The Kenilworth in Edinburgh, City of

Great we find after being at the rum festival in the assembly rooms in October. We had a delicious meal sharing pulled beef Nachos to start they were the best ever!! I had the garlic chicken schnitzel which was really tasty, my bro had fish n chips which looked the biz. Delicious food washed down with innes & gunn. We shall be back again thanks 😊

My friend and I ate here this afternoon. It’s a lovely pub, with a great atmosphere. The food was delicious and the service great. Would highly recommend

My Wife and I have visited this lovely pub many many times on our visits to Edinburgh. But we were really disappointed on our last visit - the atmosphere has been totally spoilt by huge TV screens showing silent BBC news! Why break up the lovely architecture with something so unnecessary. The service is still perfect…you will never meet such friendly staff. But the food menu has also been simplified a little by easy to sell burgers at the detriment of the previously more choice of bar snacks. We won’t be going back …what a shame atmosphere and uniqueness has been sacrificed for blandness.

Very reasonable good food & real ale

Old school pub, traditional setting with great food and service. We enjoyed the Table order service and highly recommend the pies.

If it is busy out front there is also a back room. We enjoyed our brief visit.

Really nice place. Didn't eat there but the food coming out looked and smelled great! Nice range of pies. Good selection of ales too.

Very nice atmosphere and very nice food. The bartender Finlay gave very good recommendations and portions were the perfect size.

Came in for a couple pints and a burger, food was great and so was the customer service from Heather.

Ripped off and advertised falsed on menu. We were polite about it and they resolved the issue horribly. Plus the food taste worse than English food.

Great boozer. Quiet. Relaxed. Out of the way but close to the action

Great food, great atmosphere. Highly recommend

Excellent pub 🍻 warm atmosphere, very nice people, it represents Scotland well! The setting is nice! I 100% recommend this place

Popped in last night for a couple of pints and the tennents was beautiful, service from Caitlin and Luke was brilliant. Strongly recommend this pub.

Loved this bar. The decor. The bar. The beer was pauliner. Excellent bar. Job well done

It was pleasant enough. Malt of the moment was most expensive I've ever seen for a bog standard whisky- didn’t seem to be a tourist pub but clearly a trap.

Magnificent Scottish pub, with quality typical food and good draft beers. Perhaps the pub lacks a rougher touch, although it is very elegant.

Very tasty, nice vibe, kind staff

Crackin pub and good atmosphere 👌 👍

We visited on a quiet lunchtime but had to wait nearly 30 mins for our food. When it finally arrived, it was very tasty and beautifully presented; we both had haggis, neeps,and tatties. Staff were friendly.

You can get three 1/3 pints to try some Beers, would recommend this place! Very kind and nice place. Loaded Crisps were delicious!

Good service and selection of beers

Stay away from this place - if the sourly odor of spilled, fermented beer has not yet made you change your mind, be prepared for a lengthy wait for mediocre food. One person of our small group was served after about 30’ while the others had to wait for 1 1/2 hours. The fish pie was cold when it arrived and had to be returned. The lamb shank in the Shepard’s pie was largely fat covered with mashed potatoes. He tried to explain that there is only one cook (can’t call him/her chef as microwaving frozen dishes does not qualify as cooking). When questioned why customers arriving after us were served before us there was only an embarrassing silence. When complaining to the staff they would not call the manager and presented one of the waiters as supervisor. We eat in many other places and this was by for the worst. What a shame, it was our last night in Edinburgh and left us with a lasting negative impression. Nevertheless, Edinburgh is always worth a visit - just say away from the Kenilworth Pub.

Painful experience!!! Waited for over 75 minutes. Then badly defrosted dishes arrive.... What can I say...

Fantastic pub, food was great. Restored edwardian bar serving a range of local and traditional beers. Would highly recommend.

Overall good vibe and experience.

Nice pub, but like a tardis inside, in that there's more room than you realise. Good choice of ale and the food seems nce. We had the sharing Nachos, which were fine but the cheese was the rubbery slices just melted in which didn't really work. It was edible though and did the trick. Other dishes being served looked good though, and the staff were friendly

Great old pub/restaurant in the middle of Edinburgh. Food great! We had Cullen Skink, fish cakes, stew and Scotish egg - all fresh and delicious! Absolutely recommended. You can sit outside and it's quaintly British inside

Really individually. Don't go I ordered a burger, but it didn't seem like my order was accepted. I asked why the food wasn't coming out, but it didn't come out for over 40 minutes, so I ended up getting a refund and there was no apology from the staff. It was my last night in Edinburgh and I was in a bad mood.

Went here with my partner, son and mum, mine and my Son's haggis was lovely but the carrots my mum and partner had were almost raw.. lovely pub all the same.. Will still be back.

Loved haggis, neeps, & tattis and the dessert cranachan

A wonderful experience last night. Food was fab, along with the atmosphere. Caitlin made us feel so welcome and comfortable, an excellent server! Looking forward to coming back soon.

Lovely meal and excellent service. Caitlin the barmaid - excellent! Will definitely be back.

