The White Hart Inn Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

Came here last Monday night to enjoy some great music and had to come back again before we left on Tuesday morning. We had a great time with Andrew and the other lad who made us feel so welcomed! Definitely worth a visit! ❤️❤️❤️

It was such a great experience with tasty food, amazing beers and great live music. Wonderful memories! We will be back soon for sure

Stopped off for a drink and saw they had live music every single night from 9pm. Decided to stay and wait for the live music. Spent quite a bit on drinks and dinner only to be told at 8.00 that they didn’t have live music. Time to be honest and take the sign down.

Had a nice lunch and a couple of pints. Good atmosphere. We asked about buying T-shirt’s and were told by the manager that the shipment was due any day and she’d be happy to ship them. We prepaid for the items and are still waiting. We’ve contacted her twice, the last time in November, when she said they were going out in the post that day. We paid for shirts to give them free advertising and we got ripped off.

The Inn has a rich history, the food is a bit poor for an Inn. The service is fine and the atmosphere is nice.

First visit on our short trip to Edinburgh and wish we had found it earlier.

Very good address, we tasted the pie of the moment and the mac & cheese, we recommend.

I loved it. The best mac and cheese I've ever tried. The atmosphere is truly suggestive, the staff very kind and attentive. The bathroom wasn't very clean but there were a lot of people. I highly recommend this place and will be back!

Saw in the new year with friends in this lovely little pub. Great atmosphere, live music and friendly, welcoming staff.

Awesome little pub. We ordered the haggis, neeps and tatties and it was so good! Only wish we'd had more on the plate, it was so good. The only downside for us, was trying to order at the bar as there were so many people hovering, making it difficult to get to the tills and be served. Ideally people should be made to leave that bit of bar free.

Lovely old pub with great surroundings

we just had beer but the atmosphere and the service was great

Terrible service, we arrived in a group of 8 people and they didn't want to sell us food because there were too many of us, the guys had a very bad attitude

Lovely historic pub, with loads of atmosphere. Be aware though, that you can only buy food if you have made a prior reservation. We planned on eating here, found a table, got drinks, and then had to find another place to eat after. I haven’t seen this mentioned anywhere online, so I assume it is not widely known.

If you like history, ghost stories, and great food, you must eat here.Atmosphere is fantastic . Great food. Super historic atmosphere. Great service. Loved my cracker. I'll be back.

The food is wonderful and authentic and creative! Really like the duck dish. And sides are fruitful. Hot whisky, great! Good location just nearby royals mile and the castle.

If you are looking for a Scottish pub, this is your place! The attention was very good from the waiters. At 9 pm there was live music from a very nice man playing the guitar. We ordered 3 beers and 1 cider to drink, which were very delicious. They have many varieties of drinks and beers, as well as food, which we are waiting for another time, because we will return for sure! We liked the facilities and the experience was really good, because we were very comfortable 😊

The oldest pub in the city where you can enjoy typical dishes and good beer, there are few tables so it is strongly recommended to book in advance from their website. Lively atmosphere and friendly staff.

Great little pub, cosy and welcoming. Bit wary of the food, we sat where we could see the so called chef microwaving the food. Dressed in hoodie and jeans drinking can of Monster. Reflection in microwave of him biting his nails and picking his nose. Rather unpleasant! Barman nice and friendly, definitely go for a drink and maybe ask to see the chef first

We had an incredible night and here you can see the person responsible for this great evening. If you are in Edinburgh, definitely go to this place and ask for Graeme 😊

Top top top pub food. Really loved both dishes we had.

Arrivés à midi pour l’ouverture, nous avons eu la chance d’avoir une table car pratiquement tout était réservé. Belle ambiance dans ce petit pub. Service sympathique, carte courte mais très bonne. La tourte bœuf raclette est excellente, le haggis bien relevé, saucisse purée très bonne également. Une très belle découverte.

Busy little pub with nice atmosphere

I loved my experience in what is the oldest pub in the city. The place is quite small, so I recommend booking if you want to make sure you have a place, easily made via the site. Live music, you can breathe a wonderful Scottish air. I tasted the typical dishes of the nation and I was not disappointed as well as the delicious Belhaven. Excellent price. Highly recommended

Didn't get to have any food as the kitchen had to close due to a power cut affecting street. Offered coffee, glad of a sit down after walking from christmas market, up new steps to the Inn. Got very very crowded as the weather got colder and worsened - glad we booked a seat/table even though no food. Didn't stay too long. Just a warm up then went early to panto to go to cafe there.

