Pilgrim in Edinburgh, City of

Comida con 2 adultos en el centro, precio razonable comida típica buena.Falta un poco de limpieza en las mesas.Sitio recomendable juvenil

Menu says food open till late kitchen closed at 11pm

Service was awful. Took 25 minutes to be served when there were only 4 people waiting. The lady behind bar mainly just spoke to one guy in a hat (he seemed to work there?). Then when another bartender appeared they were both just as useless as each other, making drinks so slowly, or chatting instead of prioritising drinks. Once I had received my drink there was something wrong with it (it wasn’t even what I had asked for) and the bartenders both seemed to find it funny when I complained. Used to come here a lot but seems it’s only gone down hill.

Had a voucher, never booked but they managed to fit us in anyway. Great food.

Suitcasebar counter. Live music also.

Best pub in Edinburgh staff are welcomeing and it's a really nices place to have a drink and meet nices people

Such a unique venue, staff were so friendly, will 100% be back

Short red haired bartender is extremely rude and off putting. Have heard many stories of people leaving from her disgraceful demeanour. Yelled at me for politely waiting and not yelling out to her for service. Was a local at this place before getting abused by this bartender. My girlfriend was almost in tears

Great vibes, good drinks, reasonable price as well. The bar tenders were all super friendly and made the atmosphere a joy to be in. We went on a Friday night and it was very busy! (In the best way). Even with how busy it was, I think I spend at most 5 minuets at the bar (and that included them making me a cocktail). Very impressive how well the staff worked together to make sure everyone was having fun and getting served quickly. Cannot wait to come back!

Staff are rude and unprofessional. The food is bad quality and drinks are bad and overpriced

Too loud for conversation, too little room for dancing

Enjoyed the office pub quiz. Although didn’t understand the inclusion of the music round. Will surely be going back again but this time will take a music expert with me.

Came for Groupon deal, 2 cocktails and nachos, can't go wrong for the price. Great drinks and played Mario kart 😆 great service but we were only ones in!

Tourist trap bar. Paid over £6 for a pint attending the Pokémon pub quiz, which was a big disappointment. Quizmaster had questions that seemed AI generated, with incorrect answers. The music round had nothing to do with Pokémon at all. The quizmaster also had an attitude when contestants told him the answers were good. I have now attended three pub quizzes at this bar and my experience has been the same every time. On the other hand, the bar staff were lovely and attentive and did a great job all night! Props to them

Good atmosphere. We did a Friends quiz evening and it was great fun.

Cold beer and good vibes. The food ain't bad either.

Bar staff very friendly and atmosphere was nice. Bar looks great and view into cowgate a nice touch. Cocktails freshly made and food was good value, service was a bit slow especially since it was quiet when we were in. Will definitely be back. 👍

good atmosphere, shrek quiz was very fun! will be returning for more quizzes :)

Nice vibe, but the bar can get very overwhelmed and slow. Slowest Bar in all of Edinburgh.

Made a booking to watch the rugby and have food, despite allowing you to book children and being emailed (in which I responded to advise here with teenage daughter (19) at no point were we told to bring ID .. door staff totally unsympathetic and told their licence wouldn’t allow it without ID.. no place to watch the rugby at such short notice and licence allows entry if you buy food ! We were there to eat !!! Nowhere else in Edinburgh asked for ID. So South African supporters couldn’t watch the rugby … place was empty .. understandable why .. terrible approach and total lack of information , everywhere around this bar is slammed as they stand empty … take that as you will and avoid this place Update .. instead of apologising the GM decides to take umbridge with the fact I have called out his staff , now I can see the issue is management not staff , lead by example is an approach they chose not to take . To clarify the management team feel visitors from outside the city deserve only condensation and are not welcomed , this is evident from reviews and his response such as “it’s a widely know fact in Edinburgh “ and “I’ll train you on licensing law “ I mean wow that’s how to attract some of the visitors to the city to this place … if your not from Edinburgh, let alone UK avoid this place

Had a fab time at pilgrim a couple of nights ago! The drinks were amazing and really reasonably priced for being on the cowgate! Loved the vibe and music too, will definitely be back!

