Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh, City of

We had the taster menu, amazing food and a good selection. Perfectly cooked and excellent quality. Lovely setting with lovely, friendly staff.

Visited here as it was right by our accommodations. The service was great, food delicious and affordable. Highly recommend when in Edinburgh.

Friendly staff, especially Steve, great food and knowledgeable on all aspects of whisky. If you’re in Edinburgh make sure you visit, you won’t regret it.

We very much enjoyed our dinner here! The atmosphere was welcoming and decor was interesting. The Cullen skink was absolutely amazing! Would recommend!

Nice oldy wordly pub, we had a couple of drinks in here on Friday when we arrived in Edinburgh & came in for lunch on Sunday before we flew home. .. staff very friendly & food was delicious.

We went here on our first night in Scotland. It's been one of our favorite places thus far. Lovely place, I can't believe it's been in operation longer than my country. The food was incredible, and the staff was fun!

Friendy and cozy little place to grab a drink

Searching for somewhere to have dinner and get away from a wet evening, my friend and I found ourselves here. The waiter was really attentive. The food didn't disappoint.

The food didn’t really stand out to me for the price but this is a great little pub with friendly service as well.

We got a fish Soup That was potato soup and the wine was bad synced two each other

We decided to have dinner in this pub, passing by by chance, attracted by the traditional appearance of the place. There is plenty of seating inside but as it is high season it was all busy so we sat at the bar counter. We both ate the traditional steak pie, the serving was good but the side dishes were a little poor.

Careful!! They charge a 10% service charge that I did not see advertised anywhere.

I only drank one beer, but the food looked really tasty too. And the guests were happy with it!

Nice tavern. Food was very good. A little less crowded than other places on the upper Royal Mile. Nice staff.

Good experience at Tolbooth Tavern. It was one of those places I definitely wanted to try, I've heard a lot about it and I think it's a pretty historic tavern in Edinburgh. It is located on a fairly main street that flows onto Royal Mile. What can I say? I booked online from the site, it's easy to book, I advise you to book if you don't want to risk not finding a place. The place inside is nice, a very traditional pub furnished in an "antique" style. Very fast and attentive service, the dishes were very good, but they did not exceed my expectations, the meat of my sandwich was really overcooked, good overall but honestly a little disappointed. I expected to be surprised and to confirm what people say about this place. At the end of the Classic Burger I was still hungry, so I had a dessert, typical Scottish, with ice cream and a kind of caramel cake, good but very sweet, it wasn't easy to eat it all. I don't know, great place but average. Would I go back? I think I would try something else honestly.

Abbiamo cenato qui sul preso in questo storico pub prima del militare tattoo. Aveva mo prenotato in anticipo per fortuna poiché pieno . Buono il fish and chips Pre noi solita Guinness . Buono ma non conveniente anche se in linea con i prezzi qui in generale In tre (3 fish and chips) 2 birre e una coca circa 90€. Consigliato

Bad food and they charged the wrong bill… they charged us extra £10 pounds for our bill…. Don’t go there

We found this meal, very disappointing, especially seeing the cost. The smoked salmon was rather tasteless as was the fish in the fish and chips. We’ve had better at red lobster. Mushroom on toast was satisfactory. The haggis may or may not have had a whiskey sauce. There was a tartar sauce. Didn’t taste any different than any other tartar sauce we’ve had. The Scottish oatcakes were rather dry and tasteless, that may be the way they always are as we have no reference. The dessert was huge. It says raspberries on the menu. There was one raspberry and a little bit of raspberry sauce. The whip cream was overwhelming. We had a much better version of that dish today. We would have enjoyed better a smaller serving with better quality.

Amazing little place with glimpses of history and time gone by.

The venue was cosy, the beer was good and the service was okay. But the food could have had much more to offer. I think the place is clearly overhyped. I had the Steak pie and it was good anyway... after I put a lot of salt on afterwards. But it is rarely completely good to salt such dishes afterwards. My partner took the Sirloin Steak and was asked how he wanted it cooked. He then answered "medium", but the piece he got was definitely not medium, but more well done. The meat was also beaten up and that's not how you should treat such meat. So what he got was a dry little piece of meat and a small pile of fries.

Good food, for what there is in the area. Good beer and very good atmosphere.

We have been meaning to go here for years .

There can be no doubt and I'm over 50, that this is one of the top 5 places I have ever eaten in the world. The whole experience was nothing short of amazing, both the staff and the amazing food. The food was so fresh and my taste buds had a wonderful adventure. As for the staff, super friendly, welcoming and up for some banter. Thank you for making out visit so great and we cannot wait to come back.

There can be no doubt and I'm over 50, that this is one of the top 5 places I have ever eaten in the world. The whole experience was nothing short of amazing, both the staff and the amazing food. The food was so fresh and my taste buds had a wonderful adventure. As for the staff, super friendly, welcoming and up for some banter. Thank you for making out visit so great and we cannot wait to come back.