We only had a few beers and didn't have dinner as there was little choice of dishes for me as I have some intolerances

The oldest pub of Edinburgh is a must visit when you're in the city. The wooden interior in combination with the Scottish hospitality and service makes it a warm, cosy place. Also, many nights there will be live music!

Established in 1516, this pub is one of the oldest in Edinburgh. I made reservations months in advance for two. It was walking distance from our hotel (Scotsman). It also is located in an area with shops and other pubs. Food was good and we loved the pub. Pea soup, cottage pie, boar burger.

Great atmosphere, great food, tends to get quite busy for a reason 😄

Busy for a Wednesday night, lively atmosphere, sat outside and watched the world go by.

The pulled beef blew my mind 😭 delicious

Otro buen bar en el corazón del casco antiguo de Edimburgo. Buena multitud y buen rollo volvería de nuevo la próxima vez que estemos aquí.

Enjoyed this historic pub right on Glassmarket Street in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. Even on a Monday night, they were filled with a mix of locals and tourists. We were lucky and got two seats at the bar, so I advise getting a booking, especially if you have a group. It is one of the best selections of Bellhaven beers we have seen, including on Cask. It also has a nice selection of Scotch. We hadn’t expected live music but were treated to a fun musician playing a wide variety of traditional Scottish music and other more modern tunes. It was a perfect end to our trip to Edinburgh.

Very nice pub, pretty and great food!

Good service. Good food and nice atmosphere. Nice location.

Amazing meal, with the loveliest staff, the wild boar sausages were amazing, will definitely be back, great atmosphere and location ❤️

A very nice pub with not that much choices but good dishes. The kids loved the Mac'n'Cheese while I was a bit disappointed by the pea&mint soup that was not that tasty. The service was very nice and friendly.

Mediocre... If you want to eat or drink at the White Hart Inn, you better move on! Firstly, if you hope to have a table there, you will need to reserve at least 24 hours in advance on the site. Once there, we had lukewarm beers... Not very serious. Then, we wanted to eat: five dishes at most on the menu (some of which were out of stock that evening). A good thirty minutes later, the waiter brought us our plates; the quantities were really minimal. For my part, £17 for a ladleful of mash and two "wild boar" sausages of around 10cm (they were clearly not game sausages). Similar for my friends (a handful of mussels and two slices of bread for one, a ladle of rice and a ladle of chili for the other). Result: £85 for a beer, a cider, two cokes, two plates of sausage mash, a chilli and a plate of mussels... We were still hungry when we left the "oldest bar in Edinburgh". Clearly an overpriced tourist trap for good food but nothing more.

The White Hart Inn claims the title of oldest pub in Edinburgh, with parts of the building and cellar dating back to 1516. Unfortunately we didn't eat or drink anything as the kitchen would take a looong time to serve and we were hungry, but I liked the place .

I had an incredible experience at White Hart Inn. The atmosphere was filled with the charm of live Scottish folk music during the evening on Sunday, played beautifully by Euan, whose talent brought such a special touch to the night. The staff was also very kind and attentive, ensuring everything was perfect. And the haggis? The best I’ve ever had! This was honestly one of the best experiences of my life, and I’m truly grateful for it. Thank you once again, Euan – I hope our paths cross again soon!

Nice old pub with a great atmosphere! Staff very friendly and the food was delicious! Serves quickly

If you like classic Scottish pub athmosphere then this is the place to go. Highly recommendable! Btw, thanks for the glass 😀

It was our last day in Scotland, so took a train up to Edinburgh from Glasgow. Loved the pub ambient and Tom was friendly to seat us and explain the menu. I had the wildboar sausage with mash and it was 😋, hubby has the beef burger on "black-bun"!

Great food and drinks. Nice atmosphere

Outstanding service , even better food.

amazing food i had the haggis with whisky sauce it was delicious. Great whiskues abd casks super friendly efficient team

amazing see my trip advisor review fab place

A great place in Edinburgh! Adorable waiters, very good food and a musician to perfect the atmosphere! A great address

falls sie den scheint, was sie bei uns den ganzen Tag getan hat. Daher sind wir im nachmittags vor dem Lokal in dem kleinen Freisitz ein wenig versumpft. Der klasse Haggis, sehr gut gewürzt!, hat aber das Bier und den Whisky gut aufgesaugt. Nette Mädels hinter der Bar, die Getränke holt man sich selbst, das Essen bestellt man an der Bar und es wird einem dann gebracht. Leider kein Tennants Bier, eigentlich unser Favorit. Aber es fand sich in der Auswahl auch anderer, trinkbarer Stoff.

