Whiski in Edinburgh, City of

Great, friendly service. Sampled a variety of dinners around the table. Everything we had, we loved. Full house on a Saturday evening but short wait time on drinks and food.

I found this place during research for my husband’s and my recent trip back to Scotland. We both loved the atmosphere and the staff were friendly. They do have live music but it starts later so unfortunately we weren’t there during that time. The food was delicious! I really liked the cullen skink and this was the first place I’d found that actually had cranachan on the menu and it did not disappoint! They have a wide variety of drink options but I loved the whiski jack (be careful cause they’re dangerous smooth!). We will definitely be coming back in our next visit!

Very good place, excellent service!

A true Scottish experience with very tasty traditional food. The haggis was very good, as was the mac and cheese and Cullen Skink soup. They have a very large selection of whiskies, but I haven't tried them. I drank two types of very good cider instead.

Nice little cozy spot, has a small bar with a good selection of whiskey and, of course, scotch. I had the Whiskey Burger and fries. Tasted very good with the bacon. Ordered a whiskey sour and old-fashioned, both were made well. This place has live music at night. The service was good, but some reviews did mention poor service and lot. My waitress was good, but a male server seemed kinda of pushy. I also had the sticky pudding with hot Carmel sauce and was nice and not to sweet with vanilla ice cream. Also, be aware that this place unfortunately doesn't take cash, and only credit cards. Another thing to note is that after 10pm, you must pay for all food and drinks as you order, no open Tabs, something I didn't like. Overall, it's a good spot to visit

Extremely good steaks and dessert and good service. Only problem was that it was cold close to the door, but the waiter found a table further away.

Underwhelming, overrated and expensive! Came here from friend's recommendation, had dinner order a few different plates fish and chips, pie, sausage and mash etc. The food is very average, somewhat plain so quite disappointing. Later return for drinks, the whiskey drinks are highly expensive, you can get the same drinks elsewhere for much less. However, the customer service and waiter are very friendly and helpful. Would not recommend this place unfortunately so won't be coming back.

Absolutely delicious food! The staff went above and beyond with their warm and friendly service, ensuring my request for a great table was met. I can’t recommend this place enough!

The food was very tasty. The staff was friendly. It was best to reserve a table.

It wasn't the high rating that pulled me in, but also the amazing photos of others experiences with an urge for Haggis which I'd longed for. There was a new twist on the national dish in tower form, and it was an absolute spectacle when the plate arrived in front of me. How the haggis and potato has been constructed with the sauce was a absolute delight, eating wasn't ony easy but well enjoyed. I'd gone back the day after and had the sausage & mash, and they don't hold back on the sausages as they were a grand size which most vendors should take not of as that's what the dish is about. However the great service was displayed when I asked for a whisky. Though I didn't know what I wanted the staff were able to ascertain my flavour profile and make suggestions of 2 different whiskeys, that were thoroughly enjoyed. This bar is a great place to enjoy time on your own, or with good company which you'll make with the friendly staff or other customers you'll meet. If you want a great experience of Scottish food and culture, then do swing by this Whiski bar! 🥃 😋

Edinburgh is a city that is open late! And after a night on town in the amazing Bannermans, Banshee Labyrinth and Legends, getting to bed at 3am I feel aggrieved at being turned away at 1134 because they’re moving on to lunch! The menu clearly says Breakfast menu served until 11:45am The “lunch menu” is full of all of the same i ingredients as the full Scottish breakfast. Imagine turning down £20+ for 4 minutes in 2024. I’ve been a customer there since 2011, and I’ll never be going back. The guy behind the bar wasnt exactly unfriendly but he showed zero empathy and seemed kinda smug about it. I expect better of my hometown. And I got it round the corner at The Southern Cross. Do better for your customers. I’m disgusted

We found this bar on a whim on our first day in Endinburgh and it was amazing. 10/10. Food was good, live music and the food was amazing. More than standard Pub food. We came back a few times and the experience was the best. Look forward to coming back and sharing the place with family and friends.

The whiskey burger is delicious and from 10:00 p.m. you have live music.

