The Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh, City of

The food in the Sheep's Heid was fantastic. I had spiced carrot & coriander soup which was very tasty and my husband had white crab on Sourdough. I then had steak and malbec pie which was amazing. My husband had slow cooked pork belly and scallops which he said was divine. Booking is a must so you are not disappointed. Oliver and Isla we very welcoming and friendly, thank you both for making our experience so good.

This was a bit of a disappointment. Love the atmosphere and interior. Service was ok. Food was bland; some of it tasted like it had been microwaved. I can't recommend this except for possibly those who want to travel to a somewhat remote area of Edinburgh and experience a pub-like atmosphere.

Lucas made our evening perfect amazing service excellent food Our friends were visiting from America Loved the atmosphere

A lovely pub in an interesting area of Edinburgh with great food and service. Our two dogs were welcome and we were given a great table with space behind for them out of everyone else's way. The drinks and food menus were both extensive and everything we had was delicious. Would highly recommend and we will be back.

It was great! Our waitress Ciara was lovely, attentive, kind and very professional! High quality food and drinks ! Nice atmosphere, Highly recommended!

I love a good pub and after many decades visiting Edinburgh, decided to visit the ‘oldest pub’. The location and outside are impressive but inside is a let down. An unsympathetic modern aesthetic coupled with a tiny bar space contributed to its unwelcoming feel. It’s not cosy. Staff are lovely but they can’t mitigate against a poor refurb. Shame.

We were embarrassed having Irish relations on their first visit to Edinburgh. We weren't allowed to drink at the bar and had to sit outside in the cold. My sister-in-law chose the beef but was told it would be a 45 minute wait, so changed to the chicken. We then sat at the table for an hour and, since we had exceeded the waiting time for the beef, we asked to change the chicken order back to beef. We were told this wouldn't be possible and we would have to stick with the chicken. When our meals finally arrived both my pork and my sister-in-law's chicken were cold and on cold plates. We asked to have both meals microwaved, which took ages, all the while the two others in our party were waiting to start their meals. Our plates were eventually returned but, bizarrely, minus the vegetables and yorkshire pudding! They were still cold but now with hot gravy!! Throughout our experience, the waitress didn't seem to care. We paid full price for our meals and left feeling incredibly disheartened. Not a great advert for, what used to be, a favourite pub of ours.

We had a good time after we came doen from Arthur’s Seat. Good drinks and service. We stayed for dinner and enjoyed a good food and excellent service from Kamil & Isla.

The service felt off putting from the beginning feeling rushed to order right off the bat. Never experience this anywhere else in a two week stay. And when rushed then waited a very long time for drinks which our waiter said he was a bartender too. My meal was very dry and tough and I said this to the server even needed a stronger knife to cut. You would think leaving an entire plate of food uneaten would concern staff but we were just another number here I realize in the end. The most attention received was at the end when each table is told to give google review and boast how good they are. Well for an establishment in the food industry one should realize that providing good quality food and service will be automatically rewarded by reviews without having to ask patrons to do it.

Visited yesterday for Sunday lunch. We had been booked for ages and were looking forward to it. We were disappointed! Waited an hour for food to arrive, it was lukewarm and dry. I ordered the trio of meat and the portions were meagre. I appreciate it was busy and the waiting staff were doing their best but for the price I would expect much better.

Excellent as ever 5/5 Ciara was very friendly and welcoming. Didn’t catch the other couple of staff who served us with drinks but they were both really up beat and friendly. Such a great atmosphere and everyone who we came into contact with bar staff etc were so pleasant and friendly. A must for Sunday lunch amazing food .

Group of 9 tourists coming to Scotland and we visited this local restaurant and definitely no regrets! Food was amazing, staff were friendly and has a good humour and the service was spot on! We were looked after by Kamil and his service was excellent. Very funny as well, we say thankyou for your service - both times we came in during our holiday! We will definitely be coming again for the 3rd time if we visit Scotland in the future. Thanks :)

Had a lovely meal with great service tonight. Food was delicious and the service was also good. The drink was spot on also.

