Based on 1.175 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 1.175 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 74 in 183 in Midlothian
Nº 7 of 31 British in Midlothian
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Location is perfect for the chapel. Room 1, was a newly decorated room, but comfort was absent. The owners went with cheap thin mattresses and pillows, left at 6am after giving up hope of any sleep. The interesting light feature: former corridor emergency light, just raised the discomfort level adding to the lack of sleep as it permanently lit the room in hideous luminous green.This room also boasts: smallest, coldest shower, cracked and chipped floor tiles, matching yellow silicon around the toilet base and corners. After eating in the restuarant, I can recommend sticking to the bar. Steak pie was overcooked, poorly seasoned, lacked texture, colour and flavour, puff pastry top had lost its puff, and was inedible. I did try contacting the owner, twice, but they couldn't be bothered to respond or acknowledge any issue. Be aware reviews are censored through their booking website. In sum: it's a pub, with rooms, no care for customer service, not comfortable and simply not worth the money. Suggest you avoid unless an insomniac.
Mell NIXON . 2024-10-06
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Visiting Roslin cosy local pub, Meals good had previously. Staff very pleasant. .
Josephine Smith . 2024-09-28
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We never expected such a large, comfortable restaurant from the outside. Service was excellent and food very good. I had Cullen Skink, a smoked fish chowder which was very good, along with a poached pear, goat cheese salad. Lots of good things on the menu. We went for a late lunch. Highly recommend
Patricia S . 2024-09-20
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Idyllic. Great public bar and lounge areas
David Evans . 2024-09-05
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An old and cosy pub with good rooms and great food
Iain Kennedy . 2024-09-05
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Great vibes, great service from the lads, great food.
Kenneth Webb . 2024-09-03
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We’ve never had a bad meal at this place. The staff are always so lovely and attentive, the food is delicious too
Michelle Robertson . 2024-08-26
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We were only in the restaurant and the meal and welcome were wonderful.
David Durand . 2024-08-19
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Visit again for the second time, okay, it's the only pub/restraint within walking distance of the Caravan sites in Roslyn, If you are eating there, DON'T have the Biscoff Chorros they are vile!!!.
Peter Burnett . 2024-07-21
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. Absolutely outstanding food, and also had gluten free option. Food never disappoints at the Original, staff lovely and accommodating. Great atmosphere.
nicola wells . 2024-07-14
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Lovely staff and great outdoor seating.
linda Mackie-marieskind . 2024-07-10
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I took 8 American visitors to the original for lunch and (as expected) got top feedback from them after our visit. Great service and great food as always.
John Sime . 2024-07-08
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We had another great night here. Staff are always super friendly and attentive. Food was excellent - Sunday lunch. Huge portions and we loved the beef and fresh roast vegetables. We love this place and Richard and team work hard to ensure guests have a good experience.
pauwed . 2024-07-07
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Stayed at this inn two nights, 21st & 22nd June 2024, to visit Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh and the Royal Highland Show on the 23rd. Arrived late evening, no problem with that, just phoned to let the know. Over the two days/ nights my wife and I enjoyed very friendly attitude from the staff who also provided invaluable advice on traveling to Edinburgh, and visiting the local Rosslyn Chapel. There is a small but adequate private car park and plenty of on street parking. The interior has obviously had a significant and very tasteful recent redecorating throughout. Our room was a reasonable sized double, well appointed, excellent bathroom/ shower, and appeared to have all new furniture, and well stocked tea/coffee making facilities. A wide variety of breakfast options, hot and cold including some local variations. Our cooked options were soon ready and hot, as was the tea and coffee. We had one evening meal on the Saturday. The restaurant had also benefited from the recent "makeover". Menu choices, good varied, again with some local influence. I had lamb, my wife the butterfly chicken, both excellent, and reasonably priced. The venue proved an ideal location for our itinerary, and a definite return visit. Highly recommended.
Alec Jackson . 2024-06-24
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Cibo ottimo e caratteristico, ottima birra e cosa molto importante gentilezza e cortesia!!! Super consigliato.Abbiamo provato la minestra ,ottima, ma anche fish and chips ottimo,meat pie.Tutto buonissimo
Adele P . 2024-06-24
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The rooms are very old. The bathroom is very small. Water flows little. The bed is uncomfortable. The staff is friendly. Close to the city by car. It does not have its own parking lot, but you can park in the village.
