McLarens on the Corner in Edinburgh, City of

Perfect even if a little noisy but at the same time, we are in Scotland 🤷‍♀️😉

Originally wanted to go here because of the name and I’m so glad we did. The fish cake was to DIE for. Possibly the best thing I had on our entire trip to Scotland.

Great atmosphere, super friendly service, great food, nice drinks (loved the raspberry fizz) and some games for the kids to be entertained. Perfect 👌

Absolutely love this place everybody’s always really friendly and welcoming. It’s a nice atmosphere to sit and do some work on my laptop as well as meeting up with friends

McLarens on the Corner is an absolute gem! The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, perfect for everything from a casual drink to a night out with friends. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the service is consistently top-notch. Their drink selection is fantastic, and the food never disappoints — especially the burgers and Sunday roasts. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, McLarens is the kind of place that makes you want to come back. Highly recommend!

We dined here on our 4 day trip to Edinburgh and it was by far the best restaurant we visited throughout the entire trip. The food was full of flavour and cooked to perfection and the service was brilliant. The staff were so friendly and efficient. I could not recommend this place enough for a great meal !

What is with the staff at this place. Any sunny day they are all inside whilst their customers are outside. The tables are filthy. As I write this we’re sat at a table outside with dirty food plates from a previous customer. I’ve been in and asked for someone to come and clear the table, half an hour later, no change. She’s was on her personal mobile at the front greeters podium. Earpiece in… no idea what they use that for. It’s always been a disgrace when it comes to front of house service. Bar staff polite, front of house an unmitigated disaster. In this location, with that many staff (4/5 front of house on this visit) it’s unacceptable. Why has this got 4.4 star overall review. It’s manky and the staff don’t care. Get new staff. Get a front of house manager that will insist on full hands in and out of the kitchen/garden.

Fantástica experiencia. Había solicitado una mesa de esquina en línea debido a las dificultades auditivas de mi madre. El encantador pesebre de turno nos asignó la cabina más encantadora junto a la ventana que estaba muy agradecido. Nuestro camarero para la noche fue increíble. Creo que se llamaba Katie. Fue tan dulce con nosotros. Realmente aprecio su amabilidad con nosotros, particularmente con mis dificultades de salud de mamá. El karma siempre regresa para bendecir a aquellos que lo merecen. Comida encantadora, ambiente encantador y sin duda volveremos.

The food was average (but the fries were spot on), but the vibe and atmosphere was perfect. Perfect place for a drink or a meal.

We had been asked to pre order as a booking of 13. when we arrived the tables were not really together as requested , no-one took our drinks order and when they did they were unaware of the offers on wine mid week , (advertised on social media.) Food was very good but there was a mistake on 1 order which the manager rectified. Unfortunately then we had no-one come and ask us if we needed anything else. It subsequently took an hour to sort out our bill and one of our party was lost to us for the rest of the evening liaising with staff when they could be found (It wasn't busy) . No-one seemed to be paying attention to us. It’s a shame as we are all local and those that hadn't been before have been put off returning . I have been back and the same waitress was sadly as inattentive . Maybe staff training needs improved?

The steak in Sunday roast was dry and tough to chew. Since the staff didn’t ask the doneness, I’m not sure if well-done is how the dish is meant to be served.

I enjoyed it very much.It was a good vibe in a great location. Only criticism might be the very small choice of ale on tap

Bar snacks and cocktails on point. Great recommendations from milo and loved every step of the experience. Fire pits created a great atmosphere

Milo had great drinks recommendations

I think this pasta is so delicious!

Great spot for a girlie lunch! Good food, atmosphere and friendly staff. Have been quite a few times and highly recommend!

This is a great spot for a casual evening, good food and great service, we had Bethany who was really helpful and well worth a visit.

