The White Hart Inn Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

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

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!

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

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.

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 .

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.

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

amazing see my trip advisor review fab place

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

Outstanding service , even better food.

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.

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

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.

Only went in for a drink, very friendly staff

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

A lovely historical pub in the heart of Edinburgh!

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

Great little pub with live music from Mr Graeme E Pearce!

A great place, always busy but the staff was very supportive and seated us quickly. Thanks!

Live music every evening, a great time spent at grassmarket!

Lovely wee pub. Went for my lunch and the steak pie was great. 😊 The staff were so friendly and made me feel right at home. 😊

Great food in a unique atmosphere. The ale was delicious as was the cottage pie.

Really cosy spot for some drinks and food. Staff are really friendly and chatty! Would definitely recommend I got the haggis and an innis & Gunn to drink both were fantastic!

The oldest pub in Edinburgh. It is a must stop if you are in the Grassmarket. The atmosphere is more local than tourists. We met some wonderful locals and had a great time.

Thoroughly enjoyed my drinks and dinner at the white hart, one of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh! Quick and friendly service from Angus, will be back 🥳

We ordered the steak pie, took around 28mins to arrive which is fair enough, we had plenty of time to wait,but then the pie arrived completely burnt top side, and with empty gravy boat!! Took us a minute as we couldn’t understand what’s the empty gravy boat for.. then when the waiter came round I asked what’s the metal pot (gravy boat) for when he hilariously rolled his eyes and said there should be gravy in those. Then when he came back with the gravy, I was even more shocked it was literally water with a hint of brown colour(attached a photo) Anyway we were in a such a good mood that I thought whatever, I work in a hospitality,I’m not going to complain.. but then!!!! I realised I’m missing the mash too, so asked the waited where is the mash ( and asked for thicker gravy too at the same time) to what he answered “do you even want the mash, can I just give you free drinks instead” and that the chef has said he will not be making a new gravy as it’s the way it should be. We just took the free drinks to be honest and laughed it off. Not gonna a lie we both laughed and said that the chef must be drunk haha! Funny but not funny…

Live music every evening. Very atmospheric pub!

My husband and I were visiting from Kansas and stopped in for dinner. They were busy, because all great pubs are. Suzy was great from the time we entered until we left. She made sure we had drinks, food and were well taken care of. The atmosphere was great and so was the food! All of the staff were great. Highly recommend.

Our AirBnb Host who has lived in the area for 2 decades recommended White Hart for traditional Scottish food and we were not disappointed!!! Staff were friendly, accommodating, and delivered the food in a timely manner. We tried the Taste of Haggis as the appetizer and had Pulled Beef Cottage Pie and Steak and Raclette Pie, and all was delicious! Being able to eat at the oldest pub in Edinburgh was a great experience, would highly recommend. We wish we could have stayed for the live music that was also recommended.

Great atmosphere, Great food and amazing service what more could you ask for!!

Swung in for lunch today. Great vibe and fun menu. Wish I could go again.

Decent seating outside to people watch if the weather is nice. Pretty small bar indoors. The staff were happy to swap my beer to a regular glass having originally served it in hot one straight from the pot wash...

Proper pub with amazing food (steak & raclette pie with vintage cheddar mash and grilled hispi cabbage)

Whilst pub itself has charm the food was overpriced and quality was questionable. Nothing vegetarian (except plain macaroni cheese) and a crab starter that was not a crab pot, just some fishy saucy mush and 1 slice of cheap toasted white bread. Would recommend for a drink on a pub crawl but not a food venue. Staff were working well, but was freezing cold under the ac.

Lovely welcome in this very old pub, very well kept. Very smiling and present servers. I recommend !

My wife and I visited Edinburgh in early April we spent two full days in total in the city and a total of four nights. We started our trip with two evenings and one full day before exploring the country side and came back to do the same when we left. We stumbled across the White Hart Inn on our first evening. We loved the musician playing and I sure loved the ales they had on tap. Maybe it was the delicious beers, the atmosphere or the music. But we fell in love with this place. Every night we were in Edinburgh we ended up there eventually closing the place down every evening we were in town. We have told all our friends and family about this place and to go there if they ever get to Edinburgh.

Staff is really great here! especially Caleb and harry! we had some beer and whiskeys and some food which was really tasty. bar inside is very cool as one of the oldest bars in Edinburgh and has interesting memorabilia- definitely worth a visit.

Delicious food, cold beer, cool atmosphere and lovely staff! Would definitely come back.

I just loved it so much. My family did too. We popped in randomly not realising it's actually the oldest pub in Edinburgh! That made our day, we had a shelter from the rain, spent great time, met and spoke to some interesting people, had a delicious food and could watch the football game!

Booked a reservation for 18:30 and couldn't get seated. They saw we had a reservation but didn't have any tables available. Bartender said as soon as a couple in the corner got up that was our table but they hadn't even ordered yet. People walked in and they just went and sat as soon as someone got up. Just ended up leaving. Not sure why they even have reservations.

Had such a lovely experience here, food was amazing and Harry was even better. Will be coming back for sure.

This was an extremely small pub, with knowledgeable bar staff an a very dark interior. Claiming to be (arguably) the oldest pub in the city, it is very close to the castle and the Royal Mile. Also adjacent to the Harry Potter Shop with some movie props on the top floor.