The Balerno Inn Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

First visit for us to the Balerno Inn was a great experience. We were in a Bothy which was cosy despite the cold Sunday. All the food was excellent and served in a decent time despite it being pretty busy. Prices were fine and the staff were friendly. We will be back.

Been a few times and the food is always delicious and all the staff friendly and attentive. We live in Manchester and visit family in the area when we can. Balerno Inn is always on the list!

Been here twice now for lunch and the food is great, would recommend. The staff were all very nice and attentive. Is a little pricey though.

Second time we go to Balerno Inn second time we enjoy a nice lunch. Friendly staff and nice meal. No doubt we will come again.

We were staying overnight but our daughters joined us for the meal. When we checked in we asked if we could sit for a quick drink and they found a table in the bar. We had delicious cocktails expertly prepared. Absolutely apparent the mixologist was experienced. We booked a bothy and it was so cozy and comfortable. It had its own tv which had sky tv and music channels. The heating was superb. We had soups, chicken burger and their house special festive pie. All of this was home made, tasty and excellent. Desserts were lovely and they even do a ‘wee’ sticky toffee pudding for those who are too full. All the staff were friendly and the service was excellent.

Great atmosphere along with great food! The staff & owner are so cordial and welcoming! Owner, Ben was genuinely concerned that we were having a good time! Along with our waiter, Jack, who was delightful and fun & had great suggestions too! When we’re back in Scotland this will be our first stop! Highly recommend Balerno Inn!❤️

What a charming, friendly and well run bar/restaurant/inn! Three of us gathered here for dinner and were treated like royalty. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. Our servers were kind and attentive and even the owner stopped at our table to make sure things were good. We were so impressed we came back the next evening for another dinner only to find the food and service just as good as the night before!!

Great ambience and service. Attentive staff. Quality food from a comprehensive venue, all piping hot. Easy to book on website.

This was our first visit. We received a warm welcome & enjoyed our meal. There was olenty of choice for the adults and children. Reasonable prices & very happy with the service.

Sehr sehr nettes und hilfsbereites Personal. Das Restaurant ist ausgezeichnet und direkt beim Hotel hat es einen Bus der in die Stadt fährt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.

The staff at the Balerno Inn are always so accommodating! I know we were a pain when we visited at the weekend changing our table from outdoors to indoors to outdoors but they didn’t bat an eye! The food as usual was delicious - always recommend this as a place to visit when people ask!

The food was phenomenal, waitresses were very polite and service was very quick! Would highly recommend anyone to go there!

Sunday Lunch- fabulous Sunday lunch- good service- excellent food ( driving so no drinking) coffee was great afterwards. Nice people who took the time to explain the bill and chat to us about the Inn. Thanks we both enjoyed and appreciated it.

Great lunch for my wife's birthday with the family that included ages from 2 years old to 70 years young. Staff were brilliant & the food was great with a good selection for all. Definitely be going back.

Staff were very friendly and patient. We just wanted a light meal before attending a family wedding and they were quite happy to have us eat a round of (excellent!) starters and sip coffees until it was time to go. We saw wonderful mains going to other tables and resolved that one day soon we'll go back for a proper meal.

Disappointing, having read the positive reviews. Nice place, friendly, busy. But the food for us just looked and tasted like very average pub grub though prices lean more towards gastro. Would enjoy a drink there if we were local but wouldn't add it to our dining out venues.

Excellent food, exceptional service, as always. We have been frequent customers for years. We plan to continue making regular visits to this fine establishment.

I absolutely love coming here. The beer garden is perfectly situated in the sunshine and the kids play bit is invaluable. We got a range of nibbles and snacks which were delicious- in fact we had to order another set of pigs in blankets because they were so good. The cocktails were delicious and the service was excellent. Great place to go after a long walk on a Sunday!

Two weary cyclist were greeted warmly on Gala day. Friendly staff, phenomenal food and the much appreciated bike locks. We forgot ours! Recommend this gem highly if you are up this way.

Beautiful place and lovely food. Will go again if I'm fortunate enough to be in the area! Staff were very welcoming as well.

