The Piper's Rest Public House in Edinburgh, City of

It was a typical dreich day in Edinburgh and we had walked from the Kings Gallery up the Royal Mile to the Pipers Rest,cold and hungry. We were greeted by a lovely young lady from South Africa,who took our drink and food order. Haggis,tatties and neeps hot and delicious,we were soon warmed up and enjoyed the banter from visitors either side of our table. Thank you,the Pipers Rest,true Scottish hospitality!

After touring the Real Mary Kings Close, it was time for a bite. For a Sunday night, Edinburgh had a pretty good crowd. We spoke with the barman here and there was an table open, but we only had 90 minutes, since it was reserved for later. No problem! Some good pub food, although my son ordered muscles....go figure. We all had a few adult beverages, which my son was excited about, since the legal drinking age in Scotland is 18, LOL. Everything was spot on.

Amazing Sunday roast and Craig, our server was amazing! So friendly and helpful - all the staff were so kind and the food was amaze!

Uno dei migliori locali di Edimburgo, cibo eccellente (da provare assolutamente la Cullen Skink), personale sempre accogliente e gentile. Ci siamo stati varie volte durante la nostra vacanza e non ci ha mai deluso. Complimenti !! P.s. Prenotate il vostro tavolo dal loro sito così non correte il rischio di rimanere fuori

Siamo entrati in questo pub solo per un pre-cena alcolico e ci ha piacevolmente stupiti! Hanno una grandissima varietà di birre senza glutine e un menù senza glutine molto ampio, inoltre la location è piccola ma merita. Non abbiamo assaggiato nulla ma i piatti degli altri sembravano deliziosi, con il senno di poi ci saremmo fermati.. sarà per la prossima!

Came here during my first visit to Scotland, Edinburgh. Lovely food and fantastic staff.

1st time I've been here, very nice pub. Love the wee quotes and nostalgic pics on the walls. Will come again!!! Just had drinks

The Piper’s Rest is a fantastic spot in Edinburgh! The food was absolutely delicious, and the playlist added to the cosy and welcoming atmosphere! The staff were super friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. If you’re after amazing food and a relaxed vibe, this place is definitely worth a visit!

We always have a fantastic time at The Pipers Rest, and always make sure to visit for our favourite scran, every time we visit Edinburgh

Discrimination staff very rude and unwelcoming

You know where to go for a funny evening

Great place, nice ambient, Eleanor, six stars!

Great place to try local food and beer 🍻 Atmosphere 5/5 🤙🏼

Great atmosphere, great food, super friendly staff. Great evening in a great pub

The Piper’s Rest was my favorite meal in Edinburgh. The atmosphere is a local, historic vibe and the staff are exceptional (ask for Joe, he took great care of us!) The pie with mash was delicious (paired with a pint, of course.) Highly recommend!

Worked with Joe for hours!! Our first pub since getting into town. I would never think it was in the very middle of a city. Great pub. Felt like home!!

Very welcoming staff and the food is really yummy.We has the Mac cheese and was the best we had ever had,I just had to try a deep fried mars bar,very nice.

Great food and great atmosphere! The live music was great - lovely pub!

Didn't eat, so can't rate, great atmosphere and live music, really enjoyed our evening.

Great little pub selling a great variety and tasty food and drinks. Highly recommended

Wanted to give this place 5 stars all round but was let down by the roast beef which was tough (I managed to eat mine but the wife struggled). Veggies nice though and my first ever deep fried mars bar was a dream.

Had the homemade steak pie and smoked haddock bites both delicious. We didn’t have a reservation but they made room for us. Friendly and casual atmosphere. a traditional pub in a very good area for tourists.

I booked the Pipers Rest for a meal and drinks, only a short wait for our table. So we were able to get drinks at the bar, very busy, live music atmosphere was great. Fantastic service and Joe was greatly appreciated, friendly and efficient. Haggis neeps and tatties were top quality nice whisky sauce. Nice bottle of red wine, and myself being a malt fan, really enjoyed what was available, went down a treat, very busy place, final bill just under £200 with the service charge which is normal for a city centre bar/restaurant. Would certainly recommend, the live music is an added bonus. So glad we booked in advance.

