Rabble Taphouse and Grill in Edinburgh, City of

We had our Team Xmas lunch here on Weds 18th December. Food was very good standard for Xmas grub.

A lovely Christmas meal - vegan and allergen friendly too! Great cocktails as well ☺️

Great place for drinks. Lovely cocktails and great atmosphere.

Date of visit(8/12/24) morning time. My family and I were visiting for the weekend and decided to go to Rabble as it was highly recommended. When we arrived for breakfast, the place was quiet and not many customers. The man who served us had to take a few minutes to “check for a table” which was strange. He also had filthy runners… We were left reading the menu for over 15 minutes despite it being clear we were ready to order. The staff weren’t busy so we had to ask one girl can we order. After my mum asked her this she had a disgust look on her face and replied “what do you want” twice. To follow that my mum was shocked and asked “have I done something to you” the waitress was not phased by this , so we got up and left and said we would not be eating here. We had also asked for the manager to which she replied that she was the manager !! She also had filthy runners… We all left upset and shocked and how rude she was and the hostile atmosphere.

Please don’t go!! Had the worst dining experience, the food was slow to appear, the potatoes were inedible, the food was cold and flavourless. The staff were poorly trained, the service diabolical, and the manager was clearly out of her depth and positively rude. Will never go back and I urge everybody to stay away!!

Stayed three nights at Rabble Taphouse and Grill at the end of November for my partners birthday, overall, really cannot fault as the prices were comparable to one of those dystopian ‘hub’ hotels or languid aparthotels that keep popping up, neither of which I tolerate. Hotel was clean and organised and staff very friendly, if a little hectic for breakfast service. Check-in and departure were smooth, lots of good facilities in the large and clean bedrooms and breakfast the two days we ate was enjoyable. Only criticism, and it feels a little harsh, was the sleep deprivation enduing noise, we were woken each morning around 6am by the first of what appeared to be half a dozen bin lorries hurtling along Thistle Street, and despite traveling at what appeared to be 50mph plus, also engaged in emptying one bin each full of glass bottles. This would go on for around 2 hours before, defeated, you were forced to arise, unrested, and by this stage, with a headache. As this is not directly Rabble Taphouse and Grill failing, overall scoring remains high, however, perhaps the venue could look in to noise reducing glazing, especially at the rear of the property.

Great decor, attentive service but menu was uninspiring and food was average to poor. Also dining area was cold needs more heating.

Had breakfast here as staying at Frederick House hotel - the place is beautifully decorated and day 1 was nice but I had a continental plate which obviously was cold and food was nice - day 2 was awful - staff were rushed off their feet, had to wait an hour for our breakfast and and by the time it came it was cold - asked to swap out haggis for black pudding and had finished my breakfast before the pudding came out! Clearly need more staff - then it might be ok. It's not disabled friendly!

Not a good choice of beers for a taphouuse, way too many lagers

I took my team here for drinks and dinner and the experience was perfect! Great service, excellent atmosphere, and the food and drinks were great - and all at a very sensible price considering they are in the city centre. If you haven't visited yet, I would really recommend it.

The experience was underwhelming, with inattentive staff and a dismissive attitude toward issues. My full breakfast, The Rabble, arrived barely warm, and the poached egg had an overpowering vinegar taste. When I raised the issue, the staff rolled their eyes and, rather than re-poaching the egg they said it wasn’t possible without the vinegar taste, so it was replaced with a fried one. The rest of the dish was reheated instead of freshly prepared. My son’s The William Wallace tattie tot skillet was served hotter but suffered from rubbery cheese, left too long under a hot lamp. Unfortunately, the food and service failed to deliver—all style and no substance.

Really nice atmosphere and cocktails. Staff very nice. Didn't have food, but it looked good what others were eating

We had a overnight stay at the Rabble It was Fantastic warm friendly atmosphere lovely room 😍 great location couldn't be nicer will be back. Breakfast was gorgeous Thanks again ☺️

So good!!! Such good cocktails, super affordable and amazing service from Amam and John as well :D

Peter the night manager and Krissy best staff so kind and took such good care of us all night had an amazing time and would 100% recommend the staff

I used to visit this place many moons ago when it was Rick's Bar, great atmosphere, excellent cocktails and service, diversity of different ages. Not everything changes for the better. Clearly looking for a much younger clientele nowadays. Visited on a Saturday afternoon, the ubiquitous studenty/trendy (is that word still "on trend"?), loud, impersonal and quite unfriendly. Supposedly table service but the young waitresses were too busy posing & flirting with the bartenders, so very difficult to have them actually do their job and actually serve us punters. Bartenders were good and friendly. Can't be bothered with anywhere that doesn't respect customers, there are many better places to spend an afternoon with friends. Wasn't impressed with anything in Rabble and will definitely avoid in future. RIP Ricks - even the decor is rubbish now.