We had such fun at this historic tavern located in the charming village of Duddingston. Had we known how beautiful it was, we would have arrived earlier and walked around. The traditional food with a modern twist was excellent. Standouts were the grilled mushrooms and artisan bread board baked on the premises for starters. The waitstaff was engaging and fun, sharing tidbits about the inn’s long history. We sat in the throne-like chairs Queen Elizabeth brought with her when she dined here in 2016. And we played a round of skittles in the country’s oldest bowling alley to work off the calories from our decadent desserts. A fun, history-filled and tasty evening!

Lovely food and cosy interior. We were there on Easter Saturday so it was quite busy and service was a little slow but very courteous and Isla was very helpful. Thank you!

Hiked over a mountain in the rain to eat here. Worth it! Carly was a great server! The food was very reasonably priced and delicious. I had the compote starter, steak and salad (subbed chips for salad), and mini lemon tart and coffee for dessert. All 3 courses were very flavorful! Can’t beat it for ~£25

The staff were very friendly and polite - good sense of humour too. The food was divine as were the drinks, good variety on the menu and quaint environment. Improvements could be made on service timings, and I found it a bit noisy and cramped, but seating was comfy. Gorgeous views outside window. Overall a good experience.

My husband and l had a lovely walk to Duddingston Village and had a wonderful lunch at The Sheep’s Heid, it was our first time there and will definitely won’t be our last, great service from staff considering how busy it was Jessi our server was very attentive so thanks for me our experience a very good one, my husband had the steak and Malbec pie which was delicious albeit a tad short on the chive mash he thought, l had the Nourish bowl with prawns which was delicious l was full but we still made room as we walk back home again to burn it off, thanks again for a great day out and meal look forward to returning 😊

Enjoyed our mid-week lunch here. Hadn’t booked ahead but Tony swiftly found us a table. Good portion sizes… couldn’t finish my huge salad so Kamil brought me a doggy-box to take away the rest!

The food was excellent, the place beautifully quite with a nice feeling and the people were welcoming. The fact that it's the oldest inn in town with a lot of history was a cherry to the top. The oldest bowling alley in town as well and oh did we have fun with that. Special thanks to Kamil for looking out for us today.

Great atmosphere, food and service. Lovely pub, excellent food, only downside was the speed food came out. Otherwise, fantastic.

Very disappointed again !! I wonder why we had forgotten about the slow service and the cold food!! We brought 2 friends from USA here tonight for dinner. The food was cold, the roast and the sea bass had clearly been sitting under a heat lamp while the burger was being cooked. My sea bass was very tasty but dry and colder than it should have been! So disappointed and embarrassed to bring people here who are from out of town. We will not be back for food. What a shame.

Isla was very professional and welcomed us with warmth. The food was amazing and staff was always looking after us is everything was alright. Will definitely recommend this place to everyone

We had heard alot about this place, so we thought of visiting for brunch. It stands to its reputation. Amazing food. And excellent service by Isla. She was prompt, quick and friendly. Definitely recommend.

Food was tasty. We had fish and chips and steak. Kamil was an extremely kind and helpful waiter! He showed us the special bowling alley in the back!

A lovely characterful building - skittle alley a one off - But like other venues in the chain (Salisbury Arms) the food offer has gradually expanded to the entire building's footprint - even the public bar. Its a balance - but would be nice if the bar area was kept free for those popping in for a quick pint...rather than the historic pub becoming a restaurant with attached bar counter in the corner....

This is our second visit here as a family and while we were early for our reservation , they seated us quickly and with no fuss. We all ordered starters and a main and had a nice bottle of white and 3 ofus had gin and tonics The starters weee disappointing- the whipped goats cheese didn’t have a strong enough taste ( that was feedback from 2 sons) and my squid was slightly chewy however mains were very good particularly the fish and chips where the fish was fresh and the batter very crispy. The overall bill worked out at less than £50 each and that was with service charge and the service was very good considering how busy it was ( we had Les who was friendly and attentive ) We would come back but perhaps go for pudding rather than starters as atmosphere is nice and it is relatively good value for money

Had a lovely Sunday lunch! The sirloin beef was great and our server jessi was lovely!! Would really recommend because of the wholesome pub vibes

What a lovely staff. Special thanks to Lucas, Oli, Isla, Tong and Alex for all the very tasty food – and the dog treats! Great way to reward yourselves after a hike in Holyrood Park. Thoroughly recommend!

