The Canny Man's in Edinburgh, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I re visited the Cannymans in Morningside after MANY a year and was pleasantly surprised to find it hadn’t changed and still had the same ambiance and what little food I had was delicious——being there brought back happy memories—-but sadly I took a long taxi ride from Newhaven to the Cannymans for a drink for the second time in a long time with the thought of having a large lunch party there—-but I was unable to even have a drink because there was a “big” party about to start so I was literally told by the owner to “disappear”!! I sat in the garden waiting for a taxi to take me home and felt hounded by the owner to go ——-when lo and behold the person having the party without ANY prompting asked me kindly if I would like to join the party —-whereupon I said I didn’t think I wld be allowed——-but he went to speak to the owner and they both came out to see me and SHE —-Mrs Keir —-that she had overridden the request and that I had to go—-I only really wanted to have “one” drink!! Sadly she has obviously taken on the previous owners unkind , rude bad manners——SO ungracious and has ALSO done herself out of the proceeds of a “very large lunch party!! I will NEVER set foot in the place EVER again !! Mrs Keir is an extremely unpleasant , rude , obnoxious woman ——sadly!! Her limited success has obviously gone to her head but there will now be substantially MORE people NOT frequently her establishment!!

Server was absolutely rude beyond belief. He refused to let us order on our time and instead forced us to order very quickly before we could really consider the menu. It was very evident he wanted to get rid of us and turn the table. I have met so many friendly people in the UK but this guy was very rude. It took forever to get drinks and when we asked him he told us to shut up and be patient. He paid zero attention to our table and I don't doubt there was discriminatory attitudes held by him. The only good thing about this place is the atmosphere. Stay away from this place at all costs.

Extraordinary whiskey collection, around 320 bottles from £3 to £600 a glass!

Four of us went without a booking Sunday lunchtime. They found us good tables in the restaurant, service was exemplary and swift, which we appreciated as we had a long journey ahead, and food and drink excellent. We all had open sandwiches - meats, seafood, fish. Everything was really fresh, including the salad which accompanied them. Delighted with our choice.

Love this place, amazing food and good service. Also the hotel is very nice

Nous avons déjeuné par hasard dans ce magnifique Pub , l.ambiance y est tres chaleureuse, la decoration agréable de plus ce qui ne gâche rien nous y. Avons manger de délicieux mets tres goûteux de ce fait, nous y sommes retournés pour le petit-déjeuner, c’etait royal, la serveuse tres agréable. Je ne peux que recommander tres chaleureusement

We had been looking forward to going to Canny Man's but were left extremely disappointed. The older bar man who 'greeted' us at the door at first completely ignored us and then when we asked if they happened to have a table available he was very impolite and rude. I have heard people say that the people in Morningside can be snobby and unfriendly but I had never experienced that since moving here several years ago until I went to the Canny Man's. Very disappointing. We will never try to get a table here again and we will be telling others not to bother either. Clearly just an overpriced tourist trap that doesn't care about its reputation with the locals.

I want to love this place but I can’t. The service is hit and miss, one day I gave up and left after about 10 minutes as nobody was around to serve, and it feels a bit cliquey if you know what I mean.

Great wine tasting night with dinner. Well informed friendly staff always with both great food and wine. Favorite local venue.

Only had drinks, but this would be a fun place with friends.

We stopped here before heading back in to the city after a long day of driving. We literally parked in front and walked in hoping for a seat. We were immediately seated and had one of the best meals of our trip to Scotland. Scallops and mussels were outstanding. The waitstaff was fast, kind, and friendly and the ambiance is fun and kitschy. Highly recommend.

Sean, the bartender is simply the best. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. My friends and I enjoy having whiskey and food here. Will come back for sure!

My wife and I took a friend to the Canny Man's for lunch last Thursday, a sound choice. Quality of the food was excellent, the portions generous and the prices reasonable. Our guest had the vegetarian Rissotto, found it delicious, but could not finish the very large portion, on a decent sized plate; a Doggie Bag was called for, and given. My wife had "Olivia's One Smile" with smoked salmon, poached salmon, prawns and cocktail mayonnaise; perfect she said, leaving a clean plate. I was tempted to have the same, but prefer when at home, to "poach " the salmon myself, and THEN cook it. So I settled for an old favourite, the "Medley" of rare roast beef and ham with salad and bread; and was not disappointed. Morningside in Edinburgh has long been famous for two things: one the Canny Man's, and two "Ladies with fur coats and nae knickers," (who were keeping up appearances). The fur coats are long gone. Visit the Canny Man's and find out more. Andy N.

Absolutely fantastic service. All else about this wonderful pub matched the service.

