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

You can drink a beer and there is a good atmosphere

A delicious haggis but tiny portion for an exaggerated price. I asked for bread, and for 4 small slices I had to pay 3.75 pounds!

Great food. Great music and great service. Need I say more?

Cute little pub with decent food. My server was lovely (I forgot his name but he was great) and made great drink recommendations. Service was quick.

We were in Edinburgh for 5 days and ate here twice because the first time was so delicious. The steak pie is amazing. The haggis tower (with neeps and tatties) also amazing. The cullen skink was to die for, and it being served in a bread bowl was the best part.

Our waiter, Joe, was awesome. He made some helpful menu suggestions.

Visiting Edinburgh for the weekend and got peckish on the first evening. Thankfully we spotted The Pipes Rest. We stepped inside the place was buzzing, we looked for a table for two but were told they were booked out for the evening (sad faces) but they had some tables for walk-ins that were also occupied but we were welcome to wait. We decided to grab a drink and wait to see what happened. Luckily after 5 minutes a table was free a we quickly parked at it. Menu covered all options for us, fast efficient. service staff were on top of their heads but still had time for banter. We found our food 100%. Hot and seasoned perfect. Couldn't fault it. After dinner we developed a drought. Swiftly sorted at the bar with beers and a selection of whiskeys (had to try as many as possible) Live music playing away but we could still manage to chat. We had such a good experience we went back again on the Sunday. We were treated to the same high standards.

We had a brilliant time at The Piper’s Rest. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the live music was brilliant! A special shoutout to Craig, our waiter, who was excellent—attentive, friendly, and quick to sort out a small issue with our order. He made us feel genuinely welcome and never rushed. The food was great, the service was spot on, and the whole experience was just what we were looking for. Would definitely recommend and will be back next time we’re in Edinburgh!

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!

First good food and then live music in the bar. Had a super nice evening

Great Scottish bar! There's also live music, but advance reservations are recommended.

A big shout out to Joe and the entire staff for the excellent service and delicious scran! Tapadh leibh. I dined at The Piper's Rest on March 25 and the steak pie was divine. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone.

Very good meal and very good time. Superb atmosphere!

very nice place yum yum lesgosky

We had a fabulous meal at The Piper's Rest prior to a gig, with excellent service from our waiter Joe who was friendly and helpful throughout. The food isn't fancy, but it's really tasty and there's lots of choice for everyone, whether you're an Edinburgh resident or a tourist looking for a taste of Scotland at decent prices.

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.

Great place to enjoy their hamburgers.. simple delicious.

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.

Pleasingly busy, which was a good sign. Very friendly and helpful staff, especially our waiter Craig. Very much enjoyed the visit.

The steak pie was the best I’ve ever had, also a great fish and chips for the mains. The best treacle tart ever and a deep fried mars bar, mixed with great drinks and service made me know the 1 night we had in Edinburgh was spent well

Had a proper lush meal at The Piper’s Rest! The Irn-Bru Chicken Pakora was next level—never had anything like it before, but I’m well chuffed I did. Service was spot on, big shoutout to Craig for being proper sound . The whole team were friendly, giving off great vibes. Deffo worth a visit if you’re about!

Good fish and chips for about €20. It was served with a very tasty sauce. The beer was tasty and well-chilled. However, the table could have been cleared; we sat there for 20 minutes at a table that had been ruined by the previous occupants. It wasn't wiped down when the waiter cleared it. Pay directly, which I'm also not familiar with.

We stopped at “The Piper’s Rest” to start our trip with culinary delights in tourist style. Feeling hungry, we called a place outside the restaurant to order fish and chips. The service was quick and friendly. Unfortunately, no care was taken to clean the table again, as it was left very unsightly by our predecessors. The first beer came quickly and was enjoyed in combination with a cigarette, which wasn't a problem and I really enjoyed it. Feeling: Indescribable! At 15°C in mid-March it almost felt like summer (by Scottish standards). The food we ordered was beautifully presented and the lemony sauce served with it complemented the taste of the baked fish very well. All in all a very good start. However, I wouldn't come back again in a hurry, because the prices were pretty high given the location of the restaurant ;) But the value of money changes on vacation, so a bill of £95 for three people was okay. I hope every reader enjoys this review and thanks for the food!

Friendly pub with traditional dishes. We had fish and chips and a burger with haggis inside. Very good but a little pricey.

A great pub in Edinburgh, Hunters Square! Service was great! Nice warm feel inside! Would happily visit again!

Out of all places we went to this was definitely our favourite (which says alot as we're massive foodies)! We started with the Cullen skink soup to share and man did we love it! the bread bowl was fresh and tasty and the fish soup in it was superb! Massively recommended! I had the steak pie and my girlfriend had the Salmon and both were some of the best food we've had during our entire trip (Just the mash wasn't entirely to our liking but it was still good).

Fantastic place, great music, great foot, awesome drinks, and perfect service. I would recommend to watch a game with them ❤️

Really lovely pub, great atmosphere. Food delicious.

Wonderful authentic Scottish meal. Friendly wait staff and great atmosphere. Steak pie and mac&cheese are 10 outta 10! 😋

Service was outstanding. The server was very helpful and answered all of the questions we had. Sorry, we didn't catch your name! Maybe Travis? We had the Piper's Feast and Chicken pot pie. Definitely recommend both. The haddock fish bites were amazing.

This pub is definitely a lesson in not judging a book by it's cover! I was initially sceptical given it feels a bit touristy - but was blown away with how good the food is! The steak pie in particular was absolutely delicious. If you're in Edinburgh and fancy tasting some Scottish treats, I can highly recommed!

The people who work there are great and it has nice atmosphere. But the desserts which we ordered was not good, panna cotta was very disappointing.

I have to admit, I was disappointed we missed the live music, but, as we came with kids we had to leave before the band started. Nevertheless we still had a good time eating away at some of the goodies on offer at Piper's Rest. I'm not going to bore you with the details of the food we ate but we all liked what we ordered and everyone had different favourites, which shows there's something in their menu for everyone. However, there were two that stood out, the macaroni cheese was divine, the sticky toffee pudding is recommended but the dirty fries were the winner. It's a cozy pub with good food so if you're in Edinburgh pay a visit if you're lucky you'll have as good an experience as we did but with live music.

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

Good traditional food! The mince and tatties was great ! Joe was a excellent .

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!

First day in Edinburgh and a great place to end the night! Great food, chill atmosphere and top service. Actually had to comment to my Mrs that working in retail as management that's the kind of service you want from staff. Have to shout out Craig for that 👍

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

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

Great place, nice ambient, Eleanor, six stars!

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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.

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.