As always the Sheep Heid Inn delivered a wonderful Sunday roast followed by pudding in the Skittles alley. We booked the skittles for an hour session and had a wonderful time. Additional shout out to Ciara, our waitress who was extremely attentive and friendly.

Amazing food snd service. Kamil is the best server her! He is very nice and a positive person! Overall a wondelfull experience 😃

Nettes Team, feines Essen, Tour durch die historische Kegelbahn mit Probekegeln, toller Service (Kamil), coole Atmosphäre und sehr gemütlich!

Lovely spot for lunch, our server Kamil was friendly and helpful and we enjoyed the negroni as well! Great place, we will be back!

We went for lunch today and it was lovely, 5 of us with two big dogs were welcomed and had a wonderful long relaxing lunch. I have a peanut and tree nut allergy and they told me they don’t have any peanuts in their kitchen at all, and are phasing tree nuts out too. They dealt with my allergies with confidence and ease, food was delicious and beautifully presented. Worth every penny, we will be back!

Lovely roast, food and service were excellent

Went here with my family and had a wonderful meal with fabulous service by Lucas 😁😁

We were recommended this by many people for our trip to Edinburgh. It did not disappoint in any way. Fantastic service, venue and food. Not a single complaint. Lucas was attentive, funny, And genuine. So glad we came to finish our weekend away. Would recommend to anyone!!

Kamil is an extraordinarily talented Bartender and cocktail mixologist! His professionalism and courtesy make him I the top one percent of people in his trade!

Lucas was great, had a lovely time and he really looked after us as a table of 8! Thank you!

Lucas was an absolutely fantastic host. The service he provided was second to none. Food was amazing too. Loved the fact it was dog friendly and very related 😀

Not only was my meal delicious, but Jessi, Kamil and the rest of the staff were tremendously friendly and ever so attentive. Definitely planning on returning to The Sheep Heid Inn the next time I’m in Edinburgh!

Sheep Heid Inn serves up good food, but be ready for a bit of a wait.Good service, helpful staff, will be back. Thank you 😊

:) a nice place to relax and grab a drink or bite to eat with family after a hike up and down Arthur's seat. Currently it is a higher end restaurant that would cater to royalty that charges fairly normal prices. Gone is the Inn of 20 years ago that was a drinking / party inn for backpackers. Currently it is the Oldest pub in Edinburgh and Scotland. Worth a look just for the history and of course the fairly normal prices for food and drink.

The pub is cozy and great for drinks however the food is really disappointing. They need to up their game. The burgers are disgusting and I’m always disappointed when I eat there. So we only go for drinks now sadly.

Merci à Kamil pour son accueil, son service et toutes ses anecdotes croustillantes ! Très belle adresse atypique 👍

Top kroeg! Erg leuk en daarnaast is het de oudste kroeg/pub van Scotland. Ik kreeg een leuke rondleiding van Kamil, erg aardig en neemt de tijd voor een praatje. Leuk om deze pub te bezoeken icm een wandeling op Arthur’s Seat

Went for valentines meal , was great , food amazing and service too . Our waiter Kamilth was great , chatty and very friendly

Went for the first time for the valentines set menu. The food was gorgeous and service was brilliant, Ciara was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back.

Been here a few times for Sunday roast and at times the service was slow but we can here for Valentine’s Day and had Ciara serve us and we had an excellent time. The food was incredible and the atmosphere really made the evening special. Would definitely recommend.

Ciara was amazing, really attentive and made us feel at home. Food was delicious and came out, very reasonably priced and good portion sizes.

Kamil was excellent! Great service !

Everything is perfect, food, experience, and Mr Kamic is so funny and nice.