An unearthly atmosphere. Very nice service. Vegetarian szamka - delicious

Excellent place s d service thank you so much for tissu it was excellent ans as sol se enjoyed it so ´uxj we will be bâcle tôi

This is a clear cut example of a place where it's history is its main attraction. Being one of the oldest standing pubs will always attract customers but unfortunately they don't seem to care to retain customers. I can accept there is no table service but the waiters were rude, clearly did not want to be there. We had to request to have our table cleaned (was super sticky) and previous cups and plates to be picked up. Didn't provide any napkins with our meal. After asking multiple times, the waitress finally brought some after we had already finished our meal. Do yourself a favor and go to The Last Drop or Maggie Dicksons down the street instead.

The White Hart Inn is absolutely amazing. My husband and I visited from the United States and out of two weeks in the UK, this was by far the best meal we shared. It has been a few months since our visit and we still talk about the White Hart Inn and how delicious it was.

Iconic Edinburgh pub with limited seating, good food and Belhaven on tap. Fueled up after the castle experience which is 5 minutes away. Only gripe is that the outside tables are on a sloping pathway and because the table tops are hard plastic the drinks literally slide off, as happened to one punter. It wouldn't take much to cost the tables in a non slip surface to address the issue.

Nice little pub, we liked it. I tried the first haggis of my life there - delicious!

We just had to stop at this iconic pub and we had a blast! Things we loved: - located on a very lively street just a block or so away from Bow Street (inspiration for Harry Potter) with some fun shops (geared towards tourists, yes, but still fun!) - small but great selection of spirits - entertaining atmosphere with live music starting around 9 (21:00) at night - cozy but not crowded - outdoor tables as well - used brand name mixers Things to note: - no table service, not a huge deal for us since we found seats at the bar and totally understandable considering the sheer amount of people they were serving but it could be inconvenient if you were seated outdoors - it was different that we poured our own tonic into our drinks. Not bad, just different from what we’re used to. - beyond drinks needing lemon/orange and a standard tonic/club soda/ginger beer mixer, The White Hart does not make cocktails.

Great staff! So friendly, they love dogs too! The food was great, small menu but something for everyone. Will be back the next time we visit Edinburgh for sure!

Very charming place and very good beer.

Cozy pub with live music on Saturday evenings. Good atmosphere and pleasant and open audience.

We went there and got a reservation (a table for 5) for two days later, they wrote our name with our details and confirmed the reservation. Two days passed and we went there on time, they told us there was no reservation under our name and that they didn’t do reservations for more than 4 people.

Nice pub where you can have a nice beer.

Very good haggis. Fast service. Very nice environment

Lovely traditional old pub in grassmarket area. Didn't eat here

Great service, beer and history

Historic place that surprises with its food. Excellent wild boar sausages with fresh mashed potatoes and fast service in an old style atmosphere

One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs We are absolutely not disappointed The atmosphere was great last night there was a singer of beautiful ballads! The few dishes are good and fresh To discover

It’s like walking into past. From the cozy vibes to the delicious food, this pub is a must stop on your travels, especially if you’re into the darker side of history (Burke & Hare). Truly a must visit.

I had the best haggis I've ever tasted here! I can still vividly recall the flavor every time I think about this pub. The potato and carrot mash were incredibly creamy, and the Haggis just melted in my mouth. The schnitzel with chips was also delicious, crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. They have an excellent selection of beers and ciders, and the atmosphere in the pub was fantastic. I can’t wait to come back!

Went for food and whisky. Haggis was really good, they even have a small portion to try with your drink. They also have a large selection of whisky. It's quite crowded though, which is understandable due to its location. Would recommend for a drink and something small to bite

Beautiful, very quaint pub. Right on the Grassmarket, also perfect for a short break.

A lovely historical pub in the heart of Edinburgh!