We had such a lovely server, I believe his name was Ewan. Recommended two great whisky’s with our steak pie and deep fried mars bar.

Fantastic place. Scram was delicious. Well presented, good choice, hot, good value for money. Single malt was awesome. Served quickly with lovely staff - we had Cam serve our table. Live music (a talented woman singing/guitar) that wasn’t too loud so we enjoyed listening & eating! Definitely recommend 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Everything about this place was fantastic! Our server, Joe, was extremely helpful and patient. He didn’t rush us, had a great attitude, and got our food out quickly. The area has great ambiance, and the live music is an absolute delight. I plan on coming back, and I’d recommend it to anyone coming to Edinburgh!

Even though we're from Edinburgh hadn't been in here before. We were expecting the usual tourist type trap just off the royal mile but the food and service was great. Reasonable enough prices for food and drink considering the location and decent sized portions. Delighted we decided to try it and Joe our server was brilliant

Live music. Enjoy your meal. Good service. Super!!!

The restaurant itself looks lovely, however the guy who attended us was rude and unhelpful. I can’t comment on the food as we decided to leave.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff always having a laugh and sharing their knowledge of whiskey. Great entertainment and music always a frequent visit from me!

A cute pub close to the Royal Mile worth stopping by for a pint. Highly recommended. If you’re lucky, you’ll get great service like Ewan which makes it even a better!

Cosy, family friendly pub with live music and delicious food. The Mac and cheese was to die for and the deep fried mars bar was an experience to remember! Would definitely recommend.

Great atmosphere. Bar staff brilliant

Very nice, excellent food and nice staff. I was a bit disturbed when there where drunk grandpas at 1 pm but I guess that’s Scotland (maybe?) and they were kind. Its just not my personal preference having to try to understand what a drunk old men with a thick Scottish accent has to tell me (a foreigner) over my lunch

Good food and great service from Joe!

Steak is a bit overpriced and was undercooked, but the steak pie was delicious. Nice atmosphere.

Really, best steak pie in my whole life. Amazing 👏

A popular but touristy pub in the heart of Edinburgh. A good selection of beers on the draught. Didn't try the food, though.

We were there simply for a drink, but very nice and local place

Very delicious, great Scotland atmosphere! Soup in bread was amazing!

Such a lovely atmosphere and the food was so lovely! Will definitely recommend and come again!

Loved this place of all the places we ate in Edinburgh during our holidays. Great food, great service and wonderful atmosphere

Second time in a week I’ve visited. Food was excellent. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff despite having to deal with a couple of difficult customers. The waiter did very well. Highly recommended.

The food is fantastic and service was impeccable. So good we went twice on our small trip away. Ewan who served us made us feel very welcome.

Great pub in the centre of town, a cosy atmosphere and an intimate seating area at the back of the building. They have live music on several nights a week too, which is just great in any pub in town. And I'd also like to add, that one of my favourite things about the place is they have Billy Connelly playing in the toilets, nothing like a wee giggle while you piddle. Excellent place and I would definitely recommend it to anyone local or visiting the city.

It's the third time in four days that we have been here and we really enjoy the atmosphere, the food, the beer and the service. Would recommend to everyone!

Ben served us on 2 Feb, it was an amazing experience had a Sunday roast and the food was just amazing. You can't go wrong with this place and the staff was friendly. Thank you Ben and the rest of the team. Jess

Lovely traditional pub, lovely food and great service, thanks to Ben 👌

The food is excellent! Typical pub worth visiting! Live music and great service.

Too early for lunch but the breakfast was hearty and very tasty. Joe was quick and friendly. In the back we were surrounded by pics of famous Scots and the ceiling had Scottish sayings. Very inviting!

Had an amazing meal and enjoyed the chicken pie and deep fried mars bar. Our server Joe was extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend stopping by for a bite to eat!

The Piper's Rest is a great restaurant in the heart of Old Downtown Edinburgh. Joe was a fabulous server. I would recommend the steak pie and toffee pudding, with a bevvy of course!

Tourist trap plenty of better bars.

Excellent food and all the staff were very attentive. Cozy atmosphere.

We went on a Tuesday afternoon, it was relatively quiet but the food did not disappoint! The staff were so lovely and attentive and the atmosphere was nice. Prices are also very good for the portion sizes!