Great roast lunch, lovely wine, relaxed atmosphere

Good food, friendly efficient staff

We climbed up to Arthur’s Seat in the morning and stopped here for lunch afterwards. Pub was lovely and cozy and the food was delicious! We shared feta and tomato prawns to start and then had a steak sandwich. Both were amazing and our servers...

Kamil Albi is a very friendly and helpful waiter, made us welcome and gave us great service, lovely decor and food. 10/10

Great food and atmosphere. Kamil went above and beyond. Highly recommend

We had the pleasure of going here for my son's birthday. My first visit in 30 years and everyone's first to the restaurant. The pub downstairs is just lovely and old school. We were seen to quickly and efficiently and led upstairs to our reservation. The atmosphere was very nice and the staff attention was just right. Food wise we skipped starters and went straight to the main course. I went for the grilled sea bass which was truly excellent. Everyone else went for a roast. There are various options/combos available. Youngest went for chicken, my wife went for beef, eldest went for everything and his girlfriend had two meats. All loved their food. The only criticism was that the Yorkshire puddings were a bit flat or squashed but that did not detract from their excellent taste. Pudding was generous, brownies were very good and my pavlova was enormous. The guiness was good and the expresso martinis to end it all were very nice. I'd recommend this place to anyone who wants something a bit special.

It was our first trip to Scotland, had been staying in Edinburgh and had just hiked Arthur’s Seat. A local hiker gave us directions to the Sheep Heid Inn as we were interested in finding a casual pub that served a late lunch and we...

Nos recomendaron este lugar para comer y la verdad la pasamos muy bien. Pedimos un pie de carne cocida con vino que estaba delicioso y también unos clásicos fish and chips que no defraudaron. Tienen menú de niños lo cual siempre ayuda cuando viaja en familia, e incluso tienen un bowling clásico/antiguo en la parte trasera del restaurante que mantuvo a chicos y grandes entretenidos durante la velada. Siempre bien atendidos por el servicial y muy amigable Kamil. Muy recomendado!

El sitio es muy bonito y tiene mucha historia dentro. Fuimos a comer y estaba todo muy rico. Especial mención a Kamil que nos sirvió y enseñó el lugar con sus datos y curiosidades

Súper atentos, local muy bonito (incluso con sala da bolos) y la comida muy rica. Nos atendió Kamil, súper atento y nos contó datos muy interesantes del local :)

I've never been to a better pub in my life. Staff was extraordinarly kind and showed us some interesting features there (thank you Kamil). Food was astonishingly good, my recommendation is the Steak Pie.

Not very good. Poor quality food and slow service.

Stopped by for a bite of Sunday lunch. We had the pork roast and a vegetarian roast, both were delicious and very filling. Great portion sizes, super friendly staff, and a nice atmosphere inside away from the rain. Just be warned about the sheep's heads mounted on the wall! Not for the faint hearted as one watched us eat the whole meal 😂

Not enough staff in the restaurant. The worst fish and chips I’ve ever had. Tiny portion of fish. Batter was awful. Chips potion was very small. Both of ours were the same. The kids food was cold and it took about 30 mins to get...

We are in the oldest pub in Edinburgh. The dinning room is detailed decorated with vintage vibe. We ordered two lovely drinks with reasonable price. Kamil was so welcoming, hospitable and showed us to the bowling room and explained the rich history about the game room and the pub. Such a good experience and we strongly recommended.

A small wonderful place to rest and relax.

Went there for Sunday roast after We've heard lots of praises about it. Unfortunately I can't praise the food 😕. The beef was so chewy , kind of testless,the chicken had a strange whiff of old ,probably prepared the day before. I don't know,but it was something wrong with it. Otherwise the vegetables were good, I have to admit and my dog enjoyed his expensive Sunday roast In terms of staff and environment: Lovely, cosy place! Team friendly, welcoming and helpful. I might repeat, but never for Sunday roast

My partner took me here as a birthday treat, and it was definitely that! Kamiz greated us at the door with a friendly and welcoming demeanour and sat us at the best table in the house! He was very attentive and really looked after us,...

This was a family occasion and the Sheep’s Heid coped with changes of number without any fuss. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was lovely and tasty and plentiful. The atmosphere on a Sunday was busy but never rushed and we...

