The Jolly Judge Pub in Edinburgh, City of

Check out this charming and friendly pub. The variety of drinks is impressive and their prices are pretty reasonable.

Auf Empfehlung unseres City-Tour-Guides sind wir im Jolly Judge eingekehrt, da der Tag vollkommen verregnet war und kein weiteres Sightseeing Spaß gemacht hätte. Das Jolly Judge liegt etwas versteckt hinter der High Street und ist bei "Locals" sehr beliebt. Es ist ein urgemütlicher Pub, toll eingerichtet und mit netten Mitarbeitern. Wir sind mit anderen Gästen ins Gespräch gekommen und haben dort eine sehr nette Zeit verbracht. Die Toiletten waren auch - im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen Pubs - sehr sauber und neu.

I met my wife in this pub in 1988. We were back for the festival and too a nostalgic trip to the Judge. It is small and full of all sorts of characters and but with a wonderful homely atmosphere. The McEwans 70/. was served to perfection. Go there and expect a good welcome and a good pint.

Off the High st, - just down from the castle, - through a 'close' ( narrow enclosed lane between the buildings ) - opening up to a courtyard where there are a few tables and chairs outside and then down steps to this basement old pub. seemed a bit dark when first going in after the brightness of the summer day outside, but very characterful, with beams and painted low ceilings. - small but quaint and worth a visit , definitely worth a wee visit if in that area, although not suitable for wheelchairs inside ( toilets also upstairs ) - not sure if they do food, but pleasant to stop at for a wee drink. ( the click to rate is not working but I would give this a 4 out of 5 )

Passed this place a few times, finally decided to go in and we were not disappointed. Quaint pub with a great choice of beers, lagers and ciders. We managed to find a seat even although it was peak festival. Enjoyed the experience and will be back again.

I cannot leave Edinburgh without writing a review of this pub. A real gem, very friendly staff who take time, good prices especially for where it is situated, a bit of history.more importantly I have revisited this pub several times to meet friends/family; read and/or meet visitors in a very friendly ambience. Highly recommend for a piece of weakness (outside the throngs).

We visited this little pub twice since we liked it so much. It feels like a real "local" pub and has a nice atmosphere - very cozy. We did not have a meal but the beer was good. Great service and also the fastest internet that we had found in Edinburgh! Old pub - new technology.

Muy bueno para tomar una cerveza y un tentempie al lado del Castillo en una close que sale de la Royal Mile. No dejan pasar niños dentro del pub, pero te puedes quedar fuera en la terraza que tienen. El pub era muy acogedor. Para comer la carta no tiene mucha variedad

We stumbled across this little pub on the way back from Edinburgh Castle as we were trying to escape the crowds and have a pit stop. They offer a good selection of beers and wine and have a menu although we didn't look at it. We sat outside in the courtyard which was just lovely. We chatted to other patrons and ended up staying there for about 3 hours! The staff are all really nice. A brill place for a pit stop.

Lo bueno que puedes dejar a los niños jugando en la plaza interior. Ya que Edimburgo no dejan entrar a ningún menor en los pub

I visited last Thursday with my friend on a city break, stopped for some lunch and had the lentil and tomato soup which I thought was incredible. Amazing home cooked food which I would highly recommend in a very cute court yard.

Popped in to avoid the rain and had a cosy tipple. Pub is small, like many of the pubs in the area, with low beamed, decorated ceilings. Everything was fine and it was nice to relax inside.

We went there on a pub tour and found it to be the most picturesque and with the best vibe. Went back for a whiskey tasting, trying out 6 single malts recommended by the bartenders. It is situated just off the Royal Mile in one of its "closes". The interior is cozy with a low ceiling with exposed beams. We felt it would not have been surprising if a couple of hobbits walked in, or a character like Hagrid. This is a must-visit in Edinburgh!

Ok to sit down and have a drink and cheap lunch. Ok toasties but nothing to rave about. I really don't see how other people gave it such high reviews.

