The Canny Man's in Edinburgh, City of

Went for the proper Sunday Roast. The inside is charming, and the staff was warm and welcoming. We’re on holiday and had the best time! One of our favorite meals!

My travel agency made a mess, the manager invited me to a coffee while things were sorted out, very friendly staff nice atmosphere!! I'll be back

Amazing resteraunt/bar. Old school vibe and feel, so quirky in the city. Our server Mathew was spot on. Amazing service and so eloquent. Me and the mrs had their homemade lamb burgers , truly amazing concept. A real find and food was unreal. Would recommend to anyone

¿Por dónde empiezas con este lugar? Soy un lugareño y el servicio aquí desde el camarero de comida agria hasta bebidas servidas con la cara rota es donde comienza. La pretensión es ridícula. No aprecia la costumbre solo la raza moribunda en sus taburetes bebiendo pintas. Buena suerte con su negocio en la próxima generación que esperan algún tipo de apreciación del cliente. Absolutamente horrible experiencia en este lugar con amigos. No te molestes honestamente. Otros lugares alrededor de donde su apreciado.

Quirky little pub that's full of character. Definitely worth a visit.

Fantástico bar peculiar. Comida fabulosa y gran ambiente acogedor. El personal es encantador. Grandes almuerzos del domingo y menú de la noche - es una joya ❤️

What a treat of a pub. Really great service and a huge selection of drinks and food.

Historic place, very typical and charming... shame that the service is not very professional and the food is not exactly memorable.

Forse mi aspettavo troppo.... il locale storico veramente particolare è interessante, però molto trascurato. Il servizio abbastanza approssimativo, ci hanno riservato due tavolini abbastanza piccoli(×4persone), birra ottima ma cibo veramente scarso. Peccato!!!

very nice and typical environment...food not accompanied by allergens and not so good... ...friendly staff but more busy with two very young people having fun ...we were reserved two small round tables...while the two girls who only drank were given a rectangular table near the bird niche..I'm sorry, beyond aesthetics, something else is needed

great little beer garden, there aren't many pubs like this anymore. Food isn't the best but its not really a place to go and eat, more of a place to sit and have one of the many beers they have on offer

Whether you are joining someone else for a drink, either having lunch or dinner, a wee plate of whatever is recommended,drink - beverage or a warm soup before you get on walking again all is an experience never to be missed. Yes, it is centuries old same family owned milestone establishment. Highly commended and recommended.!

Veryyyy recommendable. Very good food/price ratio. Very nice pub with a good menu. The service also very polite and diligent.

Always a perfect pint, friendly atmosphere, and great service. One of those "locals", that you wish you were local to.

Dear oh dear what a let down Hey everyone to their own Not for me & friends Left after one drink 😢

Essential stop on your trip to Edinburgh. Exquisite attention and great variety of drinks. Delicious breakfast. They have delicious bread. Looking forward to returning! ☺️ Super recommended to stay at the hotel. Many thanks for everything! ☺️☺️

The place is very cozy, very original and with a great variety of whiskeys. The service is exceptional, very friendly, and attentive. They also have accommodation, very nice and clean, well located, with buses in front that take you to the city center in a short time. Without a doubt an exceptional site that you should not miss.

Gran lugar y muy recomendable. La carne era increíble y el personal se ocupó de pedidos complejos de nuestro gran grupo. La música en vivo Anna Milne (creo) fue un bonus inesperado y un talento listo para ser visto. Nos encantó la variedad de artefactos aleatorios que decoran el restaurante.

We really enjoyed this spot for some dinner on a Saturday night. Nice and busy, but easy to book a table same day. They do a range of open sandwiches but we opted for the dinner specials and the burger and pork cheek were both excellent. Great service too, would recommend.

Went with family on Christmas Day. Service was first class and the meal was delicious. Staff very welcoming and attentive. Excellent in every respect. Would highly recommend for drinks and food.

