Reviews of Bennets Bar. (Pub) in Edinburgh (Edinburgh).

Bennets Bar

722 Reviews

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8 Leven St, Edinburgh EH3 9LG, United Kingdom

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Information of Bennets Bar, Pub in Edinburgh (Edinburgh)

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Reviews of Bennets Bar

J. G.

Great bar, bit of a local landmark in Tollcross area of Edinburgh, good akes at decent prices, excellent single malt selection, dog friendly pub, still has its distinctive old tables topped with Ordnance Survey maps of Scotland. Handy for drinks after stroll in nearby Meadows, or before and after show at adjacent King's Theatre, or Cameo Cinema across the road

J. H.

Fantastic! Old fashioned Scottish pub. No frills or food. Great selection of drinks and friendly staff

G. B.

We thought a review said great 'Old fashions'.But it said great old fashioned pub. So we ordered that drink. Despite this gaffe, the main bar tender set out to prove he can make outstanding Old Fashions. He did!

C. G.

Bennets is an unspoiled pub with interesting décor located in theTollcross area of Edinburgh. It has an excellent beer selection and a very good choice of whiskies. Its prices are average for Edinburgh establishments and it is the sort of place one could spend a few hours with a pint or a good malt reading the paper. It is good to see that this pub is still in business.

R. M.

Love this pub! Proper old-fashioned pub with friendly staff, a good mix of clientele and dog-friendly. Very busy on a Saturday evening, so standing room only, but a very nice experience nonetheless.

G. K.

Has all the good things a pub should have (booze and a nice atmosphere) and none of the things it shouldn't have (idiots getting far to drunk and being annoying). So in my book, it's great.

S. G.

Invited for drinks here by a friend who went to University in Edinburgh in the 90’s, and in his words “one of the few remaining true pubs in the Centre”, and it did not disappoint. This bar is a classic wooden bar with bar staff to boot and match. Still seemed to smell smoky from the days when it was allowed, and certainly the wooden bar will have a few good stories. Even still had the snug at the front. Bar benches and stools on back wall facing bar had a comfortable familiar pub feel from my own student days

L. S.

Great pub, friendly staff, prices good. Full of character

V. W.

One of our favourite traditional pubs anywhere with great, well kept real ales and the best small snug in Edinburgh!

m. m.

Has a cool snug, entered via the door on the left immediately before you go through the main door. Don't have to leave here except to go to the bathroom as it has its own access to the bar.

S. W.

A proper old school Edinburgh pub, I love the pubs which have been untouched for ages and this is definitely one of them. Very friendly staff and a great range of whisky

C. H.

What a find!!! Stunning pub!! Wood panelling/stained glass windows/friendly bar staff and a cracking selection of beers and malt whiskies. Highly recommended!!!!!

A. B.

Original 1830s Edinburgh pub. Wonderful panelling and stained glass. Good, well kept ale selection too. Right next to the Kings Theatre and loads of bus routes through Tollcross. A lovely place to meet friends or read a book.

K. K.

What an amazing find! Cool ambience.. Dark and cozy with a great selection of beers and whiskies! Will go again for sure!

A.

The beer was good. Unfortunately the kitchen was closed so after walking a long ways we had to find somewhere else to eat.

T. T.

Great traditional pub. Real ales, good food and good atmosphere. The onion rings are highly recommended!

P. Z.

Cozy bar, staff was great, good beer, whisky and wine, definitely worth a visit.

H. D.

Great atmosphere with live music and wonderful traditional bar environment.

L. K. L.

Great atmosphere, fine service, good beer and beautiful decor. The waiter was new and the drinks he made was not fantastatic, but the rest compensated :-)

L. C.

Pub located in the popular area of Tollcross. Ideal to grab a beer with a small group of friends. During the summer time it's a shame it's a bit dark, burk perfect for winter te when there's few hours of light. As a typical pub in Edinburgh they have a wide range of beers. The staff is nice. There are two rooms, one for the pub (with pub dishes) and one for the restaurant

E. W.

Very cosy wee pub the open fire was a fantastic feature,

J. R.

Really good Bloody Mary. Nice staff and good local vibe, can't wait to go back

C. B.

Love the nook at the front! Could get a few nicer beers in, although pentlands ipa usually does the trick

S. S.

Great fun would have got 5 star but has to remark in updating seating

D.

Ready for the rugby. Always atmospheric. Great beer whisky wine and food

S. F.

Great wee pub, sells crisp pints. Bit pricy for pints but where in Edinburgh isn't, for the service and atmosphere it's reasonably priced. Great selection of whisky that's well priced.

S. T.

Friendly staff. Reasonable price. Good menu

I. W.

Grate little pub family friendly and grate food a little jem recommended

G. R.

In Edinburgh for a business trip and was delighted when my mate brought me to visit this bar. Proper old world bar inside, great ambience and top notch whiskey selection

L. W.

Nice place but bit expensive £11 for 2 glasses wine and a coke

g. o.

One of the best examples of traditional city pub.

