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Based on 1.371 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 1278 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of
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The attention to freshness was evident in every bite!!!!!!!!!
Crystal Corsair . 2025-04-08
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A place we like. The staff is great and the food is very good. A must see
magali coly . 2025-04-04
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Very nice place practically on the beach. Really pleasant atmosphere.
Enea Sansaro . 2025-04-03
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Great for breakfast ,dinner or drinks! Staff are so lovely and the dogs are a bonus
Ashley Greenhorn . 2025-03-29
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Lovely beach pub in Portobello. Fantastic views while you wait for your food. The service is friendly, the options good and the vibe feels positive. There are some interesting takes on a classic gastro pub menu so it's definitely worth trying something a little different each time you go rather than sticking with what you know.
Tom Britton . 2025-03-25
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Wonderful place! Food, drinks and atmosphere are amazing and also the staff is very competent and friendly! After a great first impression a few years ago it needed a coming back and we were more than happy with that choice!
Jack . 2025-03-11
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I ordered fish and chips. Simple and effective, it was good.
Boris S**** . 2025-02-24
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Great spot right on the prom, love the decor and the staff are friendly!
Richard Allan . 2025-01-23
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Was down in Portobello having a walk with the family and decided to have a quick pint, so popped in here. Quite a busy, interesting old bar and lots of tables with families, having food and stuff. So ordered a pint of Tennants, none too bad, cold and tasted fine but the price was way too expensive, I could have got a pint a quid cheaper up in Edinburgh town, so for that, I will not be back! Thank you.
Scottieboyuk . 2025-01-21
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We were able to warm up in this pretty restaurant with Guiness cold and a side plate of Haggis and mushrooms. Very good, The server serving us was very attentive.
Prune Eredit . 2025-01-05
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Had a sharing plate was so good and wee red wine So hut the spot!!
Anne Frater . 2024-12-26
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We were walking the dogs and come across this place had a lovely lunch and they were dog friendly as well the food was delicious
Biker-83 . 2024-12-26
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Could not ask for a more friendly welcome for both mr and my dog. Even gave the dog a towel to lay on as she was a bit damp from the beach. Food was amazing too!!!
Paul Chattington . 2024-12-20
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Restaurant on the beach with a terrace and unbeatable views. Very good food and affordable prices. Customer service 10/10
Airún García . 2024-12-11
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Nice place healthy food nice service
Nebih Sliman . 2024-12-02
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Was here yesterday for a spontaneous visit to Portobello with a friend for breakfast and it was absolutely lovely. Great vibes and the staff were so attentive and up for a chat with everyone. We ended up having breakfast and lunch as the food was so nice! Generous portions and fair price considering the extra perk of being right by the beach with a stunning view. Already decided we'll be coming back soon so looking forward to the next visit!
Kayleigh Cavanagh . 2024-11-25
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Right on sea front lovely beach to
David Moss . 2024-11-19
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I had a couple of friends and their dogs up visiting from Brighton and we walked down to Portobello yesterday. We fancied a sit down and a coffee so we stopped at the Esplanade. We ordered a cappuccino and two flat whites and a fruit scone each. The coffees were lovely and the scones were up there vying for the best I've ever had. They were big and they'd gone to the trouble of warming them up as well. There was loads of butter and jam (a great selection as well, maybe five different kinds). Staff were really nice and friendly and it was a five star experience all the way. I'd just had a couple of sips of my delicious coffee when one of the dogs knocked the table and spilt most of it. The waitress saw what had happened and immediately went in and got me another to replace it. I hadn't asked for another, she just immediately offered. We felt so welcome and well looked after, I'd honestly give them six stars for that if I could. Just an all round immaculate experience, from now on whenever I've got friends or family up and we stroll down to Porty we will be stopping for a coffee and a scone at the Esplanade. Coffee and scone was £5 which was excellent value as well. Faultless! Thank you to everyone at the Esplanade!
Duncan McIntyre . 2024-11-14
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We French tourists really enjoyed our fish and chips and desserts in this small seaside pub restaurant. With digestive walk on the seafront.
