Canny Man's Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Decor

Pros:

• "An institution of Edinburgh. If you can only visit place in Edinburgh - this is the one."
• "Quirky old school institution that's a great atmospheric place to visit."
• "Full of interesting artifacts and antiquities."
• "The setting is simply unique and amazing."
• "One of the last great traditional pubs in Edinburgh, this institution is firstly a marvel to look at on the inside as it is a miss mash eclectic haven."
• "It’s such a gorgeous wee bar and you’re never short with things to look at."
• "The Pub is an eclectic mix of curios, furniture and art."

Cons:

• "Sadly they have added music, which I don’t really think fits in with the pubs eccentric vibe."
• "Very very dusty memorabilia directly over the tables."
• "The pub itself is very fousty and were moths to be seen flying about inside."
• "It's situated on a very busy road with constant traffic fumes, next door to a greasy chip shop and their beer garden is only a few feet away from a public toilet."
• "Place has charm but is dusty and could do with a refurb."
• "The atmosphere isn't cosy and casual like other pubs."
• "It's a strange pub, the Canny Mans - it's not exactly welcoming but it has a certain charm about it that's unmistakable."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Fantastic Sunday lunch provided by the Canny Man’s highly recommended!"
• "The roast lamb Sunday day special was excellent and reasonably priced though the soup was a bit meagre."
• "The food was fantastic."
• "Lovely food (super fresh oysters and a delicious sirloin steak with pepper sauce were highlights) great beers and awesome whisky list."
• "Food was great! Good drinks choices."
• "The food was well prepared and delicious."
• "The food was absolutely delicious."

Cons:

• "The lunch was nice a bit over priced for what I got."
• "Ordered the steak and it was stone cold when it arrived at the table."
• "The beer selection is average at best and the dinner set menu is reasonably priced but lacklustre."
• "Overpriced for very subpar food."
• "Bad drink and food menu."
• "The food is diabolical. Open sandwich? Cold and bland, horribly cheap ingredients."
• "The main was ok but the desert was terrible. Probably the worst cheesecake I’ve ever had."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Absolutely loved this place - completely eclectic but a must when visiting Edinburgh - if I was in the area it would be a regular haunt. Thistly cross cider on tap as well!"
• "Amazing hospitality."
• "Tradition that always brings a smile. Canny man's is atmospheric lovingly quirky and always a joy."
• "We got wonderful and personable service, the food was fantastic."
• "The staff was very accommodating as we walked in without a reservation and they made a plan to get us seated and grabbed us a quick drink."
• "Under new management so vastly improved in terms of welcome and friendliness."
• "Especially a young lady called Ania made us feel welcome and took care for us in every aspect possible in hospitality."

Cons:

• "No staff smiles in this place."
• "The way management treated their staff was so dismissive and condescending."
• "Unprofessional, rude staff, in the first sentence the bartender started to laugh at my boyfriend's question whether they have outdoor tables."
• "Thoroughly jumped up and aggressive staff and owners who are just horrendous."
• "Surly unwelcoming senior bar staff, distinctly unhelpful."
• "Bar staff are so rude and up themselves."
• "The staff are so rude and .....if they don't like working with the public ....maybe consider another job?"

Value & Pricing

Pros:

• "All delicious and very good value."
• "Great value and delivered straight to your door."
• "Great choice on menu, with daily special fixed price menu with 3 courses at £21.95."
• "Very reasonable, especially malts of the week."

Cons:

• "Plus £2.95 for a glass of coke and it wasn't even a half pint."
• "Absolutely 0 Covid protocols in place."
• "Ruinously expensive. I paid 2.95 for the cheapest HALF pint and nearly 6 for a pint."
• "People who give this place 5 stars should really reconsider their standards. The food is incredibly overpriced."
• "Ruinously expensive."