Cheers for the work. If you are interested in working here don't

An eclectic display for the eyes with so much history on every wall space imaginable. Must see if you are in town.

Very nice pub, excellent service. Very expensive on the downside though.

Invited friends to a Sunday roast at the Canny Man Edinburgh. Paid gastro pub prices for a school meal!!! Ordered sirloin beef roast. Received boot leather with gristle and fat. Was relieved it was only two thin slices. Roast potatoes were under cooked and anemic… thank god the barely warm gravy was there. The vegetables were another story/nightmare. Not recommended if you want to impress friends or relatives. Dining room had crammed in seating and insufficient table space. On the bright side, it is a nice looking pub with an outdoor seating area.

Are the owners still absolutely mental? The oddest pub in Edinburgh. They seem to run a business model of actively discouraging custom

Delightfully quirky Pub in Morningside with great ambiance, food and service. Attached to The Lane Boutique Hotel. Perfect base for touring Edinburgh.

The place is both a bar and restaurant in Morningside, outside of the tourist area. They have a huge selection of scotch. It was a nice place with a large menu plus dinner specials. We both ordered the dinner specials which were very good, tasty and nice portions. The service was ok it was a busy Friday night. I would recommend going for a good casual place with good food and drinks and away from the tourist parts of town.

Loved this place! Its atmosphere is magic, it makes you feel you are traveling through time, with all the antiques on the walls and its 1800s furniture. The food was delicious and the staff was very kind. I definitely suggest visiting this pub/restaurant off the most touristic beaten track

Good Whisky, beautiful pub. Recommended!

Eclectic is the word! Very quirky pub with cozy seating and paraphernalia on every surface. Fantastic service with great staff. Great Sunday roast, nice selection of beers and a splendid risotto.

We were treated differently compared to other customers during our lunch there. It's also hard to get noticed by the server when we would like to order/have the bill. You could get better food with the same price in other pubs around easily.

Lovely old style pub with great outdoor space off the street

This is an amazing spot! Food was excellent! The staff goes the extra mile in service. Very friendly and helpful! Food was next level!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💯🔥

I love the atmosphere here. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and accommodating.

A rustic pub, as you would imagine. Full of lots of nonsense and therefore a place to feel good. The selection of beers and whiskey is, as expected, good and the food really excellent for a pub.

Unhelpful, rude, arrogant manager, disgusting sandwich.

Musty establishment. With over priced beers. Not made to feel welcome at all.

What nice people. First experience with Scotland was great! Definitely come here for a drink again

Canny Man's isn't your ordinary tourist trap. This place is a true Scottish gem – a pub and restaurant that feels like it's been welcoming characters (and maybe a wee dram or two) for centuries. We rolled in for dinner and immediately soaked up the local atmosphere. Think friendly banter, cozy nooks, and fun art on all the walls. The food was hearty and delicious. But the real star of the show was the whisky selection. We're talking shelves overflowing with single malts, each one ready to tell a story. The bartender, a legend with a twinkle in his eye, helped us navigate the options and find the perfect dram. If you're looking for a place to experience authentic Scotland, Canny Man's is the place to be. Raise a glass with the friendly locals, savor some tasty grub, and soak up the atmosphere. Just be careful – you might end up staying for a dram (or two) and a good old-fashioned Scottish chinwag (chat)!

It’s such a shocking bar. The dazzling old objects inside are filled with the entire bar and even the ceiling. The dim yellow light reflects lazily and softly on various old objects, making people feel like they are in a Wong Kar-Wai restaurant. In the movie scene, reality and illusion seem to swing back and forth...so it is a bar worth visiting

Very quirky place with plenty drinks on offer. Didn't have food.

Fantastic place, just go and enjoy.

Amazing place, full of friendly people and staff, great food and drinks. They do Smørrebrøde ♥️ A little taste of Danmark 😊

Beautiful pub/restaurant with great food. Very helpful staff, and accommodating to a gluten allergy (swapped bread for sautéed potatoes). Would highly recommend! :)

Good point of Best. If you read social media it has an unfriendly reputation but I felt welcome and atmosphere was pleasant. Would definitely go back.

A treat to be back after 45 years. Great bar and very nice staff.

Very quirky. Looks very wacky and the food is very nice. Open sandwiches in their lunch menu and such.