Ben Co74 . 2024-11-03
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Really nice place to warm up/cool down after/before a walk on the beach 😎
Maria Teresa Siconolfi . 2024-10-18
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Cozy pub with exceptional charm, right on Portobello Beach. Very friendly, attentive service and good food. This place is also visited by locals, which we particularly liked. We felt very comfortable here.
Susanne Kriegler . 2024-10-12
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Really good food, pleasant vibe and great service staff
Geoff Meacock . 2024-10-07
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Overpriced for alcohol but great location
Iain Young . 2024-10-07
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I had the most beautiful soup and smoked salmon with crusty bread. Staff were so friendly.
Nicky Sidey . 2024-09-21
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We had a beautiful lunch with milkshakes as I was driving, and both the food and milkshakes were excellent. Definitely try the milkshake. You won't be disappointed.
grant syme . 2024-09-18
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Always a great place to visit, and they have extended their gluten-free menu to fish and chips.
valerie berric . 2024-09-17
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A hidden gem that I'm happy I found! Great staff, great crowd, lovely environment, but it the food was what called me back!
Derek M. . 2024-09-15
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A special place, located on the seafront, where I had a good meal.
Anca . 2024-09-07
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Great place to visit for food and drink. Always busy which adds to the good atmosphere. Staff are great.
Gary Buglass . 2024-09-03
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Relaxed atmosphere, great service and food! Would highly recommend and had a lovely view on the beach
Tess McGill . 2024-08-24
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My favourite place to brunch in Portobello! Specials are always brilliant. And very nice wine too.
Stephanie Cooper . 2024-08-19
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sooo cute and fun!! good vibes, obsessed with the food, legendary place (the server did give noob vibes tho)
achille . 2024-08-17
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Very good restaurant. We are very well received. And the food is delicious. I recommend.
stephane ds . 2024-08-15
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We came here by accident. We were hungry. The food portions were huge. The service was kind, attentive and not intrusive at all. We did not regret choosing The Esplanade Bar. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone.
Sándor Lacatus . 2024-08-13
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Excellent location at the promenade in Portobello beach. Good fish and chips with a few veggie options. The veggie burger was good on delicious brioche buns.
Jayanthi Santhanam . 2024-08-11
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The food was good and the general ambiance was quite nice. The restaurant has a 50s/60s theme combined with a coastal theme with the decor being posters and pictures from that era. The fish and chips are the highlight of the menu so I definitely recommend that as they were fresh and not over-battered and oily. Prices are reasonable considering the portion size. Drinks are fantastic and there's a handful of unique drinks as well. Overall, I would recommend coming here if in the area!
Mihir Phadke . 2024-08-10
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A great bar popped in for a quick drink on a hot day, nice friendly staff.
Sam Gomes . 2024-08-09
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It's a pleace we used to go years ago when kids were.small. we passed by popped in its very tiered looking but if you look beyond that the food is fresh and tasty with lovely staff who are attentive. Reasonable prices to. Sit in out out by the beach front Amazing smoothies to
T R . 2024-08-09
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Excellent location, great food, and a good selection of drinks. Really enjoyed sitting outside on a couple warm evenings. Highly recommended if you're in the area!
Matt Filer . 2024-08-06
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Food and drink ok but well over priced and the toilets were dirty.
Glen Fleming . 2024-07-30
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Lovely scones and great friendly staff, beautiful setting in the sunshine.
Ellen Russell . 2024-07-28
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The sweetest staff, yummy food especially breakfast and the interiors are so fun! A must visit for sure. The beer garden has incredible views of the sea and is a great spot for a pint!
sid ghadi . 2024-07-26
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I had a Buddha Bowl with too much sauce and huge amounts of onions (like third of all the healthy stuff were onions). I gave the feedback to the waiter so other guests can have it better and he refused telling the cook as I almost finished the bowl. He asked me if I was happy with the payment (sure not) and denied a little dessert on the house (so why ask me in the first place?). I was happy to finally talk with the Manager who promised to take the Feedback seriously, so future guests have a better food experience. Neither the cook nor the waiter did a good job that day but the Manager did, so thanks!