Cam served us & made us feel at home. All the staff were welcoming and it was a good atmosphere in there. Live music started later on. The singer was great and the volume was set at the right level so it wasn’t over powering. The scran was amazing. The Cullen skink was delicious. It was hot & warmed me up as it was as freezing outside. My partner had beef pie & that looked good too. The champit tattie baws were really lovely. Definitely recommend the scran & a fabulous selection of single malts. Singleton of Dufftown was beautiful. With the fabulous service we had the best end to our Scottish holiday. Thank you all who worked there, especially Cam!

We gave a call 2 hours before to book a table and the lady said us that you don't need to book, today there are plenty of cancellations, you can arrive there around 7-7:30. We arrived there around that range of hour and the place was full and long delays to get a table. I talked about the call and all the stuff to a guy there and he replied us that now we are full, things changed. I asked but why wasn't possible so to book by phone, no replies. So I said, well, nice treatment. He replied "yes nice treatment go away" all with a face ready to fight. Judges to you (P.s. for everybody visiting Edinburgh, the kitchen everywhere closes at 9, so think in advance if you want to go to a restaurant)

Cracking atmosphere there was a wedding party when we went in and it was great to see so many people wearing traditional clothing,lovely pint really enjoyed our visit highly recommended 😀

Girlfriend was craving some bacon and a coffee, this place was the nearest and it did not disappoint, the food was very good, incredibly fast with my haggis too, Finn was accommodating and gave us an excellent service!

Booked table at 9pm. We arrive around 9.10pm. Let's say we booked a table, they don't even ask us what name it was booked under. After ten minutes a waiter arrives and tells us that they had kept the table for us for 15 minutes and then gave it to others. Too bad he didn't even know who we were. Never received such treatment.

Pretty expensive place, but very popular. The beers were unnecessarily expensive. The portion of mussels was large, the sauce only tasted of salt though, and the bread was stale though. The salmon dish with lemon and pepper was tasty but tiny. The staff were nice and service was fast.

Party of 14 enjoyed lovely food great service

Ewan was the reason this experience was top

Lovely staff and great location, what is there not to like!

Oh wow! We enjoyed another delicious meal in the Piper’s Rest! We were lucky to visit on a Sunday and enjoy the Sunday Roast. As it was December, we had turkey with all the trimmings . All cooked to perfection, The cauliflower cheese is almost as good as my own! It was a wonderful meal. The staff were so friendly. Would strongly recommend a visit to Piper’s Rest and try the Sunday Roast! Definitely best Roast in the City!

We had a great meal here. The service was very good. Thank you joe!

Popped into this warm, welcoming bar quite late on our last night in Edinburgh. We found a great table and stayed until closing time! The live music and atmosphere was amazing. Would love to have found this earlier and stayed for the evening. Highly recommended.

Great food matched by excellent customer service. We had the steak pie and haggis. Very busy spot for a Thursday night, so many people turned away. We were lucky to get a table. Anyways, highly recommend this place.

Staff very unwelcoming, not friendly, food good, service very average. Wont be back,far nicer places nearby

Located in a square adjacent to the Royal Mile. Wooden furniture. Quick and friendly staff. Good food, well cooked and well presented dishes, the portions are abundant. Excellent Balmoral Chicken Pie. Among the desserts I point out the Deep Fried Mars Bar, it's heavy but excellent. Good selection of beers and whiskey. Average prices.

During our recent visit to The Piper’s Rest in Edinburgh, we were thoroughly impressed by both the food and the service. We ordered The Piper’s Fish Supper and the Wee Mac & Cheese, both of which were outstanding. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, while the mac and cheese was creamy, rich, and wonderfully satisfying—a true comfort dish. For dessert, we chose the Sticky Toffee Pudding, and it was simply divine. The pudding was moist and decadent, with a perfectly balanced toffee sauce that made every bite unforgettable. The highlight of our experience was the exceptional service provided by Joe. He was warm, attentive, and ensured that everything was just right throughout our visit. His friendly demeanor added to the charm of the evening, making us feel truly welcomed. We highly recommend The Piper’s Rest to anyone visiting Edinburgh. With incredible food, a cozy atmosphere, and outstanding service, it’s both pub and dining experience you won’t want to miss!