Bunch of locals, came in yesterday as part of a post-NY catch up - with the organiser wanting to show us the storied venue. While everything with my meal and most of our party’s was fine, one of us got pretty severe food poisoning soon after, having ordered the salmon open sandwich. Led us to question the food hygiene practices and write this, which I’m usually against doing.

Excelente comida y ambiente. Servicio excelente. Mejor pub / hotel en el que he estado durante siglos. La decoración y las antigüedades hacen que este lugar sea totalmente único. Me hicieron sentir bienvenido.

Great place to go for a couple of pints. Cosy, friendly staff and lots of interesting wee nooks and crannies to explore. Highly recommended.

a very atmospheric place with great service, we had lovely time today, thanks so much.

Tienen más de 200 Whiskies disponibles, y pueden ofrecer orientación sobre ellos. Pero lo mejor era la comida! Quien no haya probado el haggis debe ir aquí y probar el entrante de haggis con salsa de crema de whisky - pero se puede obtener como plato principal, que lo hice - wow - tan agradable! He tenido haggis muchas veces antes y esta es la mejor versión que he tenido. Puede ser la salsa de crema de whisky... El entrante también era bueno, al igual que el postre - todos los que cenaron en mi partido pensaron que era todo excelente. Un buen toque: si te alojas en el hotel Lane muy agradable, como yo, entonces la primera ronda de bebidas es en la casa!

Family visit for Sunday lunch. The food and service are excellent. Highly recommended for families and groups of friends.

Really enjoyed our visit great finish to the night the barmaid even ordered a taxi back to the hotel.

Really excelling themselves these days and so glad that we still have places like the Canny Man's to call a home-from-home, as some very good businesses failed to make it through those difficult years, a few years ago. The food in its various guises offers something for everyone lunch and evening - personal favourites include the Portuguese fish stew, the steaks, the, the, the, etc. The teams behind the bar are excellently collaborative and supportive of each other and if someone doesn't know, someone else will. And the reintroduction of the 'Golden Drop' the Canny Man's own whisky (blended to the original recipe?) is the final stroke of genius and surely a talking point for anyone requiring a gentle introduction to the demon drink. Just go and enjoy!

We went for a few drinks on a Sunday evening. The bar was busy and had a nice hub-bub to it with lots of group chats. The service at the bar was quick and friendly. I could see plenty of people having a meal there as well, so it is clearly a popular local spot for food and drinks.

Great vibe at this lovely eccentric place in Morningside. Food is great and the staff cheerful. But why do you have to ask for the key to the loo?

Excellent food Great atmosphere Service good Pet friendly Cute private areas to eat

Good food in traditional pub surroundings. Would recommend.

The best pub in Scotland! Great food (best Haggis I've tried!), long list of malts, friendly staff, decorated with a sould. We had a lot of good laughs there and a fully stomach, what else could you wish for? :)

A couple of friends and I decided to have a drink after a day visiting the city, as it was close to our Airbnb. We were pleasantly surprised by the quirky decoration, and asked a waitress what her recomendation was, since we are not too keen on spiritual drinks. She recommended a local beer we enjoyed quite a lot as we chatted. To our surprise, the waitress was Polish and turned out she had a Spanish boyfriend in the past, so she told us some swear words in Spanish which made the experience even better and funnier and we had a good laugh with her. Totally reccomended!

Quirky decor. Excellent beer and service.

It's a really great restaurant with a unique atmosphere and great food served with vest beer and liquors. I really recommend the visit.