Lovely old pub and a great place for a pit stop while walking around Holyrood Park. We went for drinks only but suggest you book if you want to eat as it can get busy.

Another visit to the Sheep Heid for lunch was a great welcome on a blustery day. The atmosphere inside was very welcoming with the coal fire on and the staff were very friendly too. We had Chipotle Chicken to start followed by Steak & Malbec pie and Fish & Chips. The veg with the pie were all too soft and overcooked but everything else was tasty ! A Chocolate Brownie followed just to round of lunch. All washed down with a nice bottle of red. A great place with great staff, thanks.

We had a delicious dinner at the Sheep Heid on our first night in Edinburgh. It turned out to be Robert Burns night, so the upstairs was fully booked, and we had an opportunity to hear the piper as he led the guests and the haggis into the dinner. We sat downstairs in a lovely pub setting. Our servers, Isla and Kamil, were extremely friendly and gracious. The food was delicious - my rump of lamb was cooked perfectly, and the mashed potatoes and carrots were absolutely scrumptious alongside. The starters, whipped goat cheese and the chipotle sticky chicken, were also extremely enjoyable. The rest of my party got pizzas and burgers which were also excellent. Overall it was a splendid first night in the city. I recommend a cab ride over to the Sheep Heid if you are visiting - I don't think you will be disappointed.

Had a lovely evening at their Burns Supper last night! The food was delicious - well presented, tasty and locally sourced. Alex and Charlie looked after us so well! And fabulous Burns readings and live music!

It was my husband ‘s birthday- we went with the kids and had the best time ever. Meal was great and bowling 🎳 was so much fun. The service was super! Lucas was serving us and he was extremely nice- he definitely made our evening even more enjoyable and special. Will be back very soon…

Our waiter Isla was lovely, great service. We also love how dog friendly the place is :)

I really appreciated Kamil.. It's been a while since I've experienced a nice person who is appreciative and thankfull... And added to the pleasent evening I had.. I had been in a few weeks earlier and the wee girl who served us was amazing too.....

Lovely warm welcoming, with fantastic food with great service by Lucas and Kamil

I’ve always had an amazing time here. Today was extra special because Kamil has been so nice to us. He helped us know the history of the place. The charming smile and delicious sticky chicken was what made the evening more enjoyable.

This was our third visit to the Sheep Heid. We travelled from St Andrews as we feel it's worth the drive - we love it here! We had the Sunday roast and despite being 45 minutes early we were accommodated at our table straight away....

Kamil is a great host and the other hosts are great too! They are very informative, and good drinks as well!

Lucas = best employee ever. Don’t let him go. I tried to poach him for my restaurant and he said no, he was happy where he was!

Our visit to The Sheep Heid Inn was memorable, largely due to the extraordinary service and delicious food. All staff members were incredibly friendly, but our waiter, Kamil, stood out with his impeccable service, making our experience even more special. He was attentive, professional, and...

Efficient and friendly staff. Good food and relaxing atmosphere

How always food was spot on and Kamil who served us was so frendly and knowledgeable. He advice as starting whis food order and drink. Definitly recommend The Sheep Inn !!!!

Lucas was an amazing waiter and made sure we were comfortable and well tended to throughout the night. The food was amazing as always and we will definitely be back. Always a hit!

Best sandwich I ever had (the one with steak on ciabatta), very nice place in the cutest little town (Duttingston Village). The lady who served me was very kind and polite. Amazing experience, would definitely recommend!