Five stars for the atmosphere and two for the food. I had the fish and chips and while the fish was hot, my chips were cold. Husband had the haggis and he said it was alright, not the best he’s had. I had to ask twice for condiments. But the pub itself is a gem with delicious selection of drinks. We would come back for a pint or drink.

Very tasty foods. Strongly recommend the cullen skink. Also, the ciders we tried were amazing.

Was seriously disappointed. The service was overwhelmed and didn't really serve you if you just wanted something to drink. They also knew little about whiskey, wanted to serve whiskey on the rocks and no longer had any Nosing or Glencairn glasses. Very bad.

Ce n’est et de loin pas le meilleur pub pour manger. Les plats sont lourds (pour les mêmes recettes que dans d’autres restaurants). Le service est efficace mais peu sympathique.

It's on the Royal mile so there is a premium to be paid.

No information regarding table reservations, we had to leave. Very strange considering we spent £200......waitress was very surly.

Nicely decorated pub with good sandwiches, fish and chips and other good things. The waiter was super nice and the food came quickly. Nice atmosphere

Delicious fish & chips. Huge portions.

We had dinner at the Whiskey bar restaurant last week. The setting is super cozy. The welcome and the service were extremely warm...perhaps a little long between main course and dessert but there were people there so that's understandable. We opted for a Scottish menu: the haggis tower was generous and delicious. As for the cranachan tasted for dessert, what a discovery: it really is excellent! We had a very good evening. Thanks to the whole team

After a long and exhausting day of travel, we came here for dinner. We were fortunate to be seated right next to the band, allowing us to enjoy the music up close. The food was average, and the cocktails were decent, but the atmosphere was perfect.

Amazing place! Staff seated us right away, we ordered drinks that came promptly. I ordered the brie and chili jam sandwich. Which was served on a tasty fresh bun, delicate lettuce mix lettuce, the chili jam was just enough the complement the brie, It was also under 10.00 which is great. The size was just enough to fill you up but not take leftovers, as we were tourists staying in hotel. I will be back to try more dishes when we revisit Scotland.

It is definitely a place that should not be preferred for Scotish music. Also, the employees are very rude

Over all the place is great! Love the food, the service even though was a busy night was fast friendly and welcoming, there was also live music. the atmosphere of the place is so cosy and unique. Definitely worth a stop by for dinner amazing Haggis Burger

Food was lovely, some of the staff were not the most upbeat but that was a side thought once the food came our. They didn’t have sprite nor 7up as an option for a mixer which was annoying. Probably would come back for lunch rather than dinner as I wouldn’t be drinking at that time but the food is really nice.

I had the Cullen Skink chowder with extra bread and butter lunch, which was delicious. The Whisky Sour was just okay. Also, keep in mind that they do have a bathroom but it is in the basement down a flight of stairs.

Exactly what I was looking for, local produce provided by local people, really good food and great service, Cullen skink was amazing.

Whiskey bar, with several options. Nice but the waitress was quite grumpy and we thought the amount charged was well above others.

Good place to have a bite and a few drinks on Royal Mile. The place was busy on a Thursday evening. However, there were seats available for two of us. More seats were available outside.

After much time walking in the rain, my friend and I stumbled into this bar. Great service, and an ecceletic array of decor, this is a fine place to grab a drink or food. *Especially a Hot Toddy if the weather is rainy!

Scoperto per caso. Ottima cucina scozzese. Super buona la Scottish Steak Pie. Se amate i dolci estremamente dolci, consiglio di provare la Sticky toffee pudding.

We had a fun evening at Whiski. Really enjoyed the whisky flight. Food was great. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert was amazing.

When it comes to local food this is a great place to visit. My wife and I had lunch there while visiting the city. This place had a very warm and welcoming vibe, the servers were nice and despite the food taking longer than expected it was worth the wait

Great atmosphere, perfect service, we got in late and still were able to have dinner there 🙏🏻 Awesome

Love the Whiski Bar. The food was great, Whisky flights are available to suit every taste. Our server, Leon, was fantastic. First came here 11 years ago and loved it. I was excited to go back.