Our AirBnb host suggested us this place and it was a great discover! The place and the atmosphere is authentic and very tipical. Far from the turist spots you could taste tipical scottish and Edinburgh's meals. We were very pleased by the all the plates we've ordered and also the bill was balanced. I would suggest to reserve a table in advance in order to be sure to have a seat For sure we'll return in here when we'll return in Edinburgh

This place was highly recommended To Us by a couple of locals. Although the interior had a lot of character our waiter was far from being attentive. Food was just okay. Great place to go for drinks with friends

Jonny era un TERRIBLE BAR TENDER. reconoció nuestra solicitud de bebidas y luego nos ignoró y tuvimos que esperar a que su compañero de trabajo nos atendiera. ENTONCES nuestro amigo estaba tratando de comer su comida y no había comido en todo el día!!! y fue escoltado rápidamente fuera del edificio solo por comer??? entonces mi otro amigo trató de cargar su teléfono y su compañero de trabajo estaba ayudando a cargar su teléfono, pero Jonny dejó que sus emociones sacaran lo mejor de él y también desautorizó a mi amigo a cargar su teléfono solo por lo que sucede con mi otro amigo y la comida. Yo no me molestaría en venir aquí debido al servicio terrible y si vienes no te molestes con Jonny.

Was as good as it was 10yrs ago! Food excellent, service great and a wonderful evening catching up with pals.

The ambiance there is so beautiful !! We felt like we were in another time period ! So nice ! The food was absolutely delicious ! The bourguignon and the whiskey sauce chicken was incredible ! Thank you !

What a fabulous pub!!!! I loved the choice at the bar, the helpfulness of the staff, the quirkiness of the decor, and the feeling of being part of the fabric of history everywhere you went in the building. I will be sure to go back and have more than the one drink we had time for this time. Loved it.

This was a recommendation from a friend of mine, as I do like whisky, and they have a very varied types. They also advise other types of whisky to try, then we had dinner, and it was very enjoyable, I will be coming back again for another visit

We spent 3 days in The Lane Hotel and came for a drink each night at Canny Man's. Very nice, friendly atmosphere, professional and pleasant welcome. Large collection of whiskies. We particularly appreciated the small counter of the bar on the side and the professional of one of the waiters.

I love this pub. Never changes. Hit and miss service and a brilliant atmosphere

Visité los Cannymans en Morningside después de MUCHOS un año y me sorprendió gratamente descubrir que no había cambiado y aún tenía el mismo ambiente y la poca comida que tenía era deliciosa — — estar allí me trajo recuerdos felices — - pero tristemente tomé un largo viaje en taxi desde Newhaven a los Cannymans para tomar una copa por segunda vez en mucho tiempo con la idea de tener una gran fiesta de almuerzo allí — pero no pude incluso tomar una copa porque había una “gran” fiesta a punto de comenzar, así que literalmente me dijeron por el propietario de “desaparecer”!! Me senté en el jardín esperando que un taxi me llevara a casa y me sentí acosado por el propietario para ir — — — cuando he aquí que la persona que estaba haciendo la fiesta sin ninguna indicación me preguntó amablemente si me gustaría unirme a la fiesta — — con lo cual dije que no creía que me permitieran — — — pero él fue a hablar con el propietario y ambos salieron a verme a mí y a ELLA — - Sra. Keir — - que había anulado la solicitud y que tenía que ir — - ¡Solo quería realmente tomar “una” copa! ! Lamentablemente, obviamente se ha enfrentado a los propietarios anteriores de malas maneras groseras y groseras — ¡TAN mala educación y TAMBIÉN se ha hecho a sí misma con las ganancias de una “comida muy grande! NUNCA pondré un pie en el lugar de nuevo! La Sra. Keir es una mujer extremadamente desagradable, grosera y odiosa. Su limitado éxito obviamente se le ha subido a la cabeza, pero ahora habrá sustancialmente MÁS personas.

Cuatro de nosotros pasamos sin reservar el domingo a la hora del almuerzo. Nos encontraron buenas mesas en el restaurante, el servicio fue ejemplar y rápido, que apreciamos ya que teníamos un largo viaje por delante, y la comida y bebida excelente. Todos teníamos bocadillos abiertos - carnes, mariscos, pescado. Todo estaba muy fresco, incluyendo la ensalada que los acompañó. Encantado con nuestra elección.

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

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.

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.

Lovely old style pub with great outdoor space off the street

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.

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!