The Black Fox in Edinburgh, City of

Found this gem just walking down the street exploring the city. It's now one of our must stops every time we visit Edinburgh. Staff is friendly, has a great atmosphere, and has amazing food!

5 of us guys for beers and burgers...all good, would recommend..

Very casual place for a burger and a pint. Burger was ok, nothing special. I got the classic. I was expecting more flavor from the patty but it was a bit dry. The fries were delcious and crunchy. Otherwise, still had a good meal. Staff was very friendly, welcoming, and kind of enough to provide hot sauce.

This was our first restaurant experience while visiting Edinburgh. It was a weekend night. The place is kinda small. They were expecting a group of people so they stuck us in a corner. We ordered our food and drinks. Once we got them, we never saw a waitress again. We got up to pay at the bar. Food was good. Service was ok.

This was our first food experience in Edinburgh. We went late at night. The place was pretty full. We ordered our food and drinks. Everything came out in a decent amount of time. The sweet potato fries were delicious. When it was time to go. We had to go to the bar to pay.

Came in here for a couple drinks and some dinner with friends a week or so ago. We reserved a table as the place isn’t huge inside. Menu was decent and we had some really tasty burgers! Beer / alcohol selection is also really great. Staff were all lovely, and the place had a really cool vibe too!

Best burger in Edinburgh! Music choice could be improved!

I love it here, such an interesting place with a fun menu and delicious, outstanding food! Highly recommend.

solid food. good beer. fun vibe.

It's more of a pub-type place, with a narrower selection of local dishes. For a dinner, this will do.

Great find. friendly server. Two of us split the my cousin Vinny and Hot Honey chicken burgers. Vinny was good but we Both preferred the Hot Honey. Delicious! Would come back.

Superb burgers that will delight you!!! Pleasant service.

Randomly found this place because near daughter’s university dorm. Great service from the moment I walked in. Beer was cold, food was hot and fresh. Small place but really nice atmosphere and service. Worth a visit!

One of the best hamburgers I've eaten... the fries are great. Impeccable service! Don't take the credit card

A traditional, typical cozy Pup to end a great trip to Scotland with delicious hamburgers and beer. I'll be back.

Good meal in a friendly pub. Smiling staff, fast service and generous dishes

Love this place. I don't know how they do it, but they have a very small kitchen that makes the best food - and quickly! Haggis bon bons are some of the best I've had. Great place for a drink and/or food.

I like this place so much for drinks and food. Good burgers too! Would recommend it!

Came in early evening on a Friday evening and managed to get a table without a booking. The burger was well cooked and enjoyable and the beer good. Friendly and efficient service. Overall, good value. Recommended.

🇪🇸 ¡Qué rico sándwich de pollo! El sándwich llama Tombstone (100% recomendado) y ni hablar del mocktail Voodoo... O sea, si vienes a Edimburgo, tienes que venir a comer aquí porque está delicioso y el precio es razonable. Los meseros son amables y el ambiente es agradable. 🇺🇸 What a delicious chicken sandwich! It's called Tombstone, and the mocktail Voodoo is also amazing... So, if you come to Edinburgh, you have to eat here because it's delicious and reasonably priced. The waiters are friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant.

Pub giovanile dove si mangiano ottimi hamburger, noi abbiamo provato anche quello vegetale del giorno ed era molto buono, il prezzo un po’ alto per noi Europei ma assolutamente nella media per Edimburgo.

Food was very tasty, although very spicy (if sensitive to spiciness). Staff was very friendly. There were TVs showing films in the background, which we found rather annoying.

Had a great time here, lovely food choices for everyone of various dietary needs. Would definitely come back again!

Nice place to eat, perfect burgers en good service.

Best food I had in Edinburgh on our stay! The drinks, service, and food were top notch. Wish I could go there every night.

Pitiful welcome. 40 minutes to take an order and finally tell us that the chef is closing the kitchen. Take lessons in service you are very bad. Are you paid to do nothing?

Great burgers and drinks selection, friendly staff and good atmosphere. Doesn't disappoint 👍

Pub informale e accogliente con pochissimi turisti. Noi abbiamo prenotato (consiglio perché non è grande). Abbiamo preso due panini della casa super saporiti e qualcosa di sfizioso da condividere. Il ragazzo che ci ha serviti è stato un amore, gentile, educato, paziente e prodigo di consigli. Consiglio a tutti questo locale (c’erano locals di ogni età), il cibo è di qualità, l’atmosfera calda e il personale super!

Wow! The fries, burgers and salad are delicious! Very parsley. And the people are great! Yum and thank you!