We stayed at the Balerno Inn to attend a wedding at a nearby venue. The rooms were very clean and comfortable with lots of extras. We dined in the restaurant one evening and the food and service was excellent . Staff were friendly and helpful and the outdoor area is particularly pleasant. A novel way to have breakfast - collect your food from an area to eat in your room.

I have visited for drinks, lunch and dinner on many occasions and have not been disappointed. Service and quality has been excellent on every visit.

Excellent service and superb food, we were swayed by the reviews and they lived up to them. Staff were hard working but very friendly and welcoming. Thanks for making our trip to your restaurant special.

What a lovely village pub/ restaurant the staff were very welcoming and friendly. The menu covered a variety of dishes. Our food was delicious hot and beautifully presented. Thank you for a lovely evening. We shall be back.

The Sunday roast and fish and chips were absolutely delicious! After a beautiful walk along The Water of Leith, we had an amazing Sunday lunch.

We live in Balerno and came here with friends who were visiting us. Absolutely fabulous service by the owner and all staff. Very attentive which is rare nowadays. Very informative. Food and drinks were excellent. Food quality fantastic. Will definitely return. Thanks!

Excellent food and service. In fact the service was as good as ive had for a long time. Will be back as soon as we can. The steak ciabatta is well worth try.

Stayed in the Balerno Inn this weekend. We arrived Friday night and received a warm welcome from Alan and Amanda. Alan sorted us a table for dinner while Amanda showed me up to the pentland room which was very spacious and had a large comfortable bed and was immaculately clean. We then went for dinner. The quality of the food was excellent and the staff were very attentive. So much so we booked again for the Sunday roast dinner and it was superb! Probably the best we have ever tasted. Thanks to the chef. We had a great weekend at the Balerno Inn and would highly recommend for a stay and to dine. Thank you to Ben,Alan,Amanda and all members of staff you have a gem of a business and we will definitely be back for sure! A&M McNulty.

We walked from Bonaly to Balerno for Sunday lunch here and it was truly delicious- an incredible beef roast and a fabulous sticky toffee pudding! Great gluten-free options and coeliac awareness. We'll be back!

Lovely family Sunday lunch. Staff are always friendly, knowledgable and helpful. The menu is varied and offers a reasonable selection of dishes to suit all tastes. The Sunday Roast was tasty and filling. The Service is efficient without feeling rushed and they staff are happy to try to accomodate special requests where possible. The atmosphere is warm and cosy, busy but not overly full and the access to the outdoor play area is a welcome addition for the younger guests. (weather pertmitting)

We had a great afternoon tea, everything freshly prepared, coped admirably with dietary requirements and friendly and attentive staff

After taking a wrong turn while hiking in the Pentland Hills, we ended up finding The Balerno Inn after we made our way out of the park. How lucky for us!! We were greeted by Ben who seated us promptly and made food suggestions. Everything...

The menu offers a wide variety of options, and everything we tried was delicious. We especially loved the desserts. Very indulgent on a Monday lunchtime but they were too tempting not to try!

Great local pub serving really nice food, staff very attentive and helpful Have been here many times and continue to go back due to quality of food and staff

We had a fantastic lunch here. The menu choice was great and the food delicious. Service and staff were excellent. We will definitely go back.

Good restaurant for a family, as there was something for everyone. The food was good and the staff really helpful and friendly.

Lovey restaurant within the Community. Very friendly staff, excellent food and lovely atmosphere. We had nibbles as starters: olives and pretzel with alioli, our mains were large fish and chips, and roast chicken supreme. We shared the apple pie for dessert. All the food was...

Very nice fish and chips in a relaxed environment. Efficient customer service. It’s great they allow dogs in part of the restaurant too.

Beautiful pub/restaurant , came here for Easter dinner with the family . Food was so good I would highly recommend. I wish we’d had enough room to try out the desserts , definitely will next time.

Another great family meal at the Balerno Inn. As usual food & service were fantastic & the kids loved the outdoor play area.

We booked for 32 people for a birthday celebration and every single person thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The food was excellent, the service was spot on and the ambience was great. The place is lovely and modern with beautiful decor and the outside space was...