I sampled 7 different fish n chips plates across the UK and this was undoubtedly my favorite! Crispy fish on the outside, flaky and smooth on the inside. Tartar sauce was a bit chunky and delightful. The chips were great too! Excellent prices for the quality of food. Good drinks selection too.

Had the Pipe Major’s Breakfast which was delicious.

Dog friendly and the personnel is great- very kind and friendly. However, incredibly overpriced! In fact we paid less money for more food at Duck and Waffle, which is an upscale restaurant, not a pub. The food was typical pub food but lacked in taste and it was very greasy. If you are here for the vibes and you are not bothered about the food, it’s a nice cozy place but not for this price tag.

we had breakfast and it was very nice and quaint! eleanor was great, the food was timely and very delicious, definitely recommend

Been several times gone down hill to pushy trying to get you out the door.

Obviously had plenty of seats but didn't accept us.

Friendly restaurant. One of the rare little places where you can eat in peace without loud music and without being overcrowded with people. The food is good and the service pleasant and fast.

Piper’s Rest in Edinburgh’s Old Town is a bit of a tourist spot, but it’s well worth a visit! While you may not encounter many locals, you’ll find an impressive selection of drinks, including craft beers, whiskies, and gins. The live music adds a vibrant atmosphere, making it a great place to relax and soak in some Scottish charm. If you’re exploring the area, it’s a cozy spot to enjoy traditional Scottish vibes with good food and drinks.

Cosy pub in a great location, with tasty food, good service, live music.

We had a lovely, rustic evening. With two awesome musicians!!!!

Amazing place with good food and great service. That night there was live music typical of Scotland. It was very good.

£19.50 for a large wine and Guinness. Most expensive round I’ve ever had in the UK. I’m from York and this was more than we pay there. Avoid. Much nice, cheaper pubs.

Great place Ben was very kind with good recommendations. The meat pie was delicious. Also the haggis. Good beers. Music was great.

Absolutely love this place. Booked for dinner for Christmas Eve and it did not disappoint. Fab food and atmosphere! Live music great and even bought one of the t shirts I’d wanted since last visit. Cheers for the Santa hats ! We will be back

Absolutely love it. Tried their pie and other options (can't recall), and it was the best meal that we had in Scotland. Want a local dish? Come over here!

A wee gem in Edinburghs capital city. A must visit.....staff will defo make you feel welcome

Fantastic discovery for atmosphere, food and drinks. And staff member Eleanor is a gem being so helpful and cheery!!

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and Eleanor our server was outstanding.

Had the Sunday roast here last week and it was turkey, bonus!, it was a top tier Xmas dinner. Very quick. All nice and hot, which seems to get rarer and rarer these days. Felt all very festive. All the food looks amazing can't wait to return in January to try a pie. Ps makes sure you are hungry when you visit. Thanks 👍

We came only for the drinks, but I can tell you that I will definitely be wanting to come back soon to try out their food. The drink selection was large and provided an abundant selection of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. I love the atmosphere and really bring you that Scottish vibe!

Had a fantastic time, excellent food and atmosphere! Special thanks to Joe, you are a star!

Stopped in for a drink and a snack after a walking tour to warm up for a bit. Excellent service and the Scottish coffees hit the spot! Joe was a great waiter AND he gave us an awesome recommendation for a ramen spot for dinner.

The atmosphere, service, and food were amazing!

This was a hotspot place . Packed with live music and fun. We asked some questions to one of the female staff and unfortunately she did nt come back with an answer. If you are looking to dance, drink, and hopefully eat, it's a must. Watch out as it's very busy.

Great Scottish pub. Legit. Great food and atmosphere. Ask for Finn.

staff where extremely rude when we tired to order online and wouldn’t make out £40 order. the tone and attitude was terrible. the girl with highlights in dark, short hair and the ginger boy. wouldn’t go again. we spent £120 and where still so rude.

What a fun night! Great food. Great music. Great service - thank you Ewan. Will definitely be back. Happy Christmas to you all - I will be wearing my Santa hat with pride😆

First time here but won’t be the last. Every aspect of visit from food, atmosphere and service was excellent. Special shout out to Joe who couldn’t be more friendly and helpful

Really nice place to have authentic food