Great options for food, probably the best chicken burger I’ve ever had. Great staff, very friendly and polite, really nice atmosphere overall!

Visited on a Monday evening, reasonably busy. Burgers were really nice and generous in portion size. Good selection of craft beers on tap and cans.

The food and beer is very delicious, and the service is very attentive and friendly. The only issue is that they have the kitchen visible in the living room and the smell of food is quite permeating.

Good quiz, nice nice staff, and good nachos

Great beer, great service, cozy atmosphere. The beer was expensive, but only popped in for one so didn't cause too much damage to my wallet.

The food and friendly atmosphere of this place is legendary and it's a great place for a snack and a pint in Leith, I like it a lot

Nice place to be in...and the food was top notch.

Came on a Sunday night and stumbled across a fun pub quiz night!!! Very friendly service and fun festive drinks - got the gingerbread one and it was adorable (although quite sweet)! Unfortunately at 9pm they had closed their kitchen and it’s possible they close earlier than the times listed on google. Still, very much enjoyed the visit!

Highly recommend the hot honey chicken burger and Belgium lager, food amazing all round, fries nice and crispy and everything is not too spicy, can't wait to come back

BEST BURGERS IN EDINBURGH!! Unbelievable delicious burger with blue cheese, candied bacon, caramelised onion jam, tomato, side salad and the Black Fox’s LEGENDARY Cajun fries !! SO DELICIOUS!! And washed down with a glass of their wonderful Shiraz. VEGAN OPTIONS AVAILABLE! Come & try - tram stop outside - in the heart of wonderful Leith. Thank you Black Fox team!!

Genuinely one of the best gastropubs I’ve been to. We went on a quiet Monday night, our first evening in Edinburgh. Sam and Freya were so friendly and made us feel right at home with good banter and fantastic suggestions. The meal itself was great. We ordered two burgers which came with a generous serving of salad and fries. Surprisingly good price too. The burger was amazing; juicy, absolutely full of food and cooked to perfection. The kiwi bloke behind the grill knows what he’s doing. Overall I wish we had more time in Edinburgh so we could return - a highlight of our stay! Thanks team!

The best burgers, friendliest staff and amazing cocktails in Edinburgh!

Warm friendly bar. Wonderfully friendly staff. Very dog friendly. Good food served quickly.

Bester Hamburger! Toller Service!

Been in here a few times ,like it alot , particularly like that they are dog friendly,they have a foxy dog wall (I think of it as a dog wall of fame :))great pub

Erstmal sympathisch. Gute Bierauswahl. Freundliche Crew. Hunde willkommen, Kinder nicht. Aber es stinkt ganz furchtbar nach Frittierfett. Nach einem Pint riecht man als hätte man Stunden in einer Frittenbude verbracht. Schade, aber nicht nochmal.

Betjeningen virkede lidt stresset, selvom der ikke var mange gæster. Og det tog således lang tid, før vi fik vores drikkevarer. Men det der virkelig trækker anmeldelsen ned er at de tillod at en halvstor hund sad på bænken ved et bord. Ikke i orden!

Best burger I’ve had in the UK on holiday so far and great beer ! The staff were very friendly and got a taste of haggis in their great Bon bons.

I always love going to this bar/restaurant, the staff are usually really nice and the food is fantastic. The vibes in the bar are brilliant. All round great! Dog friendly bar as well, which is usually a positive for folk. Sadly, there was a wet dog behind us while we had been eating food, which put my pregnant partner off their food, but that's no ones fault but just something to be aware of if you are put off eating somewhere with dogs about :).

Great service, not great burgers.

Decent meals at good prices with some really good drinks. They seem to be very understaffed so it was a bit difficult getting served but otherwise it was a very nice experience. Worth going for some drinks.

Great place to find ….food was amazing and drinks were great …the staff were very friendly and chatty grt service and will defo b back😍

First experience with a Scottish pub/cafe. Food was amazing. Service was fantastic. Whisky was spot on. And all very affordable. Only planning on being here 3 days but there may be smoother meal or two consumed here.

Ambiente de pub, bar acogedor, musica, buen ambiente en general…El servicio bueno, no hay que esperar demasiado para que te llegue la comida y son muy amables! La comida, calidad precio regular segun que platos…hamburguesas muy buenas y otras que no tanto…los nachos muy buenos!

You can feel that the place is loved by the guests and the staff too. It is in the atmosphere somehow, and that's not a common thing nowadays. That feeling stays with you alongside the memories. They're also not kidding with the food, nor the sizes nor the quality, I was amazed. I just visited the city for a couple of days and finding that place has become one of the happiest memories, somehow being there allowed me to feel what it is like living in Edinburgh. And it felt good.