Nixarlı Emre . 2024-06-21
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Called in for lunch after visiting Rosslyn Chapel. Brilliant food with large portions. Very friendly staff with a sense of humour.
frances w . 2024-06-13
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Had lunch here with my brother and his dog. Food was excellent and the staff couldn’t have been nicer or more accomodating.
Ewan McConnachie . 2024-06-11
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Typical cozy pub. It's worth going in and eating something. Food was delicious, beer was good and the prices were completely reasonable
Nicki van der Vliet . 2024-06-04
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I have mixed feelings because what we ordered with my family, something was good (fish and chips) and some was acceptable (chicken with haggis) but we ordered a steak too and that was definitely bad. The service is very slow, we asked for water because we were very thirsty, they hardly wanted to bring it out, they wanted to talk us into an alcoholic drink at all costs. We increased the prices in relation to the quality of the service.
No S . 2024-06-01
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We got a last minute booking at this wonderful place in the four poster bedroom.... Aiden and Freya and the barman (whose name I didn't get) were outstanding.. in their welcome, engaging, good humoured, helpful and good service... We loved the four poster bedroom which had been refitted and decorated recently. The bar area was enjoyable and the breakfast was brilliant. Thank you team look forward to seeing you again in the not too distant future. John & Lynn
John Cranwell / Cranwell Interior Solutions . 2024-05-28
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Stopped in for a meal and found everything to be wonderful. Great food served by highly professional and friendly people. A fine selection of malt whisky too. Dog friendly 😁👍👍
Mick Jennings . 2024-05-13
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Went for a meal and a drink - food was very tasty (definitely try the squid), decent Beers on tap. You're also walking distance to Rosslyn Chapel, and next to the 37 bus to Edinburgh
Thomas Woodman . 2024-05-11
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Best place to have lunch was perfect
Jonathan Tuckey . 2024-04-23
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If their rooms are half as good as their food, staying at the Rosslyn Inn must be quite the experience. Visited a couple of times for dinner recently (following recommendation from local friend) and LOVED both the food and the vibe of the restaurant. The white chocolate waffle alone is worth the drive from Edinburgh… kudos to their very attentive and professional waiting staff, whose service makes the Original Rosslyn Inn a truly five star experience.
N . 2024-04-06
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Lovely rest stop, for lunch with drinks and round the corner from famous chapel too. 🇬🇧
Mike Mcghee . 2024-04-05
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I cannot believe some of the poor reviews,I'm a super fussy foodie and the food here is FABULOUS! Being vegetarian it can be a hit or a miss with veggie pub food but I have literally no complaints. My hubby who is a true carnivore said his was faultless also. The staff were lovely and attentive,always impressed when young people are so polite and friendly (also loved the waitress's pink hair 😀) we had two small dogs with us and this wasn't a problem. We will definitely be back next time we go to the caravan site
Jen . 2024-03-31
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Came here for dinner as I really wanted to dine in the conservatory area. Ordered the venison which was simply sublime. The staff were attentive and very friendly, and the conservatory with the little fairy lights is just so pretty, made for such a lovely atmosphere. I'm dying to know their secret to the amazing flowery hanging baskets though, mine never look half this good, lol.
Jessica Dring . 2024-03-28
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Came here for Afternoon tea. First class service. Food excellent. Portions huge. Cannot fault the establishment at all. Highly recommend
S Smith . 2024-03-19
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Came in for a light lunch after we had walked along the Rosslyn Chapel Way. Lovely inside, service was great as was the food. Only minor gripe is that the menus look a bit tatty. There’s plenty of tables outside so we will be back for sure once the sun comes out.
Malcolm Jones . 2024-02-20
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Rooms newly decorated warm and clean tea coffee and water tv etc
Ian l Rees . 2024-02-04
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Pretty good pub food but the service ruined the experience. Sat for a few minutes before I headed to the bar to get drinks. Was told that they take the orders at the table. I sat for a further 5-8 minutes before I snapped. The kids working there where all stood behind the bar with thier backs to the customers, chatting with each other. After the food the waitress took over 20 minutes to return to take the desert order (X1). I just paid and left. There were only 3 couples in at the time, so it wasn't busy.
