The Queens Arms in Edinburgh, City of

We stopped at this pub just downstairs from our hotel room upon arrival, and were able to get a table for a bite to eat. The staff was very friendly, the food very good (even though we only had a starter, the chicken was a treat), good drinks, and good music playing. Sports fans will be in their element at this pub. A great experience, highly recommended, in Edinburgh's New Town.

I really liked the place, the staff were very friendly despite our many problems with the food (intolerances), which was still very good

My daughter and I just finished a delicious meal at the Queen's Arms. It was the best pub experience we've ever had. The location is perfectly convenient, the interior is quite charming, the staff was able to accommodate an earlier arrival for our reservation, and we had a fantastic meal. This evening we had staff members from another pub covering for the regular staff members, who were out enjoying each other's companies for the evening. The substitute staff was very polite, very accommodating, and exceptional in every way. Thank you for an authentic Scottish pub experience!

While planning our trip to the UK, we knew we had to experience a proper Sunday roast—and after reading countless glowing reviews, we made a reservation at The Queen’s Arms in Edinburgh weeks in advance. It did not disappoint. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was absolutely stellar—friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure we had a great experience. The food? Fantastic. The Sunday roast lived up to all the hype—flavorful, perfectly cooked, and satisfying in every way. This was exactly the kind of meal we were hoping to have in the UK, and it more than delivered. We can officially check this one off the bucket list, and we highly recommend The Queen’s Arms to anyone looking for a great meal and authentic experience in Edinburgh!

Very cool design with lots of little nooks for sitting. Great food, great service, OK beer selection. Somewhat warm when we visited- not much airflow.

Delicious burger. The price is a bit expensive.

Only had a snacky lunch, then came back after rugby. Great atmosphere and service. Will definitely come back if in Edinburgh again.

Ambiente fantástico, com um serviço muito bom e comida ainda melhor. A acompanhar uma saborosa cerveja podemos até ler qualquer coisa.

Tuvimos un maravilloso domingo asado! Pedimos el asado compartido y era un montón de comida y tan bueno. El pub era divertido, así como con partidos de fútbol en todas las pantallas y un gran ambiente.

Really enjoyed the visit. Friendly and attentive staff. Food was very good and pretty reasonably priced given the location. Great selection of beers. Didn't need a reservation but we also had dinner a little early and on a Tuesday. Would definitely come back next time I'm in the city!

El domingo. El asado fue genial. La carne estaba cocinada a la perfección y nos encantaron los Yorkies. Tuvimos un poco de Bunnahabhain 25 whisky - increíble oferta. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente. El servicio era bueno y eran muy serviciales. Si tienes problemas de movilidad, este sería un lugar difícil de entrar.

Believe the hype, this is truly a hidden gem! The vibe is amazing, the bartenders were great, just a delight!

Having never been to the pub before, I've had two fantastic experiences across two consecutive weekends. Both times I booked in to watch a match (women's football) and have food and drinks with friends. I have had some disappointing experiences at other pubs when enquiring into whether they'll show a women's game- but I didn't have anything but responsiveness and helpfulness at the Queen's Arms on both occasions, which I think speaks volumes to the character of the place. We felt very comfortable and welcome as patrons, as the service was wonderful and food delicious. We'll be spreading the word about this place!

Nunca antes había estado en el pub, he tenido dos experiencias fantásticas en dos fines de semana consecutivos. Las dos veces reservé para ver un partido (fútbol femenino) y tomar comida y bebidas con amigos. He tenido algunas experiencias decepcionantes en otros pubs cuando pregunté si mostrarán un juego femenino, pero no tuve nada más que capacidad de respuesta y ayuda en el Queen's Arms en ambas ocasiones, lo que creo que dice mucho del carácter del lugar. Nos sentimos muy cómodos y bienvenidos como clientes, ya que el servicio era maravilloso y la comida deliciosa. ¡Vamos a correr la voz sobre este lugar!