Tried to do Sunday lunch, but rude and unwelcoming staff left us standing and we walked out. Even if the food was great the staff mean I won't be trying the food anytime soon

Little disappointed on this visit to the Canny Man, barmaid serving drinks was friendly, didn't find the lady taking food orders very friendly or polite, having spent over 120.00 for a couple of hours mainly on our drinks, was a little disappointed with my dining experience on this occasion. The open medley sandwiches were not as nicely presented as normal, we were not left with basic things like salt or pepper on the table and although, I could have asked but could not see the waitress, appreciate she will have been busy placing the orders etc. I always take photos of the food drinks and todays food was not presented or tasted as good as previous, occasions. Still a lovely clean place with a well stocked range of drinks, didn't see the normal Management on site who keep a good house and always say hello when passing the tables, which I like as makes you feel welcome and adds a personal touch etc.

Calling this an Edinburgh institution is surely an understatement - a truly amazing bar crammed full of odd artefacts - just wish I had the time to stay longer.

A beautifully eclectic establishment serving some lovely whiskeys. Prices are about right. Didn't order any food so can't comment there, wouldve been nice if the staff knew about whiskeys but wasn't a problem. The place looks fantastic, would love to see a vintage bandit/automaton in there but that's just my opinion (can source if you want one). Will definitely be visiting again when next in Scotland.

Went for dinner for the first time, food was lovely and I'd highly recommend the Haggis main course. The best bit about my visit was the staff especially the young boy behind the bar, Lewis who made me a fantastic cocktail and was a pleasure to talk to when he brought it over. We will definitely be back next time we're in Edinburgh.

Traditionelles und sehr uriger Pub. Leckeres Essen. Unbedingt Tisch vorbestellen, es ist immer voll.

Very much an Edinburgh or Morningside institution. Have been coming here off and on for years; at least 30 of them. Try to visit every time I'm in Edinburgh as I grew up here. I'd agree with comments that say it can be a hit and miss but the decor is fabulous and my overall impression is very positive; yes the staff can be a little cold at times, but not overly so. Also took my dad here a few years ago and they could not have been more polite and courteous to a man in his 80s. Beer and whisky selection is good and beer well kept. Haven't eaten here so can't comment.

Been a while, probably 20 years, since I've been in the Canny Mann, great as ever, dog friendly so good for us today.

Great service and hosting, cosy eccentric interior, top food and drink. Rememberable Christmas Day dinner. Thank you.

ok, technically it's a pub but in reality this is a fantastic antiquarium where you can  have a pint or two! beautiful and cosy, the pub has several rooms decorated with all kinds of old stuff you can possibly imagine. if you don't like hoarders, this place might annoy you, but give it a try. It's super cool!

Great quirky pub that's one of the oldest in Edinburgh. An array of drink options to suit all tastes. Staff all great and special mention to the young guy Lewis behind the bar who was a smashing lad.

Cracking pub Good beer decent price Friendly bar staff Amazing brick a brac around the pub Would defiantly recommend

This bar is an institution!! Absolutely worth a visit. They do the best Bloody Mary’s in Edinburgh.

Great place for a few beers, very quirky place!

The food and place is really nice,but the service was truly amazing 11/10. Especially a young lady called Ania made us feel welcome and took care for us in every aspect possible in hospitality. I would recommend for everyone to come in here to dine or drink.

Been going here for 35 years. Consistently delightful.

Einer der besten Pubs in Edinburgh. Esses, Service und Ambiente sind großartig. ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐

The food was great here, more importantly the environment was cozy and the service friendly. If your nearby I would make certain to make this an evening stop for supper.

Loved this place and would have eaten here if the website would have been a bit clearer. Overall, a tiny bar makes getting your drink frustrating but once you're sat down, everything is excellent. A lot of choices for your drinks. On the 2nd time we came we got a dessert brought out and a cocktail not on the menu made for us. All with a smile. Go there!

Traditional pub with really quirky décor from 1871 and excellent food. The haggis neeps and tatties have got to be enjoyed, as well as lots of fish on menu. Will definitely be returning on our next trip to Edinburgh

Wouldn't bother coming here. The attitude of the staff here stinks for no apparent reason. The atmosphere isn't cosy and casual like other pubs. Just avoid the open sandwiches. They are dreadful for what you pay for.

A great find amongst Morningsides tumultuous throngs of Gastro Pubs and modern coffee houses. Nothing wrong with the aforementioned however to then stumbles across the antiquity that is the Canny Man is refreshing. Great atmosphere and crazy decor. Wonderful wonderful service and a fantastic selection of open sandwiches. Great work team Canny Man a pleasure to dine with you..

Lovely loooong lunch sitting outside in the courtyard.

Really old cool bar, huge selection of whiskeys. Great staff, food was really good. It's a very busy bar so if you want to eat there on the weekend you might need to book a table.

Ella, one of the staff members, was amazing. 5 stars for her positive attitude, politeness and customer service.