M Z . 2024-02-04
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Update from last time we visited. We have spent a fortune in this place, with every year at the xmas meal, but... today at 15:30 we popped in for a drink only to be ushered out and told we had to go to the bar as the seating area we were in was only for food. We have on many occasions sat there as its very cosy. And there were ONLY 2 couples in. Sorry but wont be back. Xmas meals also. Update to owner... You mentioned resources...There were 2 girls behind the bar both looked bored as no one to serve, also the man who ushered us out. THERE WAS ONLY 2 COUPLES IN?? If you were busy I would have understood.
Brian Lyell . 2024-01-01
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Lovely experience on a cold winters night. If in the area this is a quaint place to catch some food and maybe a pint.
David BOURNE . 2023-12-20
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Went for a meal which was lovely.Good service ,cosy restaurant.
Elspeth Black . 2023-12-16
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Cosy with a well stocked bar and a restaurant with plenty of choice on the menu.
Graeme Muir . 2023-12-12
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friendly staff and the food at our Xmas night out was good.
DXD Adam . 2023-12-10
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Nice quiet place for a spot of lunch. Good service, good food, ideal.
David Boal . 2023-11-29
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Great food, service and atmosphere. Can't ask for more, really fair prices too for the high quality food. One wish: bigger selection of cider! Other than that, really spot on. We'll be back
McKenzie Armitage . 2023-11-18
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We went to the restaurant to celebrate mum's 94th birthday and the waiters couldn't be any more nice and helpful. The food was great and mum was treated to a Happy Birthday with the dessert, which made her day even more special. Thanks to all, we'll be back!
Flavia Tassara . 2023-11-16
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What a great night we have had and not the first one. Thought I had to share will be back for many more great nights Fantastic team
Barrie Sawers . 2023-11-12
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Lovely Sunday lunch - looked like a huge plateful but so delicious I cleared the lot. Really good service as well
Patch . 2023-11-05
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Absolutely lovely place to stay end eat. Great location outside of Edinburgh but close enough to drive or get a taxi into the centre. Great food and service. Rooms are comfortable with all modern amenities but keeping to the traditional style.
Nikki Watts . 2023-11-02
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We stopped for a coffee with our 2 dogs. Lovely lady advised we could go to conservatory area but as we just wanted coffee it was fun in bar area. Doh friendly serve meals too..next time we'll plan a walk with lunch stop 👍
Linda Paterson . 2023-11-01
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Great food served by lovely staff. Best steak pie ever.
Gillian Brand . 2023-10-27
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A large group of us went for lunch - able to accommodate us despite no booking. Pretty varied menu, and food was good. Staff friendly and efficient.
Dina Anders . 2023-10-12
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Pros: - food tasted good, everyone enjoyed their meal (lasagna & fish and chips) Cons: - service wasn’t great, asked 3 times for a high chair - food came at slightly different times (they will claim it was 3 different orders but they should have...
EdinburgerStu . 2022-08-09
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We met up with friends who were up from England for dinner. I hadn't been at The Original for many years and it was their first time. We were not disappointed. We were seated in the conservatory which provided a lovely setting on a summer...
Inspiration800136 . 2022-08-03
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Very nice food experience, warm and cosy in the lounge but there is a bar area and a conservatory. Polite staff and friendly. I had the Bacoroni with Garlic Bread & a bucket of chips, my partner had A BLT & a bucket of chips...
Lorraine J . 2022-06-10
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The starter was nice however the main meal was poor , the chips were hard, greasy and appeared to have been reheated, the staff were nice but I'm afraid the meal was not worth the price. We will go elsewhere next time
jacquipeerless . 2022-06-08
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Have visited here plenty of times but recently the food and service has improved even more. Had xmas eve here and the food was fantastic, the service and such a lovely setting. Went on to have hogmanay here and again everything was perfect Visited after...
Rey1991d . 2022-02-20
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Great lunch after walking. Hearty portions and good service. Mac and cheese was tasty and the apprentice burger was well received. Very reasonably priced
Lola186525 . 2022-02-04
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There were four of us staying at Rosslyn Castle over the Christmas holidays, and we made this place our "local". Our first night in town, we stopped in for drinks, and found the staff (Scott) to be very friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere to...
John Michael M . 2022-01-04
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It was SO friendly and quite comfortable but the catering food quality and dull wine made it poor value.
