Bar pub in Edinburgh

“Fabulous venue and very different. Great pianist playing classic songs in his own twist. Very clean, really good fun”

“Arrived shortly after opening at 10am and taken to a window table beside the bar. Efficient staff, although not over friendly. Excellent menu with a good selection. Prices reasonable and food was fresh and tasty.”

“2nd best pub going it's best dive bar going cheap great locals nae grub”

“Clean and friendly. Food smelled nice, though I didn't have any myself. Close to a football stadium and rugby, so sports on tv, can be a bonus. If matches are on, it will get busy, so get a seat before the match ends.”

“Gorgeous meal. We dropped in on our way back to Edinburgh for a late lunch. The owner/chef was very attentive and our pastas (seafood and carbonara) were superbly cooked. Al dente and flavourful, with a generous enough portion for us to take some home for dinner! Premises were sparkling clean and there was a kids' special menu as well.”

“Pretty dam good value. Our whole lunch was around £23 for both of us. Are light but excellent food quality! KJ, from the kitchen was fantastic! There was a football (soccer) game in and we loved every minute. While my wife was writing postcards to the kids lol! I was catching up on some work stuff but great spot.”

“Brilliant experience staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms are really clean and tidy and modern. A few essentials are missing such has a kettle and hairdryer but that is a nitpick. The access to a gym is really handy as well if you want to start your day with a workout. The location is really good just a few minutes away From Princess Street.”

“Michael our server was a very nice lad, genuinely happy person with great service. Sometimes at TGIs kindness can seem fake, but his was genuine. We had a great time and the food was great, and super filling. We did wait slightly longer for the first drinks to arrive, but this may have been due to the restaurant having lots of people in, for a lunch time, it isn't usually that busy. The staff coped well though. I'd be happy to come back here again.”

“Pilgrim is good crack if u want a good pre’s, drinks are great and good value. If u go anywhere in Edinburgh - especially the city centre you will spend a fortune. Pilgrim is great value for money. Always have something on in the evening! Love it, fantastic friendly staff, karaoke nights with Dougie are our favourite :)”

“After arriving in Edinburgh late yesterday and not being able to locate a restaurant that did not require reservations we opted for a pub for dinner tonight. And we are very happy we did. We mostly interacted with the manager Jamie although the bartender was pleseant as well. Jamie was very helpful offering suggestions and insight into their food and drink options. Service was great, drinks refreshing and the food delicious! We tried haggies for the first time with their special- haggies fritters and they were very good. Have to say this evening was by far one of the best dining experiences so far on our Europe trip! Highly recommended if you are in the area.”

“One of the best meals I had on holiday. I had the sesame chicken and my partner had ribs. Both of us loved it. Also, the mocktails were incredibly tasty.”

“We loved the burgers and the chicken quesadilla! Super comfortable, and great deals.”

“Didn't have food but sure it would have been lovely”

“Great wee boozer,even better staff”

“Friendly staff and locals pool table”

“Always get great quality food with fab prices. Staff all friendly and helpful. Great selection of drinks as well. Nice atmosphere and decor too”

“Traditional British gay pub and live entertainment throughout the week and disgo music in-between. Very busy Friday nights and Saturdays.”

“The food is excellent and the service exceptional. We really enjoyed the overall experience especially with how they treat us. Kudos to the whole team!”

“Brilliant pub, cheap drinks, lovely staff, get yourself along for a pint or nip or wine.”

“I had read reviews before booking and was slightly concerned as there were a few negative reviews about staff and location . My experience was fantastic from the moment we arrived as we were recieved by a lovely welcoming receptionist who sorted the booking in an instant and was very sweet and informative. The room was clean and very comfortable and I felt the hotel had a warm atmosphere. My son and I chose to have a meal in the restaurant and were given great service by the bar and waiting staff.Food was really good and the Manageress was excellent running around and ensuring customers were happy and attended to there every need.Top marks to the staff and for the excellent service. I would recommend this hotel .As far as location and complaints about the distance from Edinburgh city centre these people obviously got on the no. 1 bus instead of the 26 which only take 15 /20 minutes to take you into the centre of Edinburgh. No complaints from me and would book again.”

“Fantastic bar just at the head of Cowgate with tons of fantastic drinks, great food, very friendly staff, and enough events to keep you entertained and coming back day after day. I'm a bit of a karaoke fiend myself, and this is one of the few places in Edinburgh where you can properly get up on front of the room and sing your heart out. The host is very encouraging, and makes sure you feel welcome. This is now going to be a regular haunt of mine when I'm in Edinburgh.”

“Quick. Very Tasty, and Plenty. Worth a try, and you'll definitely come back.”

“Food and service were exceptional . Would recommend a visit and will definately return .”

“Finally there is an Authentic Chinese grill in Edinburgh!!!!!! 1£ Lamb skewers and 12.99£ Scottish fresh Lobster!!”

“Itison dinner deal. An itison deal took us back to Bistro du Vin for 3 courses & a glass of Prosecco. The restaurant was fairly busy but not packed and there were plenty of staff. There was a bit of confusion over what menu we were on by the waiter which meant we were looking at the wrong menu before I queried this and it was then changed, a bit embarrassing for us. After our order was placed it seemed to take ages for our starters to arrive , service from then was slow and customers were raising there hands all evening to try and get the attention of waiting staff. This was a bit strange as staff were always free and standing in a huddle. The food as usual was good and the atmosphere pleasant just need the service to improve.”

“Lovely restaurant, staff so friendly and chatty. Great value mains and puddings. Will definitely be back.”