After much rave reviews, we chose to visit and try this venue. Lovely bar with good experience (rugby on). Booked a couple of weeks ago, told on arrival (early) get drink at bar and will be told when table free. Has to return to desk to ask at 7.45pm (forgotten about). Bar lovely (expensive) but food was bland and poor. Bloody Mary Prawns bland and basically half an iceberg with four prawns. Beetroot salad tasteless. Mains were Haddock which was exceptionally greasy and Filly Cheese steak which was chewy. Yes, go for a drink. Food was poor, bland and absolutely no seasoning. Nice staff but shame food so tasteless.!!! Service charge automatically added too..

Molly is a babe, a goddess, a saint, and deserves a raise for her exceptional hard work

The food was great at my last visit - but the previous time I was here - my first ever visit - it was poor. So I'm not sure if they had an off day or if the food is hit-or-miss. Service was excellent both times though.

Very disappointed in meal tonight. Took a relative there as we had been there several times before and enjoyed our visits. Tonight the food was not good. The vegetables were almost uncooked. I did complain and a percentage was taken off the bill. However I would rather have paid the full price and got a decent main course. An off night?

Great selection of food and drinks available, the restaurant inside is really nicely decorated and the gondolas outside are perfect to sit in when theres no seats available inside

Writing this review based on both me and my company being fairly hungover and all having Sunday roast. Visiting lead to a really pleasant Sunday afternoon. FOOD As we all had the same course, I can really only review the roast. It was tremendous, the roast itself is more grilled than I’ve had before but oh so nice. Medium with great moisture even as the meat came tranche. Fresh vegetables and potatoes cooked like I wanted them. Great gravy and pudding. I had the standard lager to drink. It was delicious 5/5 on drinks In short: Well done. SERVICE The staff were in a good mood. Serviceable friendly and even offering some heartfelt banter. If there is one thing to complain about it would be that we had some issues getting the staffs attention both when trying to order more drinks but also getting the check. A minor gripe for a generally great hospitable visit. VENUE ”Clean, sorted and modern” in what I am guessing is located in an old bank building of sorts. It’s very well suited for families and medium sized groups. I cannot review what the place is like on late nights however. Restroom are also very well kept. Would love a return visit for sure.

Could be a great place but the food really lets it down. Struggles to define itself well. Good outdoor seating area and it is a good place for a drink

Ordered the full scottish breakfast and was not disappointed! Delicious food and very welcoming atmosphere! My friend had the Granola bowl and love it too!! Staff very friendly and service was faultless.

Always a fab time here! Special mention to Millie who went above and beyond for us, thank you!!

Given voucher as a gift Stater was great. Ordered Sunday roast beef dinner Parsnips we're not cooked and beef burnt on outside which left it bitter Would not have it again very disappointing . Also put majority cheese on plate as an alternative as they had ran out the cauliflower cheese Which was random. Would have been nice to have a choice...

We attended the special Burns night event, last night and it was absolutely amazing. From the whisky cocktail to start, the four course set menu paired with wines chosen by Edward Almond, were fantastic. The food was perfect and the address to the haggis was the best I've heard. The staff were so friendly but efficient nothing was too much trouble. Put us down for next year!

Potentially a wonderful spot let down by poor service, long waits and a hod awful scone

Lovely food, super homey and the drinks menu is large! Daisy, our server, was a delight and super friendly, thank you !

We had a lovely coffee and carrot cake at McLaren's for £4.95 each, what a bargain. That cake was outstanding! The waiting staff were friendly and speedy. Comfy seats, clean toilets. Everything was first class.

We were there on Saturday for a special birthday. Lovely room and atmosphere but food was disappointing, particularly for the prices, and service was slow. Our baked Camembert was cold and uncooked in the middle, and it was brought back to us on a different plate having clearly been microwaved, and all the Camembert had spilled out onto the plate. Not impressed for £14.95, with no apology from the staff, it was just taken away and returned. The burger was also small with hardly any chips. Service was so slow we missed our drinks booking later in the afternoon because we were at McLarens so long, which was disappointing considering it was someone’s birthday. Overall it was fine… but we won’t be back sadly.

