgh atmosphere. Good value for money for the location friendly and helpful staff