Die Tolbooth Tavern haben wir zufällig entdeckt, glücklicherweise. Schöne Auswahl von örtlichen Bieren. Klassisches Pub Dinner, aber ordentlich zubereitet und sehr lecker. Knusprige Pommes und gutes Mackerel Pate.

Cute and bustling.We got a few Scottish classics and they were great. They serve local beer as well.

As a solo female I found this pub / restaurant friendly and welcoming. It's not cheap, but the food was delicious. The staff were good, they found me a nice table quickly and were happy to have a bit of a chat also. I love a traditional pub!

The best fish & chips I ate on my trip. A crunchy batter and everything delicious. One of our guides recommended a drink called Teddy (or something like that), and we ordered it after dinner. It was like a hot infusion, with whiskey and lemon. The guys who served us were really friendly, even making jokes when they saw that we were Spanish. The charming place, the pub you expect to find typical Scottish. It said that sometimes there was live music, we weren't that lucky, but there was music through speakers which made for a very Scottish and cozy atmosphere. We loved it.

Beautiful historic building, outside and inside. You can enjoy delicious food there. Pub food! 👌🏻

Everything was delicious, but it took a long time to serve the dishes.

Typical Scottish pub with food and beers the same as all the others, of good quality. Average prices. Fast and professional service. In high season it is advisable to book.

Food is not bad though quite pricey. The fish n chips are tender and not bad. Place is very small though it’s housed in a 16th century building. I didn’t fancy the beers though.

We entered without a reservation and they seated us quickly at a table, considering that there were five of us. Typical Scottish decoration and atmosphere. The staff treatment was excellent and very pleasant.

amazing traditional pub with friendly staff and wonderful atmosphere. we tried haggis, our first ever, fish&chips, and cullen skink fish soup and all of it was really tasty and served quick and hot. would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh

A very good pub in the heart of Edinburgh, the atmosphere is very Scottish and the food is good. A little address not to be missed after a day of visiting!

We had some beers and they let us sit without eating anything, great

We stopped here for a beer to cool down after hiking to Arthur’s Seat, but we ended up staying for at least 4 hours. It is truly a Scottish experience from beer to food to atmosphere. We enjoyed the friendly service. If you stop by, do enjoy yourself a Haggis Bon Bon, Fish and Chips, and more importantly some Belhaven Original Best. We would come back here and recommend it in a heartbeat!!!

Nice quite traditional boozer with pub grub and good service. Didn't eat but the food coming out looked and smelled good!

A nice old pub with excellent food

"Warm" and welcoming place. Great food and beer. I was hoping for live music, but maybe I was on the wrong night

Crowded at lunch, helpful staff. Cold beer good burger.

Been to tolbooth tavern twice, both time's had a great afternoon, food was spot on

Authentic Scottish pub with 200 years of history

Such a great place to visit, the food was great and they have a guest ale on draft. Good customer service and the place is steeped in history. A must go visit. Prices were really reasonable and service quick.

Great haggis, nice real ale (Bitter & Twisted, I think it was called). Definitely recommend a visit, may go back this evening

Lovely fresh food, quick service and a great selection of beer and Cider! We were tired after walking up Arthur’s seat and were desperate for some good grub and we were not disappointed! A great welcoming feel to the place- would visit again!

Great little stop off whilst walking the Royal Mile. Came in for a quick drink of the local ales, would recommend!

Amazing pub on the royal mile. The food was outstanding, and the staff were friendly and helpful

Popped in for a well deserved pint after walking upto King Arthur's seat from Meadowbank. (Dukes Walk). Great looking place. Tiny entrance door though.

Great service, great food, great atmosphere

Stopped in for a late lunch / early dinner and this place delivered. The drinks were delicious and the food was tasty. Had a flight of whiskey along with some beers. Steak and chips were cooked perfectly. The haggis and steak pie was spot on.

Fantastic atmospheric pub . Everything a good pub should be . Cosy , welcoming , great food and staff .

I liked it, the place, the food, the service. The history of the place and...its ghost.

Divine Scottish food awaits its visitors in an authentic place. Cullen skink fish soup and steak pie are highly recommended.

I liked it, the food is good, the staff is friendly and efficient and the place is beautiful and historic. Can you ask for more?

Guinness at lunchtime during the rain break, immediately reserved for dinner, just the right thing to finish off your Scotland tour by motorbike 🏍️

Pub style food was good. Seating is limited, but the place is quaint. Fun stop for a hearty lunch!

This is an old-fashioned pub with cool merchandise. It's perfect for an authentic old town experience. It has a great selection of low and no alcohol beers, lagers and ciders, if you are driving or don't want to drink.

Great spot, lunch good, feel lucky if you can get in.

