The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

We have dined at Timberyard before and since the Michelin star accolade. Our experience on Saturday was very disappointing and felt very different to previous visits. What’s happened?? On no imagination is this a Michelin star restaurant: Red wine was freezing cold. The waiter ran it under to hot hap when we mentioned it was freezing cold. Classy? We asked what the wine grape was..the waiter pointed to the name of the wine estate on the bottle label…oops!! The meal was mostly bread. Bead before the meal. Bread with the starter. Not much else to follow. Portions were very small. The place felt cold. No atmosphere. The service was terrible. Waiters clearing our plates before we had finished. Felt very rushed and very intrusive. Waiters were walking up and down looking to clear plates. We were gifted a tea bag each on or way out as a special gift. Insult to injury! £230 for lunch for 2. Won’t be returning.

After being told this is one of the best restaurants to go in Edinburgh we are underwhelmed by the quality of the food and the atmosphere. It’s not bad but really nothing special.

Beautiful setting, great menu and the food is delicious

Called in at 11:30hrs on 16/12/24. Extremely busy, met by friendly and helpful staff Amy & Callum. Prompt service, excellent food ( French Pop Tart & Goat’s Cheese Toastie), very tasty & good portion sizes. A great little find & an ambience to match. Would confidently recommend, no surprise that it so popular.

Really nice venue, reasonably priced drinks and amazing atmosphere and decor. Highly Reccomend!

Lovely Place in the city centre with a beautiful view of the Castle, the waiter (safia) very gentle and professional, the food was Amazing ( the huggis in special)

I stopped in here for a couple of drinks and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Been here a few time and really can’t fault it. Although went tonight and had the Beef Short Rib, the taste was really good but the short rib was about 70% fat, now that’s no fault of the chef as such more the supplier… when the waiter asked how it was I explained to him and he said he would pass that onto the chef… we then heard nothing back, so that was the only downside. A gesture of goodwill would have been nice… Now that said it won’t stop me from returning. I must admit the staff are all fantastic and very polite.

Great selections of beers on the board and nicely placed for Tollcross, bruntsfield and marchmont. It's the manse converted, stone walls and a bit clashy for geezers with bad ears but loads of geezers like me were there enjoying a drink and the bar staff are unfailingly knowledgeable about the product. Definitely worth a visit.

Love Herringbone! Management and staff are always so welcoming and the food is fab.

Nice place with good atmosphere

Great food and good prices from a local favourite. Never had a bad meal there. No wonder it's so popular. 👍🏻

Went for a group meal. Fine club with great history. Nice food. Cosy bar.

Brilliant after work drinks. Great atmosphere and really good service. The mulled wine was lovely and great selection of craft beers.

If you are looking for an old school drinking pub with character, you couldn't pick better! Doesn't serve food to save confusion.