The Guildford Arms in Edinburgh, City of

For those travelers looking for an authentic Scottish Pub, visit The Guildford Arms! The bar is lively with many excellent ales, lagers, and stouts. The food is excellent as well. I had the fish and chips and it did not disappoint. It is a very lively and enthusiastic crowd. would recommend this pub to my friends and family.

I visited yesterday with a friend. We ordered food and drinks at the bar. Food service was very slow, despite the pub being very quiet. Only 2 staff members who were apologising to everyone for the delay in food. I ordered chicken tacos. They were literally inedible. The chicken pieces were cold, hard and obviously not fresh, I don't think they were safe to eat. I think it's such shame that such a beautiful pub can't serve simple fresh food. I definitely won't be back

Great traditional Scottish pub. It shows. Always busy.

Lovely traditional pub with good drink selection

Good traditional pub, staff alert, good pints, recommended

Typical Scottish pub action. Had the strip steak and it was excellent!

A proper pub for Scots not a tourist place . Great selection of Scots ales . Great revolving door to enter and exit . A great judge of how many beers you've had on the way out .

Wonderful pub. Authentic ground floor, the first floor is a little colder. Terrible fish and chips and fish pies.

Absolutely amazing place, tried Saturday afternoon, I will never forget

My first and last ales on my trip in Edinburgh. Great pub.

Always great choice of ales complimented with courteous service, well worth a visit.

Fantastic pub! Amazing architecture with beautiful intricate ceiling mouldings. We went on a match day so very full of rugby fans but a great atmosphere and so friendly. 10 real Ale handpumps, most of which were local and the two we had were great and in great condition.

Friendly and hospitable staff, they let us taste several beers before choosing one, plentiful and delicious food.

Really great pub , with bags of atmosphere, ales and friendly service. The bill was not too painful as well. Highly recommended.l

Tremendous pub and an Edinburgh stalwart. Fantastic choice of beer and a relaxed vibe. So close yet so far away from the hussle and bustle

We returned to the Guildford for another visit and were pleased to see that improvements had been made after our previous visit. Bar and restaurant staff were very pleasant and eager to serve us. The food was excellent and nice and hot. Prices were fairly good. We enjoyed our afternoon. The Guildford is now back on our go to list. Well done.

Lovely Victorian pub. Great atmosphere, super busy - staff so nice and great beer selection. Natalia served us and she was so bubbly. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a nice place to get drinks.

Great pub with excellent beer, but currently half closed. Couldn't get seat, and shouted out by grumpy man when I dared sit at a table reserved for food, which wasn't signed. Disappointing return to an old local pub. Avoid until they re-open.

The places is a amazing, the staff are very friendly, I recommend

The Last stop on our tour of over 17 pubs around Edinburgh. Here we sampled an Alchemy Stratos IPA and an Orkney Dark Island. Another Victorian pub with incredible woodwork on the inside and a warming atmosphere, perfect for an after work pint.

Beautiful pub in great location but the food was pretty average I must say! Chicken / haggis dish was very dry which was disappointing for the price paid.

We did not eat here just popped in for a drink, not a welcoming atmosphere from the staff , it was the only place we visited during our recent stay that is was very clear we were not welcome, my advice give it a wide berth if you are not local

Fantástico pub escondido de la carretera principal, pero vale la pena encontrar. (Está detrás del Apple Store) No probé la comida, pero el bar es el lugar para estar para el ambiente.

These brghs have a great beer selection and the pub is beautiful. Very close to Waverley station, Princess and Jeffrey st

Great food, even better service. Would definitely go back!

A lovely atmospheric gem throwback to a different era with all the requirements for today's customers. The food could not be faulted first time my husband hasn't had to season a meal. Would expect to pay a lot more for the care taken with the meal.

Fantastic interior/ceiling to the bar. Great range of ales. Food very good.

Cozy and very pleasant place. Excellent food

Really nice pub ! Set up beautifully food was great and came out quick ! Thanks again for a beautiful meal 😊

Great atmosphere but we expect more from the restaurant

Not a bad pub hidden off Princes street. I would definitely visit here again.

Always an amazing atmosphere I'm here, we love this pub it is just a feel good pub. It's always our first stop as soon as we get of the train when we visit Edinburgh. The decor is lovely the staff are so friendly. A must visit when you go to Edinburgh.

Friendly barman on for a chat and a Leith juice fan too

Great, impressive pub with a brilliant flair! As a tourist, just sit there and enjoy the atmosphere with an ale, ideally during the "after works"!

Great!!!,very good 👍 service!!

Great food. Reasonably priced. Staff friendly and always smiling. Thoroughly recommend.

Are you looking for a fine pint of beer in the east end of Edinburgh, then look no further. This busy, traditional pub (between Waverley rail station and Edinburgh bus station) has a large, ever changing selection of draft beers. Warning: at busy times it is standing room only although it was almost completely empty tonight.

