The Last Drop in Edinburgh, City of

Great pub! If you want to visit here in the evening be early, we tried to go 3 times and it was so full! But it is definitely worth it. Great food and good beers. We tried the Balmoral chicken and it tasted so good! The customer service was great and the pub is very cozy!

If you're walking through Grassmarket, it's worth stopping by this pub, which is well-known for its historical significance. The indoor space is quite small and tends to get very busy, so it might be difficult to find a table without a reservation. I can't comment on the food, as I only went for drinks in the late afternoon, but they offer an excellent variety of beers and spirits.

The food was delicious and every one was very nice. I loved the atmosphere in the restaurant.

Friendly and quick service. Great atmosphere. Would recommend.

Phil was the best! Outstanding experience in an excellent pub. Highly recommend

Fantastic bar, food was okay but we only ordered bar food. It gets full quick so if you want a table might be an idea to book if you can

Haggis, neeps, and tatties were excellent. It's a great place in the Grass Market to grab a pint.

Molly was the best she loves the Americans.

We ate at The Last Drop on our last day in Edinburgh, just to visit at least one well-known and touristy restaurant. Well we were not disappointed! The location and the history of the place add a plus, the decor is original, well in keeping with the theme of the place haha. Fast, friendly service and first Haggis for me! Very good and generous portion. That evening, there was also a small group playing music which gave this very pleasant pub feel! I recommend and I would come back! PS: the prices are pleasantly affordable for such a touristy place!

Excellent pub experience, great food, great service, and awesome old school pub atmosphere.... give it a try, you won't be disappointed.....

Wow, wow, wow Food was absolutely amazing, drinks were great and our server "Maud" was totally fantastic. Really looked after my wife and I. I definitely advise if you are in Edinburgh to visit this awesome establishment.

Very nice pub, the food is very good and the staff is very friendly and attentive! I would return without a doubt

Live music, friendly staff, awesome atmosphere, affordable prices.

Good beer. Very helpful staff. Well kept beer

We ordered a 3-piece fry plate with beer, I think it was about 18 pounds. The environment is pleasant. I tried Extra Cranachan, it was 7 pounds there, while it was 8 in other places, but although I like such desserts, it was too oily for me.

We popped in here for a rest and drinks during a visit to Edinburgh. We had planned to return for dinner (based on reading reviews) but after our visit for drinks, we were put off and didn't come back. My husband ordered two soft drinks for us (it was mid afternoon and we just wanted refreshment, not alcohol) and the member of bar staff instantly asked, rather abruptly "they're not for under 18s are they?" We are far from 18 and had no children with us. He said she seemed very "off" and borderline reluctant to serve the soft drinks. Very strange. In addition, the pub didn't really have much of an atmosphere. It felt like a basic chain pub. The history around it is interesting but otherwise not really worth visiting. The food looked average too - we found far better places.

Great music and great Guinness.

Tamara was amazing and super helpful with accommodating my gluten free allergy. Loved the food and vibe of the place!

Great pub with lots of history. Service was good and the food was great! Also very reasonably priced for the city center. Would definitely go back!

We ate well, the dishes were good without being exceptional. Fast service, to do if you are in a hurry.

The Last Drop was our 14th stop in a tour of over 17 pubs around Edinburgh. Here we had Nicholsons Pale Ale as part of the Beer and Burger offering. True to its name, inside we found a noose and several paintings depicting capital punishment from earlier centuries. Reportedly, this is close to where hangings took place under the shadow of nearby Edinburgh castle.

Great atmosphere, can't go wrong here for a few drinks

Laura & Maude were genuinely fantastic, thanks:)

Very fair There are better options in the city The plates are a little loose

Food was great and mason was super lovely

We came here for a little break of touristy activities. Very good choice. Superfriendly service, delicious beer and the interesting knick knacks and atmosphere made it a plovely time. First drop is a must see spot on Grassmarket

Even though it is a tourist area it remains a very typical pub. We were on a very busy Saturday but they were very courteous, finding us a table and serving us in a very short time. Friendly staff, great food and top beer! To be recommended

Really good food, friendly staff & a great atmosphere!