Peter P . 2021-12-27
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I phoned the night before asking about the gluten free options. I was told there were lots of options and not just baked potatoes and sandwiches. We arrived today and was I was given a fairly extensive GF menu. I chose GF battered garlic mushrooms...
lmg1703 . 2021-11-07
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Three of us had lunch here on the spur of the moment after walking in Rosslyn Glen. [Excellent walking, but a bit muddy.] We were pleased to fall into the pub. Standard function room decor and a rather trad menu. We variously ate scampi and...
M7015ZUchrism . 2021-10-16
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We booked at this Inn because it was the most convenient hotel for our visit to Rosslyn Chapel the following day. I had the best night's sleep in ages in the very comfortable room (complete with four poster bed!). Dinner was delicious (lovely Scottish mussels...
Liz H . 2021-09-15
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We recently booked a family meal for 25 to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. The staff here couldn't have been more helpful particularly considering that it was their first function after the easing of Scottish Government restrictions. Stuart especially was fantastic - helping with menu...
Jean N . 2021-08-31
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Enjoyed a wonderful golden anniversary dinner here. The room was beautifully set up and the food was wonderful. I can’t praise Graham the owner, Stuart and the rest of the staff enough for making us feel so welcome and making sure that everything ran smoothly....
Londonbased-27 . 2021-08-29
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First time In here since 2019 and have always had a fantastic meal but this visit was disappointing, One of the starters we had was nacho’s and it was very clear they had been warmed up in a microwave, The mains were not much better...
jimt393 . 2021-08-22
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Nice staff but poorly cooked food. Dated menu and decor. The steak pie had pastry which my husband had to leave - so solid he could not get his knife through it. I had the burger, bland, dense and disappointing . I think the food...
Kungfoodfighter . 2021-08-12
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We have eaten here a few times during our holiday and each meal has been very good. A good selection of food and drinks, a pleasant establishment with friendly welcoming staff.
994Carrie . 2021-08-03
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Lovely safe environment with very pleasant staff. We shared a breaded mushroom starter which was lovely and we both had burgers which were tasty and cooked to perfection. Good value given the quality of the food. Worth a visit.
Chilled04 . 2021-05-27
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We have now used the restaurant on a few occasions during our holiday, the food, the service, the attention is absolutely superb. A credit to the area . We will definitely be back.
David B . 2021-05-23
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Not the biggest menu but probably a sign of the times. That said there was a good choice for all 3 courses. Friendly waitress, quick service and couldn’t fault the food which was reasonably priced We will definitely be back
millymollymandy2612 . 2020-11-09
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Booked a table here last minute to visit after a long walk with the dogs. We sat in the beer garden and service was quick. Servers were polite and food was tasty. Little bit pricey but big portions. Would visit again.
nisbeto1 . 2020-09-23
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Nice family run business. Plenty of seating and home cooked food. Staff were friendly and welcoming.
Emma B . 2020-09-03
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Last year we had a ‘Dolly Burger’. Fantastic treat for our son: charred burger with bacon, pulled pork and cheese with all accompaniments and great barbecue sauce. Worth driving from York for! Ordered one by name for takeaway today off website menu. Given an ‘apprentice’...
CooperCo . 2020-09-01
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Family meal. Had a lovely experience. Great food. Good wine choice. Great service. Will absolutely return. 100% recommend.
Margaret V . 2020-08-30
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We booked for lunch via a fairly confusing website, that had multiple room options, with little you information about what any of them were On arrival the covid enforced entry route was almost as bizarre, external signage lacking In the end we booked one room...
BackPacker800547 . 2020-08-28
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Very poor service, 15 minute for tea and coffee and never got round to ordering food as we waited another 15 minutes. Staff more concerned about social interactions with themselfs rather than fully paying customers.
rmillz2020 . 2020-08-27
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We pre-booked as we had tickets for visting Rosslyn Chapel before lunch. The Original Inn had good reviews and we imagined it would be a lovely place to eat, as well as being a few minutes walk from the chapel. Social distancing was very good...
GregorysgirlWA . 2020-08-27
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Went for wife for a lunch , food was below average, when about halfway through lasagne it was going cold and very congealed, would not go back..
kolh439 . 2020-08-26
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Stayed here at the beginning of August to celebrate my boyfriends 21st birthday. The owners were very polite and helpful, allowing me to choose between 2 rooms as we had come for a special occasion. The process due to covid which was very simple and...
