The Playfair - JD Wetherspoon in Edinburgh, City of

waiter was rude as told him i wasn’t ordering anything and waiting on my friends and showed my id and told me it was a fake id when it was a real young scot card.

Went twice. Good price. Good food. No frills and what's expected.

Great for a pint and snack by your own

Really great spoons...staff,food and drink are all excellent 👌 it's always my first stop in Edinburgh

This review is based on a very busy Friday night but to wait over 20 mins for drinks to arrive seemed excessive. (App order) However, it's lively, the staff ( even rushed off their feet) where very friendly and helpful.

Staff were pretty rude and seemed to have no sense of decent customer service. Visited on a sunday morning and it wasn't even busy, so no clue why they all seemed to be moody.

Great food and drink at excellent prices. Convenient to Leith, having lost The Foot of the Walk Wetherspoons, and in a good central location for Edinburgh city centre.

A modern JDW right on the edge of central Edinburgh. Quiet on a Sunday morning. £3.99 for a Freedom Breakfast was £1 higher than some pubs in England.

I went here and we both ordered mac cheese and chips and cuppa tea and a coffee the water for the tea had a bad scum in it which was undrinkable, the mac cheese was rotten i was sick and the chips were very cold i definitely won't be returning here

Standing at bar waiting to be served manager to busy talking 3mins ignored me then went to other end of bar and served someone who was after me when I complained she told me to go somewhere else if I wasn't happy but the customer she served Apologised appalling service

Great food great staff lovely ambience

Was quiter than normal, so service was good 👍

I love Wetherspoons, it's no nonsense honest food and drink at great prices and great service

Collin was overly rude, won’t be back for a while.

My partner and I were in Edinburgh today and came to the Playfair for lunch and drinks. The menu on our table fell over which caused our drinks to fall over. Colin kindly cleaned up and gave us a other drink as it was no fault of our own. Thanks very much 🙂

This was an extremely disappointing visit, yes it was extremely busy, the service was poor, tables were not cleared, when the food arrived it was cold, my complaint was taken seriously, the member of staff was extremely apologetic, and his solution was fine. At the end of the day, I would say they were understaffed.

Great value for Edinburgh, Freedom breakfast £3.99

Amezing bar,lovely food. Enjoyed the chips and fish.

We used to frequent this place regularly at around lunchtime. Unfortunately it's getting just to busy at the weekends, and they never seem to have enough staff to serve behind the bar

Good wetherspoons can get a bit busy but service good

Busy bar staff took ages to clear table from previous customers

(lowest tier of three) okay food, weirdly loitering and mediocre security guard in all ways. garlic bread was banging. company even better. chefs kiss on this matter.

the slots in this place are just complete garbage multiple times I've been in here since the start of this year embarrassing to say the least rigged picks and rigged gambles too.

Classic pub food, exactly what you expect from a Wetherspoon chain pub. It's a nice experience.

table service was poor asked several time for service told someone will be with you after 20 minutes gave up and went elsewhere

great place always go here when im getting the bus back to glasgow

Beatiful and good place. Pub unique from Edinburgh. The food is very good and the staff are excellent 👌

Not many staff onsite, there were no one to clear the tables, had to wait for our order to arrive just to get the tables cleared.

Waiter was incredibly lippy at table and was rude to my girlfriend when she got in his way when going to the toilet

We are waiting here from 20 mins and asked the manage to clear the table but they refused us telling we need to wait and we will only come when we are ready to clean due ti shaortage if staff it’s very unpleasant experience and we are still waiting for the food we ordered at table no 44

I didn't have any food, but the service was good and a relaxed atmosphere prevailed, most of all it was very clean.

Totally disgusted with the way I was treated in this place. After ordering merlot where I had to say to the girl it was a red wine She short changed me from a £50 the young girl thought I gave her a £20. She was so confused and got her manager. Who told me they dident take £50 notes a gentleman next to me changed the £50 to 2 £20 and £10 for me. I asked the manager why she had put the young girl who was not capable or trained and was under so much pressure in a busy pub. The manager told me she was new and they all had to learn. Fair enough but the young girl had made 2 vital mistakes dident know what drink I was asking for and was clearly very confused. I felt so sorry for her. The manager didn't have a answer for me then proceed to take my 2 drinks off me and refused to service me. I walked out in disgust. I am sorry but I don't think I was wrong to point out these issues. To head manager. She dealt with this situation very unprofessionally and she to clearly needs more training

We had brekkie here on our Christmas trip to Edinburgh. Great brekkie and great price.

I made a joke that I came all the way from Shropshire to go to a Spooners but a great place full of helpful staff. They were so busy but took time to be helpful. Reasonably priced if you don't want to blow your budget on the Mile.

Food is very acceptable and beer selection is good. Scampi was delicious!

