The Laird and Dog in Midlothian

Ordered food and a couple of drinks at lunchtime. Restaurant not full yet we waited an hour for our lunches to arrive. After politely asking staff where our meals were, we got very gruff responses, and no explanation or apology for the long wait. Paid for our drinks and left. We won’t be going back. It takes nothing to be polite to customers but this was somewhat lacking

We called in for a wee dram whilst visiting the village on the bus from Edinburgh. The bar was decorated for Halloween and the landlord was very welcoming and friendly!

Staff very rude and very abrupt and felt rushed in to choosing first course then forgotten about for pudding and upset staff who were organising breakfast when we asked for the bill and we had to eventually get up and pay at the till as staff never came back to collect the payment .Food below standard had burned bits in the pie.

Great out of town stay with good bus service in to Edinburgh. Friendly staff, warm welcome. Excellent home cooked food using local produce. Shame don’t have time to partake in the full breakfast!

Food seems fresh Been a few times Prices getting more expensive The batter on the fish not for first time 2 thick and falls of an batter soft as well Needs to be lighter and crispier Won't have batter again in here Service downhill a wee bit And 1 waitress won't last long or will go downhill

Fantastic bar and restaurant. Spent time here last few weekends. Service is great and food lovely. No complaints from us. We will be back.

Lovey meal at the Laird and Dog. Staff were wonderful and couldn’t do enough for us. Very friendly and attentive. Food was very tasty too although mashed potatoes needed salt.

Stayed here 2 nights for the Tattoo, Bus stop right outside hotel so perfect to get into Edinburgh and back again, took about 40mins on the bus one way but that was because of all the stops it had to make, £2 each way so very handy if you wish to have a few drinks while in Edinburgh. Hotel was nice and clean, bedrooms spotless but could do with a bit of modernising, very large conservatory where we had our meals, Staff were very polite, meals were really good, nice and hot😋 large carpark out the back with seating area for having a drink when the sun shines, will definitely be back ..

Wasn't impressed with food at all. Burger was overcooked. Sticky toffee cheesecake had dried chocolate sponge in it. Asked if could have coffee with dessert and was told can only get one thing at a time the she didn't come back to take coffee order. Poor all round

Everyone is so kind! Best nights sleep I had all vacation. Very warm and welcoming environment and pub! Amazing history

Stayed here overnight for 1 night as part of a business trip. Booked a twin room. Several areas in the room needed some attention, for example, there was black damp marks around the bath, dust (quite a lot) on the bedside lamp and cobwebs hanging from the ceiling above the bed. The beds were also on casters on a wooden type floor which meant when you leaned against the wall, the bed moved away from the wall - very annoying. There was constant noise coming from the traffic on the road, even with the window shut, this was still heard. However, the bed was extremely comfy and the shower very powerful and warm. Coffee/tea and biscuits were provided in the room. The bar area was lovely and the portions large, fresh, hot and very tasty, decent prices too. Breakfast in the morning was pre-ordered and therefore cooked just for you, which again was hot and fresh, very tasty. Not much choice on breakfast menu, basically cereal and then choice of full English breakfast or combination of rolls and bacon, sausage ect. All was adequate but would have liked fresh fruit, croissants, pastries and the likes. Although limited choice, the breakfast was good. I would stay again.

Great pub, excellent food, rooms comfortable and landlord most welcoming. If you go on a Monday join in the Quiz night but don’t expect to win unless you are an expert!! Some serious quizzers playing!!

Just stayed here for 4 nights, visiting the Edinburgh area. Room of adequate size, bed very comfy, nice shower, slept well. Helpful and friendly staff. Had daily breakfast there, three evening meals, all very nice and reasonable prices. Nice Italian restaurant across the road, had lovely meal there also. There is a bus stop directly outside, the No. 31 comes along about every 15 minutes, and it is the best, and easiest way to go into the city centre. The return journey is just as easy, withe the bus stopping directly opposite the pub. The motorway is just over a mile away, so it is very handy if you want to go visiting other places. Will definitely stay there again.

Very disappointed and annoyed with our experience this morning. We love to go here for breakfast and the manager/owner is fantastic...... however, we popped by for a late breakfast this morning (28/3/2024) after checking online that they serve breakfast until 11am (we arrived at 1030am) Only to be greeted by a member of staff who said we stop serving at 1030am. We explained what it said on their website and he said no we only serve til 11am at weekend. We said again, "it states that breakfast served DAILY until 11am, that's false advertising" to which he replied "Ye I know" Very poor attitude and customer service and as we told him it's also false advertising. I think he could do with some customer service training and they need to amend their website. Very disappointed indeed

Thank you for a great birthday dinner, love this place. The staff, service and quality of food is simply the best Midlothian has to offer. Thank you to Adam and the team.