Excellent service and good atmosphere, didn't eat so can't comment on food

Lovely experience at this pub. Great beer and good food, even better whiskeys. My server Caitlin was so friendly and helped me decide when I was at a loss. I literally cannot wait to come back. So excited!!!

The food was perfectly acceptable, although nothing special. A nice atmosphere for a lovely summer evening and the locals were lovely, but I thought the music could’ve been better. Our server Caitlin was lovely and seemed to know more than me about the cask ales!

Typically real pup with tradition. Very good Scottish dishes.

I've used this pub for lunches each year when I visit for Fringe as there's a veggie option and good choice of beers. Minor niggle this year was the tenderstem brocoli was a little too al dente

What a great pub with fantastic staff. Everyone working was so friendly.

Class place and staff easy 5 stars

Luke’s a proper geezer, Lemon Squeezer, Fridge freezer

Luke’s a proper good bunny brilliant bartender amazing chat and was brilliant with all the locals such a lovely rabbit.

Amazing pub, lovely staff, especially the bartender called Luke. Was very welcoming and friendly.

Went for Friday afternoon lunch. Pint was lovely but food was even better. The stovies was gourmet.

It's a Nicholson pub, so you know what you are getting.

Visited twice second time very bad odour. Sat outside.. food ok .

Great bar, in the heart of Edinburgh, on Rose Street.

Popped in for a drink friendly pub. Beautiful building.

The interior was really cozy and typical of a Scottish pub. However, it was quite noisy. We had to wait an hour and a half for our food, which was not acceptable. Fortunately, the food was tasty.

Great atmosphere, good vibes, great drinks, friendly but slow food service.

Nice pub on Rose Street, dog friendly and a great selection of tap beers.

We waited for 45 minutes for our food to be served. Beers were not cold. Table we had was not cleaned by the waiters before we were assigned a table.

Terrible experience! Booked months in advance for me, my wife and our 2 kids aged 9 and 13. We booked for 4.30pm and arrived at 4.25pm. The barman then told us our table was ready but we couldn't sit at it as we had kids and the kitchen wasn't open, I asked him how is that our fault as the kitchen should be open if our table was ready, he just gave a blank stare. He left and after a few minutes came back and told us they were "opening the kitchen especially for us". Giving they say their kitchen was open before this on their site when we booked I found that comment funny. After sitting at a very uncomfortable bench at the table we asked at the bar for drinks as no-one came to ask at the table, he then came with 3 bottles of cola for my wife and kids but didn't bother coming with glasses so again had to go back to ask for the glasses and ice, the barman didn't seem very happy and we were asking too much when asking for glasses for my kids drinks, he really did seem more interested in talking with the barmaid than serving the customer. My advice would be if they don't want to open their kitchen until later at night then maybe they shouldn't take table bookings for food until later at night! As for the reply from the owner below there was no inconsistencies in the story and I explained that to her and got some random excuse. It happened as I said it did.

Amazing food, excellent service and a brilliant atmosphere. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Kenilworth Pub. If you are looking for amazing food, service and a brilliant atmosphere this is the place to be! . We are looking forward to our next visit. 😀

Staff were great. The pie was overcooked and dry.

Cibo ottimo, ben cucinato e porzioni giuste. Locale molto bello, ordinato e pulito. Si ordina autonomamente con il cellulare inquadrando un QR code che permette di accedere alla pagina ove è possibile ordinare. L'utilizzo del portale è intuitivo molto comodo e veloce. Invece l'attesa è stata veramente imbarazzante: circa un'ora per essere serviti. È vero che eravamo in vacanza, però il personale avrebbe dovuto dirci all'ingresso che avremmo dovuto attendere a lungo. Servizi in buona quantità e molto puliti.

The food didn't taste much. We ate and watched football.

The service was terrible, with the exception of the one woman working there. The two men working could have cared less about us, serving us, helping us, or really their jobs in general. After a ridiculously long wait for our food, I asked if there was an estimate as to when it would be ready and the dark haired gentleman told me, “I don’t know, whenever cook finishes it.”

The 10% service fee for on-table serving is always accounted for when getting food, even when we've been getting our own drinks at the bar the whole afternoon. They should allow to split that up.

One of the few original pubs on Rose Street. Check out the wall tiles the ceiling and the central bar. An excellent trip back in time.

Siamo entrati in questo Pub della New Town per vedere la partita Germania - Scozia, ed è stata una piacevolissima sorpresa: locale bellissimo, sala con arredi storici, menu con diversi piatti tipici, cibo gustoso e birre buone, personale gentile. Consigliato!

Had a very bad experience with this restaurant. Firstly, we walked in and there was no 'hi' or anything like that and we were barely looked at. Then we sat in a separate room separate from the bar where you had to order via a QR code, but there was no reception in that room and so the credit card code did not come in either. After half an hour we finally ordered. We first ordered nachos and then main courses. I think the boy who brought the food and drinks had lost his tongue. They were also not asked whether the food had tasted good and there was more than an hour between the nachos and the main courses. The staff couldn't say goodbye when we left. All in all, very impersonal and unfriendly staff, which led to this bad review.