Classic bar with lots to look at and a large variety of scotch whiskeys. Alex and crew are a great barkeepers

Was recommended by someone who had visited a long time ago... presumeably when Rick Stein visited. Don't be fooled. The food is diabolical. Open sandwich? Cold and bland, horribly cheap ingredients. Mussels were no way near fresh and were cold. My partner had to take a shot after leaving as we were worried he would have food poisoning from them! The people were standoffish and only gave you the slightest courtesy when really smothered with politeness. Sorry, but that's YOUR job! Really disappointed after going out of our way and paying for parking to visit. The decor was good hence any stars... but just don't bother!

A true treasure. Wonderful food, atmosphere and the team could not be kinder. The setting is simply unique and amazing. Rick Stein was absolutely correct when he named it the best pub in the world. I always look forward to visiting every time I visit Edinburgh. The wine list is exceptional and very well priced. Highly recommended, especially the Sunday roast!

Very nicely presented traditional Scottish pub on busy road, serving food and with an excellent selection of malt whisky. Pleasant beer garden to rear. Spoilt on this occasion by sour faced unfriendly woman behind bar. Will try again and hopefully service will be better as feel could be worth another visit despite her

Excellent people, very caring 👍 please visit

I have been here a few times for drinks etc but I think today was the first time I fully appreciated it! The decor of the Canny Man's is rustic, interesting and thought provoking. There is many a beverage to choose from, especially for those looking to have a dram or two. Their menu has a good range to choose from too and their food is delicious. I recommend this pub very highly after my experience today

Canny Man a lot quite than I expected but that was not unwelcome Food was OK but although asking for coffee at the end of my meal the serving staff seemed to disappear

Fabulous eclectic decor, delicious classic pub comfort food & wonderful staff. Our group loved there lunch & this place is one of a kind you definitely want to put on your list!

What a incredible place, there are literally hundreds of very interesting artifacts covering every inch of every room and I being a lover of this sort of thing was very happy to be there. 😄 We popped in for a drink and next time we will try the food 🍲. 🍟

Usually a lovely pub to go to however recently went with my boyfriend and he was treated horribly. He made a kind gesture of bringing in a champagne bottle from the garden not realising this was an intentional “ashtray”. He was refused service after his kind action and got called “drunk” after having 1 pint at a bar previously. When we asked him his reason for barring us he couldn’t tell us. Horrible manager but as I say, usually a lovely bar. Very disappointed.

Open sandwiches are wonderful. Excellent beer and quite simply the most amazing interior.

THE MYSTERY OF THE CANNY MAN (R Burns) In Morning Side, where time hae ran, There lies a pub, the Canny Man Its doors wide open, beckoning all, To share in tales and call. Its doors creak open, as if to say, “Come, wander in, and lose the day", midst the dust, o’ memories past, an’ antiquities, forever last. Inside its walls, a warm embrace, Where weary souls, regain their grace but secret spells surround this halt this sanctuary of the ancient malt. Sae why the name, the Canny Man? Tis sublime of mind, a true Scots-man, A mixt of ken, wi’ intellect, An’ caution commands respect While each glass of whiskey or ale divine lifes woes disolve, an’ plans refine knowledge expands, rhetoric's grace erudition grows at a pace But hark! tis secret, whispered low, Upon passin’ its door, time starts tae slow, Inside the pub, time creeps a slower pace, As whisky’s sipped, it slips embrace. Yes within this haven, a secret did abide, For time, it slowed when they stepped inside, With every whisky poured and downed, The clocks did stop and e’en rewound! With time in reverese, an after comes afore Friends become younger and wittier than before Ever more wit and laughter fills the air Hilarious banter, a joy to share “we are all Canny men” so they cheer “we’re all Canny men” and order more beer and they do dice with the devil wi time forgot, do merry revel Some souls, they say, never left this keep, Forever trapped, suspended sleep, Like starlight snared in a black holes plight frozen in time, eternal night As night deepens and movement turns slow langrous ballet in moons gentle glow orders are taken dispensed by staff time's paradox, a riddle to laugh Sad drinlers forever bound to seat engulfed in a instant, their hearts replete, molasses-like air, trapping their delight, a timeless joy, an eternal flight. Yet, should a drinker slip past its door, Before the last call, when spirits do soar, They'd wake at home with time reset But memory of night all forget So Drinker beware! and run sublime afore you hear, the staff shout "Time!" Drink in wisdom, but heed the call, Escape the Canny, ere shadows fall. Oh, Canny Man, beloved retreat, Where troubles fade and sorrows fleet, With every toast, we raise a cheer, For this cherished pub we hold so dear. So, let us gather, one and all, Within the walls this drinkers hall, And raise our voices, join our clan, To sing the praises of the Canny Man.