Nice place in the center of Edinburgh, at the beginning of the Royal mile. Nice location, typical pub atmosphere, delicious food, in particular the Whiski's Burger. The service should be reviewed, sometimes a little slow, the fish soup, despite several requests, arrived 40 minutes after the sandwiches and other orders. However, it is a comfortable pub that I recommend to anyone who finds themselves in the center of Edinburgh's Old Town 🥃🏴ӧӠ⠁ق مالسالاتيا

Cozy atmosphere and very tasty food. Absolutely recommended. Thank you!

Very nice and friendly place, attentive waiter, I recommend

Unfortunately they’ve gone cashless so won’t be back there.

It was busy the night we arrived, and the service was still great. It was one of the best meals we had while in Edinburgh!

The atmosphere, service staff and ambiance were all good. However, the food is another story. Although it was edible, the food was sub-par at best. My chicken with mushroom gravy tasted like it came directly from a "hungry man" frozen dinner. The potatoes were instant, the peas were frozen. The chicken and gravy were not made "in house". My wife's chicken sandwich was extremely dry and potatoes were the same instant variety. My friend's burger was just ok, according to him. I would highly recommend going to the establishment for the drinks, music and ambiance, just not the food. So, go and have a great time, but just indulge your appetite prior to going.

Very lovely and friendly place, fish and chips were fab! And they have a great selection of drinks.

Cozy restaurant in the center of Edinburgh, kitchen open until late (for Scottish opening hours) and friendly staff. prices are a little high compared to the quantity of dishes, but I think normal given the location of the restaurant.

Nice place, good typically Scottish dinner. Friendly staff and rather fast service. Live music after 10pm

OVERVIEW I only ordered the Cullen skink; it was the best one I have had so far! PLUS + The “Cullen skink” was very good at a 4* level. The freshly smoked haddock and fragrant leeks self-seasoned the soup and gave it a bold flavour and character. + The “Cullen skink” was a large portion for a starter and could have easily been ordered as a main course. + The hospitality at this restaurant in terms of customer care and attentiveness to diners was at a 5* level. Furthermore, staff menu recommendations were based on genuine advice rather than formality. + Quick lunch time service. + Walk-in lunch time availability. + The restaurant had a rustic, empire-style interior, which complemented the food served. MINUS - The restaurant could benefit from a quick, hassle-free table QR code payment method, i.e., the "Sunday" payments app. ORDER Starter: * Cullen Skink

Llegamos un poco tarde para cenar para los horarios de la ciudad y nos atendieron super bien. La camarera que nos atendió fue muy amable y la comida y la cerveza negra estaban espectaculares. El postre tb muy rico. Y a partir de las diez d la noche, había música en directo. El precio quizas un poco superior a otros restaurantes, pero está situado en pleno Royal Mile. Buen restaurante muy recomendable.

Excellent seasoning, delicacy of the gods

Lovely little bar off the Royal mile. Very atmospheric, perfect for tourists and locals. The food was very good quality but it was the service that let this place down. Could have been due to Edinburgh festival. Door was wide open even thought it was blowing a gale outside and we were sitting by a table right at front door. Ignored for service most of the day, you have to grab the attention of servers. Issues with the bill and real concerns it was a scam the staff were pulling…. Hope not… but very dodgy…

Non ci hanno fatto entrare e sono stati scortesi ! Altroché ospitalità scozzese! Volevamo provare piatti tipici del posto che loro hanno sul menù ma non è stato possibile… Facevano entrare solo gente del posto!

The best find in Edinburgh! This cute pub is located in short walking distance of the castle. We had dinner, and came back at 10pm to listen to the sing-along, foot stomping Folk band who were just awesome. Food was tasty and whisky selection amazing. Service excellent with great staff.

Super delicious food. Friendly staff

Worst haggis I had so far, service was surprisingly friendly and fast tho. Edited after the reply, I had many haggis in my life this was the most tasteless one and sauce texture was weird and taste not right. Please try again and reply after.