Thanks McLarens for a lovely anniversary dinner. Food is lovely, prices are reasonable. Cocktails are drinks are great. Special thanks to the all the staff who go above and beyond. I would highly recommend this place for a celebration or even just for drinks and food

It's a lovely restaurant in a great location. They have a private room to book. We went around Christmas time, so the place was busy but the service was excellent. The food could be improved, we put it down to how busy the place was.

This community dining bar has such a relaxed and cheerful vibe—it’s the perfect spot for a no-pressure meal. From the charming building to the tasty dishes, everything about our experience was amazing. The staff welcomed us with genuine warmth and provided just the right level of service—caring without being overbearing. The food was delicious and nicely presented, making for a laid-back and satisfying lunch. Since it’s near the supermarket, it’s super convenient to stop by for a bite while running errands!

Absolutely lovely place with extremely friendly staff! The portions are big, the food is very good, and it’s dog-friendly! Probably one of the best fish and chips I’ve ever tried. Definitely recommended!

Wouldn’t recommend for allergies. Waitress was obviously undertrained and kept checking with her manager which is fine but when she returned, she was unable to actually relay the information she’d received to reassure me what I would get would be safe. Service was slow. The food was fine when it arrived but expensive for what you get. Mclaren’s was great when it first opened but it’s shame they can’t dedicate more time to training their staff.

I joint a Christmas party outing on Sunday the 15 of December with a total of23 people, the pre-chosen menu was not what anyone of the party expected, given that I have been executive Chef for the past 40 years of which I spend 17 years at the George InterContinental, I had chosen the 2 course option, main course Pan fried Cod fillet, (100) gr, overcooked with 5 surf clams, and 6 halves of baby new potatoes, 3 pieces of samphire and 6 Broad beans, it came served in a deep pasta plate, because the the cream sauce was at least 8 oz, and dessert Christmas pudding which came a mini individual Christmas pudding, with custard, all this for I believe £37.50 per person, I now only to well that Christmas parties are money making business and its focus on profitability, but I think on this occasion it Was a rip-off. The food cost on the menu was les then £3.00…. How does anyone justifies this price is beyond my understanding, What a shame that it spoiled the night out with friends, I can only assume that the head chef and his team are none professionals and the entire kitchen team has lost its pride of cooking.

Terrible from the beginning. If I could give 0 I would! No acknowledgment when we arrived. Finally got someone’s attention and although they had our booking, they didn’t seem to have a table for us. Then said there was a quiz on and couldn’t find a decent table. When we finally asked someone to take our order as we waited for ages, they came back shortly after to say they didn’t have that thing on menu. Really disappointing. It’s not often you get an offer of a babysitter to go out. And then the rare night out together is completely ruined.

We came for brunch the day of the reindeer hunt and had a great time. The reindeer hunt was great fun and kept the kids entertained and the real reindeer outside made it extra special. A great place to go for a relaxed meal and a drink but still feel okay to take kids too

Christmas menu avoid. Very small portions. Seems very penny pinching. Starter beetroot tart - more like a canapy. Chocolate mouse - two tablespoons and the tiniest scoop of ice cream possible.

Lovely welcome, great food, very stylish decor.

Extended family Xmas lunch upstairs in function rooms. Venue was lovely as were the serving staff. Food was absolutely awful, served tepid and the portion size was ridiculously small and not very good. Such a shame as we'll never hold another function there.

There with my son and grandson 😊 great lunch, and loadsa 🌲 for sale outside 👍

Great food, great ambiance, but what stood out the most was the friendliness of the staff, in particular Charlie. Even though they were extremely busy, she was attentive, super efficient, kept communication open regarding a tab and was just stellar overall!

Unfortunately I would not reccomend this venue. Service was was poor. My 22 year old Granddaughter was not allowed a glass of wine as she did not have identification with her. I understand that businesses need to be so careful these days, BUT surely staff should be trained to be aware that under 18s are allowed a glass of wine/cider/beer accompanied by adults if having a meal? My granddaughter is also very clearly over 18. Service was slow. We waited almost 20 minutes for an order to be taken. Staff were pleasant enough but seemed unenthusiastic and tired. Not a good sign. Food was fine, but for the price we paid I'd expect more. It's a real shame as the venue itself is excellent.