Great food great place great times. Laura and Maude were fantastic servers !

At first I thought the name meant good to the last drop. But I was very wrong. Once inside this pub is very nice. The staff are super friend and look after you very well. You will find there is a story here and you must read it. You will find out why it is the last drop.

We were in this pub over the Christmas Holiday, 2024, and we absolutely loved the pub, the showcasing of history and place, with a super friendly staff. We are from Denver, Colorado, and will absolutely be back to THE LAST DROP.

We heard a band playing live Irish music inside, so wandered in despite planning to go somewhere else. It was cramped and packed with people, so we weren't sure we would get a table, but managed to grab one just before they closed the kitchen and ordered! Great food, friendly service, and fantastic music. The musos just sat around a table and played whatever they felt like, with a few gaps as they taught each other the basic chord progressions before playing.

Such a great pub with a friendly team and great cocktails at a reasonable price!

Would have gladly paid a few Bob more for a meal that actually had flavour. Instead learned this was a tourist trap. Skink had exactly one piece of fish and was underseasoned. At least the rest of the food was hot. The cask ales were good so would recommend for a beer but that's it.

This pub is an absolutely amazing place to go to when you’re visiting Edinburgh. It’s an amazing spot to end your day, The staff is phenomenal and we would like to thank Max specifically, he creates a welcoming atmosphere and makes the place feel like you’re coming home.

I visited Edinburgh for holidays. And "the last drop" was amazing. Everything perfect 👌🏻. Laura was very polite and cute! Its a nice place to visit again. 😀👍🏻

So much history this pub holds... Friendly staff.. Loads of malt whisky to try and so much information to read on the pub walls.. Amazing atmosphere at reasonable prices..

Great story, great food and excellent service, thank you Lily

Beautiful place with amazing workers. The food was so good it’s criminal. Best haggis in town. 10/10 would go back again.

Historic pub near the castle. We had food and were asked about allergies as soon as we sat down which was really helpful and made me feel less awkward about having to ask about the menu. The food was hot, really tasty and a good sized portion. The pub is not huge and gets busy so may have to be a little patient to get a seat.

Had a great meal at the Last Drop and the service was great. Our server Molly was fantastic. We just visited on Jan 11.

Delicious food and great service in a charming pub. Highly recommended!

Spent here few hours while my daughter was in a concert nearby, nice place with excellent service, good food, there was 80 & 90s music playing at the right level to enjoy the music and still be able to have a conversation, staff was very friendly

Cosy little pub located in Great areas with great service

Lily was the best waitress in Edinburgh, she is really sweet and nice. Lily is the best waitress in Edinburgh, very sweet and a genius at serving us! We recommend eating here!

I had a wonderful experience at the restaurant. The waitstaff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. The food was delicious, and the location is fantastic, adding to the overall charm of the place.

Food was nice. Nice small Scottish pub, nothing too special but cozy with drinks. Waitor was polite.

Overall good, but was hard to fully enjoyed as the place has no heating and in the middle of January was hard to enjoy myself

Very nice place with tasty food. Molly was lovely and hope she enjoys the free drink.

I came for breakfast, and it was amazing. Thank you, Mally, for providing excellent service.

A place with history. Once a pub for convicts, where they could drink their last beer before execution.

Our first stop when we arrived in Edinburgh. Classic haggis, neeps and tatties was declicious and absolutely worth stopping by to try. Big shout out to Adam for the great service!

Gorgeous pub . Amazing food it was nice and fresh . Our server Lilly was on point and lovely . Great atmosphere

Scottish food in a privileged location in Edinburgh's Old Town. Cozy and quiet on GrossMarket Square. They do not serve you at the table but you must go to the bar, order, confirm and pay. They serve you tap water, which is excellent in the city, if you don't want alcohol. Quick to serve. Kind. Acceptable prices. Delicious food.