I. Z.

All sorts of people all share the same good atmosphere

C. M.

SO GUTTED we don't live across the road from Bennets anymore! When we got our little rescue dog last year this place was an absolute haven for us as we could book the snug and enjoy a pint and have our doggo with us without worrying about her (she was extremely reactive to other dogs). The staff were more than accommodating, and would try their best to get us booked in for times that suited us. They were friendly, service was quick and drinks and food reasonably priced. Will be trying to come back as much as possible when lockdown lifts, even though we're a bit further away now!

S. C.

Friendly welcoming bar staff and an interesting interior to while away an evening.

J.

A great spot with a local feel to it - reasonable and and delicious dishes. We enjoyed the beer & wine selection; there are lots of different dining and cocktail options available. Fast, friendly and professional service. Good location around the University of Edinburgh, and the King's Theatre.

M. L.

Don't enjoy yourself too much or the bar staff think you've had too much to drink and stop serving you. Otherwise it would hacmve been five stars

O. F.

Fantastic tables, brilliant place. Was quite expensive for a pint, but worth it. Beautiful inside. Would recommend to anyone

N. M.

An iconic unchanged bar, lovely gantry, good selection of beers and spirits. Always worth visiting.

N. K.

Old bar with beautiful details and a great selection of beer. I was geeking out over the William Morris wall paper in the bathroom -- hence the photo.

E. B.

Brilliant place, a homely atmosphere which is to go with the territory for a real alehouse. The Bartender who served was friendly and was able to steer me around the samples well. The food quality was exceptional for the price. Beautiful, crisp Fish and Tartare sauce prepared well. The whole thing was fantastic. There was a great community buzz. Would definitely be back.

I. N.

Proper old school pub. Cheap and tasty pub grub, great staff.

D. C.

Another Edinburgh Institution. Real ale victorian tiled walls and etched glass. Regulars and tourists. Only the smoky atmosphere is missing.

D. G.

Had a lovely lunch and drinks this afternoon. Food and hospitality was excellent. Three different cask ales on, all were really good and in great condition.

R. S.

A lovely old-fashioned local. Nothing pretentious and superb pub grub

A. R.

Had a great meal here just because I (at last) could. Excellent fish and chips etc with a very palatable pint. Deelish and reasonably priced.

r. a.

Really good drinks, the pretzel was soo tasty I would reccommend it! Perfectly salty. Just wish the seating was a little comfier

C. R.

Ok, so this is not a trendy pub but it is a rare thing in Scotland which is an overwhelmingly warm and friendly one. There is a very mixed crowd from the grizzled old dudes and the (occasionally lost) students to theatrical types and hen parties. Beer is good, varied and well kept.

G. F.

Classic pub with good selection of lagers, ales and whisky to choose from. Has bands on the weekend nights.

M. C.

Great place. Pleasant and helpful staff. Although we didn't eat there the food looked very tasty.

K. H.

Food is good, but the service is great. I don't drink whisky but other members of my family do, and the guy behind the bar was amazing with his knowledge and experience with the huge selection of very good whiskys. Brilliant evening, thanks to him, and of course my family members.

S. P.

Super friendly staff, top bar.

E. C.

Friendly bar. Staff pleasant. Good selection of whiskey and rum. There is various selection of ales, although Orkney Dark Island didn't seem to taste as good as it used to.

P. B.

Really enjoyable experience. Friendly and helpful staff.

R. M.

Great for a pint after work. They could do with fewer lemon scented bog blocks in the gents though.

P. M.

Excellent pub - convivial and friendly with a mix of ages in the clientele

H.

Got a great vegetarian meal here, and a delicious cask beer. We'll have to go back for brunch (vegetarian haggis?!) and to sample some of their 150 whiskies. The staff was just lovely, and though there's limited seating if they're very busy, the atmosphere is that of a neighborhood pub. Definitely going back, even on our short visit.

G. M.

A really quite breathtaking selection of whiskies, in a traditional setting. The pricing is remarkably reasonable, and the service prompt even when the bar was crowded. Definitely to be recommended if you hope to try a few whiskies.

S. K.

Love this pub the food is always amazing and the beer is exceptional.

C. F.

Lovely setting with a good selection of beers, guest beers and gins

j. v.

Is everyone who wrote here missing the greatness of this place?. Old Man's pub??? What about one of the greatest single malt whiskey bars on the planet! Floor to ceiling, the length of the entire bar are more singles than any man could sample in a year. In my student days, they served Belhaven, now mostly Caledonian beersl Last year, I met a guy in California who asked me if I had ever been there. An institution!

J. L.

My great great grandma Bennet opened up this bar in the 1800’s I was blessed to come on my senior trip, had a gin and tonic. She migrated to Vancouver CA, and I live in Florida. Could use me a drink after all the chaos in the world at the moment, just so neat that this pub has been standing since she opened it. Enjoy!!! And blessings from America to my Scottish family!

M. P.

No need to mention the great atmosphere and the well kept old fashioned interior. Always ask what kind if beers they have on tap, as there is something interesting every time. There is a tiny door on the left side just at the entrance, where one can snuggle privately with his friends and order through a cute tiny window, try it! Sometimes it could be quite cold so take your hat with you. People are very calm and it is never loud.

A. E.

As far as I have seen so far in my life, it is the best pub on the planet Earth.