Charlotteellis99 . 2020-08-25
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Booked for lunch after a visit to the chapel .Eat out to help out so treated ourselves.We sat in the bar with our dog and ate a hearty lunch served by friendly and efficient staff .Can recommend the place !
shonab153 . 2020-08-18
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We sat outside snd both had steak pie and chips and it was faultless. The service was brilliant and in particular the lovely female member of staff with the green hair was very attentive and had the whole of the outside area under control. I...
indecisivetravela . 2020-08-07
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Staff and owners try their best to engage with their community here. Friendly and personal customer experience. Wish them all the best during these tough times. #Covid-19.
GlenUnit . 2020-04-10
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Sosta quasi obbligata se si vuole pranzare dopo una visita alla Rosslyn Chapel. Bella location , cibo buono ma niente...
DanielaD408 . 2020-03-02
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Went here with family for a birthday lunch. Food was very good as was the service. Meal prices were reasonable but we were charged £1.95 each (£3.90) for 2 plain rolls - no butter or filling - as this was all my grandson would eat....
J8796AIchristinap . 2020-02-27
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Warm and welcoming service. Heverlee Belgian lager, and SOS craft gin. What’s not to like? Excellent classic fish and chips, Brie &toast.
CasaCalicos . 2020-02-18
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We went with our 12 yr old son on Saturday early evening. We were welcomed by a very smart, well presented and friendly waitress. We chose in the conservatory opposed to the Gastro area however both areas are lovely. The meal itself was first class....
348derekm . 2020-02-07
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Absolutely amazing food was great service was absolutely Fantastic girls couldn’t have been any more helpful and what a great team worked well Thank you 😊
Ashley C . 2020-01-24
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Μετα την επισκεψη στο καταπληκτικο rosslyn chapel ,καναμε μια σταση και τι σταση σαυτο το υπεροχο gastropaub,που σε ενα ζεστο...
_L3462OV . 2020-01-08
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3 sisters and wee Mammy ate here after a visit to Rosslyn Chapel . The staff were lovely so top marks to them.The food.... it was OK. One of us had the fish and chips which receives top marks , sadly this is the only...
RedheadScot . 2020-01-04
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The menu looked interesting but was not matched by the food quality or service. We both had the special of salmon with creamed potato and a dill sauce which was bland and completely unseasoned. And came with asparagus that was old and woody. Service was...
richardemail . 2019-12-19
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Excellent well organised Christmas Party Night, Book early for next year. Food was outstanding, potions were huge and came piping hot, desserts delicious. Entertainment brilliant, DJ for the night got everyone involved with a quiz and played great tunes throughout the night. Bar/Waiting staff on...
cassjack . 2019-12-15
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Visited for dinner, small portion and undercooked potatoes and vegetables. Inedible in fact, would have complained but no one bothered to ask if I had enjoyed it. Disappointed especially considering that they charge high prices.
Happiness277772 . 2019-12-07
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Lovely welcome in this old bar with a great choice of fresh food in a country pub atmosphere. There are armchairs by the fireplace, old pictures and details of the buildings history. A well stocked bar and friendly helpful staff.
TravelTrax1 . 2019-11-22
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The food at the Rosslyn Inn never disappoints. We went to another of their TORI wine dinners. 6 wines, 5 courses and a wonderful atmosphere all for just £45. Each course was more than adequate and crafted to tantalise the palate. Led by an interesting...
Tats1520 . 2019-11-10
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L'accueil est très agréable et l'assiette typique et bien cuisinée quant a Haggis il est au top et tout ça...
Nmicho . 2019-11-04
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Locale tipico, atmosfera genuinamente scozzese, ottimo il Salmone, ma anche la zuppa del giorno non ti lascia mai deluso. L'Haggis...
Michele_Longo . 2019-11-01
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We got to the restaurant after visiting Rosslyn Chapel, catching a glance of Rosslyn Castle and a little walk in Main St. Of the village. The village itself is calm and a nice break from the city. The restaurant was easy to find and gave...
446vit . 2019-10-22
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Pub al piano terra di un Albergo locale in cui è possibile consumare piatti della cucina locale. Molto buoni il...