We had an incredible dining experience at The Last Drop! From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable, thanks to our fabulous waitress, Lily, who was attentive, friendly, and made our visit extra special. Our son loved his perfectly cooked hamburger, and we were blown away by the sticky chicken with sweet chili sauce—it was bursting with flavor! My husband enjoyed the Balmoral chicken, which featured roasted chicken breast and haggis wrapped in smoked back bacon with a whisky sauce. It was paired beautifully with buttery mash, long-stem broccoli, and carrots. For dessert, we stepped out of our comfort zone and tried the Cranachan. It was a delightful and unique treat—when in Scotland, you’ve got to embrace the local flavors! We highly recommend The Last Drop for its amazing food, warm service, and authentic Scottish vibe. We’ll definitely be back!

i am not a meat person, but the haggis and chicken i had here were very enjoyable. i highly suggest!

Had a drink, unfortunately didn't order anything to eat. But definitely good too. Nice quaint pub! Gladly again!

very nice place. see the story behind...

Typical food in a typical place. High quality! Often very crowded and disorganized. You order at the counter.

We ate very well. The restaurant is cozy.

Pub with incredible atmosphere, friendly staff and impeccable service. Thanks especially to Max who was kind and super helpful, highly recommended!

Typical Scottish pub in the center of Edinburgh, very friendly Max and live Scottish music.

Typical restaurant in the center of Edinburgh, with excellent food and effective service. Max in particular was really kind and served us with care and attention. Advised!

Stunning little pub , cosy and so friendly. Staff were amazing and I had possibly the greatest most tastiest Haggis neeps and tatties I've ever tasted.

Had the best night here listening to Scottish instruments! Must visit!

Tourist pub but at the same time characteristic. It's absolutely worth it

Traditional pub with an interesting history. Great location in the Grassmarket area right off the Royal Mile. Our food was traditional and yummy. And our server, Tamara, was attentive and lovely.

This place has got all the history you’d expect but none of that touristy vibe. The food was fresh, and packed with flavour, and the service was excellent, making us feel welcome and well cared for.

The traditional meals at this restaurant are good, especially the chicken with haggis and mash. The Burger was good, but not exceptional. Despite everything. It's a place that I would recommend in a very pleasant place in a really, adorable neighborhood, watch out for the tables sitting near the men's toilets, the smell is really very strong.

Great cozy vibes. Max offered amazing service and went above and beyond to provide suggestions and make sure we always had what we needed. Thank you Max!!

Nice pub with a good cuisine (Haggis, garlic chicken schnitzel ..). Service is also good. The only thing that made me remove 2 stars is that it's not clean at all (floor...), especially the toilets are awfull. In gents toilets, the smell of pee was tough... told the waiter about it and he said something like "yes we know..."

A great place in Edinburgh, food and atmosphere, great!!!

A very peculiar pub with very cool decoration.

Overall, a very good establishment, with enough space inside for you to sit comfortably. We drank a glass of beer and whiskey - not bad. We wanted live music, but we didn’t get it, I don’t know if it’s suitable for them or not, but I read that it is. People of completely different ages in the pub - everything passed in a friendly atmosphere.

Just popped in for a couple of drinks. The place has good decorations and located in the historic area.

Tamara was the best. Served us on Christmas Day awesome food. Nice warm pub. Haggis on menu must try!

There was live music it was wonderful

Tried haggis for the first time here. It was nice: despite it being made of lamb I didn’t feel that it had a strong flavour. In fact the flavour of the oats was more evident. The vibes here are nice, and the staff are very kind. A bit expensive for the portions though.

Nice food, good beer and okay value. We were served by a fellow Kiwi, Tamara, who was very helpful and professional. All in all a nice lunch.

I had a lovely meal with my family, I will say if you order the pesto and cheese gnocchi, be prepared for just cheese. They have a interesting history, mainly why we picked it

Tamara was amazing!!! Great time a definite stop while walking the Grassmarket area.

Quaint Scottish pub Evocative environment Very kind staff Excellent food To spend a nice evening in company

Decided to went in because of the look of outside. Amazing vibe on the inside! Good beer, good food, and good vibes. That’s all the reasons you need to have a pleasant afternoon and happy stomach and guess what? they have it all.

Very cool pub! Generally full and difficult to find a seat. I expected it to catch tourists but it's really cool. Good atmosphere and good drinks.