N. D.

Definitely one of the best pubs I've been in my life... The waiters are SO NICE ! I beg you to come in France to give lessons to Parisians and French waiters, they need it so much... Cheers !

I. B.

A really great bar. The decor is rustic, the whisky selection is varied and the staff are more than happy to advise you on what to try. Will definitely be going back.

N. E.

One of my top 10 bars anywhere in the world. Gorgeous decor, varied, interesting clientele, always end up chatting with strangers, great with a group or by yourself. Its a proper old boozer with a large dollop of class and style

J. F.

A classic Edinburgh establishment. Could do with some more IPAs to stay relevant but still worthy of your time and money

D. M.

Fantastic bar at Tollcross. Holds an amazing selection of Malt Whiskies so well worth a visit if you’re into that. Great atmosphere in the place but it is always very busy and there isn’t that many seats available. There is a bit through the back that serves food but the best buzz is in the main pub area. Prices are pretty average for Edinburgh. Thoroughly recommend the place.

J. H.

They take covid very seriously here, the front of the bar gives you a private booth with curtains to keep customers separate. Still and outdoor area if needed. Beer was beaut and friendly staff

C. B.

Interesting features first pint ok second looked flat l thing the new girl needs more training on the hand pumps.

J. H.

Out for beers and lunch to celebrate pals 70th birtday. Nice ale selection. Fish and chips good pub grub and set up a fine lining for our ales. Bit empty when there Thursday 12.30 but let us see the fine old decor. The young woman behind the bar super effocient and friendly. Grand pub and grand company.

R. O.

Right next to the King's Theatre so ideal for pre/post show drinks. Known for thespian clientele and good selection of beer on tap. Classic Art Deco bar and, windows and pannelling with a quirky little private table to the left as you walk in with it's own hatch to the bar.

D. B.

We purchased an itison voucher which included a sharing board and a bottle of wine. Both the deal and the service were really great. We will go out without a doubt and recommend the place to everyone.

A. M.

A great pint of Guinness and a traditional patience required .... Well worth it!

A. F.

An excellent pub with very hospitable staff and incredibly maintained antique decor. Check out the small door on the left as you go in and ask about why it exists. Excellent food and great whisky and beer selections.

P. O.

Good ales and welcoming staff.extra Covid precautions being taken once again

D. T.

Great bar with a good selection of drinks. The way some of the COVID restrictions have been implemented has really impacted the atmosphere, have seen it done better elsewhere

b. p.

Really nice old fashioned pub. Good selection of beer. Service good despite being busy but you may struggle to get a table even on a week night.

B. M.

Bennetts had not changed in decades. The bar staff may no longer wear white shirts and aprons as one previous owner stipulated. Wonth a visit for the Victorian/Edwardian decor. Good selection of real ales.

M. R.

Awesome wee pub, just the right amount of guests on a Monday for a nice atmosphere. Nice collection of Whiskys and good beers as well! Was recommended by the guide of the Scotch Whisky Experience for a reason.

J. H.

Lovely atmosphere and a very relaxed environment. Good selection of beers and spirits and friendly staff. The kind of place that encourages you to lose track of time. Strongly recommended.

G.

Great selection of beers, decent food and the decor is sublime. Wooden features, stained glass windows and a fire place. Maps of Scotland as table designs. A tad expensive but still a great place to grab a drink.

p. t.

What a great bar .Cameron makes the best Negroni ever and is more than able to make anything he is asked.Cant fault the venue.

R. C.

Really friendly pub with good food can't go wrong

G. G.

Great old-fashioned pub!

a.

This is such a nice local. Good whisky list, although the staff generally didn't know it and couldn't tell what they did and didn't have. Nice staff though. Very good vibe.

R. J.

A trip to Edinburgh isn't complete without a pint of Schiehallion at Bennets Bar. Cosy setting, with a traditional wooden bar decor. Great choice of beers and whiskies. The food is also excellent. Great atmosphere to sit at the bar or at one of the wee tables decorated with maps of Edinburgh and Scotland. The gents loo has a baby change facility; bonus points.

S. M.

Very lovely bar with a nice range of beers available. Also do food but at time of posting have not yet tried it though others have and look like they enjoyed it.

B. C.

Vibrant and great atmosphere, bar staff letting you sample the whisky if you weren't quite sure of which one you actually wanted, within reason as there ate so many to choose from, well done to the staff, keep up the good work

M.

High ceilings, good vibe, great beers and fun servers!

H. B.

Beer and single malt. Just what I needed.

N. L.

Great traditional drinking pub, just like they used to be.

J. H.

Great choice of beers. Friendly warm atmosphere - like walking into an old Victorian Pub. Brilliant snug near the front door

Z. !.

Nice traditional pub.

P. M.

Wonderful, historic pub with interesting stained glass and tiles, serving good real ale and tasty food. Very handy for the King's theatre.

J.

Now this is proper UK pub feeling!!

S. !.

Classic Scottish pub with auld ambience, great selection of real ales and beers on draught, friendly and knowledgeable staff. This is one of the best pubs in Edinburgh!