We stayed at the Laird and Dog, and once again the services was first class, the rooms were spotless, and the food was delicious

This was our first visit and will definitely be back. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly and helpful

Very disappointed tried on 3 different days and times to have food and were turned away even though half the tables were empty. One member of staff on our most recent visit was rude and snappy to us not even offering us to sit in the bar or option to wait despite telling the couple ahead of us this was possible. Unfortunately won’t be returning

Fish was excellent,we were there for birthday celebration ,fantastic day and highly recommend for any occasion

Stayed for one night. Very average, very very tired. Room was very cold. The bathroom was freezing no heating in at all. Damp visible on walls. Small cupboard door brocken and on floor. The staff had no pleasant conversation at all, it took them all there time to look at you never mind try and force a smile.

What a place! Outstanding food and service, 28 of us went for Christmas lunch and cannot fault anything! Big thanks to all at laird and dog staff who just makes the experience 10/10.

Out for a family meal celebrating a 65th birthday. The food was excellent, plenty of choice, piping hot. The staff are very friendly and attentive. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Staff very friendly and polite, very quick service, meals pipping hot and delicious, great choice of menu and various beveridges.

Had a really lovely lunch at the laird & dog. We had a child and a wheel chair user in our party and the staff were super accommodating and friendly. The service was really good and the food delicious. We will definitely be back. Thanks

Extremely disappointed. Emailed over a week ago to book a table specifically for a Sunday roast which was mentioned in the email. Turned up today at 5.30pm to 4 tables so no where near a full restaurant and then to be told there was no chicken or beef roasts left. Won’t be back.

Had a nice impromptu weekend nosh here a few weeks back. Friendly service, good food - Fish and Chips and steak pie both very good, Adam the manager was very friendly, all good value for money and fit the bill for a quick midweek feed!!!

Odd little place. Order your food at the bar (and pay) and go find a table. The server brings your food and drink. Outside seating is in a parking lot. Food was good, nothing special. Servers were pleasant, although I think they forgot about me for a while :)

Always a good meal, reasonable prices and friendly staff. This place is our local and has been our go to for many years now.

Would like to thank Adam and his staff for a lovely stay we booked for two days great base for Edinburgh as we were there for the military tattoo bus stop out side which is a great service 20mins to city centre we eat on one night which was nice breakfast was good I would like to thank Adam for helping us with are mother - in- law was unwell on the Tuesday night only little thing to some people but he and his staff went out of the way to make a sandwich for her. I would recommend this place highly clean tidy rooms and place next time we visit Edinburgh we well look to stay again :)

We visited for Sunday lunch and were very impressed with everything- the roast portions were enormous with a lovely spread of vegetables and absolutely delicious. The service was outstanding- lovely waiting staff went out of their way to make our kids feel welcomed, bringing colouring...

Love this place! Friendly staff, a quiet, clean room with everything we needed, including a super comfortable bed, and then a tasty cooked breakfast in the morning. Also very well placed for the 30 minute bus ride into Edinburgh, as the stop is right outside....

Just overall very bad experience food was cold drinks okay and food took way to long to come wont be back!! This was on Monday

Went for Sunday lunch. Food was tasty portions generous and the staff super friendly. Started with cauliflower and cheese soup followed by roast beef. Will be returning!

We love this place for Sunday drinks but came in today for lunch. I called to book a table with short notice and was accommodated happily. Customer service was, as always, excellent. The food was absolutely beautiful; taste and presentation was faultless. The beef was...

Nice clean environment. Pleasant staff. We sat in the conservatory which was bright and had plenty of room between tables. The meal it's self was very nice. Worth a return visit

We stayed at The Laird and Dog for 7 nights, the staff, the food, and the whole experience was first class. It was a 15 minute bus ride to the centre of Edinburgh. Cannot wait to go back.

Popped in here for lunch with my daughter and two grandchildren (both in high chairs). The staff were amazing and so was the food. My granddaughter was even given an extra bowl of beans which are her favourite. Well done to our server who managed...

We were looking for a Sunday roast close to where we stay and the Laird & Dog came up. We had been there a few times for lunch and had a good experience each time. The Sunday roast exceeded our expectations and we can't praise...

