The Cumberland Bar

4.4

42 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Dog-friendly
Good for groups

The Cumberland Bar serves Scottish food, real ale, classic wine and spirits in Edinburgh’s New Town. It takes about 15 minutes to reach its location at 1-3 Cumberland Street on foot from Waverley Station. Edinburgh Castle is about a 10 minute drive away from its premises and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre can be reached within a 10 minute walk. The restaurant uses fresh and organically sourced ingredients to prepare its food including several traditional Scottish recipes are served with a modern flair. Thoughtfully chosen sumptuous dishes find their way on to the specials menu. Sunday is celebrated with a classic roast menu which is updated every week. The pub is famous for serving real ale, local and imported beer and wine.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 558 3134
Website
https://www.cumberlandbar.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT
Neighborhood
Stockbridge
Parking details
None
Public transit
2 minute walk from closest bus stop on Drummond Place. Bus number: 13.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

What 42 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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42 Reviews

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IRENE
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We shared small dishes. Always v good. Would recommend.
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Rory
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect place for a wee Christmas gathering - very cosy, great atmosphere and food and service were fab. Good selection of beers too!
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Heather
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub, no loud music or queuing for ages at the bar. It was busy without being overcrowded with a great atmosphere. We arrived an hour before our booking following a show, fully prepared to wait at the bar until our allotted time. We were seated earlier than expected. We had the Christmas dinner which was lovely, although the generous portions meant we couldn’t eat it all. There were 7 of us, we had 3 courses and didn’t feel at all rushed. The service was fantastic. We will definitely go back to The Cumberland Bar.
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Rebecca
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely pub on a quiet street that you can park your car on that is still walking distance from princes street. Advisable to book a table in advance but there's always bar space to sit at for walk ins. Good range of drinks and the ambience makes it my favourite
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Emma
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Booked a table for 9 people on open table (restaurant booking website) but they were surprised when we arrived and wanted to order food! No table service for food or drinks. Food ok, definitely not Gastropub pub as described on the website.
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Paul
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, beer, and ambience. Really good for people with Coeliac’s disease. At least two draft gluten-free beers from Bellfield and Campervan. Although, I would love to have the Extra Black back again.
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VIP
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
There for the pub quiz food and drinks and all were well received.
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Matthew
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Cumberland is one of our favourite pubs in Edinburgh! The food is fantastic and the service is always friendly and accommodating. The ambience of the pub is nice and traditional as they do not have television screens so it does not become loud and rowdy during sporting events. If I could rate the Cumberland higher than five stars, I would! Highly recommend!
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Annerose
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very welcoming and lovely bar with a beer garden, located in a quiet area to recharge after a busy time in town. Amazing!
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NickiW
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Outstanding service in this lovely traditional boozer. Food is good pub grub, and came quickly even though we were a large group. Staff so helpful. We were there lunchtime on a Saturday and it was quiet, though we still had a semi private space which fitted our birthday celebration perfectly.
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The Cumberland Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 3 times today

1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Stockbridge
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
2 minute walk from closest bus stop on Drummond Place. Bus number: 13.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.cumberlandbar.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 558 3134

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What 42 people are saying

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