After a 2-hr bus ride, we just wanted a place to relax. This was perfect! It's off the Royal Mile down a little alley, with a courtyard and some picnic table to sit at. We ordered our food and beer at the bar, it came out to us in 15 minutes. We had some great food/beer, great scenery, free wifi, and a nice spot in the shade to relax. Highly recommend for lunch.

Pub caratteristico scozzese dalla aria scelta di birre ed alcolici, ma dalla più scarna scelta alimentare. Ci siamo fermati per pranzo, ed abbiamo notato che come cibo caldo aveva soltanto zuppe, e poi un assortimento di sandwich. Abbiamo scelta la combinazione di zuppa e sandwich. Zuppa buona molto speziata, e buono altrettanto il sandwich. Unica pecca...servizio molto lento, e menu poco vario. Sicuramente locale valido per una bevuta e poco più. Per pranzo un po' sul limite. Prezzi nella media.

Lekkere pint en natuurliijk the malt (whisky) of the moment, alleen vroeg sluiten (23.00u).Je loopt er zo langs, dus ff goed zoeken.

Cosy wee traditional pub down a side alley off the Royal Mile. Well worth a visit - variety of ales; whiskies etc.

Schöner kleiner Pub in einer Seitengasse.Wir waren 2x dort haben aber nur etwas getrunken,sehr gemütliche Atmosphäre bei schönem Wetter kann man auch draußen sitzen.Preise wie überall in Oldtown.

The Jolly Judge is what I imagined a traditional Scottish Pub to be, quaint, a little off the main drag, great atmosphere and a place to enjoy a pint and some good pub food.Jolly Judge did not disappoint.

Se durante il tour di Edimburgo volete fare una sosta sulla Royal mile e bere una birra locale siete nel posto giusto. Consigliato ma piccolo

Echt het bezoeken waard. Is wel klein maar heeft geweldige sfeer. Zit in een zijsteegje van de Royal Mile.

We sought out this pub on a recommendation of an English friend and so glad we did. It is tucked away just steps from the Royal Mile. Painted wooden ceiling, friendly/engaging bartenders and good selection of local handcrafted beers. Highly recommend the toasties, served with EXCELLENT homemade coleslaw.

Every time I am in the old town, I always visit the wonderful Jolly Judge. Its a little off the tourist trail despite its location so tends to be more regulars, students or the more discerning clientele. Staff are always friendly and the environment is always welcoming, cosy and full of atmosphere. The quiz night is well worth taking in...although its been a while so presume they are still run here. If you are visiting the upper part of the Royal Mile...drop your head round the door and have a drink. you will not be disappointed.

A little off the beaten path but just steps from Royal Mile, this local hangout is compactly in the basement. The bartenders are great and the selection quite good. Slide off in a subdued corner and throw one back with a friend or sit at the bar and enjoy the regalement of others.

Piccolo pub carino e ben arredato. Personale cordiale. Menù semplice. Buone le birre. Cibo molto nella media. Buono per uno spuntino a pranzo o per una sosta per una birra. Non indicato per la cena. Nel complesso senza infamia e senza lode.

Visited this place to rest my feet . Found it set in a lovely court yard surrounded by a view of the buildings around it . Seemed very popular, I loved watching the people on guided tours of the area while I sat and relaxed with a beer or two . Al fresco dining or just a drink if you fancied it . Great place to visit .

In un vicolo da ROYAL MINE si trova questo caratteristico pub ideale per bere una birra e rilassarsi durante la visita o per un pranzo con toast e piatti del giorno semplici ma buoni

Love this place. Reasonable prices and lovely feel to it. Nice staff too. If you need to chill and chat over a beer - here's the place.

Seems to be popular with many locals. Tried to go for lunch as it was recommended by a tour guide but it was jam packed. So went back later when it was quiet for a nice drink. Look up at the ceiling which apparently has salvaged wood from an old ship wreck.

