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Abbotsford Restaurant, Edinburgh,

Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6
4.6
163 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stops on George street, Hanover Street, Princes Street and South St David Street.
  • Additional
    Beer

What 163 people are saying

Abbotsford Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abbotsford Restaurant in Edinburgh is renowned for its "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout dishes like haggis and steak pie. Diners appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff," especially Joseph, who is "very knowledgeable." The restaurant is celebrated for its "authentic Scottish pub" atmosphere and "great value for money."
163 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Impromtu dinner with friends.. great little place, small menu with nice pub food, lovely bar on ground floor, tables upstairs in the restaurant, excellent value for money & our waiter was a fab character

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  2. Roderick

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed experience. Chance to meet up with former work colleague, and get update on former work colleagues.

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    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub in centre of Edinburgh. Great selection of beers and whisky. Pub grub food menu.Well presented and tasty. Would recommend

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  4. Nick

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice evening in the Abbotsford, good food, nice traditional location and ambience.

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  5. Ronnie

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to meet a friend if you want peace and quiet to chat, good service, good food selection, quality and quantity.

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  6. Jim

    Perthshire9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always a very good experience at the Abbotsford last night. The Monument burger is certainly a challenge for those who like a good burger!! Only slight complaint was that our coffees were delivered to table before our ice creams, however overall happy to recommend the Abbotsford to anyone looking for a good Scottish dining experience in one of Edinburgh's oldest pubs.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Greece4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent restaurant with good service, limited menu but tasty food. Recommend!

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  8. Laura

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Leuke pub! We zijn er 4 dagen geweest en hebben er 2x gegeten. Ze hebben de beste hamburger en frietjes! Leuke sfeer, attend personeel en voor herhaling vatbaar.

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  9. RoPi

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent place for a good traditional lunch, followed by a drink in the bar.

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  10. Colin VIP

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bar staff knew what I wanted to drink as soon as I entered

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FAQs

Abbotsford Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 163 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Abbotsford Restaurant

3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stops on George street, Hanover Street, Princes Street and South St David Street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer
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