Caro Kanal . 2024-07-26
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Been here many times we love the food, very friendly staff, beautiful views, dog friendly,
Viktoria Wilson . 2024-07-25
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We come here often as it well located and nice to have a drink here. What ruined it for me this evening wa the group of guys sitting right next to us in the dining area smoking. I was half way through my meal and had to breathe in the smoke. My partner and I moved along to the next table when it became available. Sadly the bar doesn’t seem to acknowledge the fact that people might not want to be sat next to smokers when dining. Despite the fact that there are kids eating here also. Perhaps you should consider allocating a small area in the outdoor seating for smokers.
Kris Keegan . 2024-07-23
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Just popped in for a drink after a walk on the promenade. Interior very quirky with great service
Andy . 2024-07-18
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Staff are happy to help, This is turning in to my local when I'm in the area, and to eat. Clean throughout. Good Ale. Clean tables and cutlery. See you again in a few weeks. Keep up the good work.
J D . 2024-07-10
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Worst burger I’ve ever had. Meat was undercooked, bread was soggy, cheese looked and tasted terrible. Can’t speak other items on the menu but do not order burger.
Nelson Hossack . 2024-07-08
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The staff are so rude, there say a manager who is a student who doesn’t have any ethics and values I don’t recommend at all
AKSHITH REDDY . 2024-06-29
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I had a chicken burger, but was very disappointed 😞. Found it very difficult to eat. X
Mary Daniels . 2024-06-26
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It's by the sea and has a great atmosphere. The menu focuses on fast food
k m . 2024-06-15
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I tried today special “Buddha Bowl”, delicious and large portion. Lucky enough, outside the window just overseeing the youth sailing class, sailing to feel the freedom and the very nature of wind and ocean.
Ron Hng . 2024-06-11
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Fantastic views & great service!
B McKenzie . 2024-05-30
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I had the burger with brie. It was ok but not worth £14+ It was quite tough to cut in half & it came with a few chips & very small salad on a small plate. My friend had the house bread with balsamic vinegar & olive oil, which she enjoyed. The waiter was hanging around a lot, which was quite intimating, staring at our table. Gave me the impression that he thought we wouldn't pay. Service was quick but probably won't be back. Dogs are welcome.
Jackie Cook . 2024-05-21
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Class place! Delicous food, proper beers.
Bence . 2024-05-19
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Not good, the baked Camembert is very bitter. It's impossible to eat.
Катерина Седлецька . 2024-05-16
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Nice food, good service. My dog had the liver cake the lick of approval too. Update cos Google insisted. Still good food. Still good service. Still accepts dogs. The buttermilk fried chicken burger is particularly good when it's good but I've had it overdone once or twice as well.
Steven Halkett . 2024-05-12
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Very cozy restaurant on the beach. The staff is very attentive and helpful, they helped us choose between the different dishes and everything was a success. In my case, I recommend the bun hun (the spectacular pullet pork) and the soup of the day (very filling and tasty, includes bread). Definitely a place to return to!
Laura Peláez . 2024-05-08
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Me and the Father Avenger went for a run to Portobello, followed by a swim and some food, to reserve to spot for your God, since he never been in Portobello. We sat down and the menu came 10 minutes later, luckily we had a very Baru Hot Chocolate with cream and marshmallows on top, and with that our Salmon Sandwich (which it was delicious btw) But when the problems started, your Avenger arrived with Yacubes, maybe they were the reason. Our Mac Daddy and fish and chips, they were not great, and we had some prison soup which was left untouched, you can see why in the picture. The Impulsive was extremely insulted, which was why, as he knew, he brought some cake from Lannan, and ate it inside to show some indignation. Lucky after that we left, and we had to pay for everything, this situation put some white hair and sadness in your Avenger's life
António Ribeiro Lima . 2024-05-05
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Very helpful staff, nice drinks
Gary Thomas Holtom . 2024-04-30
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Equipment with lacquered tablecloth, middle finger from Caribbean bar and restaurant. Service great food ok
Thomas Matz . 2024-04-30
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The place was packed on Sunday lunchtime, but the youthful and attentive staff kept everybody happy. It's very Portobello, very family friendly, and worth a visit.