Celebrated 40 year anniversary and could not have asked for a nicer place to mark this occasion! Wonderful food, amazing service and such a lovely atmosphere🤩👌

Waiting staff are always very friendly. Kitchen were able to accommodate gluten free option. Dinner was excellent as usual.

Lovely Monday night meal with family, including children. The staff were very attentive. The food was very good and enjoyed by all. Would certainly recommend.

Early Mothers day treat with my son. I had Fisn & Chips, he had the Steak. Both were lovely! Great service, good menu selection and lovely cocktails!

Popped in early to check if it was possible to have coffee later this morning. Owner was very friendly and exceptionally accommodating. Went back later with the family and had a lovely morning.

Perfect place for a family meal. We all had a great time at the Balerno Inn, great atmosphere which my wife and I both enjoyed and it was very nice to see our young teenagers smiling and chatting to the staff- so often teens are ignored when out for family food but the staff here all made efforts to engage with us all and we appreciated that hugely. Really tasty food, not cheap, more middle of the road but I'd sooner pay a bit more to have food that's both fresh and professionally cooked. Good drinks list, some great cocktails on list which we eyed as perfect for a future adults only visit! Nice draught pours, I especially enjoyed my pint of Harlaw IPA. Cracking playlist that took us back through the years. Keep doing what your doing Balerno Inn!

Exceptional value lunch menu at £16.95 for two great courses. I couldn't fault the fish pie, big chunks of smokey fish, rich creamy sauce, whipped potato topping with mature cheddar crust. Service spot on, nice atmosphere, great playlist.

I went to the Balerno Inn with my fiancée’s best friend visiting from the US. The staff were lovely, welcoming and helpful. The food - my fiancées best friend’s food was very nice and well presented. I ordered the steak, it was awful, badly cooked and so gristly half of it was inedible. Lastly the cost, their food is extortionately expensive, £28 for a steak with peppercorn sauce, the sauce was extra, and their burger was £19! We had eaten the night before in a very popular restaurant in Victoria Street, the food was infinitely better and cost less.

We went for a late lunch on Mothers Day. Food was delicious. We all went for the Sunday roast which is highly recommended. Melt in the mouth roast beef. Amazing 👍🏼

First time I have been here in 40 years. The new owners have done a great job in renovating it, bringing it up to date but still retaining the history of the old “honky” and the local area. The restaurant has a relaxed feel, the...

We met here for lunch with a group of friends having known the venue in a previous incarnation as 'The Honky'. What a transformation! The new owners have done a great job in creating a welcoming restaurant with good food, friendly, efficient service and a...

Lovely ambience and great food. Great place to catch up with friends. Food and preparation was of highest quality. We felt we were well looked after.

I took the family for Sunday roast as have been telling anyone that will listen how amazing it is! Did not disappoint! We will be back again very soon!

Excellent experience. Food was great all round particular highlights called out were the Bao Bun starter and the Chicken Curry Pie of the day. Staff very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this restaurant.

I have no complaint about the quality of the food or the way it was cooked, i just have an issue with the portion size. I took my 88 yr old mother who lives alone out for dinner who given her age eats very small...

Another lovely meal at the Balerno Inn. We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The staff are friendly, attentive, motivated and very well-trained and the food is excellent. Highly recommended... and there is many a city centre restaurant which could learn...

We have eaten here on number of occasions, generally as a family of 4 but other than drinks whilst eating we haven't ever visited specifically for beverages. I guess in part I was influenced by its previous carnation as a proper drinking pub where I...

Our flower club had a lovely Afternoon Tea at the Balerno Inn this week. There were 17 of us and we were very well looked after. A three tier of food between each pair certainly filled us up, washed down with plenty of tea. Some...

We booked to go to the Balerno Inn after a funeral. There were five of us booked in for lunchtime and although we arrived 15 minutes earlier that our booking the staff were very accommodating and offered us teas & coffees until the restaurant was...

Just a stunning dinner - outstanding menu choices and my bao bun starter and chicken supreme were some of the best cooked restaurant dishes I have had in some time. Friendly and attentive staff. Excellent. Worth a major detour.