There ıs a gırl lıttle , she ıs so slow and even we waıt for breakfast 50 mınutes , they dont know how to behave just one person lookıng table and breakfast very bad , never go there

Been there for dinner with bf for our anniversary. Nice decor but a bit cold inside. Staff was not paying very much attention to us and did not take into consideration our special occasion. Our sharing starter looked okay but my steak frites was quite salty. I think I would recommend it more for drinks as the food didn't impress me as much.

A good meal, close to the assembly rooms

Had eggs Benedict and it took 40 mins, was barely luke warm, over £13 and tiny! Staff were nice and vibe was cool.

"The Rabble" breakfast is super fricken good. I got it twice. Love their spicy Bloody Mary as well. Well done.

The room is great, but having to walk through a restaurant/kitchen to get to the rooms was unpleasant. The WiFi was basically non existent. There is no lift for luggage either. It’s extremely anti-accessible. There was also a ridiculous amount of noise you could hear from the room because it faces an alley with the backside to a few restaurants/bars. The rooms were very warm. Even with the windows open and the fan provided on.

Close to princes street, I Was still able to get a table without booking beforehand. Very nice and, if I dare say so, attractive Staff. The food was Good and affordable. Personal highlight was the homemade lemonade.

A good place without having to go too far from the center. Good food. Good service, proportionate expense

Found Rabble on Booking.com for 10 of us to stay in Edinburgh local to everything we had planned. The hotel is stunning, great location, fantastic service and they couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be going back and highly recommend 💯

The rooms are small but no space has been created to put away clothes. The box was full of iron and ironing board, cups, etc. No storage or storage space in the bathroom. The room wasn't clean either. When you go from the restaurant to the rooms, you have to go into a dirty stairwell that smells awful (old grease and dirt). Except for two waitresses, the staff is arrogant and not friendly. At breakfast you wait forever, sometimes 45 minutes, for the food. You can't park in front of the hotel either, even stopping to store your luggage is tricky... The only positive thing is the location, you can reach the center in barely ten minutes on foot.

This is a great place to go for a drink or a meal especially if you are showing a friend around Edinburgh. The staff are great. The service is great. Maybe turn the music down a little bit and provide a bit more information about the local and Scottish food and drink that is being served. I also miss the Saltire that used to hang above the front door.

Beautiful rooms and super friendly staff. Stayed for only one night and intend on coming back! Breakfast was absolutely gorgeous. Absolutely love this place x

We had a quick brunch at RABBEL. The food was great and we were hungry! The drinks were your bog standard. The atmosphere was LOUD!

Saw Rabble recommended in Time Out. Weekend, 2 night stay. Its location is great. Walkable to all the major tourist spots. Room ok but at the rear of the property just above where they dump the glass! Very noisy. Staff are charming but the management are remiss in looking after solo travellers. Dinner on Saturday night with a reservation I was assigned to a table adjacent to the bar in and out between couples and groups. My order took 30 minutes, the pork belly had to go back for crisping. Maybe an off night but ….

65 mins waiting time for poached eggs. Coffee and food arrives spilled. Surprised how this restaurant survives in hospitality sector. Food taste ok, but served cold, if it ever arrives.

Room above a pub, very soundproofed, good food and friendly staff. Location slightly far from the center but easily accessible

The food was good, and I still don't understand why there is such a mark on wine £29 a bottle dearer than my main meal

Well I would tell you how the food is but after waiting for it for over an hour, we had to leave for our group. They were not even that busy. Maybe 25%.

Went for brunch with a friend, couldn’t resist the eggs Bennie with bacon & an oat flat white… delicious food and great decor inside. Would deff recommend.

