The Anchor Inn in Edinburgh, City of

I recently visited this dump and had one of the worst experiences I've lever had at a bar. To start, I participated in a drinking contest that was completely unfair. The rules were changed on the spot, and there was no transparency about how the contest was being judged. But what made things worse was the behavior of the bar manager. Not only was he dishonest about how the contest was being run, but when I raised my concerns, he was dismissive and rude. It became clear that the staff were not prioritizing safety or fairness. As a woman, I also felt deeply uncomfortable at times. There was no effort to ensure that the space was welcoming or safe for all customers. The manager’s attitude and the overall environment made me feel unsafe, and I would not recommend this bar to anyone, especially women. This place needs serious management changes, and I would urge people to stay away until the bar addresses these issues. There are plenty of other places in town where you can have fun and feel respected.

Food looked as if it had little to no care put into it what so ever especially the caesar salad. It was anything but a caesar salad and looked like out of date lettuce (small portion also) with far too much dressing on it which brings me to conclusion that the salads were not prepared to real Italian standards. Really disappointing.

This place is fantastic. It has a cozy vibe. The women who work there are competent and caring. The pastries are top level, as is the coffee. The menu is small and features a good mix of sandwiches, vegetarian items, breakfast items, and pastries. Seasoning is perfect. It was so good that we went back a second day on our three day visit.

We came here for breakfast as we wanted to try a Scottish breakfast. The service was fantastic and the kitchen also deserved high praise. Even if you just want to drink a coffee, it's worth a visit as it was sensationally good. Next time we visit Edinburgh we'll stop by again!

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.