A wonderful, friendly restaurant where you are made to feel welcomed and the food is delicious. We have recommended it to friends and family and will definitely be back.

Booked at short notice for an early evening meal we had, as expected, an excellent meal served by friendly and professional staff. (The Pentland Ale was an excellent accompaniment )

I wish every Sunday roast was like this! Like others we'd been recommended by lots of friends and colleagues to go and try the Balerno Inn. We had few attempts to book a Sunday lunch but this is place is popular so it was a challenge to get a table, luckily with a bit of telephone begging they managed to book us a table for late lunch. It's a beautiful place, well appointed, well staffed with a buzzing Pub / Inn atmosphere ( cracking playlist too!) Food service was swift and knowledgeable and totally personable. We all had the 9@hrs pot roast beef and it's was breath takingly great. I'm not sure I've ever eaten beef so soft and flavoursome. I expect it's 50% credit to chef and 50% to the farmer. Potatoes were crisp, veg was beautifully seasoned, Yorkie was crisp and light and the gravy was nothing short of sensational. I have never felt compelled to leave a review before but honestly these guys need to know what a great job they are doing and they need to keep up the very high standards. Simply great!

Great food and great service. We had 3 kids under 10 and were kept occupied by the play area in the rear garden. Staff spot on. Highly recommended

Staff are always friendly and welcoming and provide a great service! We love coming here. Would not go anywhere else in Balerno.

Excellent service as usual. Great food and atmosphere at a reasonable price. We've been a few times now and always consistent.

An excellent evening, great food, great service and good value for money. We visited as a family of 5, and the dog, for belated birthday celebrations. A good menu choice and considering the cost of living challenges we are experiencing, the cost was what I would expect from a local pub. The pork bao buns as a starter were excellent, the salmon bruschetta was lovely and fresh with hot smoked salmon instead of your usual smoked salmon, and the scallops from the valentines menu were very good indeed. I had the small fish portion, which was just right, we also had the heritage sausages, which were huge, the venison and the macaroni cheese. All main courses were excellent, the fish was very tasty and virtually nothing left on the plates. For puddings we shared the sticky toffee pudding, a very good size portion, hence sharing, the snowball cheesecake and the chocolate ice cream. We didn't resent paying the service charge, which was good value in our opinion. All washed down with a bottle of Chenin Blanc, a flavoured gin and zero Estrella. A very relaxing and pleasant evening, even the dog enjoyed herself by falling fast asleep under the table. A lovely couple of hours and we would definitely visit again.

Super first visit after a number of recommendations. Charming host, energetic and efficient waiting team with very tasty, great Scottish Inn food. Loved that the head chef, whilst passing by, stopped at a few tables to say hello and thank us for visiting. Value was...

We’ve visited here quite a few times for meals. The food is always amazing. The service is too. Great for couples/friends/family. It’s always our go-to place whenever we get the chance to get out!

Excellent food - high quality, lots of other room and nice option of having 2 course and 3 course deals which would make me more likely to go again. Excellent service and atmosphere.

Friendly staff, food typical pub. Rocket on top of sausages a no no, parsley if anything! Coley was on the menu, and pricey at that. Heard this pub is better to visit in the summer.

My partner and I visited for Sunday lunch. We were quickly shown to our table and the ordered drinks arrived very quickly.I had the Sunday roast which was nothing short of fabulous and my partner raved about her pie of the day.So good service and...

Loved our visit here. Warm, energetic greeting from the owner and staff- nobody who seen us arrive missed the chance to say welcome. Service was swift and professional. Food was hearty, tasty good pub food, which was exactly what we were hoping for. Prices felt...

We headed here with high expectation given the 5* clearly evident across trip advisor- sometimes a dangerous starting place! The menu is essentially pub grub done well in cosy, well thought out surroundings. In keeping with that, fish and chips, cheeseburger and macaroni were the...