I'm talking about the restaurant because I didn't know it had rooms. My family and I have been in Edinburgh this September. We had dinner 3 times at this restaurant. The attention was exquisite. Everyone very friendly, especially Christine. The food is delicious and they have longer kitchen hours than other restaurants. Furthermore, they do not exceed the price. It is true that in general Edinburgh has been more expensive than Spain for us, and with the currency exchange even more so, but this restaurant is one of the closest in terms of quality/price ratio than others we visited.

We've had amazing food and drinks today, everything was super delicious and our party had lots of fun hammering on the ice dome in my cocktail - we'll be most definitely coming back!

Excellent location for visiting the city. Very nice room, super equipped and quiet. Matteo welcomed us very kindly. The only problem was the very long wait for breakfast (about 1 hour) for 2 consecutive mornings and when breakfast arrived it was completely cold. Excellent bar.

Been there for a quick brunch and drinks before our flight. Our quick experience was satisfying with nice food and good service. The place has enough room for a number people and nice atmosphere.

Special thank you to Macy, who was particularly skilled and helpful on the phone and kindly retrieved a hat That I left when out for a lovely meal with friends.

We really enjoyed our long weekend in this beautiful hotel/bistro/pub... The people there are super friendly and very helpful. The room was in tip top condition. Highly recommended for us to go back again..

This review relates only to the pub/restaurant and not the hotel! We went during the Festivals in August, so the place was rather packed and noisy (the music could be turned down a notch in my - old - opinion). Probably due to the fact that it was very busy, service was a bit slow, but the drinks and the food were really good. The cocktails were amazing. But what really impressed us - as Belgian tourists - was how incredibly nice the whole staff was. The place became our HQ during our stay in Edinburgh and we will definitely go back when visiting again! Thank you for your amazing welcome!

Seated at 3pm rather than our booking at 5pm thank you but felt like service was pretty non existent. Waited over 20mins to be offered a drink and order food. Waitress was lovely. Got the food (2 burgers) - it was fine, nothing special at all but for £18.95 you’d expect a little better than fine. After we received our food the service stopped. No check back. No offer of another drink. Had coats on and ready to leave before we could get our bill (even after asking for it when the plates were cleared). Good location, decent menu, perhaps just short staffed?

Poor selection of draught but service and atmosphere were great.

TERRIBLE service. We were seated and waited over 30 minutes and nobody came to take our order. Not even drinks. Would NEVER return. Went down the street to Rosa’s and it was amazing.

Great service and very good food. I'm vegan and went with a non-vegan and both of our needs were well attended to! Was only there to eat so can't speak to the hotel but it looks very pretty.

Everything was perfect, burgers are absolutely delicious, waitresses very nice and decoration is amazing !

We went for the £15 dinner menu. The starters were tiny only a few bites and honestly nothing special but the steak and the mussel were really good and made up for it. Restaurant is cool and plenty of space. We did not stay here.

Loud and arrogant man with an accent ruined our experience. Questions were answered abruptly in a condescending tone as if being there was an inconvenience. Service was abhorrently slow. Servers wandering around chatting amongst themselves instead of checking up on us. Had to chase up on where our food was twice! We could see our drinks were ready 5-10 minutes before they were brought over. Food was below average, not good enough to make up for how long it took. Will not be back.

Came here for 2 breakfasts. First time we were early with only 1 other table, and the service was fast and attentive. Second time we were late at 9.30am and the place was about half full and the service dropped dramatically. Took ages to order, and the food took nearly an hour to prepare, and took ages to get the bill and we nearly missed out train back to London. However, in both instances, the food was really tasty and unique. Loved the haggis!

Fantastic experience all round. Couldn't ask for a better hotel in this location and at that price. I can't recommend enough! The room was great, the bar is excellent, and the staff are first class.

Dreadfully rude man at the host stand. Came for “boozy brunch” and the original girl at front said that’s fine have a beer first outside and come in when ready. We came back in 10 minutes later and the guy at the front now said you haven’t pre booked and aren’t welcome to order from that menu even though we had perused it for 10 minutes while enjoying a Guinness. He rudely said you can’t order from that menu and stomped us to the worst possible table in an obstructed corner (the place was half empty) and flew some lunch menus down in a huff with no apology. We left right after this and won’t be back.

Slow and disorganized. The food for the children took ages and didn’t make sense (spicy chicken?!). Some of the mains were decent but took 67 minutes to hit the table. Also one of us got two perfect lettuce core as one can see on the picture. Lousy chef.

It was okay but not more. Food was pretty simple considering the price. Nice atmosphere in the restaurant.