2 of us arrived at this place to have dinner, there were no seats, we waited at the counter sipping a beer each. After a short wait we sat down and ordered some bread with grilled cheese to start, then a haggis and a steak pie. To drink another beer, 2 glasses of wine. We finished with a whiskey and a bitter. All good, we waited a long time between the bread and the rest. The place is very typical and they are kind. Advised.

Wonderful place. I think I had my best burger here. Great atmosphere, polite service. It was an amazing experience.

Nice place and decent cuisine but ouch ouch ouch the beginner and arrogant service 😅😂… we were served by a young blonde lady with a duvet. The dishes were ordered at the same time but the waitress having forgotten to start the other order, the dish arrived 25 minutes later when the other person had already finished eating. This happens but we had no excuse, just misplaced arrogance because of the total incompetence of the service.

Very expensive, you can find better and cheaper places if you go down a bit. The bill was steep and the waitress gave herself a large tip without telling us. The positive point: concerts in the evening, a plus for the atmosphere.

Great food..delicious..staff so friendly

Excellent entertainment tonight at the Fringe...loved it!! 😍

A great place. We haven't eaten there, but the concerts at night and the atmosphere are great

Today we had dinner in this characteristic bar. Very nice environment. We immediately had a table and they took the order immediately... and then... nothing. When they realized they were occupying a table they asked us to order. Good fish and chips, dessert excellent but not the bill. The price of fish had almost doubled. Overall quite disappointing.

Delicious steak pie. We also had the haggis spring rolls which were flavorful! The whisky flights come with a nice info card.

If you ever go here for a drink ask to try “The Bavarian Not-Right!” A shot of Kraken A shot of Chambord Dash of lime Two cubes of ice Topped with cola.

Delicious typical Scottish dishes, friendly service, nice bar

The staff’s attitude is so bad when serving clients. Our orders took so long time waiting, they did not tell us how long to wait when we ordered. The service is poor.

Best Haggis in town! Always worth making a detour for 😋

The staff there is very patient and helpful from booking a table till finishing the dinner. Drinks are nice. Recommended if you’d like a relaxing dinner during the crowded summer season.

Came in to try Cranachan and not disappointed :-), thanks for the treat!

Stopped in for a quick whisky. Wasn't disappointed with the selection they had. Asked the bartender for a Speyside single malt similar to X and Y, and he offered a Tamdhu. It was a very nice whisky which I hadn't tried before. Nice atmosphere for a quick drink.

we went for dinner and found very gentle people, good food and honest prices. recommended.

Everything was a disaster, we came for the live music and they told us that it started at 10pm and it never started... also at 10pm they brought us the bill without asking for it and when we paid and wanted to order something else they made us go to the bar to order and pay . But then people came to the tables next to us and they brought everything to their table without any problem. Tremendous discrimination!

Stopped in for a quick try of our first haggis, it was interesting, The waitress asked if this was our first time and gave us a quick run down on how the chief prepared it.

Cozy restaurant with (what tourists might perceive as) authentic Scottish cuisine. The service is decent and attentive. However, the discretionary service charge is boldly included in the bill, wheter you liked the service or not.

Every time I go to Edinburgh I stop here. I love the familiarity and food and just everything.

We went twice for dinner, everything was very delicious, the service was very attentive in making a table available to us. Price a little high.

Very nice pub atmosphere, fast service, good food.

Magnificent restaurant on the Royal Mile! Nice atmosphere, good food! Try the beef sausages and Haggis! Yum !

Rarely give bad reviews but if I can give zero star I would-for the service I got here from the blond short chuppy lady. The shy waitress was ignoring me multiple times during my dine in, after had eye contact rather than come to check-in on me, instead she turn back and walked away (three times) please… if you are not serving any table and you saw a customer waiting by the door, or kept looking at you, don’t ignore and walk away, come to the check if the customer need anything…introvert is not promoting at this situation. Besides, please after you say “ I will be back” don’t forget to be back, I’m waiting outside for ten minutes, even we had eye contact (again) through the window, im being ignored, and when I getting impatient walked into the restaurant, this shy lady saw me and again immediately turned back and walked away, I have to chase and slightly pat on her shoulder to get the attention, and she said “ I forgot to come back to you”. Maybe I came at the wrong time as there was a football match going on, but being ignored after eye contact multiple times is not acceptable at any circumstances in a restaurant.