A great spot for food! The staff were very friendly and attentive. We brought a dog and they had a water bowl by the table for our arrival. The menu had something for everyone and was very tasty pub food. The pub had a good...

Stayed for 2 nights. Reasonable price for Edinburgh area. 30mins on bus number 31 and you’re in Edinburgh. Bus stop is out side the door. Breakfast both mornings was nice too. Stayed with my 7 year old. Expected a quiet country inn. Was not good...

Once again a lovely meal, very friendly and me and my sisters go to place!! The guys are friendly and make you feel welcome!! Food first class.

Located in Lasswade with parking outside. Lovely old world style pub with restaurant, bar & rooms upstairs. Had reserved a table so no issue there. Waited for some time to be served. Once ordered drinks & food arrived quickly. Mixture of food ordered from the...

Stayed here whilst on business, easy check in system and friendly staff. Nice size room with all you need. I had my evening meal there it was very very good . Great nights sleep and lovely breakfast. I would stay here if im in the...

Stayed only the one night at The Laird and Dog, Lasswade but I would certainly go back. Parking was easy, rooms were very comfortable, food was excellent, staff very friendly and the pub atmosphere was friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was a treat and the manager...

The food was absolutely delicious but more importantly the two members of staff who looked after us were lovely. Teghan the waitress and the deputy manager. Visiting from Kent we first popped into a pub 3 miles away and did not like it!! So looked...

visited on the way home form the 500 with family. no specials on at dinner/early tea which was little disappointing. ordered food and everything was great, service was good. would recommend

It was a busy Sunday afternoon ,,we were given menus but we're told by an grey haired lady ,,it would be half an hour / one hours wait for food . The couple before us ordered, and within 10mins ,their first course arrived ,,she didn't...

The food and service at the establishment were excellent. There is a car park with a decent amount of parking. The pub is dog friendly.

Could not fault the meal delicious, dessert was lovely and service excellent & friendly!!Definitely be back!!

stayed for one night on the 3rd may, met by the manager Adam who lifted my rather heavy oxygen machine up to our room, and from then on Adam and his friendly staff took good care of us and nothing was ever a problem to...

Booked in for Sunday lunch, was a little bit early but happily accommodated by welcoming host. Food amazing, reasonably priced and really nice friendly service.

Visited here for last minute breakfast date with some friends. Only a few options for breakfast which was fine however very small portion and undercooked!! Not the best breakfast.

Thanks so much for helping make a brothers 60th surprise lunch a day to remember it's been a tough few years and family gathering was needed and a fantastic day. Great service from staff couldn't be more helpful. Sandwiches and sausage rolls where delicious and...

Dog friendly for bar meals Fantastc food choices Rustic surroundings Staff and regular clients made our night better Best fish and chips we have had in ages Very far prices so great value

Had a lovely meal here, food and service very good. Would love to stay here next time in Scotland visiting relatives - unfortunately they couldn't accommodate for our stay. Definitely worth a visit.

Christmas Day - I'll start by saying I usually don't like to eat out on Christmas Day but our experience at the Laird and Dog has my mind. Although it was the staff's Christmas Day aswell, they were friendly and helpful, very attentive and they...

Had a lovely meal in here. Soup was delicious as was the mac cheese (would recommend). Check in and seated promptly, social distance in place. Friendly and warm environment. Took care of all our needs. Ended up sitting by the cosy fire. Very clean too.

Today my friends and I went to The Laird & Dog for Christmas Lunch. The food was absolutely amazing and it only cost £22 for 3 courses. I was out in Edinburgh last week, had a very similar menu which cost £70 and wasn’t nearly...

Organised a Christmas meal for a party of 16 ladies. Staff couldn't have been more helpful from the time I make the initial enquiry until the end of the meal. Food and service were excellent and all carried out with minimum of fuss.

Called in with our dog and were seated quickly by friendly staff. Enjoyed some excellent cask ale, well kept and some white wine. Food was well prepared and good quality, very enjoyable visit. The manager was very helpful and attentive.

While staying in the area we ate dinner two nights in a row at this quaint pub/ hotel. We throughly enjoyed the food and sat by the fireplace both nights. James, the general manager was a delight and took splendid care of us. If your in the area, stop and enjoy a meal or pint.

Me and my husband stayed here last night and it was great, friendly service throughout, delicious food, the room was just what you need for one night, I would definitely recommend

Family breakfast here this morning and can honestly say this is the best vegetarian breakfast I have had! And the non veggies enjoyed theirs too! Great service!

