The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

The Malt Shovel is located on one of the nicest streets in the city. It's been 21 years since we were here. It was nice then and now it was great again. Very pleasant reunion with this pub. A lot of tasty beers (I did not have whisky this time), good pub food (Balmoral burger with haggis was delicious) and the service was friendly and good.

Didn't eat here, stopped for a drink great atmosphere very popular pub busy but was quite quick at getting a drink.

Had such a good night at golf tavern m. Heather was great and super on it. They were even doing table service which was lovely!

Avoid if busy or not a regular. Booked a table for Sunday lunch and were ignored from arrival. Was busy, but basic service went out the window. Impossible to be served at the bar (no table service). Was there for a birthday celebration, but quickly moved across the road to a warm welcome.

Made an order on JustEat, and they cancelled it saying they were closed. I made the order at 2pm on a Saturday, and the opening times say you're open to 9:30pm.

We come here quite a lot family fave. Service is brilliant as always a lot of us so they really accommodate. Had the Carvery before which is nice & good value for money. Burgers r pretty good too. Wee play area bit for the younger ones inside & also a playpark outside which is brill in summer swings, basket swing slide etc.

Chirpy By Spencer! By far better quality fish! At a better price too!

Popped in here by mistake but thought it was great. Cheap & cheerful.

Great service. Good food. It's hard to get away from the student vibe in the grassmarket. But we had a nice lunch and the beer was good too.

Quirky decor. Excellent beer and service.

Good food. Delivered in good time. What more can you ask for?

Great location, nice room and good value for money compared to others in surrounding areas. My partner did accumulate a few small bites in the night from the bed (possibly bugs) and construction work outside was a nice wake up call but none the less the hotel was nice so I’d stay here again. On another day neither of the 2 negatives might occur.

Didn't have a reservation but they fit us in and were very gracious. We had an excellent meal. My super picky husband loved the steak pie. I had salmon which was perfect. The Sticky Toffee Pudding was the best I have ever had (even better than my homemade to be honest!). We had a very nice meal there.

Delicious cocktails and staff couldn’t do enough. Worth a visit for sure - hidden gem in Edinburgh

One of the best Wetherspoons outlets I have visited. Even although I have only visited a handful of times not being from Edinburgh but Glasgow.... We always visit when through for the day or going to the theatre. A pub soaked in history (as they all are) but the staff are tremendous and although service industry is tedious at best they all seem to enjoy it and make it worth their own while and for the customers too. Brilliantly placed within Leith walk and the shopping centre and more recently a tram stop next door. The food is always 10/10 and the drinks are great too.... With some of the best prices around. Such a shame this place closes it's doors for the last time on Sunday 3rd of November.... Gone but not forgotten, never forgotten! 👍