Nice little pub for a drink. warm welcome and nice location. we enjoyed our time spent there. Highly recommended

We absolutely loved the friendly atmosphere in this pub, it was full of locals having their local brew. The bartender was helpful with guiding us through the menu... great beers/ale and whiskeys offered. Amazing place, you can't miss this stop.

Небольшой, шумный и пьяный. Много туристов, но есть и местные ребята. Зайти и выпить кружку Гиннеса (лучше кружку). И пойти дальше осматривать Королевскую милю.

Wonderful little pub with great choice of drinks. Great laid back atmosphere. They have lunch which looked good, but did not have chance to eat there.

A popular pub with the locals. Though its beers were still the Standard £4.50 a pint. Food in the pub was very good and quite reasonable in price compared to other eateries.

We stopped for a lunch time drink whilst away for the weekend. It is a very old and small pub with a great charm. The drinks were good and even though we didn't eat here the food looked great.

Consigliato da una ragazza che organizzava i tour su Royal Mile, questo minuscolo locale è stata una vera rivelazione. E' un pub molto intimo che serve esclusivamente alcolici buoni ad ottimi prezzi.

Walked into this slightly out of the way place and it was empty at noon. Uh oh, did we make a mistake? Nope! Nice quaint interior, good beer, good food, friendly service, reasonable prices.....and by 12:30 the place was packed. Find it just off the Royal Mile.

Walked in here on a colder April day and got two seats at the bar. Beer was great, cider was too, and food was delicious to boot. While the food did take some time to get to us, as a large group of people had ordered prior, the Bartender was open and communicative about the situation. This made it all the better. Great place, will definitely visit again.

This place was a wonderful find. The best beer in Edinburgh! A wonderful staff who know their beer. I went there every day that I was in Edinburgh and would do so everyday I'm in country. The only issue I had was not feeling welcome by some of the regulars. I like the local feel so I would recommend you go and have a pint. Just be aware of a few locals who don't seem to be fans of non-white people.

If you are looking for a non-touristic type pub, this is the place. It is very close to Edinburgh Castle (about 3-minute walk). It is a tight-spaced facility, but it felt like a true Scottish bar. Great ales and whiskys selections!

Great little pub. Nice staff, good beer, terrific atmosphere! Good quiz night Mondays as well. Been in Edinburgh since Monday& been in every day.

Located just off the Royal Mile, this historic pub sits at the foot of a vennel in James Court. The Jolly Judge is only 2 minutes from the Castle and worth seeking out. I first discovered it on a Wales-Scotland Rugby weekend many years ago. We were so drunk we ended up curling up by the fireplace and going to sleep before eventually reaching closing time. Plenty of cask ales and malt whiskies for locals or tourists alike. Soak up the atmosphere and just forget about your iphone and wifi!!

We were led here by the Untappd app. A great selection of beers seem well kept and served. Two guys behind the bar were very helpful and friendly - tasters available if you're not sure which beers you'd like. We had a light lunch of toasted sandwich and soup. Soup was amazing and the toastie good. Cheese red onion and spicy chicken mayo is my recommendation.

Etwas versteckt liegt der "vergnügte Richter" aber es lohnt sich nach ihm zu suchen. Wirklich sehr gemütlich und man kann einige vergnügliche Stunden hier verbringen.

We tried to have dinner here. The restaurant is upstairs and if there's a cue, you could be waiting on the stairs for an hour. There is no "wait list" so if u get out of line you've lost your place. Staff was pretty rude. We ended up leaving.

Выпить можно и место есть в самые туристические часы пик. Но в обед еды нам предложить не смогли, наверное, не их профиль, а так уютно и атмосферно.

Was lured in by sign offering good fresh food and open fire. Was a cold day in March so glad of fire. Alas, lunch menu was limited and was really only soup, or toastie, or soup and toastie! Pub was really quiet on my visit and lacked atmosphere. Some soul or jazz music would have helped, as everyone seemed to be talking in whispers! Would like to go back when it's a bit livelier, give it another go. Hopefully they might have a lovely veg curry on menu!