Bought a pint of Guinness for the price of almost £6.00 it was a very mediocre pint of the black stuff in an Irish bar must do better

Sehr nette Bar mit viel jungem Publikum, besonders bei Frauen beliebt. Dies kommt durch atemberaubende Cocktails. Der Dienstagabend bietet einen Pubquizabend mit vollem Haus. Hier muss unbedingt vorbestellt werden... Also ein Tisch reserviert werden. Die Wartezeiten sind in Ordnung für diese frisch gemixten Cocktails. Das es Essen ist herrliches Barfood a la USA! Der Perfekte Platz für einen Studentenabend!

Top place for food, drinks, and music

Disappointing end to a good night. The Karaoke staff were lovely. They are the saving Grace of this bar. We were on holiday so were unaware of closing times and ordered an expensive round of cocktails, were told five minutes later that it was closed and we had to leave. The security man took our drinks and poured them down the drain. To be expected to down a cocktail in less than five minutes is very irresponsible for an establishment selling alcohol. Horrendous behaviour. The cocktails were awful, tasted like cordial. It was like the spirits were watered down. The toilets were filthy. There was an empty bottle of poppers lying at the sink all night and the bins were overflowing. Could be a great bar if they had some manners, up skilled on their cocktails and cleaned it up.

Best Venoms in Edinburgh. Great music. Karaoke on a Sunday.

out for a wander went in for a few drinks and wow drinks great reasonable prices and the staff were fantastic especially one a bubbly blond lassie dont recall her name made us feel very welcome atmosphere was great all seemed friendly place was very clean and busy

Fabulous selection of cocktails and the bar staff were great at suggesting what to have when I couldn’t make up my mind. Whimsical touch with the rubber duck floating in my cocktail. DJ was killing it and so many people feeling it and dancing.

Busy place and great for cheaky cocktails

Had a fantastic night out in Edinburgh with friends, really enjoyed the atmosphere and the music . But the highlight had to be the amazing selection of cocktails I particularly liked the swimming pool ones and thought the little duck was a cute addition.

Great bar good food had a few cocktails made for us by Anna which were amazing!! Highly recommend this bar.If your looking for good food and cocktails at a fair price you won’t go wrong here.

Great venue and has a fantastic atmosphere. Brilliant staff members who are friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come again 10/10

Had a great girls night out - drinks were reasonably priced and all tasted great! Queues went down quickly (very important in Edinburgh) and there were seats available etc. Staff were all lovely

Great bar with great drinks atmosphere and food. Our bartender was Anna and she recommended many great things for us to do in the city during our visit in the city.

Nice venue, only in for a couple of drinks.

Pilgrim is a great bar in Edinburgh, which is both fun and most importantly safe. Me and my friends go there regularly and recently celebrated my birthday there as well! The doorman can be stern, but he is a great guy once you know him. Security is like that because Pilgrim is one of the busiest bars in the city and you can get a lot of idiots coming in otherwise. Great drinks, great staff and a great bar!!

Had a friend's leaving party here and had reserved tables. Nice atmosphere, great selection of cocktails/pitchers and overall would love to come back next time I'm out and about in city centre!

Good vibes OK prices can't fault it. Staff were friendly. Recommend coming here to start your night.

A truly traditional and authentic bar in the wonderful city of Edinburgh. Reasonable value only 6min walk to the Grass market.

Regular at the Dougie pub quizzes. Always a fun atmosphere, even when we do terribly. Staff has always been great as well.

Didn't even make it pass the door as my partner was wearing jogger, didn't know that money could smell

Grest busy place. The staff are excellent 👌

Friends and I love going to the weekly pub quiz on Sundays. DJ Dougie is a friendly delight and the quiz is a great mix of challenging and feasibly knowable. It’s a great atmosphere and I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a fun quiz in a cool student-dominated locale

A fantastic bar in the city centre, Dougie runs a fantastic quiz on a Tuesday and Sunday, absolutely worth going to if you've got any sort of knowledge whatsoever.

amazing bar for great nights and Karaoke on a Sunday massive shout out to ellis (bar) dougie (dj) geniveve (bar) elliot (bar) john (security) 10/10 ❤️

absolutely terrible experince here, my friend was kicked out because he was “too drunk” while others were spewing outside the pub and getting back in. we think it’s because he was gay which is extremely dis heartening as the bouncers were blatantly making fun of him infront of us all, also whilst sitting enjoying my cockatail, it was spilled all over me and the glass smashed by an absolutely steaming guy. he never got kicked out? we travelled visiting edinburgh and honestly would not recommend this place what so ever. absolute joke and the staff have shocking people skills. will NOT be back.

