The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

Had a great time at the Royal Mile Tavern! We stopped in for a drink and loved the lively, welcoming atmosphere. The pub has a great vibe—perfect for relaxing and enjoying a drink with friends. The staff was friendly, and the overall experience was fantastic. Definitely a spot I’d recommend for anyone looking for good drinks and a fun, laid-back atmosphere!

The ambience is great! A great pub! We ate a burger, fish & chips and a salad there. Unfortunately we didn't find the food that good. The fish was very, very soft and far too expensive (20€) and the peas unfortunately tasted very old. My companion Semi liked the meat from the burger. Below was the bar and above was the “restaurant”. I would definitely come back, but only to visit the bar.

Had a super meal here, nice big portions lovely steak pie. Staff very friendly

It was a first time I’ve used them. I had a veggie curry and my husband shredded beef with chili sauce on the side. Both were absolutely awful 🤮. Chilli beef had few nice and fresh pieces the rest was so hard and chewy, probably left over from a day before. Curry had quarters of tomatoes in it. Not cooked just choked in. Mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, green peas and green pepper. The sauce was more mushroom sauce than a curry sauce. 1star is generous rating. Food ended up in the bin, waste of money.

I’m an Edinburgh resident and also a Friend of the National Galleries, and, for the last sixteen years or so, this has been a favourite spot of mine for lunch or coffee. However, I am so disappointed by recent visits and am reluctant to visit again. After attending an exhibition today, I bought an iced coffee for my son. The woman who served us was rude - she was also very unhelpful to a Spanish family before us in the queue - and, although we paid extra for syrup to be added to the iced coffee, hardly any actually was. Prices are really expensive now, portions smaller, the choice more limited and friendly service is sadly lacking, so what is there left to love?

Beautiful old pub. You can sit there, drink and eat small, delicious snacks. Unfortunately, many others also like this great place and we didn't always get a spot.

I can call it my second home .. secure and amazing ..

Typical Weatherspoons pub very busy. Very good value, especially for location. Edinburgh pubs get full on a Saturday night, so you will need to get out early.

Set on the promenade in Portobello, it has a scenic sea view. Spacious and cheerfully decorated. Good quality and well presented food. Service was excellent. It was popular and busy when we went so we had to wait 10 minutes for a free table but it was definitely worth it.

Bedsheets and towels with stains, hair on the tiles—all this for 130 euros per night. If you want to check in earlier, you have to pay extra, but that's okay, they have their policy of check-in at 3:00 PM to have time for cleaning... and you can really see how well they do it!

Absolutely love the beer garden. Many great evenings here

we went last night (wednesday) and had an amazing time. the atmosphere was lovely and not too busy (weekday) and we were served by Neve, who was incredible and really made the experience. they took the time to chat to us, which was lovely, they were very knowledgeable about the different drinks they served and they were able to interact with every customer really well, and then come back to chat to us without leaving anyone unserved. if we’re ever in Edinburgh again, we will be coming back and hopefully seeing Neve. also the drag drums and dj was really cool :) a note to the super cool owner who’s been leaving genius replies to awful reviewers-Neve is genuinely amazing and we really appreciated their kindness and friendliness, they really made our night!! if this could be passed on to them that would be lovely! (we didn’t get a chance to ask their pronouns and i don’t like to assume)

Went for dinner with my family, food was amazing, steaks very well cooked kids meals also amazing. Our server tania was amazing interacted very well with us all especially my two girls could not ask for better service. Would highly recommend will definitely be back next time we’re in Edinburgh.

Monboddo is a good go-to restaurant while staying at the Doubtree Hilton in Edinburgh. Although I would not have chosen to dine there as many times if I weren't a hotel guest. Location and availability were a great convenience while traveling. The breakfast buffet is extensive, offering the main staples of a hearty Scottish breakfast. I highly encourage patrons to order off the special menu for fresh eggs made to order. The extra few minutes are worth the wait. Dinner there on my first night was good, but nothing extraordinary. The service was pleasant and welcoming. The atmosphere and decor are higher end. In minor detail, there is no place to keep your handbag if you are seated in the central dining area other than your lap or the floor. The round back chairs are not accommodating, so ask for a side booth. The side bar area close by is a very nice area to stay if you are waiting for a table. Overall, it was a fine place to dine during my stay in Scotland.

Classic pub. Old Scottish pub. Faces the execution site for old Edinburgh. I can only imagine....