George IV Bar Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "It's a busy bar, for sure. But it only adds to the atmosphere as you hear the sound of people laughing talking and having a good time."
• "The venue was stylish, atmospheric, and the food fantastic."
• "Really nice bar to vist with great staff and equally good food."
• "This pub has been totally renovated and it is a charming place."
• "A big boozer, with a really good menu."
• "Spacious, traditional, well furnished pub."
• "A beautiful classic old english pub, with a number of beers we truthfully enjoyed while chilling with friends in cosy atmosphere."
• "Very typical Edinburgh pub in that it has loads of atmosphere, (even during these covid restricted times!)"

Cons:

• "Pretty standard range of drinks. Interior and atmosphere are nice but it's a bit soulless."
• "All hard wooden surfaces, lots of noise bounce, can get very loud without being full."
• "Traditional modern doing its best to look 19th century or Edwardian which is a difficult task to pull off."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were amazing - helpful in getting more seats when our group was larger than anticipated, very quick service and great food."
• "Service is excellent as well."
• "The waiting staff were good humoured, pleasant and efficient, food and drinks came quickly, altogether a great experience."
• "We were welcomed by staff and shown to a table and the service was very good."
• "The guy who took our order, made sure everything was good."
• "Great visit to Edinburgh and good looking pub…however the food quality was sub standard, no kids menu and staff not overly welcoming."
• "Staff very helpful and friendly and great beer and food."
• "The staff disinfected surfaces well and all wore face masks, drinks were all garnished well and service was impeccable."

Cons:

• "There was a small issue which was made bigger by a very defensive waitress who wanted to talk more than listen."
• "Worst lunch ever... Paid full price even after complaint, so service non existent."
• "We were having a nice time having some beers, but we noticed the staff being very rude to some other customers who accidentally spilled some beer."
• "Will definitely not recommend due to poor service."
• "OK food but absolutely rubbish service. We waited over half an hour for our server to come back to take our dessert order but she was nowhere to be found."
• "Sadly, me and my family didn’t get to visit this establishment after being rejected by the bar staff / door man."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "They sell pub grub (as you would expect) and its always been delicious."
• "Great traditional Scottish Restaurant / Bar with good selection of beer etc. We had their Highland Chicken stuffed with locally caught haggis. Very tasty."
• "Went there on a food tour and had the skink. Very delicious."
• "Food was amazing, Your standard pub grub but done right!"
• "Food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was amazing."
• "The food is great, staff are super friendly and accommodating."
• "Food and drinks were great very quick to be seated and weren't waiting ages to get food."
• "Great fresh pub food... Fresh food cooked well."

Cons:

• "Mozarella sandwich was one fat chunk of massive cheese, brie bacon was awful and covered with sea of chili sauce."
• "Cheesebord is a joke £20 for cheapest cheese and stinks."
• "Burger was dreadful. Burger is precooked and they do NOT use a good quality meat."
• "Mediocre food, £15 for a burger which is very steep for Edinburgh."
• "We went in and it was very quiet! We ordered a starter to share and then 2 mains. We waited over an hour for food... It was cold, dry and I would have been better with a microwave meal!"