Honestly not sure why this spoons is rated so poorly. We went on a busy Saturday afternoon right before Christmas, ordered on the app, everything we ordered arrived surprisingly quickly even though they were packed and everything tasted good, up to standard and presented nicely. Staff were nice, security were nice. Couldn't have asked for anything else really

Not too bad the food. Was a little too pricey. My Mac N' cheese was very rich & heavy on my stomach. Excellent selection of beverages alcohol or otherwise. Gr8 to see Scottish thistle cross cider.

Clean tidy great staff busy and loud though

Not the best spoons, and a bit cold in winter but does what it says on the packet

Been to this spoons a couple times and it’s been good but this time it was not great, we got asked for our ID’s 3 times by different people one being the manager on duty and then we got told we had to leave after finishing our drinks because my sister didn’t have her ID even though she was not drinking. I asked why and the manager told me it was because of the holiday season but people are still allowed to sit and have drink with a child there. I think this is ridiculous service and unfair since we are legally allowed to drink and I work in a bar myself and know the licensing laws

Love going to omni wetherspoons staff are great the older guy always has a laugh with us and the wee blonde door stewart who works there usually Thurs to sat is lovely too always smiling and good at her job ...

Burger was frozen in the middle and pizza had a hair in it. Chips also was cold. Table was filthy we had to ask to have it cleaned. Drink is good but do not eat here.

Good food,quick friendly service only 3 steps to toilet. Lots of space inside and out.

Good food and hospitality service, ideal in any pub.

This pub is the coldest pub in the UK. Get some electric doors, as it's Baltic. Not an enjoyable experience.

Great prices and value for money.

I ordered the cheesy meltdown What an absolute let down It came out absolute sloppy and I don't think the correct burgers was used You would of have got more with a kids Happy meal from McDonald's absolute disgrace puts me off ever wanting to have a meal at any weatherspoons ever again

In here on Wednesday 20th November with some friends. It was -3° outside, but they had the air con on full pelt inside the bar area of the pub. We asked one of the staff, short lad 5ft 6" tallest, 8 years service, if he could turn the heating up. He said no-one in the pub has access to the heating controls, it is all adjusted and controlled at head office down south for all JDW pubs. I said there are over 1000 pubs in the group, which he agreed, and reiterated ALL were controlled. I said he was having a laugh, then asked if I did not believe him....which I said I did not.....he then walked off.......Poor staff behaviour and telling lies into the bargain..

Always dirty in the evening and the staff they hire are the worst of the worst

The manager on duty , started to humiliate me in front of another customers shouting at me instead of informing me, that the take away coffee cups cannot be refilled. I was told the opposite last week and there's no information on the menu. Anyway, if I am wrong that's not the way to treat people. He was very rude. I won't be back there

Exactly what you would expect from a spoons

We just arrived in Edinburgh, we looked for a quick and safe late dinner, we had fish and chips with Fierce IPA beer, both were exactly what we needed after a long flight. Ordered over the app, took some time to receive the drinks but the food was as we expected.

Bizarrely we were refused entry at 1640 on Saturday even though the pub was only 40/50% full as it was too busy?? Not just us the security refused everyone entry and said to come back after 1700???

Too busy, and not enough staff, surely they knew a show was on at the playhouse. Ordered via app, and it took well over 30 minutes, we did complain, and even then, wife had to go to bar to collect our drinks. Kitchen/bar area was an absolute mess, dishes and glasses everywhere, which makes me wonder what back of house was like.. Would avoid this bar next time I am in the area.

Typical Witherspoon's Table cleaning is very slow.

Sat here for 30mins same empty food plates on table staff good at taking drinks to customers but shocking taking empty plates and glasses back to the kitchen

A good Spoons. Nice and quiet place for breakfast.

Despite the menu saying main menu 11:30am - 11:00pm I was unable to order a burger at 11:45 because the kitchen didn't like serving lunch menu before 12... 🤷🏼‍♂️

Food and drinks okay but one of the male security staffs is racist to Asians and try to find problems with our table all the time. I tried to talk to the manager about that and he rejected to call his manager because he knew what he was doing's wrong. Very disturbing and rude behaviour towards customers, ruined our time together with friends.

Worst spoons I've been to (normally I'm a fan). Very dirty pub and cold food.

I'm coming from Mexico and this is the first place I've visited... Excellent, I liked it!

What can I say, we just fell for the Wetherspoon chain. We look for a chain pub in every city in the UK. The fish & chips are simply brilliant (we could eat them every day!), the beer concept is simply good (many less well-known brands too) and this time there is even a beer festival with beers from small breweries from the USA, Japan, New Zealand... ...we are thrilled!

Still quite a regular in here. Can't fault it.

I've eaten here very often for the last 8 weeks, and the service is up and down. Yesterday was the worst so far, and there was no acknowledgement. The food was just slid across the table at me, and the guy walked away. Absolutely no manners.

Excellent Service Awesome Location and Reasonable Prices... It's a great place to eat and enjoy the scenery whether you are local or visiting!!!

Meh its a spoons. Standard fare. Service was good to be fare. Nice big bit of out door seating for the summer or smokers while your alowed.