What a great little pub...lots of atmosphere loved it. Open fire ..cosy pub and friendly staff. A nice place to off during an afternoon of exploring Edinburgh

We stopped by for a drink right after checking into our Airbnb around the corner. It was just after lunch so it was very quiet. I had a Taliskers and an Oliver's while the wife enjoyed a pint of Rosie's Pig cider.I know you're asking yourself why I would give this place such high praise... Nostalgia, man... This is what a proper pub used to be. Small, a bit dingy, man's best friend relaxing in the corner, carpeted floors. Think of the Slaughtered Lamb from the movie An American Werewolf in London; very similar vibe.This is no Wetherspoon's. This is no High Street pub. This is a proper pub.

This is the real deal for a person wanting a real Scottish pub experience. Small, friendly, and great prices. Vast beer selection and quiet atmosphere. Not for a big group or someone wanting a sports bar.

We stopped in here for a couple of pints and sat by the fire. This is a lovely pub with a good selection of beers! Would definitely recommend if you prefer a quiet drink without music blaring out. It's tucked away down a small alleyway and it's the perfect setting!

Belo achado este pub! Estávamos caminhado e procurando um lugar para comer algo e nos esquentarmos. Local é bem escondido, pequeno, mas atendimento legal, cardápio bem simples, local pitoresco!

This is a decent pub, no music or slot machines, which I view as a plus. The service was good, selection of drinks good, the only thing that let it down was that the empty pots were lying all over the place even though the bar was relatively quiet, this a pet peeve of mine.If you're looking for a small bar slightly off the beaten track this would be a good choice.

Fell upon this quaint little pub near the castle. Just stopped for drinks but food looked good and plenty of people eating. Only small but worth a visit for a rest from walking the Royal mile.

A friend and I meandered into this pub while in Edinburgh. We went down the steps into a cute pub with character, a friendly wait staff and a fairly nice selection of beers. There's a small food menu too. It was nice that there's no loud music, so conversation and drinks works really well here. We liked this place.

A few Scottish specialties like a terrific pie of the day and you really felt like you were in Scotland.Near the castle and the best walks- fair value we thought.

This is a great little watering hole hidden away near the writer's museum, off the beaten path. We'd been walking most of the morning when we stable upon the sign for the pub and decided to take a break. The selection of speciality beers is great, the staff friendly and the atmosphere relaxed and welcoming.

Wonderful find down James Court Close off the Royal Mile. You enter this cozy space and your view is immediately drawn upwards to the low floral painted ceiling beams. Then you notice the fireplace and comfy snug seating. The barkeep is friendly and has several great cask-conditioned local ales on tap. Food is above the pub-grub level. Overall a great place to relax, warm up and grab a pint or two and some food.

This is just off the Royal Mile (the Castle end) and proved to be a delight with free WiFi. I only wanted a quick snack and had a toasted sandwich and a glass of wine. It was a pleasant interlude.

This is an excellent pub, tucked away of the Royal Mile. Fabulous soups and both an excellent beer and whisky selection - can be very busy and crowded but there are places to sit upstairs so don't be put off. Good hang out for the Edinburgh City Hall staff. Fun place to duck into on a rainy day and camp out in!

Il locale si trova in una "close" della Royal Mile e si affaccia sulla piazza degli scrittori.Il jolly judge è molto caratteristico, ha una selezione di Whisky molto ampia e lo staff è disponibile. Il locale è piccolo ma accogliente, con le travi a vista e un caminetto sempre acceso. Consigliato !

Durant un week-end de match, nous y sommes allés. L'endroit est très vivant (et à ce moment-là plein de supporters gallois), et propose de nombreuses bières à des prix plus que correctes.

Casi sin querer dimos con este grandioso lugar. Supe acogedor, con variedad de cervezas tiradas. Tiene un hogar y un par de mesitas. Es pequeño pero súper pintoresco.

