The Abbey Bar

The Abbey Bar

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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
9:30 AM - 10:00 PM
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Ratings and reviews
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Travelers' Choice 2024

RATINGS
Food
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.7 of 5 bubbles
Atmosphere
4.5 of 5 bubbles
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Scottish, Vegetarian friendly
Does this restaurant accept reservations?
About
Whisky bar , traditional ales and fresh Scottish fayre. Over 200 whiskies available.
PRICE RANGE
$3.00 – $19.00
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Scottish
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles479 reviews
Excellent
319
Very good
136
Average
12
Poor
5
Terrible
7

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B & E Watt
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • family
Five of us had a family meal in the Abbey last Saturday evening and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The food was great and with a varied menu which suited the two vegetarians among us as well as the meat eaters! Service was quick and friendly and being a long-established local pub it has a wide variety of popular beers and lagers. We go out every couple of months and tend to go to City Centre restaurants where the beer choice is very limited ! We commented the following day what good value the Abbey is - both for the meals and the alcoholic/soft drinks we were ordering. I should mention as well that the person serving us happened to hear us talking about the Snooker that was on TV that week and without any prompting on our part he had it showing on a couple of their many TVs. That was a nice touch. We all agreed we'd go back and I can highly recommend it to others, be it Edinburgh locals like ourselves or tourists visiting the city.
Written January 24, 2024
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Stewart L
Bournemouth140 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • couples
Four of us came here for dinner on a Thursday evening; fortunately we had booked a table for 1830 hrs as the place was already very busy - and we found out why. Great selection of good wholesome pub grub with good specials board to supplement the standard menu. I had the Highland Chicken (chicken breast stuffed with Haggis) which was tasty and did not disappoint. The others opted for various handmade burgers - all looked tasty (The Abbey burger looked a challenge!) and there was no complaints. This bar specialises in its whisky tasting and if you are looking for somewhere to try this out without breaking the bank I would recommend coming here. Also a good selection of ales (the Stewarts 'Pentland' went down well with me). If you are in Edinburgh and want to go somewhere off the tourist traps but still want to experience whisky tasting, good scottish food and ales, and friendly staff/locals then I would recommend seeking out The Abbey Bar. We will certainly be back on our next visit.
Written April 3, 2024
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Charlotta Ă…
Stockholm5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • friends
Nice pub! We got a table immediately and very attentive staff who were very accommodating. Ate hamburgers which tasted very good- had a Haggis as a starter which was completely new to us and apple pie for dessert. Can absolutely recommend this pub!
Google
Written May 10, 2024
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Patrizio Gragnano
Naples42 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • couples
On Saturday evening, we choose this Pub to experience a bit of authentic Scotland outside the tourist circuit, we succeed! Unfriendly approach, we manage to get a table ourselves among a few reserved tables. Among televisions and a sea of bottles of whiskey we choose a haggis on the plate and a sandwich with double Tennens. Abundant and tasty dishes, service is punctual and the initial discomfort goes away becoming curiosity in the ways and culture of those who host us. In the end we close with a dessert, not at all bad, and with an honest price considering the quality/price ratio.
Google
Written February 26, 2024
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Patrick
Bolton5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2022 • couples
Had 4 nights in Edinburgh on Newington Road and happened to come across this little gem. If you like whiskey this is the place to come. Josh and all the staff were really helpful advising which whiskeys they had tried. Go for the flights as they are good value 3 different whiskeys starting at 11 pounds. We had a breakfast which is amazing value.9 items for ÂŁ5.95 and if you have it before 1.00pm it includes tea or coffee. We did have a meal one night.My wife had the chilli which she said was the best she had ever had. I had the Goulash which had flat iron steak in strips which was cooked to perfection. Well worth the 20 minutes walk from the town centre. Yet again thanks to all the staffs hospitality
Written February 19, 2022
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ScfamilyAberdeen
Aberdeen1279 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • none