One of Edinburgh's best night spots. Menu is grand and the energy is always positive. Very welcoming to all and an overall amazing place

Was in early evening, was quiet, friendly bar staff, music at a decent volume made it easy chatting, we didn't eat but the food did look good. Decent selection of beers and the prices didn't seem a rip off.

Come every week for Dougies quiz & always have a blast

So, I entered this bar and the security came up to me asking for my ID. I said I don't have it on me right now and he said you need to go get it. The audacity and arrogance of this place being a mediocre bar and rejecting people because they don't have an ID on them? I don't think it's about age too because I'm 30 and I look 30. Weird place. Deserves the 1 star only for this reason.

Fun bar with cool drinks and video games!

Bad staff Emily was so accommodating and professional- helped me find the best cocktail to continue the night! Many thanks!

Good but too loud to hear each other talk

Pub quiz was very fun, cocktails are priced very well and the mac and cheese bites are amazing

the manager anna gave excellent customer service. she went above and beyond for me considering how busy the bar was, she took time to serve me and didn’t rush at all. 100% would recommend and will definitely be back!

Was served by Anna, had fabulous service and delicious drinks. Would recommend!

Cocktails were nice, nachos were questionable

What a great bar. Karaoke was brilliant. Hosts Dougie and Pippa were fantastic. They deserve a raise

I was served by Anna today and even though the bar was extremely busy she still served me with a big smile and made me feel like a valued customer. She’s a great member of the team. I will be back

Was served by Anna, she provided great service and made my experience very positive. will definitely be returning!!

This bar is only a short 10 minute walk from my flat in Edinburgh and me and my partner have a blast every time we stop by. We love the range of drinks available and overall atmosphere of the bar and would thoroughly recommend to anyone living in or visiting the city.

Our group had vouchers for cocktails (1 drink each) and nachos. The bar was pretty empty when we arrived but got steadily busier and noisier as the afternoon went on. The cocktails we ordered were really nice, all being consumed and another order placed. The baskets of nachos were a nice touch to nibble on during our stay. We noticed that quite a lot of the tables were pre-booked, which would be a good idea if your in a large group. If you like a quiet drink in a relaxed atmosphere, this place is not for you, unless you get here very early before the crowds arrive. The servers were polite, prompt and well presented.

love the atmosphere and cocktails here

Went to Pilgrim Bar for the first time to watch the recent Scotland v Wales 6 nations International. Thoroughly enjoyed it.Great atmosphere, plenty of televisions for watching sport.First class service,extensive cocktails, and a cracking pint of Guiness

Always crowded, loud and full of young students making loads of noise! Never found a place to sit here. The drinks are great but expensive even on student discount! It’s also a very small pub.

Enjoyed the experience, the cocktails were amazing.

Knowledge empowers truth and my truth is that Ines is the best sever ever and pilgrim is great so if you want to slay, go to pilgrim.

Amazing finger food, decent drinks and beer for a good prices

Lovely bar, great staff, have been served many times by Demi and she’s a star

Best bar in Edinburgh, Demi is the best bartender, she makes a cracking swimming pool martini !

My favourite bar in Edinburgh, I go there nearly every weekend. Couldn’t recommend the place more for affordable and tasty drinks and the best staff

Good bar, would say it was a student venue. Will be quiet pre 8pm, so good for a catch up and a good choice of drinks

Couldn't say the entrance is the easiest to find but locating near old and new town is a huge plus. For the time I went there, it was crowded and there were quite a bit of shouting, which is nice to have for a pub. Good vibe overall!