Esperienza eccellente. Cibo ottimo, grande varietà di birre, tutte molto interessanti. Ci siamo fatti aiutare da Max, e il risultato è stato ben oltre le nostre aspettative. Max è stato gentilissimo, ci ha aiutato sia nella scelta del cibo che nella scelta delle birre. Devo dire che è difficile trovare aggettivi che rendano l'idea. The Last Drop è stato semplicemente perfetto. Grazie!

The pub itself isn't bad, but when I was there there was a terrible smell of piss at the entrance. Very commercial and generic pub.

Great pub. Good service. Good decor. Right on the Grassmarket. Good story. Worth a visit

Very nice steak… great great bar… Louise our waitress was amazing, super friendly and made us laugh so much while being super professional… we will be back 😀💪🏾

Echt een leuke pub. Wij waren er rond de lunch. Niet te gecompliceerd maar gewoon goed en lekker. Aan het het eind van de middag wordt het enorm druk en kom je bijna niet binnen.

We stumbled on this place on our first night in Edinburgh, and we are so happy we did! We did not have reservations anywhere and it was crazy busy in the city. My partner got the chicken burger and I got a chicken dish with haggis and mashed potatoes. We are both from Canada and this was the first time we had Haggis and we both enjoyed it. Our meals were exactly what we were wanting and exceeded our expectations. Servers were friendly and attentive and our food came out quickly. We left STUFFED and content to take a stroll around the castle. Thank you!!

Excellent pub, typical atmosphere, excellent beer and whiskey, excellent cuisine and a truly special welcome... It may be the last straw, but if it's the last, it's a good thing in this place! Well done!!!

Typical place and authentic experience. the food and beers were very good. Max's service was top Advised

We popped in to the last drop for a few drinks on our last day the lady behind the bar was very loud rude and abrupt with staff and customers. It was that hard to listen to her we have to leave after only taking one sip of our drink. We will not be returning in the near future. Not a friendly atmosphere at all from female staff.

We came across this pub on the internet, on a short visit to Edimburgh, it was supposed to be a good place. I’m afraid we agree to desagree. As we got in, and asked if there was room for 2 for dinner, we were suggested (after 5 minutes) to wait for a free spot but not in the dining area, which was perfectly fine, and we managed to sit after 5 more minutes. That’s when the last drop dropped, as we waited more than 15 minutes just to get a menu which we had to ask, and it was dropped at us as if we were bothering or something. Then, we had to wait about 25 minutes more, and during that time more people got in, were seated and menu was regularly served. Waiters spent quite a lot of time just chatting right in front of us and still did nothing. We got tired and just left, after more than 30 minutes of nothing mixed to disrespect. We’ve now came across the bad reviews, and we see many people experienced the same, particularly tourists. It is not our intention to mean this pub, those who work there, therefore the owner, use to treat tourists like that on a regular basis, but it really felt like so. Can’t say anything about food, because we did not have the chance to even order it. We usually don’t leave any bad reviews, but we’ve always felt comfortable everywhere in Edimburgh and Scotland, so this episode deserves one. Will be back again, but not here.

Cute cosy pub. Loads of history, and they say haunted! We just had drinks. A good selection of gins and great knowledge of all the whisky. The pub was quiet, but good service.

Honest Scottish atmosphere. The beer was ice cold and delicious. I chose a Scottish lager 🍺. Lunch was also very tasty and the price was absolutely right. The atmosphere in the restaurant was unique. Highly recommended!

I recently had the pleasure of visiting a long-established pub in Edinburgh, recommended by a local friend, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was exactly what you’d expect from a classic pub with years of character. I tried the Stuart 80p beer, and it was an absolute delight—smooth, creamy, and incredibly well-balanced. It’s the kind of beer you could easily sip on all evening. A great spot to relax, enjoy a pint, and soak up the pub’s charm. I’ll definitely be back for more!

A cozy pub with great and friendly staff, in our case we were served by Max who was charming and very patiently recommended various options for our first experience in Edinburgh.

We ate typical Scottish food that the waiter recommended and it was pretty good. Spectacular beers. And they lit a candle for us to sing happy birthday to our mother for her 80th birthday.

Max is a winner. Along with the whisky and food selection.