Great meal! Had a nice time here with family for a dinner. The menu had a lot of choices and the drinks on tap were great. Would go back again.

A small group of us went here a few weeks ago for a roast lunch. Despite having a booking, we stood for over 5 minutes to get seated. We all ordered roast beef and it was quite a small portion and wasn’t cooked very well.

Tuvimos una reunión del grupo de trabajo por la tarde. Ambiente encantador y cálido, personal muy agradable y amable. Buena variedad de bebidas y la comida es buena también. Tuvimos un tiempo maravilloso allí. Absolutamente recomendable!

Was in for lunch with 4 friends, booked for 1pm. It wasn't overly busy however we did wait awhile for our food order to be taken. When our drinks order was taken one friend asked the male server what came with the pate (I.e toast or oatcakes) was told that it was a new menu and he would go ask, some 15 mins later we asked another member of staff if we could order as we had been waiting at least 15-20mins, the female server was asked what came with the pate but we got they same reply, they did go and ask and advise that it was toast. One friend asked for a long vodka (without the vodka) it came back with tonic and with a very small dashboard of lime cordial no bitter so it was returned. The server then came back to advise that there was no more lime cordial. We settled for lemonade and bitter. The food itself was lovely but the sevice was not the best on this occasion.

I'm sure I just booked the wrong time on the wrong day, as my booking was based on previous reviews. Sadly, we experienced slow service, were asked to look at menus only to go and order and find out there were no roast offerings left. We should have been advised of anything that had run out before we looked at the menu.The dinners we did order were slow at arriving even after chasing up. They were luke warm. In fairness the staff member did acknowledge our unhappiness by reducing our bill. The excuse of a large party delaying our meal; well sorry that's not for your guests to know as it makes you look disorganised. We didn't order dessert or coffee. Instead we left and grabbed an icecream at Luca's. Just a disappointing experience overall for us.

A wonderful meal. Thank you. The Seabass was fabulous

Always love a wee McLarens visit the staff are always so helpful and friendly and the food is tasty with great ambiance. Just popped in for a quick drink the last time and didn’t feel rushed and made very welcome!

Sunday Roast was okay. The staff was a little bit all over the place, maybe they are distracted by their headphones they have to communicate with. They forgot always something, not just on our table. Lovely designed clean place.

Very friendly, helpful and smiley server. Olly could not have done more for us! Food ,company and staff second to none! Thank you

Beautiful space, great brunch. Nice and comforting place to eat for a visiting mama from the states

Came in for Sunday lunch and had splendiferous service from Bethany and lovely food, thank you very much. Would recommend

The food was fantastic and Lynne, our waitress, was lovely and very accommodating. The Scotsman fries are a must and we recommend sitting by the fire pits

Lovely drink and great atmosphere. The enigmatic Emma was a great presence and excellent server catering to our every need!

Went in here to catch up with some friends and can say that we had a good time. The few staff we spoke to were very friendly. We were welcomed by Lynne with a friendly smile and then taken to a table and chatted to by Rowan. Both made the welcome very friendly! Our drinks were then brought over by David who we then had a nice chat to as well. Will definitely be back if they’re working!

Really great experience at McLarens, as always! The bartender Milo was amazing and accommodating to all of my classic cocktail requests, giving me lots of new knowledge along the way too. Will definitely bring some friends back here soon!

Lovely location and quirky interior. Food is delicious, but some portions quite small for the price you have to pay (like veggie wellington). We have been coming here for a while now and will continue to do so.

First time there because they had special £10.00 lunch deal. Nice outdoor area in front. Food is nice, not bad for a pub. Up market pub. I was charged extra for syrup that I did not ordered. It used to be a bank of Scotland and they kept the safe. Great for photo but would not.order the curry noodle again as it does not taste like curry at all.

I came in here with a few of my friends for lunch, the food was fantastic and our server Emma was so lovely and helpful!

