The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

I can’t comment on the bar or the food, but unfortunately, we had a very disappointing experience with the gig. In short: please don’t sell more tickets than the venue can reasonably accommodate. We attended Hannah Grace’s show, and by the time my partner and I arrived, not only were all the tables taken, but there was no standing room left either. We found ourselves standing behind a wall near the stairs, craning our necks just to catch a glimpse of the stage. After three or four uncomfortable minutes, we decided to leave. It was a waste of money and time, and it left the evening feeling quite spoiled — especially given how much effort it took to arrange childcare so that two working parents could enjoy a rare night out.

Great atmosphere, fun busy pub on the water. Excellent choice of beers

Good food, great drinks and friendly staff.

Quaint pub with nice service and good food.

We eat lunch here on a Saturday, we eat outside. There was nothing special, it catered for tourists so the staff weren't out to impress and the food was mediocre but the beer was good hence the 3 stars.

¿Por dónde empezar con esta ruina de un lugar. Absolutamente nada en stock, el personal es despistado en cuanto a lo que están haciendo y la administración simplemente es grosera y agresiva cuando se le hacen preguntas simples. Los miembros del personal siempre parecen estar demasiado ocupados jugando pequeños juegos estúpidos o por teléfono o hablando entre ellos en lugar de hacer un trabajo por el que realmente se les paga, explica por qué los tiempos de espera son tan comunes en esta Revolución. He oído que este lugar está cerrando y honestamente puedo decir que el buen viaje al lugar, la experiencia shambolica y la fecha de cierre no puede llegar lo suficientemente pronto. Esperemos conseguir algo incluso medio decente para reemplazar esta broma de un “restaurante”.

This was a disappointing visit. The previous occasions we have been staff have been attentive, helpful and chatty. The young girl who took our food order was lovely but the lad behind the bar was a bit surly. Had to wait to be seated in near empty restaurant, had to wait whilst he faffed about with an ornament to answer a question and weren't asked if we wanted more drinks. We were seated next to quiz in near empty restaurant. Perhaps should have been asked if that was okay but instead we had to ask to move seats when quiz started. Overall a very different experience from what we've had before. Hopefully just a one off and with that one member of staff. Food was also slightly disappointing but that could have been the choice. We've visited quite a few times but this was a very different experience to others.

Service is friendly, loads of GF options. GF food fried separately. I'm coeliac and ordered a few times here and no issues. Highly recommend this chippy.

A little mixed on the catering offered. The egg/avocado/sriracha bagel didn't really have any taste, it was disappointing. The setting is nice though, right next to the Palais Royal.

Great atmosphere - lively with a wide range of clientele.

So much potential but sadly the Laird is no longer getting looked after, th current morning host seems to have an attitude towards the guests. Overall sad to see.

Evita este restaurante. Nos alojamos en el Radisson Hotel y comimos aquí ya que era el restaurante de los hoteles. En resumen, asquerosa vergüenza alimentaria para usted Radisson. Tomé un estofado lento de carne estofada, que viene con un puré y col rizada. Para describir esto fue un tazón de gragea, col rizada fría crujiente seca y puré. Totalmente incomestible. Pagué 18 libras por tres cucharas de puré y salsa. Mi marido tenía Koftas que habían secado berenjenas colocadas encima de una porción diminuta de cuscús de yogur y koftas. El restaurante estaba vacío a las 7. 30 pm, que dice mucho. El ambiente es totalmente carente de ambiente, decoración anticuada y downlighters brillantes horribles, ambiente incómodo extraño para una comida de noche. Aceitunas servidas que eran pobres. ¡El pan con aceite era masa agria quemada al carbón y no balsámico en el aceite! Me dijeron que reservara una mesa por la tarde, pero el lugar estaba vacío. El hotel necesita ordenar esto ya que otros huéspedes dijeron lo mismo sobre la mala comida. Le dije al servidor que no podía comerlo y no me ofrecieron un descuento o deducción. ¡Terminé en Sainsbury’s en lugar de pedir un desierto! Me pondré en contacto con el hotel para pedir mi dinero de vuelta, ya que en general había varios problemas tanto con el hotel como con la comida. Reserva con precaución. Sugiero cenar en el gran café frente a la carretera por puente.

Our first family visit to a Thai restaurant, the food was fantastic, very authentic. We shared a starter platter and then had main meals. All delicious. Service was friendly but as it was getting busy with walk ins and take aways they were often a little distracted. The garden area was beautiful and would definitely recommend booking a table out there for the evening. Remember in Thai time food is not a fast experience, one to relax and enjoy!

I am so disappointed in our visit as we were really looking forward to a nice lunch and a catch up. We arrived to be presented with the Grotto Christmas menu, not what we were expecting, and at no time was I informed this is what the menu would be!! I asked if this was all that was available, and was told yes. We were hoping for a sandwich and on a website menu noticed Croque Monsieur, Eggs Royale or Eggs Woodland was offered, which we were looking forward to. Instead we ended up with Chicken terrine which arrived with limp rocket and a very small piece of toasted bread. We were asked if we wanted sauces, with hindsight a drop of something might have helped. This was quite tasteless, and in no way looked appetising. Fortunately we ordered curly fries which kept us going. My booking form has a spot for menu, which when you look at only takes you to customer reviews. If I had been aware this menu was what we would have been offered, I would not have booked. We have visited twice before, once for lunch, which we have a favorable memory of, and last year for afternoon tea at Christmas so we had a reasonable idea of what to expect. Needless to say we did not stay for coffee or dessert. And at 4p short of £20.00 it was an expensive disaster.

Family lunch for 12 people reserved weeks before and were told we could eat upstairs in The Avenue at the time we made the booking. On arrival we were informed that the upstairs was being redecorated and that we'd have to eat in the bar. Had we been warned we would have changed our reservation. Food was a mixed bag: my calamares were not properly cooked - some were practically raw. My brother had patatas bravas which were also hard and undercooked. My sister in law's salad was apparently thrown together with the most basic and cheapest ingredients. The general consensus amongst the rest of the family was just OK and average, rather than anything more positive. Such a pity as we have eaten here 7 or 8 times and the quality has always been good. I hope things improve soon.