We sat on the bench at the bar in a busy time and had a great time with good beer limited food and lots of atmosphere, down a wee lane the Royal Mile well worth a visit

antiguo pub con los techos muy bajos y escopndido en un callejon de la royal mile pero de verdad que muy acogedor y muy local

Il locale è situato in un close del Royal Mile ed è accogliente, affascinante, per niente turistico. Si può trascorrere un intero pomeriggio o una serata bevendo in modo eccellente e in tranquillità assoluta. Vivamente consigliato a chi vuole trascorrere del tempo con la mente libera, bevendo buona birra!

Pub trouvé au hasard en tournant dans une petite ruelle depuis le Royal Mile. Petite place calme et typique. L'intérieur du pub est tout autant typique et des tables dehors permettent aussi de pallier à la salle vite remplie.

Sød lille pub, venligt personale. Maden en sandwich var okay, til prisen. Sjovt loft, meget autentisk med ild i pejsen.

Recommend by one of the staff at the Scotch Whiskey Experience to try a whisky they had run out off. It's was a Saturday afternoon & Scotland were playing France in the 6 Nations Rugby Tournament but despite our English accent made to feel most welcome.This pub is down an alley or close off Lawnmarket (Royal Mile) look for the sign above the entrance to the alley. It is actually in the cellar of a big house.Well worth finding it has a good selection of spirits a few real ales. It seems quite a few workers from around the Royal Mile us it as their local always a good recommendation. You'll not find many pubs like this so if you are passing pay it a visit.

We found this by accident down a side street and was very glad we did! It was a lovely small quaint pub with a beamed ceiling and a roaring open fire. we had home made soup with a choice of toasted sandwich for £5.95. Excellent value

À 2 pas de Royal Mile, au détour d'une ruelle.Magnifique pub alliant tradition, calme et convivialité.. Enorme choix de whiskies !

just down a small alleyway off the top end of the royal mile this is a small charming traditional pub serving good quality lagers and ale worth a quick visit if on the royal mile !!

A wonderful local pub hidden down one of Edinburgh's many closes(alleys). Recommended to us by one of the bartenders at the Scotch Whisky Experience, it is a small and cozy pub with a fireplace and lots of local craft beers and an excellent Whisky selection. Met friendly folks from England along with a number of local pipe players coming in from the cold. Bar staff very friendly and have some tasty sandwiches and soups coming from the tiny kitchen. Close to the castle, its worth the search,

Such a great little pub, down a cute little close just off the Royal mile close to the Castle, even while staying in the Witchery this is the second time in 2016 that we nipped into the Jolly Judge for a few drinks after our meal out, such a friendly attitude only wish we could offer them some currency to put on the ceiling! Looking forward to returning.

Very small pub but on a cold winter night it hit the spot. Down a back alley, it had a roaring fire and great crowd. The bar staff were wonderful and I had my first authentic hot toddy--scotch whiskey, honey, hot water, lemon and cloves and I am making them at home now that is how much I loved it! My husband enjoyed his beer and all was right with the world!

Stopped for a late lunch just before they closed. Soup and sandwich. Not gourmet, but tasty. Cozy spot on a cold January day with a fire to warm you up.

Good selection of beer. Staff was very friendly. Prices were fair. Would definitely recommend stopping in for a pint

Great pub hidden just of the royal mile which makes it a local pub filled with students! Had a lot of fun here. Nice beers and super sweet strawberry cider!

Andateci! Frequentato da gente del posto di tutte le età, è un pub dove gustare un'ottima birra accanto ad un focolare! Piccolo ma accogliente.

Great place to stop for a beer or whiskey. Can get a bit cramped inside but they do have seats outside. If you’re looking for an old pub with ambiance this is the place.

Brilliant, cosy pub just off the Royal Mile. Beautiful stone, ancient wood and real fire! Tasted Delightful ale 'Long White Cloud' delicious. Staff welcoming and appear to have a wide selection of whisky. A wonderful environment on a cold December evening!