Un pub très animé, idéal pour un plan burger et bières. Le choix dans les 2 cas est vaste. Le burger est bon sans être transcendant. Service efficace et souriant. Une bonne ambiance avec que des locaux, public assez jeune

Ambiente increible. Los cocktails impresionantes. La comida de lujo. Sin duda uno de los pubs de referencia en Edimburgo!! Volveré sin dudarlo!!

Buena comida. Buenos cocteles. Camarero super simpático

Great burgers (try The Scotsman with a slice of haggis), even better service. Recommended.

Quick and very friendly service, wonderful atmosphere and tasty food. Kitchen closes at 21:00.

Stopped in for a glass of wine .service good 👍, interior could definitely do with a good clean up and fresh decor.

I’m still not believing what has happened. We were 3 of us just having our burgers and drinking a beer. Due to an accident one beer felt down, no glass was broken but just a menu, with plastic, got wet. First thing first we asked for napkins to dry and fix everything. The girl there brought us something to dry. Then after payed, she got upset with us for the accident and something more. It was an accident, in a bar or restaurant it is frequent. Very bad service. I’m the person who made fall the glass, I’m sorry but you, girl there, are very rude and a very bad person.

I’m still not believing what has happened. We were 3 of us just having our burgers and drinking a beer. Due to an accident one beer felt down, no glass was broken but just a menu, with plastic, got wet. First thing first we asked for napkins to dry and fix everything. The girl there brought us something to dry. Then after payed, she got upset with us for the accident and something more. It was an accident, in a bar or restaurant it is frequent. Very bad service. I’m the person who made fall the glass, I’m sorry but you, girl there, are very rude and a very bad person.

Amazing staff and amazing food. Kitchen was still open at 3pm and we had great burgers for lunch! Also the manager was incredibly kind and attentive. Would recommend 100%!!

We had originally plans for drinks only. The place was fairly busy, but way in the back was still a table available. We watched the food come out and it looked amazing so we decided to order some starters and a burger. The food was incredible, so was the service. The staff is very friendly, professional and always on top of everything. We had our dog with us which was no problem, the staff brought right away water and was super friendly. We definitely can highly recommend this place.

Chicken burger was pretty dry and the sweet potato fries were undercooked

Excellent food. Decent choice of beers. Staff, friendly. A great addition to Leith. Might be worth considering a children’s option on the menu.

Good food and whisky. The staff is also really friendly.

Ein nettes kleines Lokal mit sehr freundlichen und engagierten Personal. Es gibt eine große Auswahl an Burgen, auch mehrere vegetarische Burger stehen auf der Karte. Die Proben sind groß und die Pommes lecker (wenn auch recht scharf gewürzt). Die Burgerbrötchen waren leider eher trocken und etwas langweilig.

Pub in pieno stile scozzese, molto poco turistico. Pochi posti, non e' possibile prenotare ma il lunedi sera dopo le 20.00 abbiamo trovato posto per quattro. Burgers eccezionali, ottima selezione di birre e personale molto cordiale.

Great atmosphere, great food, great cocktails. Would recommend

They don't take cash, I was on holiday with my young fella for Gumball 3000, and I only brought cash, so i was nearly caught out, but to be fair to the guys here, they worked around it . The food and atmosphere were fabulous, I'd definitely recommend it here.

Nice little pub, food is correct

Such a cosy interior, friendly staff, and amazing food! I had the pulled pork nachos and one of the mocktails and it was one of the best meals ive ever had!

Essen top, Service top, Ambiente top, Preis top. Einzige ärgerliche Sache. Das Restaurant beteiligt sich an der Tipflation. Daher der Abzug. Pauschal beim Bezahlen Tips von 15/30/50% vorzuschlagen geht gar nicht. Man bezahlt guten Service und zwar freiwillig. Diese aus Amerika kommenden Vorschläge/unterschwellige Verlangen beim Bezahlen geht gar nicht!

We loved the food and the staff. We dropped in 3 times my kids loved it so much. The staff was always friendly. I would recommend reservations during their busy times but they were always able to accommodate us. It’s a great stop for some smal bites or for a meal.

Friendly staff and a decent pint. Really good service. Not eaten here but friends have said it's really good - good priced gastro pub grub and small plates.