We went today and sat outside, no one came to take our order, we went and asked inside they advised us to scan the online menu which was outdated. We were unable to order through their app as advised, someone came outside didn’t even cleaned the table and told us that for the items they had as bakery we had to go inside and carry them outside. Like for real? Are we supposed to wash the dishes afterwards? Really unprofessional cold and bad quality service.I have attached a pic from bakery items they serve as well so you can understand quality wise.

The staff were all very nice and friendly. It did take a little bit longer than expected to get our coffee’s and teas. The cakes were delicious as well.

Great atmosphere and really helpful, friendly staff. A special mention to Lynne, who made us feel so welcome and was so informative about the menu. I would definitely recommend McLarens.

Food was as usual overpriced and not even close to getting value for money and as usual too nice to say anything at the time. Absolutely sick of the rip off prices in Edinburgh, for whats served up, should be half the price. Its called greed.

Had private dinner for my son's 21st absolutely wonderful service from Ollie and Kai who couldn't do enough for us. Set 3 course meal was fabulous. Highly recommend private events here. Thankyou Ollie and Kai for the best of service!

Lovely spot, came in for some food and drinks. The bartender Kai was great chat and made me a lovely old fashioned. Will be back!!!

Very good service. The waiter offered a potentially better table before ordering and asked about any allergies, very attentive, very friendly.

Honestly such a lovely lunch! Lovely atmosphere and quick delicious service. Specifically our server Beth was extremely informative and accommodating to any requests! Can’t wait to return :)

Had an amazing time at mclarens, service from Beth was 10/10 they killed it. Very friendly and helpful and awesome and cool

Nice friendly atmosphere and great attentive service from Olly.

Emma provided amazing service!!

We arrived for breakfast and received a fairly lukewarm reception. Waiter took our order - my friends drink arrived, mine arrived 7 minutes later (cranberry juice and a breakfast tea). We waited 25 minutes and then my friends eggs florentine arrived, although delicious it wasn't very warm - my bacon roll arrived 5 minutes after, no apology! The food was exceptionally good but the service wasn't.

Had such a lovely time here today! A perfect escape from the busy city centre. Lynne was incredibly helpful and an absolute gem altogether. Definitely worth a visit!!

We went into McLarens to celebrate a friend's birthday with drinks and had an amazing evening. Emma, our server, was excellent throughout. We were served a fantastic selection of cocktails recommended to us by Emma. The lovely Emma made great suggestions as we all really enjoyed our cocktails. Without a doubt, we will return soon.

Added a 10 % tip without asking Could not recommend.

Had a lovely time at this pub! Excellent service from Addy :)

We have walked past Mclarens on the Corner many times but never been tempted to go in as the outside eating area and drive always look such a mess. We were recently told that the food is quite good and that they have offers so decided to give it a try. It was a sunny afternoon so we sat in the garden area at the front , quite pleasant but a bit noisy with the amount of traffic that passes through Holy Corner. We ordered the lunchtime deal of a main for £10 and had Fried Chicken Croll along with a glass of Merlot. This was followed by the cake & coffee deal at £4.95. With the service charge the total bill was £46.30. Food all tasted good although portions were small and a bit pricier than you would pay at Black Ivy or Montpeliers. It was quite pleasant sitting outside in the sun despite the traffic noise but this area could be much improved if a decent hedge was planted along the fence to the pavement and between Tesco. If all the pods and wooden huts etc were removed more tables could be added and a more coherent design would make the whole experience much better. We will be back to try food again soon as the menu had much more than just the lunch deal. Well we have now been back and this time tried the Steak Bavette and Fish and chips. The Steak Bavette was good although could have been warmer and Fish & Chips good also but mushy peas runny & cold. This was followed by a Lemon Posset and a Sticky Toffee pudding. Both looked good but the Lemon Posset was a very strange consistency and not set so was returned. This was all washed down with a very nice bottle of house Shiraz for £20. Overall the food was good with some issues that if sorted would make eating at Mclarens a more frequent date for us.