S. M.

2 Nd visit classy bar with ornate Windows and seating good whisky and Scottish ale offerings. Good beer guide regular

H. M.

Great pub with beautiful old decor and a good selection of beer. Fun wee side window room if you can nab it.

D. Y.

This is a wee old-man's pub by definition. One of my best friends used to escape for a few hours and sit and chat to the regulars when she wanted some down time. Comfy and lots of whiskeys to try.

M. P.

An atmospheric, historic bar where you can enjoy a relaxed drink and amazing food. A bar with real substance and not just style.

P. S.

A bit tatty looking,in need of some decoration and an update to the wine selection

M. D.

Lovely staff and good beer and know their protocols as far is covid is managed for a public house. And they manage to do it with you feeling like a leper.

R. S.

Proper Edinburgh pub, classic interior, good beer and whiskey, friendly staff all make this place a local institution for a reason. And, they do a good old fashioned too :-)

K. H.

Great wee pub with a good rotation of beers and a cracking atmosphere. Reasonably priced tasty food too, coupled with the handy location means Bennets is a fine choice for an evening with friends.

G. W.

Gastro pub. Thought it would be the pub we remembered from before but was much more pricey, although nouveau cuisine food nice to be fair. Very attentive service but there weren't many customers. Good ambiance.

K. S.

Old style Edinburgh pub with beautiful interior. great staff and good selection of whiskeys and beers. Well worth a visit!

A. B.

Traditional pub with a mixed crowd, excellent atmosphere, delicious beer, and friendly service. What's not to like!

D. W.

Getting back to its best with restrictions lifting. Great selection of beer and malts.

J. A.

Good whisky selection, staff friendly.

B. W. R.

Great place to stay for a beer (or two). Good bar food. Great selection of Single Malts. Very friendly.

M. A.

Excellent pub, good beers and atmosphere with a fabulous choice of whisky, will definitely visit again when next in Edinburgh

A. B.

Best bar in Edinburgh!

G. C.

Lovely traditional Victorian Edinburgh pub. Good range of beers and spirits. Well managed good staff!

R. H.

This is a real gem of a bar located just beside the kings theatre. Pleasant staff and oodles of atmosphere make this a must for any nights out in our near Bruntsfield!

P. S.

Brilliant original mirrors and a wealth of whiskies in this authentic Edinburgh bar. The restaurant menu is fantastic.

J. L.

Busy , but lovely old bar . Friendly and cozy .

P. K.

Exquisite pub with listed interior. Good selection of beers and whiskies. Good mix of clientele.

S. J.

Very good beer and whisky selection. Bar staff very proficient in best possible way, authentic and relaxed.

G. V.

It's a beautiful, authentic pub with very good beer. The pub is a bit crowded but lovely. It's worth visiting.

D. B.

Great beer and ambiance!

S. G.

Beautiful interior and atmosphere

J. V.

Perfect little pub with a great meat and gravy pie. Good selection of beers and lovely, attentive staff.

R. K. M.

If it's for drinks, then yes you can visit this place. Enough seats but I found it to be congested a bit. Good for a quick drink

D. W.

Always a decent beer, shame the wee back room for meals changed though, steak pie and sticky toffee pudding was best in town

A. S.

Great bar and atmosphere brill.

J. M.

Really nice pub, good drinks and tasty food. Recommend.

M. W.

Friendly, great surroundings, nice little food menu

j. c.

Nice historical pub, good choice of beer, non-hipster hipster place, good whisky choice

B. K.

Great Pub, great drinks, good whisky selection and very helpful staff.

W. L.

Great selection of drinks and cool interior.

J. S.

Great bar, great selection of beers/cider - Love the traditional decor, especially when others are removing this and going for a modern look.

A. S.

Ok bar with a great selection of whiskies, but given the footfall, all the seats could could do with being re-padded.

L. C.

Nice food though limited. Staff very friendly and doing they're utmost in regards coronavirus.

R. C.

Great service & atmosphere. Proper pub.

R. B.

Amazing whisky selection and friendly staff.

A. C.

Nice atmosphere and a very good selection of whiskies. I enjoyed it very much!

T. W.

Classic old pub. Really good beer selection and atmosphere. Somewhere for a good session!

V. R.

Absolutely gem with amazing whisky selection

r. y.

Beer good, but training staff on a busy Saturday lunchtime perhaps not the wisest decision ever?

K. S.

Great little pub right next to King's theatre. Fair priced drinks and i would definitely go back again.

E. J.

Fantastic steak sandwich, friendly service, and a very charming interior. Definitely worth a visit!

J. B.

Cozy and warm with inviting decor. Mediocre beer and spirits selection, but you're going more for the ambiance and company than anything else.

N. L.

Trad pub with good choice of bar food and quick service. Note that there's a restaurant through the back with wider menu.

M. P.

Beautiful old-fashioned decor, good selection of drinks, not too mobbed. Worth a visit.

R. G.

Had some drinks, enjoyed the company of local drinkers. Enjoyed our time, would have continued if food was available at that time..

K. T.

Good wine reasonably priced.

L. M.

One of the best old style bars left in Edinburgh. Great selection of regular and guest beers.