Nice pub atmosphere, large selection of local and non-local draught beers and tasty food. We liked the Cullen Skink soup and the Fish & Chips.

We made a reservation for 4 for dinner, when we arrived we were told we were not on the list. We were not offered a solution or an opportunity to eat there after all. We were also not offered a seat at the bar. The staff were overwhelmed and unfriendly.

Very tasty food. The atmosphere is cozy and chic, the employees are friendly. However, food was comparatively more expensive.

Stopped in for lunch had a pint and a bowl of stovies. Beer was fine, stovies was just ok, wouldn’t order again. Was surprised to get it microwaved, the edges of the bowl were crusty and burnt. Was not a homemade stovies.

I booked a table for dinner in this place based on rather good reviews, but I've been somewhat disappointed in terms of food, service and atmosphere altogether, there are many better places to have dinner in nearby streets.

Opted for a local pub with food. Couldn't find anyone open for dinner at 9pm. We asked and the kitchen was about to close but they let us order. The steak pie was amazing. Cold beer on tap.

We liked the choice of menu. Varied and something for all of us. We were a party of 7. Also good choice of drinks. Nice dry rose wine.

Very good bar, restaurant with several Scottish specialties! Be careful for the French, the kitchen closes early 😉

Food was fantastic, great place to get traditional dishes! Drink selection was also great. Thoroughly enjoyed. Would definitely recommend!

Very nice Pub! Good menu and good selection of beers on tap. Fair prices for an Central location.

Lovely pint of cider, friendly atmosphere and surroundings. Will try food next time

Taking an order online is a little surprising at first but I was warned by reading the comments. The service is good and the food too (hamburger steak overcooked but the rest OK). Don't hesitate to be tempted by the suggestions when ordering, pleasant surprises!

Best Scottish food in experience

A bit many mistakes from a new employee, and most of the menu was sold out (we dined late and they had been busy all day)

Great atmosphere, a real, traditional pub

Dopo aver cercato, senza successo, in altri 5 pub troviamo posto in questo pub caratteristico. Servizio bevande al banco con molte birre alla spina locali e non. Servizio molto (troppo) lento. Abbiamo atteso quasi un'ora per fish & chips, salmone affumicato e patatine fritte.

After having searched, without success, in 5 other pubs we find a place in this characteristic pub. Drink service at the counter with many local and non-local draft beers. Very (too) slow service. We waited almost an hour for fish & chips, smoked salmon and chips

Johnny and Shannon are fantastic and gave us great service. Look forward to coming back soon!

Shannon welcomed me with a lovely smile and was very friendly and fast with service.

I really liked your food! Delicious and very well-balanced. Your dining area was abhorrent. The benches were so low compared to the tables you felt like a child sitting. It's fine for drinks, but for eating makes for a troubling situation. The staff in the bar were friendly enough, but took no time to smile or instruct into how you order, and despite the fact that I had booked a table the table was not ready. The staff pointed at a vacant table and quickly removed the items left over from the previous guests. There was spilled water and grease on the table from the last guests – It would have taken no more than one minute to wipe the table, but no effort was made. Food was great. Service was lacking. Seating needs lower tables. I'd come again, but only for drinks :)

Brilliant food and lovely staff.

Beautiful place and very cocktails! Baby Guinness are very good over there

Good food, pleasant staff, nice cozy atmosphere.

Decent spot on Rose street. Decently lit with high ceilings conducive to conversation. Food was mediocre, beers were fresh and good temperature, staff friendly enough and attentive.

Fantastic pub with character and atmosphere. Good selection of drinks and friendly staff. Very good, straight forward menu and the chef was very obliging serving deconstructed nachos for a very fussy eater! Will definitely pop in again for a snack and drink!

Great little gem of a pub in the centre of Edinburgh.

Very friendly atmosphere, good ranges if drinks and the food did look lovely, will be back next time in the area

Food was great, but slow to come.

Excellent food, service and ambience. Particularly helpful bar staff (Caitlin/ Johnny served us). Great selection of beers - not the case in all the pubs we have been to in Edinburgh! Also loved my first taste of Cranachan!

This pub is stunning inside. The Victorian decor creates a lovely atmosphere to drink or to have dinner. The bar staff are very friendly.

Nice atmosphere for hanging out a large group of people in the smaller rooms

Fantastic bar with a good atmosphere, nice decor and lovely staff especially Luke who poured a perfect pint of Guiness!

We where only allowed one beer because of babysitting, otherwise ok.

it was very quiet on a Thursday evening Good choice of beer , decor worth a visit

Nipped in for a pint. Have always liked this pub. Bar and snug were spotless. Only criticism the loo could be doing with a facelift.

This place lacks atmosphere. Bar is too big & seating is sparse & uncomfortable. Wine selection is usually ok but no rose Prosecco today which was disappointing. Not the kind of place I’d like to sit & spend money on a meal.

Wonderful beers great vibe and excellent staff! + Perfect location on Rose Street💪💪💪

Still fun but in 2019 it was better