Great fun, first time on here a few months back. Helpful staff, well presented cocktails, Still Game on TV.. nailed it 😄

Good tasty food, friendly team, and a lovely atmosphere - recommended

Friendly atmosphere, seats outside when sun shines, close to town. What more can you want. Well worth a visit

Went here on a recommandation. Food was fine, as in it was hot. It just lacked flavor. Had the auld reekie but the meet was just bland, nothing special. Ordered the sweet potato fries as well, but that went amis and got the spicy regular ones. Managed to get a waiter over to fix it, which they did swiftly and were apologizing, but the sweet potato fries I got were burned so not very tasy as well. All of this can just be a fluke, but wasnt the best meal for me. Loved the decor and the theme of the place.

Cool little bar/restaurant. Staff were very helpful and welcoming. I ordered the Big fat Greek burger and my girlfriend had the the Old blue burger. Unfortunately my burger was dry and overcooked, not much seasoning going on either, to be honest I think I just ordered the wrong thing, my girlfriend's burger was delicious! Slightly pricey also but overall a decent place to eat.

Great service and nice atmosphere. The menu booklet is a mood. We wanted to try specifically the burgers and had the scotsman and the foxy one. Individual elements were fantastic, from the haggis to the pulled pork to the bacon, we enjoyed them very much. We found the beef patties a bit too hard, but they were clearly done like that on purpose, chef's choice,just not to our preference unfortunately.

Popped in yesterday for some food and drinks as we passed, top service and banter from Ruth yesterday 😀

I reviewed this pace 6 years ago and gave it 1 star. It has certainly improved since then. Great music playing was my highlight

Good value for money, youthful local vibe. Loved loaded chips with pulled pork. Great selection of drinks, friendly staff

Dropped in for lunch, friendly staff and great bar options and food. We both had burgers and they were nicely presented and tasted amazing. Definitely be back.

On Saturday evening four of us came for dinner, three of us had beef burgers of three different styles. All of the beef patties were exceptionally dry, like eating cardboard and with no taste. As it was quite disappointing for a bar/restaurant that specialises in burgers. I explained this as feedback to that waiter and asked for the chef to be shown the beef. No direct reason except over cooking it was given but I suspect that the burgers are bought or stored frozen. We were offered a discount which I refused and explained that the reason for the feedback was to inform the chef of the dry burgers. The reason I have decided to write this review is because on paying for additional coffees, a different, male waiter, after deciding to ask additional questions about the problem with the food said "Well it didn't stop you from eating it all" This is totally unacceptable and an attitude arrogance that I cannot tolerate. Remember we did not accept a discount, the food was paid for by this point. I wasn't aware that being hungry and paying for something meant that you shouldn't eat it even if it was sub standard. The point of a restaurant that specialises is to get better food than you can cook at home, but this is far from the case here. You would think that for a burger joint, the one thing they could do is cook burgers properly and of decent quality. Service was generally disjointed after taking our initial food order, no one checked on us or asked if we were happy with the food. Coffees were brought to the table staggered with three sitting on the counter for quite a wile before being brought over and before our plates and food were cleared. Our main waiter was friendly and nice.

Great food, great staff, great atmosphere

Love this pub on leith walk, food is great and also vegan options are delicious! Wide range of beer. You better book if you want to go as is very busy all the time.

Loved our vegan bean burger and cajun fries (BEST in the world!!) at the The Black Fox on Leith Walk, Edinburgh. Also totally AWESOME vegan falafel salad and yummy fries, washed down with delish CabSav. Great service, good portions, decent price, nice style and relaxed atmos. Thank you guys! x

Another disappointment! Big burger and decent portion of sweet potatoes chips. The burger was huge but that was it. Lack of taste, lack of blue cheese, cheap burger. Staff nice and friendly. Can't spend £20 for a poor burger + chips+ drink

We had an amazing pub quiz, themed around dogs. Lots of dogs, beers and friendly staff! Burgers were delicious 🦀

Good value for money, portions are impressive and the food came really fast

What a great atmosphere, lovely food at good prices, great cocktails, fab service

Exceptional place! We’ve enjoyed our dinner and we will definitely re-visit in our next visit.

Stunning food, great staff and perfect setting for a tasty tea on a very rainy day..we'll be back 😋

Great Place. Good Atmoshpere, very polite welcoming service and great food and drinks, definitely recommend checking this place out!

The Black Fox is a fantastic little bar with a very warm feel aesthetically. The food is top notch, great quality and portion size compared to comparable bars in the area. Friendly staff who are very attentive - would recommend to anyone who happens to be in the area!

Great food, drinks and service. It's got a nice welcoming feel too it!

We had a lovely evening there! Friendly and helpful staff, the burgers were delicious and we didn't have to wait for our food too! (the cocktails had for my taste a bit too much alcohol in them, but maybe some of you will enjoy it ;) )