Duncan Hothersall . 2024-04-29
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Attentive staff! Pleasant environment.
Hanna Beatriz . 2024-04-09
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Superb - very family friendly, can enjoy good food, with good beers in a relaxed welcoming environment - perfect
Muttley . 2024-04-04
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Met up with a friend I worked with a long time ago and her husband. Apart from the dreich weather, it was lovely to see them both and catch up! We had tea and scones. The scones were warm and delicious,!
janet forbes (Jinty) . 2024-04-03
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We popped in for a couple of drinks on a rainy day. So glad we did. Terry was very friendly and entertaining and the locals were lovely to. Gorgeous views onto the beach.
Jan Liddell . 2024-04-03
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Great place to eat and drink, with friendly, attentive staff. Serves everything from margaritas to a pot of tea, and it’s dog friendly too, so it’s perfect after taking your dog for a walk on the beach. Treat your pup to a chicken liver treat - they’ll love you for it!
Heidi Hodgkins . 2024-03-27
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Popped in with family, excellent service, cheerful attentive staff. Highly recommended.
Newman Bates . 2024-03-16
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Food was good but not as good as it used to be. We got nachos and there was enough sauce for maybe half the chips.
Dave Ward . 2024-03-05
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I don't know anywhere else where can you sit so close to sand and sea in the UK. One of life's best pleasures is a great coffee and an even better view, with a sprinkle of people clattering by for good measure. This place made my Sunday utter bliss.
Emily Wolford . 2024-02-25
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Just had drinks, really friendly service! 10 out of 10…
M Lindstrom . 2024-02-11
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Had a lovely lunch here. My burger was just a bit under done for my taste. No problem at all, it was whisked away and a fresh one returned along with a complimentary coffee. The staff were pleasant and service good. There have been comments about too many dogs but ours sits quietly under our table and does bother anyone. Great to be able to take her in with us. Overall, very good and we will return at some point.
Elaine Dowding . 2024-01-30
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Ideal for tourists because of the location. Good beer selection and service. However, the food is very mediocre for the cost due to cheap ingredients (used to be better). If you walk up to the high street, you have access to much better food for the same price, eg Foresters Guild.
Marc Jabaud . 2024-01-17
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Nice atmosphere here and the food was hot. Service was all over the place. Ordered the vegan burger after confirming with the waiter it was a fake-meat style burger but turned out it was potato based. It tasted poor and fell apart, the waiter was not apologetic. Nachos were the best dish, a nice big portion to share.
Craig Baughan . 2024-01-01
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Great service and best bacon roll (on brioche bun) I've had in a long time.
Brian . 2023-12-19
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I had never had haggis before, and some local recommended this joint. When I got here, I was seated near a window so I could glance over the beautiful firth. The waiter showed me the haggis burger 🍔 as an option on the menu. It was delicious 😋. Since I walked to this restaurant, and there was a chilling (temperature of 20⁰ F wind), I also got a nice cup of scrumptious cacao. All the staff members were friendly. Bring the kids...
Miles Winslow . 2023-11-24
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Had a really nice meal there.It was a bit cold inside the building though
Anne-Marie May . 2023-11-17
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Awful food but lovely service !
ims g . 2023-11-12
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Came here while visiting Edinburgh and found this place by the beach got some food but took too long but it was a bit busy
Anne Chen . 2023-11-08
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Hi, it's a place where I go almost daily. I drink the coffee. It has a relaxing magic, I suppose it is due to the sea. But the important thing is that it is open until one midnight ✋😜
Abdulador . 2023-10-27
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Lots of gluten free options and the chips were delicious!