The atmosphere was great. One of the must-visit pubs in Edinburgh

Bar bullicioso de la ciudad con un gran ambiente y personal muy trabajador. El lugar estaba lleno de gente, pero el personal del bar trabajaba como una máquina. Incluso logramos un asiento. Solíamos ir al bar de al lado, pero este lugar será nuestro nuevo habitual cuando visitemos Auld Reekie.

Very busy bar but staff were able to cope

The staff were so good I loved the experience and the food. The liver was exquisite.

Had the chowder which is the reason for my review, i have a pretty strong immune system however have been battling from good poisoning for the past 24 hours since eating from this bar - due to my experience I wouldn’t recommend the food but the latte was good, maybe should’ve just gotten a beer tho.

Gran ambiente sin duda visitaría este pub de nuevo. Precios razonables y una multitud muy amable. Personal servicial y educado.

Atmosphere good however food was very poor (fish and chips) the fish was dry and tasteless chips only warm and not freshly cooked, peas cold.

Really tasty, perfect place to visit

Best meal in 4 days in Edinburgh!! Fantastic food, great beers, below average prices, friendly service and a truly beautiful location!

Didn't eat here,but a great pub,service to match.Orkney Bitter is ace.

One of my favourite pubs in Edinburgh. Fantastic service despite being very busy. Plenty of bar staff and they couldn't be more attentive and friendly. If you are a tourist, you must visit here. It's a lot cheaper than elsewhere in Edinburgh.

Met friends for beers, excellent atmosphere and good service

Nicely atmospheric pub in the heart of Edinburgh. We were here on a Friday evening and it was at times very overcrowded. But all in all, the drinks were good and the staff friendly.

Busy pub good selection of beers and plenty seating.

We ordered as a snack the Chilli Beef Nachos. And true to it's description, it was frozen. A good portion however, was spoilt by the numpty in the kitchen who thought it was a great idea to load the chilled guacamole. salsa and sour cream over the hot beef chilli, rendering the experience inedible. We picked at the nachos, but left the rest. Told waiter and he replied would pass on to kitchen! Apart from our lousy food, good selection of beers and bar staff worked well.

Historic Bar great selection of real ales and whiskey. My last stop before the train home .

Baltic ! I would normally post 5 stars. My friends and I have been fairly regular customers for a number of years. We are considering moving over the winter. The place was freezing.We moved away from the door but could feel cold from windows.Everyone had coats on apart from staff in shirt sleeves behind bar ! Secondary glazing and insulated between seating and outside wall required.

Great place to meet friends, eat and drink

Beautiful and historic atmosphere. Classic yet good selection of drinks and food.

Popped in for a cheeky pint. Busy place with seemingly very fast turnover of customers. Lovely old pub with a great atmosphere

Had some drinks. Hadn't booked for food but a staff member promised to give us a shout when a table became free. He was true to his word and we popped up to a small dining area overlooking the bar. The decor is lovely. Old fashioned and full of character. We all had haggis, neeps & tatties and it was very tasty and pleased everyone.

Como siempre la comida era genial. Bebe bien. El escenario, Grand. Como siempre el personal era una bolsa mixta. Un chico francés encantador me sirvió bebidas un par de veces, era atento, amable y hablador. El chico pequeño de las escaleras donde comimos fue una experiencia menos agradable. Algo innecesario en su opinión, parsimonioso con los condimentos solicitados y, en general, su manera erizada y la falta de capacidad para ajustarse a las normas modernas de servicio al cliente me llevan a creer que puede no estar en el mejor trabajo para su personalidad. Quizás el guardia de seguridad sería mejor.

The ambiance was very nice. I tried chocolate and coffee beer. It was a little heavy but delicious. I definitely recommend you to try it.

Super city centre bar with original fittings and great range of real ales.

Whenever I have the opportunity, I visit this place because they serve delicious beef

Excellente cuisine et spécialités ecossaisses!!, et très bonne ambiance. Typique pub écossais !!! A essayer absolument

Totally awesome place to visit and has some great beers and wines

Great pub with good beer selection and a great atmosphere. Had a bad experience recently where I booked a table upstairs for dinner only to find that the upstairs was closed and they wanted to put us in a dingy corner beside the toilets. Ended up walking out and going next door for a fantastic experience at Café Royal. It's always been great for drinks and I'll be back for that but I won't be booking a meal there again.

Great pub, perfect for discovering traditional haggies. I recommend 100% for the service, the quality of the dishes and the decor!! Ask for the table on the balcony!

A nice Scottish pub! The pie was the best up to now in Edinburgh.

Went in for a couple of beers and an early lunch. A few steps from Princes Street behind Apple shop, this is a small old fashioned looking pub with a small first floor restaurant and is worth trying. Our food was good, fairly priced and the service was very good. Food is a touch above pub grub and is served in the bar as well as in the restaurant. If looking to book, it is not possible to book a table for later the same day. That aside a place that will be revisited.