D. F.

Great bar staff, great beer and some very nice whiskey

N. M.

Great pub, brilliant hospitality and welcome. Good ales, whisky and nosh.

L. R.

Good, super-busy, which is always telling. There is a huge selection of whiskey, and a large selection of Gins too!

M. B.

Class wee establishment with plenty of choice for a wee drink. Staff always very helpful and full of guid patter

C. S.

Fantastic old history bar with so many Scottish single malt whiskys to choose from.

H. S.

BEAUTIFUL PUB !!!!!! A historic GEM 💎

J. T.

Great old worldy pub. Nice selection of drinks super atmosphere

A. U.

Lovely old pub. Not too busy when we were there. Drinks good too

N. M.

Great range of drinks, good food, friendly atmosphere and perfect place to watch the rugby.

K. M.

Great pub - you'll struggle for a seat at peak times, but it's such a classic place that you should go regardless.

Z. T.

Dark but great staff and whisky.

M. R.

Another of the classic pubs in the capital. Real ale, whiskey and various other offerings. Popular with theatre goers.

d. t. f.

Great night in Bennetts. Live music, dancing in the bar and audience participation. Fun fun funk. Even bad jokes

P. M.

Great pub. An Edinburgh classic. Rubbed shoulders with Jarvis Cocker here (he was on at the nearby Kings Theatre)

B. M.

Huge selection of whisky, good beers on tap and a very cosy, relaxed atmosphere

A. G.

One of the 5th eldest pubs in Edinburgh. .. went there with colleagues... Maybe just a bit small / crowded but otherwise great!

M. W.

Classic Edinburgh bar, close to the theatre and meadows. Interesting interior, good beer and friendly service

R. H.

Great pub,large selection of good whisky, friendly staff

F. l.

Great old fashioned Edinburgh pub with a warm welcome and a good selection of beers and whisky.

C. 7.

Good Guinness to chase your whiskey:)

S. L.

Proper pub well worth a visit good beer staff very pleasant

M. J.

Tollcross stalwart. Good old fashioned pub with an amazing interior. Large Selection of drinks and good service on offer.

B. P. L.

Very welcoming and great atmosphere. Live matches and good beer.

M. G.

Great pub, small but friendly, and a great choice of Whiskeys.

C.

Not the friendliest staff and atmosphere but good drink choices and lovely architecture

L. W.

A great traditional bar, well worth a visit if you're in the area

J. A.

Good pub. Nice beers and good atmosphere.

K. L.

Long established traditional pub with a classic interior, we'll kept cask ales and friendly staff. Worth the short hop out of the city centre

w. m.

This was a great find on our city break. Excellent atmosphere friendly staff and good quality food

M. B.

It's a wonderful pub, but sadly let down by the terrible rip in the seat inside the front door. Please repair it.

J. R.

Love it.

A. R. (.

Great traditional pub with fait selection of ales. The menu can do with more veggie options.

L. C.

Lovely wee place ,nice staff ,good atmosphere ❤

N. R.

Nice traditional pub with a good selection of beers

A. K.

Ach wasn't bad been in better but thanks for having us 😁

C. B.

Beautifully preserved old bar, great staff, great beers, what's not to like...

G. N.

Still a beautiful bar, friendly staff, good beer and great atmosphere.

C. B.

Cosy spot with an open fire and gorgeous pub atmosphere. Reasonable prices.

R. F.

A very beautiful bar with ornate decorative mirrors and fittings. Good selection of guest ales.

M. M.

Chilling place, good beer, tasty halloumi fries, nice staff!

R. T.

Great prices for drinks. Nice atmosphere. Food on the expensive side though.

R. O.

Very cool bar. Great selection of beers and whiskey

B. A.

Beer, what'd be wrong with it!?

B. H.

Fantastic pub,and the jarl beer and loch leven was very gd.

G. T.

Great traditional Edinburgh bar. Even better, the big TVs were off.

A. T.

Great pub, fantastic atmosphere and excellent food.

N. K.

Relaxed pub with good food. Wish they had more craft options on draught though.

T. B.

A hidden Jem of a place with lovely staff.. looking forward to returning.

S. S.

Go here all the time it great but is this the new normality who knows.. keep your distance. Lol. 😄

A. D.

Great local bar with nice character - nice selection of beers

A. G.

Great pub with good ales and the staff are nice and friendly.

p. r.

Great buzz and friendly atmosphere with well made drinks to boot.

J. K.

Nice decor, only one type of lager available though.

J. L.

Very traditional Scottish pub bit sadly no burgers on the day we visited

T. W.

Really lovely traditional Scottish pub. Cosy, and with a great atmosphere.

M. H.

Really beautiful interior. Well worth a visit. CAMRA Pub.

d. m.

A bit of a thespian atmosphere. Looking good for an old girl. Est 1839.

A. B.

Had some of the best experiences of my entire trip to UK over here. Love this place.

B. C.

Fantastic pub with attractive traditional interior and an unusual 'snug' that is almost invisible!

H. C.

Another cracking old world Edinburgh pub. Perfect for a pint or two.

I.

Great staff, great food, great place.

J. D.

The Fish and Chips at this bar are delicious! It is worth the effort to find this bar.