We visited this pub (located just off the Royal Mile in the Lawnmarket section) after a long morning spent exploring Edinburgh. The pub seems to be an old-fashioned Scottish watering hole with local food and some Scottish brews (and whiskys as well). Theres no music. They also have a lovely fireplace which we were especially thankful for as we visited in December. The staff were very helpful and helped recommend some locally brewed Scottish beer to accompany our meal.

Los buscamos ya que teniamos referencias de la guia de la ciudad y no nos defraudo. Acceso desde la Royal Mile. El local pequeño y acogedor con el techo de madera pintada. Una chimenea preside el local. La pinta mas barata que tomamos por la zona, por poco mas de 3£.

Been here a couple of times before. A nice selection of good quality beer with a friendly atmosphere. Gets a few tourists in due to the location but it's just et off the Royal Mile through an alleyway. They do food but never had any so can't comment.

Just called in looking for a beer in an old hostelry, this was a nice wee find, down a Close off the Royal Mile. Friendly, cosy and good beer and wines. definitely stop here again when in the area

It's a lovely little pub on the side of the Royal Mile with a good whiskey selection. The atmosphere is cosy.

One of our top pubs on the Royal Mile! very relaxing, service excellent and good range of real ales ! I had a porter which was lovely! Nice cosy pub with real fire. Definitely recommended! Always worth a visit! Brilliant!!!!

Our group popped in here for a drink and was pleasantly surprised at the homey feel inside. Compared to most other pubs we had been too, we felt like we could sit here and visit without fighting huge crowds and screaming to hear each other. Wish we had a chance to visit a second time before we left Edinburgh.

We grabbed a Gin and Tonic and a real Ale and sat outside - soon we were in conversation with locals and soon in a shout - local culture

Intimo e accogliente, questo pub frequentato da autoctoni offre un'ottima quantità e qualità di birre e whiskies. In un edificio dell'epoca, ci si arriva attraverso una stradina piccola e molto suggestiva. Veramente un bel posto, il tempo qui sembra essersi fermato. Da tornarci!

Two friends and I stopped in the Jolly Judge on our first night in Edinburgh and it was a great spot. The pub is very cozy with its fireplace and very Scottish interior. There is a great selection of Scottish beers as well. I would definitely recommend stopping in here for a pint and warming up by the fire one evening while you're in Edinburgh!

With a good selection of food and beers, being situated in the buildings basement gives the Jolly Judge a unique atmosphere. Worth a visit for anyone visiting Edinburgh.

Una muy grata experiencia en Edimburgo. La cerveza y cidra artesanal deliciosa, a precios adecuados. Excelente servicio. Un lugar muy acogedor

We went in for a pre dinner drink as was my birthday. It was a small pub with an open fire so was very cosy and atmospheric. I wasn't expecting to get Prosecco but to our surprise was only £3.90 a glass! Will return again.

This is one of my favorite places in Edinburgh. A hidden away pub right off the Royal Mile, the Jolly Judge always has a great selection of local brews.

We were very lucky to be staying in an apartment close by during our visit to Edinburgh. This pub was a great find. Busy but not too crowded on a Saturday night. Really nice wee pub with great drinks and a cosy atmosphere.

Only just saw this bar as it was tucked away down an alleyway. What a lovely find. Down some steps and into a small bar with a roaring fire going (needed after a cold walk around the city). Very busy, so a nice atmosphere. I had a coffee, the boyfriend, a cask ale (very nice apparently). Nice hour sat by the fire. Oh and don't forget to look up at the ceiling!

Příjemná menší zastrčená hospůdka s výborným jídlem. S přítelem jsme si dali polévku a toasty a bylo to moc dobre :) najedli jsme se lepe než v předražené indické restauraci a za mnohem méně peněz.

Walked in and felt like i had walked into someones living room in their house. Had one drink which was fine but we had arrived a bit late so we didnt get a chance to sit down and enjoy it properly as they were closing up. Would like to go back during the day to see what its like