Had an excellent birthday dinner family of 6. Chilli nachos were delicious. Between us we had fish, burgers, balmoral chicken and fried coley. All the dishes were cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious

The staff were excellent, the food was good , the wine was vert good and not too dear, overall good value for money Dr Peter Marshall

2nd time here, and will certainly be back! both times we couldn't fault the service, friendliness, and the food. what ALL gastropubs should be like. One of my friends is quite particular about her coffee, and when it came the waitress had not understood how...

First visit to The Balerno Inn. We were a family of 5. Very impressed by the venue, the service was excellent and the whole family commented on how much they enjoyed their dinner. The food was all served piping hot, very fresh. Perhaps a little...

This is the first time we have visited The Balerno Inn. We were greeted on arrival and shown to our table. Given time to peruse the menu and, once our choices were made, the service flowed very smoothly. Staff were all very friendly and welcoming....

Really great food, that was reasonably priced and good value for it being such a delicious meal in par with some of the best in Edinburghs centre. Also had excellent alternatives and choice for our Gluten Free relative. The staff were so friendly and the...

We had lunch from the saver menu, very good value and a great product to be available for diners in this economic climate.

Excellent venue for an evening out. Ben and his staff were so attentive and friendly. The food was excellent, large portions for contemporary twist on gastropub favourites and staff even went off menu to do special cocktails. Heartily recommended

Wide menu available but also great if just wanting soup and bread! Plenty of space and beer garden area would be good in Summer.

A group of friends met for lunch and enjoyed not only the tasty food and great service but the friendly atmosphere enhanced our visit. The restaurant was warm and very comfortable. We would highly recommend.

The atmosphere was great-casual and convivial. The service was excellent. The food and cocktails were incredible. It was my first trip to Scotland, and I went to The Balerno Inn for a low- key Burns Night dinner. I had their Haggis Bon Bons, Cullen Skink...

Fantastic restaurant. Great food and great service. There were 11 of us and we all enjoyed it. Made to feel very welcome from the start. Lots of choice and food was lovely. Will be back

Relaxing with friends in a nice atmosphere, The staff are all very pleasant and look like they enjoy being there, there is a good variety of food on offer and they have a good stock of affordable wine and drinks. Although we weren’t there on...

We had a great night out with friends to celebrate a significant birthday. Ben and the team laid on a personalised menu of our favourite foods which were cooked perfectly. We had excellent service and were made to feel very special. A big thank you...

We enjoyed a lovely selection from the lunchtime menu. The delicious homemade soup was especially welcome as a hearty warmer on a chilly day. The burger was another highlight, as was the steak pie, indeed all the dishes were tasty and well presented. Overall we...

After a chilly Pentlands walk lunch in Balerno Inn was just what we needed Brie Mac and cheese was exceptional and cheesecake was to die for Very friendly staff and excellent service 😀

Went with friends and everything was spot on! Mac & Brie was the best I have. Staff were brilliant and the music playlist was spot on 👍🏻 Will definitely be back And my ‘well behaved spaniel’ was made to feel very welcome

From the second you walk in the door you are made to feel extremely welcome and this value is embedded into every single member of staff, it’s a great feeling. The staff (and Ben) took time to talk to our 2 sons (not an easy...

The food was exceptional as was the selection of drinks. Loved the cosy setting of the bar and will definitely be visiting again.

Lovely food, and as usual the staff were friendly and super attentive. All 3 of us enjoyed our meals

My wife and I took my Dad here as a Christmas present. Although he's been before, it was our first time there, even though we live in Balerno. I can honestly say it's one of the best ever restaurant experiences we've ever had and we...

Had a wonderful two night stay in this friendly and homely village pub. The rooms are tastefully decorated and have everything you need. The owner and staff were very accommadating and friendly. The food was also excellent. Highly recommended - will definitely stay there again.

Great food and wonderful ambience. Ben and the team have done a great job, and they made the entire evening very enjoyable.

Ideal location for a weekend break to Edinburgh. Convenient and accessible to the great city and its surroundings. The Inn’s manager and staff are all welcoming and accommodating. The food is superb and the atmosphere vibrant yet homely. Rooms are comfortable and stylishly appointed. We...

Excellent Xmas food with great portions, absolutely brilliant service from Ben and his team! would definitely recommend!