Decent food, but best sticky toffee pudding I've ever had!

We had an amazing time here, the restaurant is very nicely decorated and clean and the waiters were very helpful and friendly. Food was awesome, especially the eggs benedict!

The food was delicious, but the service was so poor that we wouldn't come back. We were 2 couples, arrived at 12:45 pm and the restaurant was empty. We ordered 3 salads and 1 fish and chips, hoping it was going to be quick, but food took 45 min to arrive. The waitress looked like she was in a rush, distracted, and didn't provide any update on the food or any apology for the long wait despite the restaurant being empty. The service was horrible, but we were charged 12.5% service charge to the bill. I wouldn't like to imagine how they would handle a restaurant full of clients.

I walked in for a late lunch after 2 o’clock on May 14, 2024. It was clear the dining room had had a huge number of guests as they were clearing up most of the tables. Despite that, I was met with the most heartfelt of welcomes and the table I picked was cleared immediately. The service was excellent! Everything from my lovely server, bringing me one of the most delicious Caesar salads I’ve ever had accompanied by a wonderful drink, hand-delivered by the cheerful bartender. Absolutely top-notch! Only a few minutes walk from Princes Street, on the on right hand side of Frederick Street, just after George Street, this is a bit of a hidden gem 💎 not to be missed. Enjoy!

Great room with plenty of nice touches, cleanliness could be better as mouldy/grungy shower screen, excellent location in central Edinburgh, great bar beneath rooms, only downside was slow service especially with breakfast as took 45mins to arrive and when it did it was cold and not worth £16.95, place was full but needed more staff.

I went here for brunch and was quite disappointed. Was very expensive for the quality of food. Waffles and bacon costs around £15. For that you get two waffles which look like the ones Aldi sells and a bit of bacon and syrup. Service was also really slow - we were waiting for 50 minutes for our food. The interior at atmosphere were nice.

Upscale place, very charming and clean. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was wonderful. The mussels are a must-have, so big and juicy in a light delicious white wine soup. The Cobb salad was huge and so good. I highly recommend this charming bar and grill.

Close to Edinburgh waverly railway station and the royal mile.Rooms were very cozy and comfortable. The staff was very polite and courteous. They have a lovely restaurant with a lively vibe and great dishes do try their eggs Benedict. Special mention to Victoria, the girl at the reception who catered to all our requests and was managing quite a lot single handedly with a smile, really made our stay very pleasant.

Attractive hotel, very friendly service. Breakfast from the menu.

Really lovely right in centre of Edinburgh were able to accommodate me late at night after I had a check in issue at another hotel - Clean room, lovely furnishings and comfy large bed

Very long breakfast we had more than 30 minutes fortunately it was very good.

We went for dinner and found that the music was so loud that we could not carry on a conversation. We found a corner (to the right of the entrance) where it was not as loud and relocated. My wife had a Cobb salad with blue cheese and it was floating in salad dressing. She could not eat all of it because of the dressing. If she had gotten it on the side it would have been fine. I just had a standard burger. Perhaps it is too much to expect a burger in Scotland to taste like the US as it had more of a meatloaf flavor to it.

Only negative is temperature in the room. Extremely hot and the Dyson fan made no impact to the temperature. Bar facilities excellent, fantastic friendly staff with a great atmosphere. Perfect location for all local facilities. Outstanding value for money particularly with the breakfast as part of the deal.

Recently came here for food and drinks. The food was nice and the drinks were good. Our waitress was really nice and the whole venue has a good atmosphere.

Very cool hotel/bar with good tunes and great ambience! We had a superb stay at The Rabble. We were made to feel so welcome, particularly by Tyron, but all the staff are really friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great location, the room was really comfortable with everything we needed and the bar/restaurant have a great, lively atmosphere. We also got use of gym/spa facilities at a nearby hotel for a small fee which were awsome. Would recommend a stay here or dinner/drinks to anyone. Thank you Tyron for taking such good care of us! Deb and James.

Room was so hot we barely slept the first night. Had to sleep with the windows open on the 2nd night which meant we were woken by drunks singing between 2am and 3:30am (but we did get some sleep). Dyson blade in room was noisy and didn’t help at all. At £200 a night we expected a decent night’s sleep at the bare minimum. The room was very small, with windows facing a wall, although the facilities were very good. The staff were first class and the breakfast was good, but we were too sleep deprived to really enjoy our trip.