Called in for a quick pint after a long day. Called last orders at 10:30. Ordered a couple of pints. At 11:05 the barmaid came over to our table and said they were closed and was going to clear the table, which she proceeded to do taking two full pints from me and my friend. Nice pub, but that's shocking service when 10-15 minutes drinking up time would have been appreciated. Plenty of options locally...

The steak and burger we had were great!

Visited twice for dinner. The meals were on two levels and I had steak pie once and haggis once and they were both delicious. The elegant interior design of the building, reminiscent of a Victorian pub, is as beautiful as the food, so be sure to stop by when you visit Calton Hill. The waiters are also friendly and humorous. As a token of my gratitude, I naturally felt like giving a tip, although it wasn't a lot of money. I will definitely go here again next time I'm in Edinburgh.

Same as always, great pint, great atmosphere.

Classic pub, good beers and solid whiskey selection.

Ein Bilderbuch Pub....in der Nähe des Bahnhofs daher von vielen Locals besucht. Bereits nachmittags proppenvoll, Anschluss garantiert und lecker Bier und Whisky. Gegessen haben wir nicht.

Good pub with a nice laid back atmosphere.

Great place to eat right in the heart of Edinburgh. Steak Pie was brilliant.

Beautiful city centre Victorian Bar popular with locals and travellers from nearby Waverley Station. Real ales are superb quality and excellently served by friendly and knowledgeable bar staff. Has an upstairs dining area, but I've not eaten here as yet. Thoughly recommended.

The Guildford Arms is among the best in Edinburgh. The staff are knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. They have a very good, well kept range of real ales and a good selection of wine. They serve very good food throughout the day and the choice is extensive.

Posto carino, molto centrale. Ha anche un ristorante al primo piano. Noi siamo andati sperando di mangiare al ristorante ma era pieno perciò ci siamo accomodati di sotto. Ci hanno servito velocemente e tutte le pietanze erano molto buone. Consiglio la visita.

Great pub. Typically Scottish. Many delicious types of beer. Anyone who doesn't come out drunk hasn't done something right.

Orders are at the bar, where you can also pay by card. Great service to give you a beer to taste when you can't decide. Great place and great selection of beers. We didn't try the food because the kitchen was already closed.

Great time. Food was great and a wonderful atmosphere. Staff was courteous and attentive.

We always visit when we are in Edinburgh. Because of an amusing incident on our first visit. There was a stag party in. The groom had on a bridesmaids dress. An elderly lady in the restroom commented on how drunk the bridesmaid in the wedding party was. Her daughter creased up. It is a nice friendly boozer. Unfortunately my husband has to drink cider. He doesn't do real ale. The Tennants is good. Worth a visit. Haven't had food but have seen plenty going upstairs to eat.

We had a delightful meal yesterday in the upper part of the pub. My daughter had the vegetarian haggis and I had the original haggis. My husband had the steak and ale pie. All were delicious. Our waiter, Ian was very helpful and anticipated our needs, even bringing an extra spoon so we could share the dessert! Professional and friendly, prompt service. We will recommend this pub to all our friends.

Quality food and lots of beer selections. Fish pie with a creamy dill sauce & puff pasty top - in the picture. We also had East Coast Haddock, breaded & fried with chips & garden peas - very good.

Friendly, really tasty cocktail, delicious smoked haddock risotto dish.

This pub is a classic in Edinburgh, operating since 1896, and is worth a visit. Good food, good service, and very pleasant atmosphere.

The ambiance was very nice, but there was a strong smell of urine in the seating areas near the downstairs toilet.

Great food and great service. Fish and chips is on point.

Great meals, warm, cozy and legendary customer service

Arrived too late for food unfortunately so had to settle for drinks only but the pub is a good size, the service is friendly and there was a good selection of beers. Tucked away off the main street but worth a visit.

A very interesting pub, I have visited a few times. A large selection of beers on tap as well as spirits. The food selection was very good and a good price. Seating is comfortable. This bar is steeped in history and well worth your time to visit.

The food was good. The waiters didn't pay much attention to us when we tried to talk to them to ask for a table. When we asked for water to drink the waiter was rude. We assume that because we did not order consumption. The food was good. The place is beautiful.

Great pub full of people! I like the style. I had a great time.

Old style Edinburgh Pub. Well worth a visit. Great for the Train and Bus Station

Went upstairs since downstairs was packed. Disappointing service from an angry man, the fries are obviously frozen, my bun was seriously stale and weirdly enough the beer was warm despite being off the tap. Stick downstairs and don’t order the food.

Good selection of beers , nice decor

Beautiful pub and the food was very good.

This place is like a museum. Beautiful. Two floors. Food is great

Make sure you order your food at that bar as you could be sitting waiting for someone to take your order! I suggested a sign and was told it was ‘ pretty obv!’ And saw the barstaff have a giggle at my suggestion. Also, I asked for a glass of water when my meal arrived and was told to go to the bar for this… I have the impression they really are not into customer service. Cheers!