We were looking for a pub showing the football and also for a great roast. The food was great, the roast portion was a very good size and the burger was very crispy. Our server was Sophia B and she was excellent, really friendly and made us feel right at home. Definitely recommend.

Rip off for a pint of Guinness! £6.90 for the pleasure and a bad pour! Walk around the corner to Thistle Street Pub and it’s £6.20 with a decent (knowledgable Bar Man & Woman)! Totally over priced 👎🏼

Nice bar, we sat in the back room but there was a putrid smell like a toilet?

Pleasant city centre pub with a large dining section. Typical pub grub, filling and good value for money.

I would go as far to say this is some of the BEST pub food I’ve ever had. Between my group we had the loaded fries, fried chicken skewers, mac&cheese, onion rings, and a steak meal. It was so so tasty and the chips seemed home made which was even better. Would 100% recommend and would return if I ever got the chance. Staff were lovely too, fast service and good atmosphere. My ONLY negative, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, was that it was very loud in there if you prefer a more peaceful meal, however is it a sports bar so this is to be expected and I did enjoy the atmosphere regardless.

We went there for dinner given the positive reviews. We ordered a classic chicken pie and a fish and chips. Service not very fast but at least they bring the water to the table at no additional cost. Chicken pie to save only the chicken in broth and the mashed potatoes....the crust didn't have a great flavor and also the quantity isn't much. The fish and chips failed at best. Both the crust and the chips had been fried in a way that was really difficult to digest (a "very heavy" and nauseating fry). Practically only the cod was saved... I had to leave the rest on the plate. Finally comes the surprise... A 10% increase on the bill for the service, which is not specified anywhere. I definitely wouldn't go back.

Our favourite meal on this holiday. Sharing roast with recommended wine. Absolutely divine. Busy place at 2pm on a Sunday but it didn't impact the atmosphere at all. Highly recommend booking in advance.

Delicious pie and good vibes here! Would love to go back the next time I’m in Edinburgh.

Had a great time at The Queens Arms a couple of weeks ago with a group booking. We were just in for drinks. Staff were friendly and helpful. Always a great atmosphere and great service despite being busy. The margarita specials were great as were the more traditional pub drinks. Great Edinburgh pub I often recommend!

Friggin best Sunday Roast. Potatoes had the perfect crisp. The beef was perfectly cooked with a sear. And Yorkshire pudding that’s better than House of Prime Rib.

Fantastic food and beautiful interior

So pleased we chose to eat here. A lovely pub with friendly staff and the burger was to die for! Would definitely eat there again.

Absolutely great little find! Staff were so friendly and helpful - even happy to let us sit undisturbed for a fair while before we decided to order. The Queens burger was prob the best burger I have had in a very long time. When we come back to Edinburgh, we shall certainly be coming for another meal.

Had a sharing board Sunday roast. I found it an amazing deal - £45 with also sharing dessert. Good service, maybe a bit slow in clearing the table after we had the roast but overall everything was great. I’d go back

Fun pub to have a drink. I would go again.

Both the food, and service, were fabulous. We arrived at least half an hour before our booking at 4pm….but Abbey kindly seated us early and could not have been more personable and friendly. Thank you Abbey for your kindness during our lunch....and to the kitchen colleagues for the delicious food. One of the highlights of our Edinburgh stay. If you want a great meal, service and atmosphere this is the pub to find it in

My wife and I went there on a sunny weekday afternoon. There are tables on the street if you like sitting out. We sat in, there's plenty of seating and very comfortable. We went twice that week and experienced excellent food, good beer and wine, and welcoming and friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

We are 2 couples in our 30's travelling together from Denmark and we were visiting this place. Amazing food and great atmosphere. We would deffinately recommend The Queens Arms to others! 😃

We love this pub! I always come here with my parents when they come to visit me and the food and service is always good. Love that we can bring our dogs too! Our server was Kitty L and she and all the staff were lovely.