We were down in Edinburgh for a week from our home in Aberdeen and were determined to try some new places. Although we were staying some distance away near Saughton Park we had a bus which took us from outside our rented apartment straight to The Abbey Bar. Having read the reviews and having had a look at the menu we decided this was the place for us. We were lucky to get a table as the bar was very busy and before long we were served some delicious food washed down by MrSc's favourite drink of choice, Bellhaven Best and a cold glass of wine for me. We were so impressed with the quality of the food and the friendliness of the staff we returned twice more during our week long stay, once for food and the other time for drinks including a whisky flight and cocktails. Can't wait to return on our next trip to the Capital.
Written April 17, 2022
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Sightsee64612116688
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • couples
Meat pie and smashed potatoes was amazimg,traditional Scottish food. And of course, sticky budding wirh ice cream,so great. Atmosphere was so warm,cozy and relaxed.Not forgetting the staff, who were great.
Written August 12, 2023
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Jamesh64
Aberdeen266 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • couples
Our first visit since the Abbey opened again . We booked a table and time in advance on messenger. A warm welcome as always at the entrance door . There’s an exit door also. I must say that everything is very well thought out regards social distancing and there is a one way route around the bar and to the toilets . The toilets are a one in and one out system . Bottles of hand sanitiser well placed and screens to partition the tables . Table service and we were well looked after by the team . The kitchen did not disappoint and we really enjoyed bangers and mash and scampi and chips . Good sized portions .Fresh and good quality food at excellent prices . We shared a home made apple crumble with ice cream to finish . It was good to be in the Abbey again and support a deserving local venue . Well done Team Abbey .
Written July 22, 2020
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Chico
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • friends
Having been for Sunday lunch on many occasions and always found it excellent decided to go for the set Christmas Lunch which did not disappoint. The food was really tasty, lots of it and the service excellent . Lots of choice and veggies covered too. Great atmosphere will be back soon
Written December 14, 2023
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Robert M
Penicuik113 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • none
A party id 15 or so attended a refreshment-based reunion there last week. Amazing accommodating staff, reasonably priced drinks for Edinburgh, Comfortable atmosphere, mixed patronage. Food amazing with a good specials board, Great Venison stew, like Gran used to make.
Written October 8, 2022
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Loretta74909
Meckesheim16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • solo
Went there twice in a row. Awesome food (Haggis was delicious!) and great prices Family friendly for a late lunch or early dinner. Kids loved the soup and the garlic bread was awesome :-) Could not try the whisky selection but had several pints of tasty beer. When we will be Edinburgh again we will head back here for sure! Quick service, helpful staff
Written April 24, 2022
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broonie03
201 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • none
Its great to be back. The ideal place before a gig at nearby Queens Hall. Freshly made home cooked bar food great prices. Amazing stock of whisky. Good selection of beers and wines very reasonable. Big thing here is the friendly attentive and efficient service. Many pubs in Edinburgh could learn from this place give it a try.
Written August 27, 2021
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Malc S
Berkshire111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • couples
What a fantastic place for breakfast, great non greasy food with poached eggs perfectly cooked. After climbing Arthur’s Seat this is most definitely a great place to enjoy your breakfast of champions. Large choice available and great coffee too.
Written January 16, 2022
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Chloë McLachlan
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • family
We visited the Abbey for drinks and dinner whilst staying at the Travelodge at Cameron toll, as it was only a few bus stops away. It’s a gorgeous little pub with brilliant staff, lots of choice of drinks and really good food which was very reasonably priced. We enjoyed it so much that we went back the next evening! Would highly recommend to anyone in the area, but would probably advise booking as it was clearly very popular!
Written January 14, 2024
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Liz Collins
Liverpool127 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • none
Came here for breakfast, as the hotel we were staying in didn't have a kitchen. We had actually come in the previous afternoon for a beer, and noticed they opened up in the mornings for breakfast, so decided to give it a go. Staff were all really friendly and the service was very quick. The breakfast was really good value for money. I had pancakes with bacon and maple syrup which was delicious and a decent sized portion. The bar itself had a good selection of beers and whiskies and was reasonably priced.
Written June 6, 2022
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