286emilianol . 2019-10-19
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Easy and convenient stroll after you've visited the chapel (in fact, we left our car parked at the chapel parking lot and walked the short distance). The food was good. I had the (battered) fish and chips and my husband had steak pie, which he...
Tanya L . 2019-09-30
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We booking in as a late booking - so glad we did. Stunning room and bathroom. We ate in the Bar and the food was very good. The staff were excellent. So nice to stay in a place were customer service is so high. I...
becksandoh . 2019-09-27
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We visited this lovely inn one evening in Sept 2019. We got a warm, friendly welcome and were quickly seated. We ordered a starter and a main meal, along with drinks. We did not have to sit long for our first course to arrive and...
Alec M . 2019-09-12
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Started great, very friendly service. Food and follow up service poor. We ordered 2 starters and 2 mains. Starter where nice, however, this is where the good stopped. There was no attempt to clear the table before our mains arrived, the lady who arrived did...
Stuart H . 2019-09-08
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Comida tradicional escocesa a buen precio. Muy amables. Nos pedimos mi pareja y yo un menu para compartir porque no...
sandranaranja . 2019-09-06
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Suberb surroundings great place to visit just a short walk to the Roslin Chapel lovely village the walk through the glen is so tranquil
Williamtodd13 . 2019-09-03
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Just a stone's throw from Rosslyn Chapel we fund this to be an excellent lunch stop after our visit. We sat in the pleasant bar area but there's also a large outside area if it's sunny. Professional staff and a sensible bar menu (plus great...
AllanJGJ . 2019-08-29
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I spend my weekends in Dalkeith at my partners, and we often go out for a drink somewhere dog friendly so we can bring our pup. I was getting a bit bored of our usual places (the justinlees in, The Harrow Hotel), so when my partner suggested we visit The Dean Tavern, I was excited to try somewhere new. He has visited before, but I haven’t. The pub is easy to get to by bus, and is opposite a lovely park. It’s located in a residential area, rather than in a high street like some other pubs. The building is beautiful and looks quite old in a country cottage way. On arrival, it was very obvious the football was on, and very loudly too. This is a pub with Sky Sports, and it was showing an English football game, and horse racing. If I’d known the football was on, I’d probably have gone somewhere else, but we decided to sit outside and have a round or two while the game finished. Even from outside, we could hear the loud game as the pub seems to have some sort of outdoor speakers wired in so those outside having a drink or a smoke can hear the sports channels too. This was one of the only downsides to the pub. It was chilly, but there are plenty of seats and little booths too. There is no outdoor heating but that is to be expected. When we entered, I was impressed with the lovely decor and the high ceilings. The pub isn’t carpeted, but this didn’t really bother me, and on reflection is probably a good idea if the pub is dog friendly! We found a seat, there were booths, but most were reserved for poker games. It looks like poker is a regular thing here, which is cool. There is also a dartboard but I did not see anyone using it. As well as this, as I mentioned Sky sports air here, and there is a LOT of TV’s. I counted four in total (there may be more), including smaller TV’s under the larger ones which show upcoming races and matches. There are also a couple of fruit machines, the old fashioned sort with flashing buttons, not the touchscreen kind. Drinks here are standard price for Dalkeith, a double whisky and coke and a single vodka coke came in at around £11. Not as cheap as the Harrow Hotel, but cheaper than going into the centre of Edinburgh. As I said, the pub is dog friendly; and our dog was offered plenty of water free of charge. I carry a reusable fold up dog bowl, however I saw other dog bowls on the premises if you didn’t have one yourself. The Dean also offers a food menu, which was a little pricier than anticipated, however me and my partner are looking forward to coming back to try it. They sell a variety of bar snacks and crisps, and I indulged in some Bacon Fries. The toilets are down a narrow corridor, and clean and tidy. There is a disabled toilet, however you will need your Radar Key. I’m not sure a wheelchair would comfortably fit down the toilet corridor but I’ve heard that it can be done. There are also a couple of function rooms, I didn’t go in them but I assume you’d be able to hire them for parties and wakes etc. The barmaid was kind, there is not really any queuing system at the bar as a lot of customers sit up there, so it can be a bit confusing as to whether you are barging in or not. There was a few staff members, but only one seemed to be serving at the time I was there. I was impressed by the Dean Tavern, and I would rate it above the Justinlees inn and The Harrow hotel. It will now be one of my regulars for when I decide to go out with my partner and our dog.