One of the good friendly addresses in Edinburgh. Mythic Irish pub, with great atmosphere and decoration. Used by locals and tourists. I highly recommend to book for a dinner during the weekend

Absolutely perfect pint of Guiness! Thanks Aaron

Super bar in the centre of the beautiful new town in picturesque edimburgh . An absolute must visit for anyone going to the city or for locals alike.

A full pub but just away from the bigger crowds of George Street and Rose Street. Great place to go to relax with friends and have a meal. Recommended but don't all come so I can enjoy it some more

Enjoyed our lunch. However I did not expect it to be a working lunch! Three guys on computers chatting, completing orders for drinks etc all Queens Arms staff. I now know too much 🤐. Just a suggestion if you are all going to work within the pub sit together away from customers. We have retired and hate work chat we did that for 50+ years 🍻

Very quaint with an excellent atmosphere, and amazing Sunday Roast! A kids menu is available for the little ones!

1000% Reccomend! The staff are top tier, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is quintessential hospitality. I was traveling solo, and booked ahead to celebrate myself for my birthday, and the warm welcome I received was the best. Thank you all!!!! I can't wait to come back.

Dog friendly, amazing place with amazing waiters, the food was delicious, nothing to add ☺️

Pub right next to my stay, on the last day I decided to go to dinner and have some beers and everything was excellent, the food was very good and the staff was exquisite... if I come back I will repeat

Great pub, food service and vibe!

We found this gem of a pub in Edingburgh, the best of a few we'd visited whilst on our mini holiday here. All staff were friendly especially Mark who was super accommodating.

Had a fantastic meal here! 2 adults and 2 kids aged 3 and 6. The kids menu was great and portion sizes were perfect. The food was delicious. We haven’t been to this pub in almost 10 years and were so excited to be back. The whole atmosphere has remained consistent. It’s a great spot for a meal or quick drink anytime you are in the area! It can be busy though so booking in advance is recommended.

Very nice venue as always. Wonderful part of town and a beautiful old basement bar. Professional staff and a good menu.

This is the place for a perfect Sunday roast! Absolutely the best Yorkshire pudding--light and crispy with lashings of deep brown gravy--so so very good, and meat cooked to perfection 👌🏼 The staff are welcoming and efficient. Too full for pudding, but saw a few pass my table and they looked scrumptious 😋

One of the best pubs in edinburgh. Great food and atmosphere. Will be back here every time we visit edinburgh

Cute staff, great food, good whiskey list!!

My partner and I came in for a quick drink and bite to eat. We were quickly seated, and our server Kitty was exceptionally attentive and friendly. The food and drink came quickly and was delicious. Will be back with bells on! Allez le queens!

We had the fish&chips and a couple of Joker beer. Everything was perfect! The staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was delicious, generous sizes and came very quickly. Great atmosphere!

Consistently a great place to visit, if your in Edinburgh then this is a must do. The food, the drink, the team behind the bar are always amazing.

Visited a number of times over a rugby weekend and found this place to be a really warm and welcoming one. Plenty of booths and tables to eat it, good food and drinks all round, even had a Sunday night quiz, which we won. Will definitely return!

Disappointed with food menu after checking it out before visiting. Left without buying anything.

The best fish and chips I’ve had so far in Edinburgh:) and great soups of the day. I really enjoyed the staff and the atmosphere

My suggestion is go to Queens Arms for really good pub food, good mixed cocktails and a warm and homey environment. The Chicken Pie is flavorful and whomever made the drinks did a great job. A really good Negroni. The chips were cooked perfectly a slight crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. 20-30 per person.

Always a great go to place, fab atmosphere, food & staff 👍🏻

Really nice, authentic bar with music and sports. You have to try the Sunday roast, it was the best.

