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

The Canny Man's

4.7
4.7
527 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 11 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
  • Website
    http://www.cannymans.co.uk/
  • 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
  • Location
    237 morningside road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU
  • 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

    £99.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Celebrate Christmas Day at The Canny Man's!

Menu

A La Carte Dinner

  • Sirloin Steak | John Gilmour Butchers - dry aged for 35 days£28.00

    Sauteed potatoes and garlic butter

    • Pan fried coley£20.00

      With lyonnaise potatoes, green beans, leek and white wine sauce

      • Chicken Balmoral£19.00

        Served with creamy mash and whisky sauce

        • Lamb burger£18.00

          Goats cheese, caramelised onion, picante sauce

          • Sun-dried tomato risotto£18.00

            Parmesan crisp

            • Pan fried scallops £13.95

              chorizo, celeriac puree

              • Canny Man's Fisherman Stew £20.00

                Coley, Tiger Prawns, Mussels

                Here at The Canny Man’s we believe the foundation of great cooking is to source the very finest ingredients. Which is why we are very proud to say we use the following suppliers Beef: John Gilmour Butchers, East Lothian. Seafood: George Campbell and Sons, Perthshire. Fruit: George Stamper, Edinburgh. Breads: Andante, Cheese: Ian Mellis

                Please note that a discretionary service charge of 10% will be added to all bills.

                  Last updated: May 22, 2024

                  What 527 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

                  Noise • Energetic

                  Loved For

                  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

                    Scottish

                  • Edinburgh

                    Best Ambiance

                  • Edinburgh

                    Great for fine wines

                  • Edinburgh

                    Scottish

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  The Canny Man's offers a delightful mix of traditional Scottish charm and eclectic ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent" roast beef and haggis dishes, as well as the "friendly" and "attentive" staff. Enjoy a unique setting with a fantastic selection of drinks, including a must-try Bloody Mary.

                  527 Reviews

                  1. Bob

                    Edinburgh

                    11 reviews

                    5.0

                    11 reviews

                    Dined today

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We're regulars at the Canny Man's and often eat there. Today we had lunch which was excellent

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                  2. Robert

                    Atlanta Metro

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wonderful setting for an evening out. Food is terrific and can highly recommend both the haggis and the Fisherman’s stew. Give it a try, you won’t regret it.

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                  3. LoraD

                    Los Angeles

                    9 reviews

                    5.0

                    9 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Excellent food and service.

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                  4. Graeme

                    Edinburgh

                    5 reviews

                    4.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    A good night out, but didn't all go smoothly. On arrival we found that our table was still occupied so we were moved; two small tables pushed together, not as comfortable and a bit cramped when all the dishes arrived. Food and wine was very good, but very slow to arrive, suspect they were a chef down in the kitchen. They did give us a discount off our bill for the extended wait. Would I go back, yes, a friendly buzz to the place, good food and booze, friendly service, just hope they have the requisite number of chefs in the kitchen.

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                  5. Bernadette

                    Edinburgh

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 4 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Amazing food, reasonably priced drink, great atmosphere and staff v friendly. Well worth a visit. Only wished I lived nearby!

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                  6. Peter

                    Edinburgh

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 7 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Good table service. Bar service can be slow and deliberate.

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                  7. Martin

                    Edinburgh

                    6 reviews

                    4.0

                    6 reviews

                    Dined on November 15, 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Very Good as usual but our table was in a weird cubby hole this time not really a space to put a table. Otherwise I would rate a 5.

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                  8. Andrew

                    Cheshire

                    1 review

                    4.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on November 11, 2024

                    1. Overall 4
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Worth a cab ride from the city. Superb food and drink.

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                  9. Sheila Gardner

                    Edinburgh

                    1 review

                    3.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on November 10, 2024

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 3
                    3. Service 4
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had the Sunday roast. The service was fine. However, the meat was slightly tough. The dish was unexciting due to lack of accoutrements such as horseradish sauce etc but the main complaint is that the food was cold. Not helped by being served on a cold plate. Overall disappointing.

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                  10. June

                    Edinburgh

                    1 review

                    1.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on November 10, 2024

                    1. Overall 1
                    2. Food 1
                    3. Service 1
                    4. Ambience 1
                    Noticed some bad reviews but thought maybe not reliable, I was wrong, poor service, poor food. Laying white table cloths just doesn’t cut it, more effort required, very disappointing for my birthday lunch

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                  The Canny Man's is rated 4.7 stars by 527 OpenTable diners.

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                  2 people
                  10:30 PM
                  Booked 11 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
                  • Website
                    http://www.cannymans.co.uk/
                  • 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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