Place was fantastic lovely food accommodation and staff all that was missing was a pool table so unfortunate.

Really recommend the Laird & Dog! Staff very helpful,friendly & efficient. Great food & Bar Staff very attentive. Nice friendly atmosphere in the place, in a quiet little village, although only a few miles from the city centre. Can't praise it highly enough. Would definitely go back.

We live local and popped in for a drink in the first week of opening.After a few drinks we decided to see if we could order a meal. The good thing about this place is you eat in the restaurant part or the bar part. We ate in the bar.Both of us had the Beef curry which was really good. Well recommended. Staff are good and there is normally some good banter on the go.

We had a great evening in the Laird and Dog, last orders before 6pm on Friday. The staff were very professional as always and very efficient. We had a lovely meal in warm, friendly surroundings. We look forward to you opening very soon.thanks to the team Adam , James, Val & Sam. Thanks Stuart & Catriona.

Really like this place. We have been a few times since lockdown eased but not for a meal.Food still very good. Really enjoyed the curry we had. The curries before were mixed with Rice and chips but they have gone back to the more traditional method of curry, rice and mini nans on the side.Well worth a visit.The times seem to showing on trip advisor as closed but they are not.

Food and service was great. Nice quiet lunch with 25% discount this month. We will be back again for a meal.

Came here on a Monday as a treat. The staff looked after us very well and the food was delicious with decent portion sizes. Good measures in place so it made us feel safe. Staff were very friendly and attentive without being intrusive. Made our day, thank you for looking after us!

We arrived without making a booking but were seated within 5 minutes, menus brought and drinks ordered I had the haggis fritters with whiskey sauce to start with, which were stunning, for main course I had the Balmoral chicken and my wife had the steak pie, the meals were well presented, filling and piping hot, service was just right, brisk without hurrying. We would certainly be back if we are in these parts again

We were delighted to get back to the laird and felt really safe, Adam and his great team are doing everything by the book and made us all feel at ease!! The food was fantastic as always!! We Would highly recommend the laird and looking forward to our next visit

A great little pub nestled in a lovely scenic area. Great food, great pints with a warm, comfortable bar and dining area all catered by lovely welcoming staff. Have been coming here for years and will definitely be going for many more.

Good set up for social distancing etc. Nachos & fish ‘n’ chips were lovely. Good value for money Lovely old building in Lasswade near the river (would be a quiet village but road is busy - pub has own parking area so no issues)

Myself and 4 friends went here for food and drink this evening and were not disappointed - fantastic quality food, great prices, great drink and the service was second to none, the staff could not be more attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back and could not recommend enough!

We came in after a long trip from Belfast. With all that’s happening I was not sure it would be open. Yes it was and the food was superb as ever. I had a Beef Balti and my wife had roast pork which she enjoyed.

Pub food at its most average. We had not visited for a number of tears and felt the standard was not as high as we remembered it. eg Veg not quite as fresh as recalled.

Nice little pub and nice food. We had scampi, lasagne and a child fish fingers and chips... we all enjoyed the food.

We have stayed here before, but booked again for 4 of us for the Calcutta Cup weekend (7th-9th Feb 2020). Very clean and tidy and a very good selection of meals available in the restaurant for both evening meals and breakfast. Road outside the pub can be busy, but there is secondary double glazing which reduces any noise at night.All staff are friendly, polite and professional.Situated around 20 mins from central Edinburgh by car/taxi. We travelled up by taxi both nights we stayed there at a cost of between £17-20. Lothian bus service 31 (East Craigs or Polton Mill) from North Bridge takes around 30-45 minutes depending on how busy central Edinburgh is, and stops directly opposite the pub. £1.80 per passenger for a single fare, and you either MUST have the correct money, or, alternatively, each passenger can tap a debit card to pay. Adam, the manager, also told us that if you have tapped more than once per day and reached the bus company’s daily ticket cap, then the ticket last purchased can be used all day. The bus stop into Edinburgh is immediately outside the pub front door.We arrived at 9pm (due to trains being delayed into Edinburgh). Check in is in the main bar area of the pub. It was busy, as it was Friday night, but we only had to wait a few minutes before staff could book us in. All public areas were scrupulously clean and tidy. We learned that the whole pub had been recently freshened up. We were given the family room (one double and one single bed) at no additional cost to the double room that the other two in our party were given. Both rooms overlooked the main road at the front but secondary double glazing kept the noise to a minimum. Both rooms had tea and coffee making facilities; hairdryer; built in clothes storage and chest of drawers. The bathroom facilities included hand wash, shower-gel and shampoo. Bath sheets (rather than bath towels usually offered by hotels) were very welcome. Our bed was very comfortable. All radiators in the room and en-suite could be adjusted to get room to the ambient temperature for guests.We ate at the restaurant on Saturday evening after returning from the Calcutta Cup. Great choice of meals along with further special menu options. We chose fish and chips; venison burger; cajun burger and vegetable lasagne. Two of the party opted for the Toblerone and caramel tart for dessert. All meals were served without too long a wait and were piping hot. The breakfast menu was also very good with several choices. Guests can help themselves to cereal, fruit juice and yoghurt. Tea and coffee top ups are offered bu staff during breakfast.Checkout was quick and easy. Handed our keys in. I’d provided card details when the initial booking was made (at my own request rather than being requested to do so when I booked). We were thanked for our custom.Would we return? Definitely!