A very serene sanctuary from the crowded Royal Mile. Amazing service and the haggis was excellent. Definitely worth it for the sticky toffee pud alone

Chosen at random but a great success: kind welcoming, excellent fish and chips and pint of pilsner. The steak pie was looking good too. Nicely decorated and a very good atmosphere

We ate and drank well there, superb tavern I recommend. PS: it's right in front of Jamie's printing shop in Outlander. 😜

Here you get exactly what you want, good beer on tap and real pub food from friendly staff in a lively atmosphere.

One of the best pups in Edinburgh.

I tried the haggis burger and it was great, I recommend! The pub has a great Scottish atmosphere! Typically what we were looking for for lunch!

Came here with a group and the owner was very lively and accommodating! Very good energy and very good food

Didn't eat, but I saw them bringing food out and it looked good. What I did experience, though, was an awesome wait staff, cozy and welcoming atmosphere, and a beautiful place to have a drink and a chat with friends. Absolutely will return often!

Nice place, food was good service excellent friendly staff

Worst pub in Edinburgh. Visited for 2 weeks, went in 4 times. Was served once. Ignored the other 3 times or told the kitchen was closed (this time seemed to fluctuate). Servers were haughty and unwelcoming. Love this town but this place is to be avoided. Tourist trap.

I didn’t spend anything, I just went to borrow the toilet, they agreed🥹, thank you

Good spot for drinks and food. Seems to need reservations for tables. Bartenders and servers were very nice. We had the mackerel pate which was very good. Came with oat crackers that paired nicely. The haggis stack was delicious. The orange on the haggis is squash I think. The whisky sauce is nice with it. I tried the meat pie which was a first. It’s like stewed meat with a puff pastry. The pastry was ok. But tasted good in the meet au jus. She had the mushroom on bloomers which is toast. That was good as well.

Great haggis! There's nothing like a gin and tonic and scotch flight in a 200 year old pub!

I went to have a coffee. Excellent atention

If you're on the Royal Mile and want some proper Scottish grub and some fine ale, pop in here. Best food I had over the whole break!

This place was across the street from where we stayed for 3 night and we were pretty excited about it as it looks really cool. We ate here before we checked in waiting for our place and the food was average but the bar was really cool. We where hoping this would be our local "watering hole" for my wife and two boys (22yo and 19yo) over the next couple of days, but it wasn't. The bartenders were nice but certainly not going out of there way on the service aspect and were more concerned about closing down at 11 pm every night. Was kind of a swing and a miss for potentially a great spot. That being said, this place fell short of the potential we were hoping for.

One of the great historic pubs on The Royal Mile. Atmosphere+++. The range of beers is good, Whiskies are great. Food seemed not as good as previous visits. Staff are always great.

We booked the “Scottish Tasting Platter” in advance via the website. The food and dessert were delicious (even if the sweet/sour sauce wasn't quite right). Service was very nice and accommodating.

Good restaurant in a unique setting!

Historic tavern [former prison], very Scottish atmosphere. Good food. Very nice staff.

In the red light district of Amsterdam, good place

Absolutely amazing service, kind and friendly. Came down to Scotland for a vacation and by far favourite tavern/pub/restaurant. Usually an open spot, close knit group of employees

Great old pub. Dropped in for a pint after climbing Arthur's Seat

Beautiful, traditional Scottish food. Service was warm and friendly, and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Will definitely be back!!!

Our meal was outstanding. The beer that was recommended perfect.

Everything we were looking for. Good pub food, historic atmosphere, friendly service. Make sure you book in advance! It is a popular place.

Great place just for a beer. Even better with food. Service excellent

45’ to receive the food, small quantity for the price. When paying, they add on top 10% service fee without telling you and after you paied they mention you should have noticed before. Disappointing really, wouldn’t repeat.

It took them a long time, more than half an hour to serve us and the same with the coffee. Scarce food. In addition, they charged us 12 euros for tips, which when we saw it on the ticket we had already swiped the card and they did not want to return it to us. We will not repeat because that is unprofessional.

A remarkable place, top fish and chips and super friendly service

Delicious food and cozy atmosphere

Great vegetarian haggis, neeps and tatties washed down with a cool lager

Really cool pub shame about all the tourists

Pretty poor beer selection. No craft.

Best haggis! Amazing atmosphere and the staff!

Partner and I stopped by on a whim and were well rewarded. We had just flown into Scotland from Seattle, jet lagged and hungry. Only had to wait about 15 min for a table; enjoyed some local Edinburgh beers while waiting. Good music, friendly staff. The food was delicious. Perfect place to enjoy our first outing in Scotland! Cheers!

Nice little ad, I'm going back this summer ✌️

Fantastic spot for a few drinks and dinner. Bit of a walk from the royal mile but worth it to get away from the crowds. Food is amazing, drinks are great and the staff are friendly what more could you ask for.

Got a bacon cheeseburger and a pint. Both great. Staff nice. I spent 22,20£ total.

Great location! Great food, especially the Häggis Tower! Very nice service! Simply comfortable! Back there after 6 years and still very good.

Lovely pub , great food, nice staff