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We have not tried their room and board so I cannot speak to that, but judging by the restaurant decor it's all very cosy and typically Scottish. If you are looking for a proper Scottish experience, Sheepsheid absolutely fits the bill. It's also in a beautiful location next to Holyrod Park, so one can take a nice walk (weather permitting) and end it with a delicious meal/drink at the Sheepsheid. We came for dinner and drinks yesterday with my sisters dog (the ground floor is dog friendly) and were helped by the lovely and very helpful Kamil. For a Tuesday evening in January they were quite busy as they had a large group upstairs and limited staff. We were informed right away that the kitchen might be a bit slower, which was no issue as the Inn is very comfortable and they serve delicious hand crafted cocktails. We can highly recommend the blood orange and passion fruit collins. I ordered the Lamb rump medium rare, they cooked it perfectly. It was served with gravy and a wonderful potato mash and a bed of roast vegetables. Everything was considered, not like some restaurants where the sides are just an afterthought. My partner had the maple glazed pork, also served with mash and gravy. It was also incredibly delicious and cooked to his preferences. The portion size was perfect, we personally did not need starters, though they do look very enticing. The quality/price is extremely reasonable. For dessert we shared the cheesecake trio, which was beautifully presented and each flavour was fresh, and not overly sweet, not was it overly rich which was welcome after the meat heavy meal. Furthermore, Vincent the dog was doted on to no end recieved many treats, which we never requested. He was made to feel very comfortable and was very happy to hang out. I cannot stress enough how wonderful Kamil and the rest of the staff were, they really made the experience - thank you all so much, if time allows we'll back before our stay ends.

We ordered using the 50% off January deal emailed to us having signed up for the newsletter, were offered ‘specials’ menus and after double checking with staff that they were valid, were served a different version of the dish from their regular menu. The staff...

Came into the pub after walking around in the freezing weather and was warmly welcomed by the manager Carly. We ordered pizza and the billionaire fries, which were absolutely scrumptious. Service was impeccable and the waiter serving us (Olly?) Was very attentive and polite.

Uno dei più vecchi inn del paese. Conserva tutto il suo fascino che ti invita ad entrare ed indulgere nella tranquillità delle sue sale gustando un’ottima cucina. I piatti sono tutti preparati con materie prime fresche e di qualità. Un servizio attento ma non invadente rende piacevole la permanenza. Buona carta dei vini in cui scegliere sia al bicchiere o in bottiglia. Alla fine una passeggiata nei dintorni tra case secolari e natura completano la bella esperienza. Consigliato.

Went for my birthday with my wife for a delicious meal and a couple of drinks

Really lovely visit for Saturday lunch. I’m coeliac, and Isla had answers to all my questions straight away. When she came to take our order we both asked for slight variations to the menu - and she remembered it all. I had the Nourish Bowl...

Excellent food & top notch service. 5 stars for friendliness... very impressed

Nice decor friendly staff nice pint definitely worth a visit

I’ve visited the Sheep Heid on numerous occasions, most recently for a weekday dinner. It’s a very cosy pub and restaurant with an amazing unique feature of a skittles alley, which I have enjoyed on a couple of previous visits. On my last visit the food was good. We had a couple of starters, both tasted excellent though the portion sizes were quite small for the price. For main we had pork belly which was good, though not mind blowing. We also tried the fish and chips which had beautifully light batter and tasty chips, as well as the nourish bowl which was okay, though mainly al dente broccoli. A bit hefty price-wise, but not unusual these days for Edinburgh unfortunately. One thing that irked me a bit was the menu itself. It was difficult to read and inaccessible due to bad formatting; random font weights, inconsistent letter cases, and sporadic spacing. Additionally it listed each dish’s calories, many of which were very high. As someone recovering from disordered eating, this really negatively affected me. I know there is a current debate in government over this, but I was under the impression that it wasn’t yet mandatory for smaller restaurants, in which case I would recommend having nutritional info available for those who want it, but not as the default.

The waitress in the dining room upstairs was lovely and very attentive. The pub looked absolutely great and the atmosphere was simply brilliant. We had the lamb Sunday roast and it was very chewy which left me a little sad as everything else was lovely. Suggest perhaps to have lamb shoulders rather than what you serve which was touch and could not cut with the knife.

We went for a birthday dinner to this oldest Edinburgh pub while visiting from overseas. Googled the place and headed there to explore without any doubts. The place has overcome our expectations with its spirit, history, Royal attention, tasty variety of local beer, kitchen and...

I celebrated my 60th birthday at Sheep Heid inn. We booked everything from Australia so we didn’t really know what to expect however the service and the food exceeded our expectations. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you Tony and Kamil for making my day very special.