The food was great as expected from the laird and dog. Friendly staff warm atmosphere not a single issue with anything

An lovely birthday meal for 9 people, tasty food and excellent service. Would recommend and would certainly return again.

4 of us had our Christmas Lunch here and it was really poor. Service was OK but all the food was poor -- far too salty and the vegetable main course was all pastry. Nobody finished their food. So poor.

We stayed here overnight during a short trip. The rooms are clean and well appointed. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful and breakfast was the stuff of legend - absolutely delicious!

I have been to the Laird many times as we are local, it is a great pub and the food is always lovely. Good service and reasonable prices. We usually sit in the space between the bar and the conservatory which has the fire in it, it is lovely.

Amazing food, very friendly staff great atmosphere. Highly recommend to anyone. Had tomato an Red pepper soup an Balmoral chicken an was really nice

Went here with friends at the weekend. Having not eaten, I opted for a couple of bar snacks, chicken strips and a BLT sandwich with chips.

We stayed over night for the weekend and the rooms were spotless, has everything you need, including an electric heater which was really nice especially in December, half an hour away from Edinburgh, the welsh breakfast was cooked brilliantly in the morning will be stopping again if we come again

Food was good and the service was excellent. Staff made us feel welcome. We will be back in the future.

Dropped in for some food and was told they were extremely busy but very kindly offered us a table. We enjoyed lovely food and great, friendly service. Will definitely be back

Great food, quick service, cosy warm pub with real fire!!!!!

Really nice place to stay food very good staff excellent was given good advice not to take car into Edinburgh but take bus right outside the door will stay again and recommend to friends

Popped in for some dinner and a couple of drinks and it did not disappoint. The service was amazing and the food was up to top standard as usual! Will defo be back soon

Always a good experience at this place. Went for my lunch the other day and had great fish & chips. Adam the manager and staff always take good care of customers. Food is constantly improving and changing. Friendly pub, great staff and nice regular customers. Try out the pub quiz on Monday evening.

Popped in for lunch today and was not disappointed. We ordered the Cajun chicken burger, beef burger and steak pie all were gorgeous. Good portions, reasonably priced. Staff are lovely and friendly too

Loved everything about this lovely pub, food gorgeous, staff so helpful, atmosphere amazing, very old building with lots of history, bus stop outside pub into Edinburgh, lovely walks by the river, cant wait to go back next year

I had a burger and chips, and also a club sandwich. Cask ales to drink. All very nice, well executed, would eat here again when I'm next in Lasswade

We were visiting the Edinburgh festival and this was a short twenty minute bus ride to the Royal Mile. The staff were friendly and helpful, the accommodation was adequate for our needs. Food in the restaurant was good and the breakfast which was included in the price was excellent.

**** Amazing food and hospitality from the minute we arrived. Food was outstanding and staff were amazing!!!!! Welcomed straight away by manager Adam and Sean who served us our meal. Highly recommend to anyone *****

Popped in for lunch and my wife had Balmoral Chicken and I had the Fish and chips.

My husband and I went for dinner and as we have been there before thought it would have been good - it wasn't. The customer service was fantastic - couldn't fault it but the food was shockingly bad and I feel that I've been cheated out of £60. The salad which came with the salad was warm, the chicken strips were tasteless and my main wasn't the best sea bass as it was served with what looked like everybody's left overs. I should have complaint but I was drinking wine and didn't realise how bad it was until I got home. I felt terrible for three days and now just recovering for it. My husband felt the same. We won't be returning.