Stayed at this hotel for our recent trip to Edinburgh. Rooms were lovely equipped with all that you need and very comfortable. Bar area was great nice and bright great set up . Staff were very helpful. Will defo use again

Such an amazing breakfast spot! This place was recommended to me and I had such a great experience! We came here for breakfast on Saturday and we were warmly greeted and seated on a nice table by the window. The place doesn't look that big from the outside, but it's actually quite spacious. The interior is lovely and hs this nice relaxing vibe. Service was fast and friendly. They have a nice selection of hot drinks. Their moca is one of the best I've ever had! The food was amazing! The eggs Royale were delicious, and the eggs with the pulled pork were fantastic as well! I would definitely come back on my next trip to Edinburgh.

Great and delicious food, nice staff... Hope to come again. Keep good work!! 😃

Staying at a near by hotel and thought we would go for breakfast. Waffles were inedible and tasted and looked exactly like the bulk buy ones from costco. Not what I expected for the price. Really disappointed. My husbands poached egg on toast was OK although boring. Other families walked out barely touching their food. We were given a discount on the waffles we didn't eat but still spent £40 for 3 people. Do not recommend. It's a pretty restaurant though but that's not why we go to places, I was nice food.

The food is delicious, customer service is top notch!

Great dog friendly restaurant, loved the food.

We arrived at 1:30 p.m. for lunch. The place is very good and decorated with good taste. The waitress is very nice. The dishes were good. I recommend.

Excellent ambience, very good service, staff very friendly. The breakfast was excellent.

For both breakfast and dinner it is highly recommended. Magnificent deal.

Accomodation is good, bed very comfy. Clean room with daily service. Breakfast, good choice and very tasty. Would definitely stay here again

Very delicious food and excellent service, although the prices seemed a little high to me, but I think it's fine for the area. They have a lot of options for cocktails and snacks. Recommended

Breakfast was wonderful. Staff is super friendly and it’s a great place to stop before sightseeing.

Great food and drink, very good service and looked after our big group well

Amazing food and fast service❤️

Came in for a G&T with my friends. Only one choice of tonic (London Essence) which is foul. Has a chemical/disinfectant flavour which totally overpowered the gin. Very disappointing. Otherwise a lovely bar.

Staying opposite at Frederick House hotel Rable is where the included breakfast is served, staff are brilliant very friendly and hospitable, had the rable breakfast and it was delicious, came out from the kitchen quick and piping hot couldn't fault it

Came here last minute after i had a mishapp with my last hotel the staff are very nice and accomadating and sorted me out for a good price considering the situation nick the hotel guy i talked to was so nice and tried his best for me

An hour and 13 mins waiting on breakfast It arrived minus the eggs in eggs Benedict Two days in a row the service was really poor If u have tons of time it’s great otherwise avoid

Good service reasonable prices for central Edinburgh. DJ was too loud and had limited converersations. Nice decor.

So we went for drinks with a group of friends. Unfortunately the service was pretty bad. We all gave up and just started going to the bar instead of ordering through waiting staff. We got a cocktail and it was delicious, just a tad too much ice for the price. Otherwise was good.

Popped in without a reservation and, despite it being very busy, we were easily accommodated and the staff service was excellent.

Amazing cocktails, lovely staff and interior decor. My favourite town bar

Wonderful female serving wonderful food and drink very quickly Ate 3 courses here and cost £90 roughly Would definitely recommend because the food here is sooo good

Schickes Stadthotel im Zentrum mit Restaurant/Bar. Exzellenter Service und Küche! Zimmer sind praktisch eingerichtet, ohne Lift. Gute Lage nahe Princess Street.

Great brunch in the heart of Edinburgh. Excellent service and great atmosphere.

Had a lovey birthday breakfast here, we were really looked after by the manager and all the staff. Food was fantastic! Thank you! :)

Don't waste your money, the food is poor at best along a flat pint then an evening later vodka and coke

Great little place, quick service (table service) and good selection of mocktails!

We were staying at the Frederick House hotel across the road. Breakfast at the Rabble was included. The place has a friendly and welcoming ambience and the menu has a great selection of breakfast meal options. We tried different menu items on the two days and all were excellent. The service was friendly and quick. Great job guys, especially Victoria who made us feel welcome.

Staff are nice. However, the portion of food is less than you thought (based on the price)