Address: 3-5 Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR, United Kingdom
Phone: +441312255276
Rating: 4.4
based on 205 reviews.
Staff and Service
Pros:
"The guy who runs the place...was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about both the food and drinks."
"All the staff were super friendly and we came back to enjoy a classic pub experience a few times through our stay."
"The waiter was so entertaining and knowledgeable."
"Staff is attentive, know their drinks and much more friendly than visits a few years ago."
"The bar staff were very attentive."
"We were made to feel so welcome by the two young ladies behind the bar."
"The staff were amazing and the atmosphere brilliant."
Cons:
"Disgusting behaviour from a barman with a salary matching his IQ."
"Just walked out due to staff totally blanking me."
"Burger was very average, but the Service was terrible."
"Never asked how our food was and not offered a different dish or even a refund, £40 down the drain, avoid at all costs, appalling behaviour from staff!!!"
"Service was slow and poor given just 1 member of staff has everything to do himself, including going downstairs for every drink ordered."
"Openly xenophobic and potentially racist staff who turned us away even though there were PLENTY of open tables."
"The server didn’t seem interested in accommodating us at all, and initially turned us away."
Atmosphere and Location
Pros:
"The atmosphere was so relaxed."
"A great little pub in the heart of the city... it's a great atmosphere."
"One of the historical old pubs in Rose Street, Edinburgh."
"It was so busy and vibrant."
"It's the sort of place that has few tables but people are happy to share tables and stories with each other."
"Overall a highly recommended, fun, unpretentious, touch of old school cool in Edinburgh City centre."
"Super friendly, busy and lovely interiors greet you for a local pub experience."
Cons:
"First impression of stairway and entrance not great, carpets needing a good clean etc and customers waiting to be seated all gathered round the narrow doorway affecting other diners sat nearby."
"The setting looks a bit austere, but most people dining wore casual attire."
"Atmosphere was really off putting and wrong from the minute we stepped inside."
"Restaurant lacked atmosphere, apart from the loud radio from the kitchen!!"
"Cold pub not very welcoming."
"Restaurant not suited for disabled customets due to 2 flights of stairs."
"The pub itself is lovely, very cosy and welcoming. Food not so great, pie was pretty tasteless."
Food and Drink
Pros:
"Good prices and food cooked to order."
"Great selection of malts and beers. Friendly stuff and nice atmosphere."
"Classic pub tucked a little off the main roads... Great range of whiskey and beers, the steak sandwich was superb."
"Food is perfect pub grub - hearty and plentiful. Puddings are to die for."
"Good selection of beers and ales, usually local and if not, then from elsewhere in Scotland."
"Delicious food and drinks! But the food was delicious and the cider, thistly cross, was outstanding!"
"The whisky selection was amazing, great variety, and very reasonable prices."
Cons:
"A lovely, cosy little bar... but recently the cask ales - and even some of the RFU beers/lagers - have become almost undrinkable."
"Food was ok but nothing to write home about."
"I ordered the mushroom linguini which unfortunately was a little oily as I can't tolerate a lot of oil."
"Our food may have been good if it had been warm when we got it."
"Beer excellent, food left a lot to be desired."
"Gammon steak was way too salty and a bit dry."
"Unfortunately not convincing at all in terms of food..."
Value and Pricing
Pros:
"One of the great understated Edinburgh watering holes. Good value."
"It's an expensive pint of Guinness but I'd rather pay £6 for a good one than £5 for a mediocre one."
"The food was great as well and the price was adequate."
"Best pub food I’ve had in Edinburgh."
"Bar meals very good and reasonable."
"The food was really tasty and we were impressed with the quality."
"Very helpful staff."
Cons:
"First time my partner and myself has been and it will be the last!... £40 down the drain, avoid at all costs."
"Terribly overpriced for what we got."
"Typically RIP OFF Edinburgh.large red wine and a pint off tenants lager £10.60."
"Took two bites and couldn't eat it as there was a funny taste to the burger?"
"As a man who currently works at a bank and being told I can’t simply afford a pint and being disrespected, I would not recommend this pub to anyone."
"Stopped in here for a couple pints before heading for dinner... then told us it would be our last drink as we clearly could not afford to drink there."