A bit like fawlty towers, the boss don't like his staff so the staff don't like the customers hey,ho.

Matthew was such a wonderful host to us this evening in the canny man's! We felt so welcome and had a brilliant night Xx

The atmosphere and staff make this bar! It’s such a gorgeous wee bar and you’re never short with things to look at. The Staff are also friendly and attentive. Sadly I have to say the food let it down somewhat. Ordered the steak and it was stone cold when it arrived at the table. The wedges were also a little soggier than I’d have liked but my friends enjoyed them so maybe that’s just personal preference.

Quirky pub with lovely staff. Had delicious oysters. The trademark Danish open sandwich have a great range of options.

Drinks order wasn’t correct twice. Staff was not particularly welcoming. Food was good. Very very dusty memorabilia directly over the tables. Meh. Not as good as I was expecting.

Bardzo fajne klimatyczne miejsce.

The meals were amazing. There were 15 of us eating so a logistical nightmare for the kitchen that was well excluded, I had the melt in your mouth fish (coley) and will be going back to try the rest of the menu 😋

The soup was not very hot and had a hair in it. The Sunday roast was delicious. Had a surcharge at the end. If someone wants to leave a tip they can but it shouldn't be added on to the bill.

People who give this place 5 starts should really reconsider their standards. The food is incredibly overpriced. I've had the most expensive "open sandwich" of my life, which consisted of a single slice of bread covered with average quality ingredients. Almost impossible to eat, and bland. The waitress added random stuff to our receipt, and when we told her she didn't even apologise. Cherry on top the toilet, which was the most disgusting I had ever seen in my life. Mind it was 12:30pm so they had only been open for half an hour.

beautiful spot with an awesome beer garden!

Pub branché à découvrir absolument !

Great wee place with old style values. You must visit if you love whisky they have 100s of bottles and staff are so friendly

Order the cheeks! They’re delicious.

Greatest pub in Edinburgh. Very reasonable, especially malts of the week. Great selection of whiskies and spirits, wine too. Food is really well done as well, helpful and friendly staff to boot.

Sensationeller, traditioneller Pub/Bar! Freundlicher und fachkundiger (Whisky) Service. Sehr zu empfehlen

Went for drinks lady is so rude , think she should go on a course on how to deal with public

Oszukują przy płaceniu Musiałem płacić 2 razy i jeszcze mnie oskarżyli ze to ja nie zapłaciłem

As a tourist from South Africa I must say the interior was stunning all corners of the pub had something different and it created a moody but fun atmosphere. We only had drinks but they were lovely and the staff was very accommodating as we walked in without a reservation and they made a plan to get us seated and grabbed us a quick drink. I think was interesting and really lovely. I would recommend it to anyone who will listen.

OK, the pub of this intricate interior couldn't be zero or one star. It has great atmosphere. But I echo Kassie and many others' view of this bar. Ruinously expensive. I paid 2.95 for the cheapest HALF pint and nearly 6 for a pint. Even in Edinburgh, where does this pricing come from? and I agree with Kassie and the rest, the staff's attitude is Terrible. You know the kind of place that is, NOT overtly rude, BUT rude. Difficult to pinpoint WHAT, but definitely hostile. When I came up and stood at the entrance, the waitress was standing there already and asked me what was it that I wanted. Was there a CCTV and I was being watched? I said I wanted a beer. OK then come on in then, i was told. When I was looking for a loo, a woman showed up out of no where and told me I was in a wrong place. Were there CCTVs and was i being watched everywhere? Kind of creepy. No staff smiles in this place. Now you might guess that they thought I was ''lowering the tone'' and wanted me to be gone sooner? That is likely, but the first time I came here was twenty odd years ago with a wealthy gentleman and his wife, a prosperous looking middle aged couple I met at the local Rotary Club and I remember THEY were complaining that the waitress was NIPPY, the exact word I still remember, ''No, no, we are not arguing'' I remember Mr Murray was saying to the waitress. ''Oh dear, she is nippy'' OK, that was long time ago. but this place has been constantly rude and exclusive and expensive.

Super friendly service. Very nice atmosphere. I love the history of the place. Great drinks and food. Try the haggis, it is awesome there!

It wasn’t awful… I had such high hopes of this place having read a lot of very positive reviews. Positives - friendly staff, interesting decor, reasonable prices. Negatives - on a par with a school Christmas dinner. School dinner roast beef, no crisp in the roasties, unappealing veg and not enough gravy (despite asking for extra). Too many tables crammed in. I’d rather have paid a bit more, and had more space and better food.

What a great pub this is. Good to be back