The Scotch Steak Pie was fantastic, as was the Chicken and Mushroom dinner. Whiskey Sours was good as well.

Salt....everything but the garlic cheese bread needed salt! I know that Scottish food is relatively bland, but i dodnt expect het. Just some salt. Both the fish and chips and the meat pie were missing seasoning. And service was definitely subpar. They also automatically added a tip without my consent with a party of 4. I would avoid.

The server was friendly, but she was VERY busy; she might have been the only one on duty. Lovely, but stereotypical decorating theme: whisky bottle boxes, vintage musical instruments, and trinkets on the walls. Food portions were large and very tasty. I ordered the steak pie and Bashed Neeps but was unable to finish it all, so I asked to take the remainder with me. Keep in mind their website indicates that take-out is an option. Instead of paper or Styrofoam containers, the food was wrapped in aluminum foil, with no actual container. Steak pie is a stew-type of dish, and has gravy. Neeps are mashed rutabaga turnips...soft like mashed potatoes. There were also green peas, green beans, and carrots. All put inside a flimsy wrapper of foil. Upon opening the foil, the pie looked like one big mess. I wish that I could attach photos. I am disappointed.

Nice pub with many gluten free options. Loved it!

Had 2 good steaks tonight for dinner. Also had the kilt cocktail. Solid meal and service!

I went here by recommendation of a guide. For me a place in overpriced, not worth it

One of my favorite restaurants is in Edinburgh. The environment, taste, and service are all great! Highly recommended! ! !

We found the evening there very nice. They have a great whiskey list and the Haggis Tower is definitely recommended. Everything else tasted very good too.

PLUS + The Cullen skink was very good at a 4* level. The smoked haddock and fragrant leeks gave the soup a bold flavour and character. + The soup was a large portion for a starter and could have easily been ordered as a main course. + The hospitality at this restaurant in terms of customer care, attentiveness to diners, and menu recommendations was at a 5* level. Staff menu recommendations were based on genuine advice rather than formality. + Quick lunchtime service. + Walk-in lunchtime availability. + The restaurant had a rustic, empire-style interior, which complemented the food served. MINUS - The restaurants could benefit from a quick hassle-free table QR code payment method, i.e., the "Sunday" payments app. ORDER Starter: * Cullen Skink

We ordered Fish and Chips. It's really great. The fish is very delicious and light. The oil doesn't smell at all. The staff is attentive and the service is very fast. You can come with children. Prices are above average but worth it.

The food is wonderful! I had the beef pie one time and chicken the next, and both were scrumptious. The vegetable were very good, too. The ambiance was inviting.

The fish and chips consisted of fish and only breading.

Very nice, everyone nice and friendly.

Our first day in Scotland. We were tired and hungry. The staff was friendly and the food delicious. Our family ordered the fish and chips and the Whiski burger. Both were excellent. The drinks were delicious. My mom still talks about the whiski jack.

They haven't let me pay in cash, I don't know why 🤔 Very unfriendly. Passable food.

Good place!! We had dinner here, really good food. In our case we only wanted to try some local food, and it was good!! GILMOUR’s BEEF & HAGGIS SAUSAGES and TRUFFLE & PARMESAN chunky chips… RECOMENDED!! Was delicious!! After that we took a couple of drinks… I do recommend the kilt whisky! Nice place!!! Come here if you’re near

We stopped by here for a little respite after walking the Royal Mile. We had the whiskey sour and the Highlander and ate some snacks. All in all, we had a good experience, and we would recommend.

Very nice bar with real Scottish food! The service was friendly and the food good!

We stopped in here for a drink, nice flight of whiskies. The server seemed a little arrogant, but the manager was very friendly. Came back the next night for dinner and server immediately said no. Made a reservation the next day for lunch right when they opened and seated right away. The food was good, but I can’t say much more about it. Nice atmosphere and again the manager was lovely.

Fun bar with tasty vegetarian haggis.

Loved seeing Old Dollar Bill play! Such a fun time there, and the food was delicious!