So glad we booked! Food was immense! Staff very friendly. Very nice ambiance! Will definitely be back! Thank you so much x

We went on a busy Saturday evening, luckily we had reservations. Our first meal in town and oh so good. I had queens pie, it was chicken this evening, excellent flavor. Fish and chips was a hit as well. And the steak and chips also delicious. We also had chicken skewer app plus onion rings. All good was excellent. Great whiskey selection and beer selection. I think something for everyone. For a busy night, excellent service.

They were great. We loved it. Food and service excellent.

Friendly but quiet mid afternoon

The place is great. I recommend the meat with potatoes and onions.

Always good place for a nice friendly lunch

Only in for drinks. Good service and nice ambience.

Amazing traditional pub with great food!

Lovely Sunday roast with perfectly cooked beef! Been many times and can't wait to be back. Vegan roast also highly rated.

Everything about this roast was outstanding. Highly recommend.

We came in twice just for drinks, lovely pub. The first visit they were in the middle of a power cut but it was still lovely. Second time was very busy Wednesday night and there was a great atmosphere.

The team were brilliant and friendly. The decor and atmosphere was perfect. Exactly what we were looking for in our Sunday roast vibe. The food was fab too, gravy was amazing. We got the sharing roast. And bloody Mary’s.

Had the sharing roast it was nice but not spectacular as everyone goes on about. We did like we could have it well done. But not that we were charged for extra gravy. Had it not been for the offer I'd have said it was a bit over priced still.

Suxh a pleasant time, just came for a drink and a snack. Staff were so lovely and attentive and the food was gorgeous highly recommend

Omg! The fish and chips were delicious.... and the rest of my party thoroughly enjoyed the sharing roast platter. The brownie with the raspberry and aniseed (?) sorbet AND the banana blondie was outstanding! Book ahead as this place is understandably sought after! Oops, forgot to mention the mac n cheese....yummmm! And of course, the staff were warm, welcoming, accommodating and hospitable! 💯

That is simply the best Sunday Roast I’ve ever tried! This was highly recommended by a couple I met at another pub and it was totally worth it! Also the staff is really friendly and welcoming, and the whole ambiance with the tiles, dimmed lights and book shelves gives this really cozy feeling!

Good Sunday roast for two for 45 pounds including the dessert. Very nice vibe, local. I thought the portion was a bit small. Reservation needed.

Had steak and chips and pie of the day which was chicken. The only pastry in the pie was the top layer, the rest underneath was just the chicken filling. Felt more like a chicken soup with bread on top. Food tasted good but nothing amazing. Make sure you book ahead, it’s popular and gets booked up quickly. The rugby was on, so we also watched that and the atmosphere was nice. Kitty, our server, was great!

Ottimo Sunday roast e bellissima atmosfera, davvero caratteristica e tipicamente scozzese: ci tornerei volentieri!

Exceeded expectations! We made reservations for the Sunday roast dinner. I accidentally made the reservations for the wrong day, but the staff was overwhelmingly accommodating! They sat us shortly, although busy, and my husband and I were able to enjoy Trivia date night with a DELICIOUS Sunday roast dinner. I am a travel agent and will highly recommend to all clients traveling to Edinburgh.

Simply awesome.... has the most comfy pub vibe filled with Scottish charm, great food and cocktails ... will visit everytime we are in Edinburgh

Booked only two hours before the rugby snd got a view a of the screen. However, the staff went above and beyond to cater for my disabled partner. Both Ali and and Ali would check in with us and sorted us a table post match. It made my partner feel very included and special. The service charge and more was well deserved

Shown to our table by Marc who was very friendly and explained all of the specials to us.The atmosphere was very chilled and made us feel relaxed. Tori took our food order and again was very friendly. The food was amazing so hot and delicious and would definitely recommend to family and friends and a must for our next trip to Edinburgh.

Food was good and service very attentive. We were there on a Monday afternoon but choice so it was quiet as expected. No complaints

Great place. Excellent food and service by friendly staff. Best to book though as gets very busy, especially if a sports event on. Highly recommended.