G. I.

Nice pub and good beer

c. m. b. d.

Cool old bar Great decor circa 1840s onwards Nice selection of drink

S. R.

Great traditional bar, could be the best in Toll Cross

C. J.

LOVED! amazing soup, friendly staff it was just what i needed.

P. M.

Old style bar well worth a visit when in the area.

A. M. (.

A beautiful bar

S. W.

Great selection of whiskey, cask ales and Aitken Tall Fonts!

J. M.

Good selection of beer in a pleasant pub with established character

p. k.

Great, great pub.

K. D.

Service is always prompt and bar staff very attentive. An old haunt from Uni days.

A. M.

Another of the best pubs in Edinburgh. Love this place!

L. D.

Very nice place near the castle with a deep feeling of history and Scottish tradition

J.

Friendly staff and really cozy atmosphere. Wide selection of bevereges.

W. T.

Good beer, great food, friendly staff

I. M.

Traditional no frills bar with a great atmosphere.

A. H.

Great selection of single malts and pleasant atmosphere.

M. G.

Traditional pub, great beers and great service

B. P.

Nice and cosy place. Would go back.

A. M.

Lovely interior. Great selection of drinks.

S. C.

Great service, good food, sweet atmosphere!

J. H.

Cosy, friendly,good atmosphere. Next door to Kings theatre

m. c.

excellent beers wonderful interior...a classic

A. M.

Preserved historic pub serving a selection of real ales

D. A.

Traditional Edinburgh pub (like tourist destination quality) and open quite late.

J. K.

Beautiful fixtures. Lots of polished brass and mirrors.

P. S.

Great authentic bar good vibes..

S. S.

Great traditional pub. Good 🍺

N. P.

A proper pub with a great interior. Has to be seen!

D. S.

The deep fried haggis balls were really good

C. S.

Great burgers! Great beer! Great service!

R. O.

Nice local pub. Beautiful interior

V. G.

Nice place for a pre theatre drink/food

m. r.

Quaint place good selection of whiskeys

S. T.

Rather compact, was there late one eve and I think the staff were ready to go home!

K. M.

Good atmosphere

S. J. (.

Went for 1 last drink before going home. Busy 9pm.

R. S.

Nice friendly bar with reasonable prices

b. r.

Friendly staff funny spoons for toilet loads whiskey

R. G.

Yet another great Ediburgh pub landmark

R. J.

Always interesting, and full of great discussion and friendly chat.

A. R.

Good trade pub, great beer

A. C.

Good ale. No TV

g. h.

Great beers and cozy atmosphere

A. F.

Reliving old times - a good pint of 80/-

B. C.

Great pub feed and reasonable prices!

A. A.

Good beer in a classic pub.

P. T.

Great pub Lovely staff

D. G.

Classic pub with a gorgeous bar.

K. S.

Nice local bar with a good selection!

M. C.

Great selection. Good service.

A. K.

Fabulously authentic Scottish pub

J. V.

Liked the barmen, who seem to be really fun to talk to

J. R.

Cosy Victoriana bar,good beer and tvs off.

M. R.

Good selection of real ale.

S. R. M.

A very traditional Edinburgh pub. A neighbourhood classic.

A. C.

Good beer, good atmosphere, good company

J. M.

Nice pub not cheap

I. E.

Worth a visit just for old fashioned decor

g. p.

Great traditional Edinburgh pub.

J. H.

Vastly improved since my last visit.

C. B.

Classic Edwardian decor and conversational ambience

J. K.

Delicious and great atmosphere

P. P. M.

Very nice. Food is comforting

B. C.

Small but good atmosphere.

P. D.

Rustic bar , good selection

K. Y.

My favourite bar in Edinburgh

G. S.

Edinburgh institution as far as old pubs are concerned.

T. S.

Nice Bar, Delicious Food!

R. A.

great old Edinburgh bar!

T. M.

Lovely old booze palace

J. H.

Cold beer, historic atmosphere

K. G.

Proper wee pub with decent beer

K. S.

Fantastic bar

I. f.

Annie says it was great!. 😛

J. M.

Really nice old fashioned place.

K. S.

Small and dark. Quaint for a pint

T. M.

Lovely drinks and interior

C. M.

Great old school bar

M. L.

A great traditional bar

W. B.

A must-visit Edinburgh bar.

N. S.

Nice people, beers, whiskies

I. R.

cozy and friendly. a park nearby

E. C.

Good range of beers

A. H.

Great staff and friendly atmosphere

J. W.

Fantastic

B. S.

Stuck in a time warp but that's ok 😁

E. D.

Traditional Scottish pub.. 👍

A. T.

Extensive selection of whiskys

A. M.

Great place, warm, busy

A. G. W.

Classic Pub with Original interior

F. C.

Great pub

L. S.

Great old fashioned bar

E. R.

Proper bar with great staff and customers

T. M.

Cask ales in great condition

I. F.

Lovely old bar

I. C.

The usual great service at bennetts

J. M. N. M.

Nice one

G. M.

Beautiful pub friendly

W. W.

Ok only

B. N.

Lovely bar.

I. M.

Nice historic pub

j. w.

Great pub.