Cosy little pub with friendly staff and plenty of choice. 1st time in but will be back as my wife wants a Salted Caramel Martini🍸

Great prices and a nice variety of drinks. Lots of stuff on draught, as well as some original cocktails and shots. Great decor and ambiance. They also have a lot of big TVs so it’s a good place to watch some football.

Great day out staff are absolutely amazing all of them do there job to perfection, couldn’t recommend this place more if I could!!! Best dive bar I’ve been to in Edinburgh!!

Fukin unreal mate, all of the venom 🤤🤤10/10 wish I lived in edi solely to to there. Drinks lovely, staff are also lovely

Staff were friendly, was a wired mix of customers some were really drunk when I was there and that was 6pm! I liked the décor and the music. The toilets were stinking! One stall and that was always occupied and piss all over the floor.

My friends and I usually book a table most Sundays for the quiz then karaoke afterwards and we love it every time. Dougie is a brilliant host and the atmosphere is always really lovely and the staff are always happy to help (honourable mention to John the security guard). We always really enjoy ourselves... the drinks are yummy and you can get discounts for being students (which helps the bank account big time!)

Did my birthday here, 100% satisfied. Very friendly staff and professional service. Many thanks to Charlotte who helped me with the booking.

Best night ever karaoke (Hannah Mahon was terrible at singing and the quiz) but the quiz was so fun and we had the best time ;) x the wuiz and karaoke was fun and also the quiz was fun too

Pub typique avec des grands écrans pour voir des matchs de rugby Ambiance très festive surtout en fin de semaine Décor très sympa, service qui assure On déguste aussi des bieres a la pression que des cocktails parfois disponibles en pichet !!! Tout en dégustant des petits plats comme des croquettes de haggis

Don't waste your time. Overpriced for the mediocre quality of food and drink on offer. The pub quizzes are some of the worst I've ever been to. Kind of a trashy place.

Nice Crowd, Good Prize. Really enjoy the The Cocktails and The Music.

HE WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! We had the best night everrrr at the Pixar themed quiz and we will be back every Sunday and every tuesday!!!!!!!!!!!

Had really fun night doing Vampire Diaries Quiz, was glad to have got this booked as missed the Friends one! Hoping for that to return. Very reasonable price for drinks/cocktails such a good choice aswell. Food was so tasty arrived very quickly and really hot. I was very impressed amd will definitely return.

Second visit for cocktails & nachos groupon deal. Cocktails were nice and so were the nachos, could have been layered with cheese underneath though. Quite a small bar so gets packed easily. Friendly staff. In a good location. Attracts lots of students as it's near the University.

Had the solero cocktail and one of the hotdogs and absolutely amazing for both!

It's very much a student bar so not really our scene

Matt and John made it a very pleasant and enjoyable experience

Brilliant lil place, great cocktails & bar staff. Doormen Matthew and John are hilarious and definitely helps bring the vibe to get you in the door. Get in there!!!

A nice atmosphere. Good for students. Do note that when it's busy it will take a long time to get a drink.

Oh it was wonder and chill to hang and talk

On a trip with friends for the Fringe, we needed something to do on a Sunday night. We found the Pilgrim Sunday night quiz and karaoke and thought we’d try it. We had a great night and Dougie was a great MC for the evening....

Lovely quirky bar and great cocktails

Went for a pub quiz night. It was alright. The atmosphere was kind of cool and the drinks were fine. But we ordered food in the middle of the quiz and then over am hour later someone came over to say that they forgot to put the order through and now their kitchen had closed. Bit disappointing but it happens, and they ended up giving us a round of drinks on the house so all's well that ends well!

There last week on a works do, lily took such good care of us never had to wait a second at the bar and she was there .always happy always friendly and alway accommodating I would go back anytime

I was stood at the bar 3 or 4 minutes. Then a group of young women walked up to the bar and got served after 2 seconds while I was being ignored so no I wasn't very impressed . Then there was a minimum spend of £5 to pay by card.so I had to copper up. Not a very positive experience. There's many better places to get a drink in Edinburgh than this one. The best thing about it? Nobody died.

Don't really remember much but the drinks were good

River served us. Had a great time. Love this bar and the drinks 10/10