We recently had the pleasure of dining at Maclarens, and the experience was nothing short of fabulous. We sat in the beautiful outdoor area where we were warmly welcomed by the staff. However, it was our server, Beth, who truley was exceptional. Beth was attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an unforgettable meal. They were really helpful and told us all about the menu items - including explaining a "Croll". Very yummy! Their warm and friendly demeanor added a personal touch to our dining experience, making us feel valued and well taken care of. Beth’s exceptional service truly turned a good meal into a great one. Beth was an absolute star, a veritable maestro of the dining room! They didnt just serve our brunch they also served up an experience brimming with delight and magic. The food was also delicious and myself and partner loved it for brunch!!!! We will be back for pancakes and the fabulous service.

Was very good, had food and a drink. Was quiet as we were there during the day

We arrived for lunch. Drinks were brought quite fast, but had to wait over 35 minutes to get our food. The cheesestake was served without any traces of cheese, bit dissappointing… we had to ask for mayo which took then almost 10 minuten to bring us. When we asked for the bill it took another 10 minutes before they came back so we could pay. In all, food wasn’t bad but nog special either. Sevice was just too slow.

It was very friendly and staff was really attentive. I had Tiger prawn rigatoni with generous samphire. So fresh and delicious! We had the baked camembert to share. We couldn’t stop eating 😋

The food was OK. But not what I would call good.

Very friendly staff who made our friend feel very special on his birthday🎂

Came in for the Sunday roast and was stoked about it after reading the menu. It turned out to be an expensive disappointment. The portion was small, the cauliflower cheese was actually old Mac and cheese and the steak was small and extremely chewy. I only got 3 tiny potatoes and they were so solid I couldn't even get the fork through 1 of them. I left hungry and disappointed 😔

A great place to enjoy a meal then adjourn to watch the football. We even got a pie at half-time. Highly recommended.

Great place.. from the building to the food the experience was excellent.. can’t fault it. We were met with a genuine warmth that lasted throughout; just the right level of attentive to make you feel cared about. Food was really tasty and well presented, great lunchtime fair. This place was a recommendation and a very welcome one. We will definitely be back when we’re in the city next and will definitely pass this recommendation on.

I had a great time with my darling and her friends. I like the couple. They were really good people while the restaurant was a good meeting place

Visiting from the States and this was absolutely our favorite place we ate at. I tried the fish and chips at a lot of places while visiting and it was incredible here. If you're visiting and looking for a great place to eat and grab a drink I would highly recommend it.

This place should be bustling but it's not. Service is terrible. At least 6 staff in this morning too busy chatting to each other to serve the only 2 tables in. Front of house manager diverting staff from concentrating on customers by chatting. The lads leaving the girls to do all the serving. Coffees arrive 10 mins before food. Long wait, then food arrives and gets cold while we wait for sauces. Really disappointing.

A warm place, the welcome is very friendly! We ate very well

Long waiting time aside, the meat served was of poor quality and caused me significant heartburn, an issue I don't usually have. Two friends who ate with me experienced the same problem. We will avoid this place in the future. The waiter was very friendly, which earns the restaurant a star. If it wasn't for him, it would be one star.

Great pub on a weekday! Pie and mash was excellent. Don't be put off by the "sports live here" signs :-)

I hired their parlour room last year for my sister’s baby shower and recently for my daughter’s birthday party. The room is absolutely gorgeous and the food was great and arrived perfectly every time. The staff who bartended and served us were so helpful and always asked if we needed anything. Kai and Beth were especially wonderful at my daughter's party, they set everything up perfectly, had great communication throughout and were just really nice people generally. Fantastic place overall.

We didn't try the food, we just went to have a few drinks. The bartender was a true professional and very friendly. We will definitely return.

The bad: weirdest fish in a fish and chips I've ever had. It was like it was freeze dried and then re heated. Like biting into a fish flavoured crunchie bar lol. Chips, veg and chocolate mousse all fine but nothing special. The good: nice friendly staff and attentative. Good cocktails with a decent amount of booze in

Lovely full Scottish breakfast. Staff were good, food was all slightly overdone but there are worst issues in the world and that is just my taste. Will return.