D. J.

Nice but a bit dingy

C. M.

Good staff and ambient

b. p.

A Victorian gem of a pub

Z. Z.

Very nice place and staff

L. T.

Nice little pub

f. b.

good real ale

D. K.

It has alchohol 😁

L. P.

Warm and cosy.

J. Y.

Great beers.

G. M.

Fabulous

K. I.

Great

D. C.

Excellent

c. s.

Great place!

E. I.

Great

M. H. M.

Cozy and authentic

s. T.

Good beers

S. B.

Great place

l. d.

Love this place

M. B.

Classic pub

G. S.

Old school

a. p.

PERFECT!!!!!

m. m.

Service is great, prices as well. Recommendable location

C. D. R.

(Translated) Beautiful, characteristic. A wide choice of wisky. A must visit. Staff very nice, helpful. About fifteen beers. Optimal (Original) Bello, caratteristico. Una vasta scelta fi wisky. Assolutamente da visitare. Personale molto gentile, disponibile. Una quindicina di birre. Ottimo

M.

(Translated) An absolute must when visiting Edinburgh. A small old pub with Art Nouveau glazing and a women's booth and fireplace. Very iconic. Good whiskey selection. (Original) Ein absolutes Muss eines Edinburgh-Besuchs. Ein kleiner alter Pub mit Jugendstil-Verglasung und Frauen-Separee und Kamin. Sehr kultige. Gute Whiskyauswahl.

J. C. M.

(Translated) An essential pub to visit to enjoy its excellent beer and enjoy its decoration ... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you want to feel the Scottish concept (Original) Un pub imprescindible de visitar para disfrutar su excelente cerveza y gozar con su decoración ... MUY RECOMENDABLE si quieres sentir el concepto escocés

J. B.

(Translated) Everything great. Great bar. Also note the small lady room, which used to be reserved for women, while the gentlemen used the large room. There is a small selection to eat. But there are a lot of different types of beer. Incidentally, this also includes the La Petite Mort restaurant. So use the shortway right after the starters - toilet in between - straight to the restaurant. Delicious food from the kitchen on the plates, but unfortunately very clearly arranged. Then end the evening in The Bennet's Bar. Cheers. (Original) Alles bestens. Tolle Bar. Beachtet auch den kleinen Lady-Raum, der früher nur den Damen vorbehalten war, während die Herren den großen Saal nutzten. Es gibt eine kleine Auswahl zu Essen. Dafür mächtig viele unterschiedliche Sorten an Bier. Dazu gehört übrigens auch das Restaurant La Petite Mort. Also gleich nach den Starters den Shortway nutzen - WC Zwischengang - direkt ins Restaurant. Leckeres aus der Küche auf den Tellern, leider jedoch sehr übersichtlich. Danach den Abend in The Bennet's Bar ausklingen lassen. Cheers.

C.

(Translated) A bit inconspicuous from the outside, inside a quaint pub with delicious local beers and ales. Of course there is also the usual pub food. (Original) Von außen etwas unscheinbar, drinnen ein uriger Pub mit leckeren lokalen Bieren und Ales. Natürlich gibt es auch das übliche Pub Food.

K. H.

(Translated) Great pub .. Nice evening with live music .. Wait staff were very attentive (Original) Toller Pub.. Schönen Abend mit live Musik.. Bedienungen waren sehr aufmerksam

G. C.

(Translated) Quaint Scottish pub. Over 100 whiskey labels !! Typical restaurant maintains original furnishings (Original) Caratteristico pub scozzese. Oltre 100 etichette di whisky!! Locale tipico mantiene arredamenti originari

T. R.

(Translated) Totally cool pub. Friday and Saturday with live music. (Original) Total cooles Pub. Freitag und Sonnabend mit Live Musik.

P. H.

(Translated) About 200 whiskeys and excellent advice from the staff to help you make a choice. And for less than £ 10, you have a very nice fish and chips, with a dill tartar sauce, and fries that will console you for the bad weather that day! In addition, the place is magnificent. So you better go check it out, I think. (Original) Environ 200 whiskies et d'excellents conseils du staff pour t'aider à faire un choix. Et pour moins de 10£, tu as un fish and chips très chouette, avec une sauce tartare à l'aneth, et des frites qui te consolent du sale temps qu'il a fait ce jour là! En plus, le lieu est magnifique. Alors tu ferais bien d'aller y faire un tour, je pense.

M. F.

(Translated) A real Scottish pub in the heart of Edinburgh. The waiter was super friendly, and recommended several whiskeys on the menu. We were quite a long time, and nobody asked us for the place or asked if we wanted more drinks, they leave you at your own pace, and that's great. We also take a table of cheeses to peck, the portions are large, they put a lot of cheese and bread. (Original) un auténtico pub escocés en el corazón de edimburgo. El camarero fue súper amable, y nos recomendó varios whiskys de la carta. Estuvimos un rato bastante largo, y nadie nos pidió el sitio ni nos preguntaron si queríamos más bebidas, te dejan tranquilo a tu ritmo, y eso es genial. También tomamos una tabla de quesos para picotear, las porciones son grandes, te ponen mucho queso y también pan.