Loved everything about this pub

We were at the pub today before heading to the airport as we wanted to have some typical Scottish meals. Although the place was pretty packed and we were not able to sit at the dining area we still got a spot in the bar area (we didn't have any reservation). The staff was super welcoming and helpful , the fish and chips, one of the best I ever had and we also enjoyed two specials for Burns Night (and I'm not a fan of Huggies) and the service was efficient. Thanks again for such a great experience before leaving Edinburg, we will definitely visit back and recommend this place in the future.

Food was really nice but service was a bit slow.

Choose this place because of google reviews and didn’t disappoint. Very cosy atmosphere inside which i wasn’t expecting. Love the walls full of book shelves. The bar staff were all very nice as well. Very nice melody music of 80s but. Ot that loyd so you can enjoy the friend’s company and talk easily. Nice seating area. Food and drinks were good too.

We all enjoyed eating together.

Nice underground pub, very traditional. We didn’t eat, but had a few drinks. The Edinburgh nitro stout was nice. They have quite a number of whiskies, and the menu gives details of the expected flavour of each (in my opinion not to be relied upon). It was a little expensive and servings are slightly less than 25ml due to the way the whiskey was poured. The ambiance is very nice.

Good place for having Scottish drink!

Full marks - well done. Thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon. Many Thanks. Craig and Gill.

Tonight I had an amazing time in the Queens Arms. As a pub it is very rare to be given the opportunity to enjoy good music and good company at the same time. Switch off your phones and enjoy the relaxed and comfortable environment. For anyone visiting Edinburgh grab the opportunity to eat fantastic food and absorb a piece of Scottish History. Highly recomended for the way a pub should be in such a restricted environment for music in general in Edinburgh. A special mention to Autumn who is an asset to your company a lovely educated lass. As an Edinburgh rugby fan the place to be not just not for rugby but sport in general. Long live the Queen . My sincere gratitude and thanks for such a special place.

Great atmosphere - good prices and food menu - centrally located - staff friendly

We had a perfect lunch and drinks at this cosy place. Everything was great, the staff were also friendly and welcoming.

Super crowded when we popped in, but they had first come first serve tables without a booking so we were lucky to grab a table. Food was delicious, had the Queens pie and loaded chips! Cocktails were class!

Lovely place for drinks and food

The Queen's Arms was fantastic for our group of 4. It's a good idea to get reservations as it always seems to be busy. We sat in a church-box-like little "room" with its own half door. Our waiter staff was fantastic, friendly, and informed. We had the onion rings and loaded fries as appetizers, and they were both absolutely fantastic. The loaded fries are loaded with, among other things, barbecue beef or pork. It was delicious! For our main, we had the hamburger, the fish and chips, and the Mac cheese. The fish and chips were quite a large piece of very well prepared, Haddock. All were phenomenal, and I'd recommend any of them and would definitely recommend the Queen's Arms.

A bit of a long wait, but I recommend it. It is eaten well and not messy. The place is also very nice and well furnished. Clean tables.

We came here for a birthday meal for two of our group. We pre-ordered the food over a month beforehand. We were a large group of 9. We waited until almost an hour and fifteen minutes for our mains. And at least 25 minutes between finishing each course for the next to come out. It just so slow. The waitress also made comments about needing the table at a certain time and we bit our tongues to say we would have left by now had things come out at appropriate times. Got charged a ridiculously high service fee for mediocre service and average food. It was New Year’s Day so giving benefit of the doubt but honestly you’re better off finding somewhere else to eat if you want a good meal. Haggis was good, steak was good but small, mac and cheese tasted like crayons, desserts were below average (dry and not flavoursome). Wouldn’t return

We both had the steak from the very limited menu. It would have been better described as onion rings with a slice of steak. Then ejected from our table very promptly after the alotted time.