Great Place, great Service and super cool vibes for a Friday evening

Only went in for a drink, very friendly staff

Nice pub, nice food, friendly service. Good hygiene (they cleaned tables before serving food). Food arrived quickly, was well cooked and hot. Menu was simple, but food was good. Very crowded, so I suggest you reserve a table if you want food. It was quite noisy, but was a nice place to be. Interesting memorabilia decorating ceiling and walls.

Best meal we had in Scotland. Started with the haggis and also had the wild boar bangers and Mash. Delicious. A special thanks for making me a hot toddie.

Great atmosphere but limited menu options.

We went into the pub since it was a recommendation from a good friend. We sat at the bar and had this WONDERFUL bartender (we don’t remember her name unfortunately!!). She had a bubbly personality, a welcoming demeanor and we had great conversation. We are on our honeymoon and asked for recommendations for bars and restaurants in the area and she was completely thorough and honest with her choices. We will be back next time we are in the area we will be back to see her!!

Good atmosphere, good whiskey, good music, good prices.

They had Henry Weston on the menu, which I came for, but they didn't have that anyway🤨

Went in for a pint. Loved the old style of the pub. You can see why it's so popular. Would recommend if you're in Edinburgh.

I feel it lives of being one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh. We sat outside which was very tight with tables so you couldn't sit properly. Bought two drinks, aperol and a cider which came to £18's. Quite expensive. Inside was not very nice - dark and dingy. But nice feeling on the grass market watching people go buy.

Went in special for lunch and was told they were short staffed and would open for lunch in 30 minutes, waited until the kitchen opened and tried to order and was told another 50 minutes. Absolutely horrible service.

Very cozy pub with a large selection of whisky and super friendly service

Nice pub to spend a few hours in the heart of Edinburgh. We were there both in the evening with live music and at lunchtime to have lunch. The venue did not disappoint expectations. Friendly and kind staff, what's more there is also a boy who speaks Italian very well even though he doesn't, who immediately showed himself available for our every request. Excellent typical food, good choice of beers. I certainly won't miss it as a stop next time I'm in Edinburgh!

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff, lovely food. History and hauntings in the vibrant area of Grassmarket. It’s really important to reserve your table, as we saw many people having to be turned away for dinner. Great place to go before going on Ghost bus tour, which we also highly recommend.

Great pub, Staff & atmosphere. Worth visiting if you are in Edinburgh as its the oldest one in Edinburgh.

What a great time on the festival, so well organised and the venue was absolutely amazing plus drinks and services was amazing

Good food, fun atmosphere. The staff is amazing and so nice! A relaxing break from the touristy route.

We was welcomed in by Suzy who was so friendly and welcoming. Very chatty we enjoyed her company! Great pub with haunted history and a great vibe inside! Thankyou Suzy!

A great bar, we came across an evening of live music, a great evening! THANKS !

Nice atmosphere however unfortunately our food was very overcooked and was on the pricey side.

Very expensive. Ripping off tourists!!!

Great little Scottish pub! Great beers on tap and of course a great list of whisky to choose from!

We ordered food and drinks at the same time, and while the drinks arrived almost immediately, the dishes took over an hour and a half to arrive. It was very good but the waiting time to eat was execrable. Damage.

A busy little pub known to the be oldest in Edinburgh, established in the early 1500s. They served good drinks and were friendly.

Always good vibes and good beer. My favourite pub, so I'll stop here to give the others a chance! 😁❤️

Pub che merita una sosta, estremamente caratteristico, non sempre si riesce a trovare posto, ma se di passaggio in Grassmarket Square consiglio di fermarsi per bere qualcosa, tra l'altro prodotti molto buoni e personale cortese.

We came because of the fame of the place, but in addition to the fact that it was very difficult for us to sit down, when we did after a long wait they did not serve us, we wanted to have dinner but we asked for a dish from the menu, the waitress said she would return and she never came back. We had to take the beer and find another place. Furthermore, the dishes that appear on Google are outdated, there is no longer the version of vegetarian haggies or many dishes.

I’m sure it’s a great pub usually, but don’t bother coming here for food during Fringe. The menu’s been reduced down to about six meals, at least two of which were not available. The meals that came out were nothing like what’s pictured in the google reviews. The Mac and cheese looked like a side dish, with a garden salad on the side that had one piece of tomato and cucumber. The bangas were missing a few of the ingredients listed on the menu and were average. Meals were about 20 quid each and left you needing another meal an hour later. Was all quite comical and we couldn’t help but laugh about it.

Great food and atmosphere. Great live music!