B. Z.

(Translated) Traditional pub with an old and very charming interior. Over 300 whiskeys on offer, several Scottish beers and an attentive and very friendly service. Definitely worth a visit. (Original) Traditionsbewußter Pub mit alter überaus reizvoller Einrichtung. Über 300 Whiskeys im Angebot, mehrere schottische Biere und eine aufmerksame sowie sehr freundliche Bedienung. Auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert.

A. F.

(Translated) Super good Scottish fish & chips! Very beautiful place! (Original) Super bon fish & chips écossais ! Très beau lieu !

P. A. V.

(Translated) If you are looking for a traditional bar, this is the place! The excellent attention, went from a neighborhood environment to a little more lively and young afterwards. Excellent offer of drinks. (Original) Si buscas un bar tradicional, este es el lugar! La atención excelente, pasó de un ambiente de barrio a un poco más animado y joven después. Excelente oferta de tragos.

e. b.

(Translated) Nice pub, lively people, but not annoying. Several beers to choose from. I haven't tried cooking. (Original) Bel pub, gente vivace, ma nn molesta. Diverse birre tra le quali scegliere. Nn ho provato la cucina.

U. W.

(Translated) Very good and cozy pub, no tourists, good food and very friendly staff. Highly recommended if you are looking for a Scottish pub in Edinburgh. (Original) Sehr guter und gemütlicher Pub, keine Touristen, gutes Essen und sehr freundliches Personal. Sehr zu empfehlen wenn man in Edinburgh einen schottischen Pub sucht.

v. f.

(Translated) Home simpa but not really atmosphere (Original) Accueil simpa mais pas vraiment d ambiance

B. V.

(Translated) Gluten-free beer, alcohol-free beer and delicious whiskey tour. Super cozy. Authentic interior. (Original) Glutenvrij bier, alcoholvrij bier en heerlijke whiskeysour. Supergezellig. Authentiek interieur.

Z. R.

(Translated) Nice quaint place, good beers and great whiskeys, even good food, fantastic soup of the day !!! (Original) Bel locale caratteristico,buone birre e ottimi whiskey,anche il cibo e buono,zuppa del giorno fantastica!!!

J.

(Translated) Highly recommended pub! Very classic decor and no tourists. Would go back anytime. (Original) Sehr empfehlenswerter Pub! Sehr klassische Einrichtung und keine Touristen. Würde jederzeit wieder hingehen.

H. M.

(Translated) The best restaurant, with exceptional food. A taste sensation. Priced for this compilation and quality another sensation. Gladly again and again. 🔝 (Original) Das beste Restaurant, mit außergewöhnliche Essen. Geschmacklich eine Sensation. Preislich für diese Zusammenstellung und Qualität eine weitere Sensation. Gerne immer wieder. 🔝

M. K.

(Translated) Quaint and cozy, great to spend a relaxed evening with typical Scottish drinks and pub specialties. I love it. (Original) Urig und gemütlich, toll einen entspannten Abend bei typisch schottischen Getränken und Pubspezialitäten zu verbringen. I love it.

N. R.

(Translated) Nice bar, cozy, friendly staff good selection of vers. Whiskey and beer (Original) Schöne Bar ,gemütlich ,freundliches Personal gute Auswahl an vers. Whisky und Bier

J. V. M.

(Translated) I loved it. (Original) Me ha encantado.

l. r.

(Translated) Visitors to Edinburgh should stop by to relax at this location. Over 150 to choose (Original) Quem visitar Edimburgo deve parar para relaxar neste local . Mais de 150 a escolha

R. O. V.

(Translated) Nice cafe in Edinburgh with a restaurant where you can eat delicious food. (Original) Leuk café in Edinburgh met een restaurant waar je héérlijk kunt eten.

吴.

(Translated) I like the design style of the store and I am quite satisfied with the environment. (Original) 比较喜欢本店的设计风格，对环境也比较满意，赞一个哦

e. f.

(Translated) Very nice historic place and traditional Scottish pub (Original) Muy bonito lugar histórico y tradicional pub escocés

G. W.

(Translated) Very good operation and quick service (Original) Sehr gute Bedienung und schneller Service

G. J.

(Translated) Had a great Craganmore whiskey. (Original) Had a great Craganmore whisky.

B. M.

(Translated) Good hand pumped beer. Mediocre food (Original) Bra handpumpad öl. Medioker mat

J. H.

(Translated) Very cozy. Gladly again. :) (Original) Sehr gemütlich. Gern wieder. :)

A. G.

(Translated) The Scottish pub of a lifetime ... (Original) El pub escoces de toda la vida...

R. T.

(Translated) VERY WARM PLACE AND CONVIALITY ENSURED (Original) LIEU TRES CHALEUREUX ET CONViALITE ASSURE

j. a.

P. H.

C. S.

P. L.

O. D.

(Translated) Very good and very beautiful (Original) Sehr gut und sehr schön

r. r.

(Translated) Very typical (Original) Muy tipico

F. C.

(Translated) True Scotland! (Original) La vera Scozia!

P. K.

(Translated) Amazing atmosphere (Original) Καταπληκτικη ατμόσφαιρα

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