Molly Herbert . 2023-10-14
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Very good foods, staffs are professional and friendly, goat cheese burger includes a whole piece of cheese, surprised me
zheng haley . 2023-10-11
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The fish tacos are to die for, and my Belgian boyfriend had his first ever fish and chips (he ordered the large, and his face was a picture when he saw the size of it!) Great cocktails as well
Katherine Brown . 2023-10-10
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Had a very disappointing experience here. Ordered the cheesy jalapeño fries. Portion was tiny and chips were soggy from the bland sauce. Please use real cheese on your fries from now on. Not worth the £9! Daylight robbery 🥷! Will not be coming back.
Will Hobson . 2023-09-23
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This used to be a friendly pub with a relaxed atmosphere and happy staff. Now it's a snobby restaurant that thinks it's Michelin, it isn't. Shame, the last traditional place on Porty prom, now gone.
Simon M . 2023-09-22
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It's a great place for a good feed. The staff are really friendly and the views were great.
Alan Sheridan . 2023-09-20
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Ho preso una zuppa, un burger con salmone e gamberi (con patatine) e una IPA. Tutto buonissimo, al prezzo giusto, persone gentili e cordiali, in riva al mare. Spettacolo...
Emanuele De Biasi . 2023-09-18
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Came out on a rainy night for a quick, quiet meal, something different to the usual pub meal. It was quiz night tonight so for me it was a quick meal and out the door before the crowd arrived/quiz started. Dishes were certainly not your usual pub grub... nice flavours, mexican style like tacos and quesadillas, and even the range of drinks. My draught San Miguel was cold and easy to drink and there was an extensive range of cocktails, beers and liquers. I had the loaded fries which came with lashings of chillies/jalapenos and buttermilk fried chicken which was nice and crispy. Excellent service from all the staff and the delightful waitresses who were friendly and helpful, and always with a smile.
Chris Kuek . 2023-09-13
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Good energy and great service. Solid menu.
gareth vile . 2023-09-05
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Went for a walk today along the prom and stopped at the esplanade bar and restaurant for something to eat outside we ordered a bacon roll and sausage on a roll only to find the bacon was brick hard very overcooked and to my great surprise I had 1 yes 1 sausage on my roll cut in half I thought was a disgrace no butter or spread on ether roll so very dry won't be back complete waste of money
Linda. Mcleod . 2023-09-05
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Food and service are great. The nachos and burgers never disappoint. It's dog friendly. Just a cheery place that's worth checking out
Chris Smith . 2023-08-28
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Terry was incredible with our group of 6 adults and 1 kid on our last night in Edinburgh! We had drinks, food and tons of laughs!
Tosha Love . 2023-08-13
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Love this place, great atmosphere, great food and even cater for my dog - he adores the liver cakes!
Ben Alderson . 2023-08-12
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Came in to shelter from the rain and stayed for lunch(ish, I got bacon dirty fries so not really a meal). Was really tasty though, and I love the names of the dishes on the kids menu. Place is dog friendly too!
marc hemingway . 2023-08-08
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Made a reservation for our wedding anniversary. When we arrived, we were told that the kitchen had some problems with the power and that it was impossible to eat. We could stay for drinks and order from another restaurant. The waiter apologized many times and told us that our phone number should have been written down, but obviously that wasn't the case. We ended up at the take-away The Golden Bite which offers good food and very good service!!!!
Miranda Pero . 2023-07-29
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Im Sommer ein absoluter Geheimtipp um bei einem kalten Bier im Freien den Strand und dessen Trubel zu beobachten/genießen. Tolle Atmosphäre und feines Bier in einem Vintage Ambiente.
Matthew MacNail . 2023-07-25
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Sitting outside watching people and boars on firth with great pub fare and a great waiter. Life rarely gets better than this.
Mark Crispell . 2023-07-18
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Food was nice, service was nice. Great location, nothing to complain about from our side.
Michael Mendyka . 2023-07-12
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Lovely place for drinks and food 😋
craig douglas . 2023-07-09
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I would give six stars if that would be possible. Great atmosphere, food was amazingly delicious!! And you can come over with your dog! Totally recommend
Curious MC . 2023-07-09
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