Has gone down hill terribly. Very dirty, not enough staff, sticky tables. Drab and unloved feeling.

Seemed to be very short staffed for a Saturday afternoon. Only saw 2 or 3 staff members running food and drinks to tables in a pretty much full restaurant which resulted in long waits (10 mins for drinks and about 30 mins for food). Food and drinks were pretty much what you'd expect for a wetherspoons, not that cheap but hot and tasty, and the staff to their credit were very friendly and apologised about the wait. Overall pretty good just be prepared to wait if it's busy and the staff are overworked.

Lousy food. Vegetable wrap with two vegetable sausages cut in half that looked like rubber. We also ordered hamburgers and the dry bread. A disappointment since the place is good and the staff is also friendly. But the food leaves something to be desired.

Pretty pricey for a spoons, seemed a bit short staffed for a Saturday afternoon as well. Took over 10 mins queuing to get drinks.

Like it even more sitting outside in the September sunshine . Good quality pub grub.

Worst American burger I had go to McDonald's way better, pay at the bar so technically no service

I have been trying to contact the general manager now for nearly a week and no one is getting bk to me,,,

Not the most welcoming Wetherspoons. Sat in a bothe looking out to the main street when possibly a manager decided to open the doors. It may have been sunny outside but the draught coming through the doors was on the cool side. When questioned I was told " it's getting warm in the main area ". I asked about us sitting in this area and why we should have to endure the cold . " I can find you another table " was the reply. There's other doors in this establishment and probably a/c so I hardly felt the need to force us to move.

Grand spot for quick food and cheap drinks.

Nice service with ample seating. Food is mostly good.

Full English breakfast and the Driest baked beans ever. It didn't cost a lot which is why it is 2 stars and not 1.

Been going in here for years at all times of the day, very relaxing atmosphere.

It's a spoons. Bit on pricey side but it is Edinburgh. Great selection of ales, service a bit slow and it wasn't overly busy. But, all good

Poor.... Half of the menu is missing. Food arrived fast but really not much to it. Steak were ordered but no sauce were offered. Staff were not very friendly nor apologetic. Will neither come back nor recommand

Very busy , security had to stop people coming in until it'd quietened down a bit

No stars all round because we were ushered away from sitting outside with our lovely wee Scottie. A plague on the owner’s public houses!

I just love this place. Fair prices, free refills on coffee and always good atmosphere

Location is good. It has huge terrace with great city view. For better service it’s better to order online by scanning the QR code.

Cold, dried up breakfast.....don't bother stopping here

Quick heads up to locals ( and tourists) : for some reason, this outlet has increased prices across the (reduced) menu and stopped the afternoon deals. Yes it's the festival, but if you wander up to George Street (still a vibrant festival area) you will get the full regular menu with usual prices. This is probably why this venue was very quiet at lunch time today (1.30pm) whilst the AGB was busy. 2 Fish n chips plus a pint now just over £15 but just over £10 in George Street with the 2--5pm deal.

Modern Wetherspoons in a modern building. Breakfast wasn't very warm ! Friendly barstaff. Good views of the square & traffic if you want to watch the world go by !

A tavern in Edinburgh that provides breakfast. There are not many people in the morning. Drinks are ordered a la carte and can be refilled.

Nice place, quick service, good atmosphere

Weatherspoons has become quite expensive now. Its the festival so they have printed new menus and hiked their prices i guess - unless its permanent rises. The food was acceptably good. I had the just burger with cheese. It cost £7.03 this is not cheap, it's not that big a burger. McDonalds and Burger King are almost half that price for similar or bigger. Next time I want a burger r a smaller meal it's not going to be from weatherspoons

This is now a very tired messy place because it's always so so busy it's just a typical spoons but needs a tidy up

We went here for food before a show at playhouse, my husband and ihad all day breakfast and it was disgusting eggs looked like they had been fried 3wks prior and bacon was cold it was sent bk but came bk the sameway my sons and partners food was ok

What attention compared to other tables. Very racist.

It's a Wetherspoons. Food was average if reasonably priced.

You can't not give the classic play fair 5 stars. The perfect place if you're waiting to go into a movie, to the theatre, before a club, or if you're from town meeting a mate from Leith. Standard spoons food, drinks, value and service. Exactly what you'd expect in a quality location.

Was in Edinburgh for a watford game against hibs popped in to weatherspoons for food and a drink it was a nice experience got talking to a couple off locals ben james they made us feel very welcome we had a good time

We came to this chosen Wetherspoons as it looked nice from outside. Seating area was great. We ordered food around 6:45pm and over 45 mins for our food. I would have understood if it was busy but for the place being dead this is absolutely shocking. Once the food arrived the lasagne was black burnt and inedible.I also ordered on the app for 2 drinks that took 30 mins to come. Will definitely not be returning back to this Wetherspoons again. also have had one person serving all night!!!

Waited over 20 minutes for table service from the app

Good value for money. Many options to choose from

The tv is not clean for football match, not the choice for match day.