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CANNY MAN'S MAIN BAR GANTRY - The Canny Man's, Edinburgh,

The Canny Man's

4.7
4.7
546 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
"The Canny Man's in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through 5 generations of the Kerr family. As famous chef Rick Stein said 'The Canny Man's is the best pub in the world.'
The establishment is well known far and wide for it’s quirky nature and ‘never’ changing décor. The interior sees every nook and cranny filled with everything from moose heads to muskets, sheet music to stuffed animals. A genuinely one of a kind bar and restaurant. The restaurant specialises in the best Scottish produce with a strong focus on local suppliers. Alongside this they have a well stocked gantry of over a 200 malt whiskies and a large wine list. The Canny Man's is very much a unique experience in Edinburgh and not to be missed."

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 447 1484
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    WEDDING / BIRTHDAYS / WAKES
  • Private party facilities
    WINE TASTINGS WITH OUR SOMMELIER PRIVATE DINING ROOMWHISKY TASTINGS
  • Neighborhood
    Morningside
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    BUS STOP ON MORNINGSIDE RD
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

  • CHRISTMAS DAY

    £120.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2025 only
    Experience Christmas Day at The Canny Man's!

What 546 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambiance

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Canny Man's offers an eclectic and charming atmosphere with standout dishes like "excellent roast beef Sunday lunch" and "the best haggis." Guests rave about "friendly and attentive staff" and the "unique setting." While some found service inconsistent, the pub remains a beloved spot for its great food, drinks, and ambiance.

546 Reviews
  1. Mike

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food here is lovely although pricey. It is a quirky environment, and nice to see. However we will not be back. I have rarely experienced such poor and downright rude service. We had to chase up drinks orders, had to request second drink, had to again get attention to ask for coffee. All food, drinks and menus were plonked on the table, never a smile or a please or thank you from any staff member. Our experience was completely spoiled by this. Service charge was then taken automatically. I don’t know how this place survives.

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  2. Natalie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely lovely Christmas dinner! The food was delicious and the staff very friendly. Would highly recommend.

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  3. Patricia

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most enjoyable experience - food, service, drinks all brill. Thoroughly recommend

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  4. Tamsin

    Hampshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Xmas Day meal and the fish stew was divine. Dining for one and tucked in a nook so mingled at bar between courses. Everything I hoped it would be. Cheese platter was scrummy but some relish would have topped it off!

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  5. MarySheppard

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Brilliant as ever - big menu choice, lovely atmosphere and excellent service.

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  6. Pam

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t actually eat, I just needed to put something to move this page on. It was great though.

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  7. Grant

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and ambience was excellent with the only opportunity for improvement was the service. Perhaps it was a busy day during the festive period however that shouldn’t stop great service

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  8. Jeff

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious lamb burger and haggis, neeps and patties!

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  9. Alison

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unpretentious excellent dinner. Great atmosphere. Staff were fab. Loved it.

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  10. GARY

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had a glorious 5 star dining experience at the Canny Mans. We chose the Christmas lunch menu which was fabulous in every way, its presentation, quantity, quality of food, superb value and the overall service was perfection. Fizz to begin was very very good, the beetroot tart starter is something we said we could eat every day, it was stunning. Main course was mouth watering and hot which seems obvious but we have eaten in restaurants where the food is luke warm and then isnt enjoyable, but this was so good!. The cheese board rounded off the meal just right. Bravo Canny Mans and 5 stars all round !!!

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FAQs

The Canny Man's is rated 4.7 stars by 546 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Canny Man's

237 morningside road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Morningside
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    BUS STOP ON MORNINGSIDE RD
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 447 1484
  • Catering
    WEDDING / BIRTHDAYS / WAKES
  • Private party facilities
    WINE TASTINGS WITH OUR SOMMELIER PRIVATE DINING ROOMWHISKY TASTINGS
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