Harden's survey result
Summary
“Everything is spot-on” at this “lively” and “inventive” gastropub from a top-class chef – “we love it, and it’s great to take international visitors as it showcases Scottish produce”. With its “good pies and loads of local beers”, the place “doesn’t forget it’s a pub” – but the “wonderful, skilled cooking” makes it “more than just that”. He might not like to hear this, but “we enjoyed this far more than Tom Kitchin’s main restaurant”.
Summary
“This exemplary gastropub” from top Edinburgh chef Tom Kitchin “hits all the right notes” with its “Scottish-themed quality food and busy atmosphere”. It “seems to have upped its game recently – the place is buzzing, food good, service great”.
Summary
“Lives up to the hype, year after year” – fans of Tom Kitchin’s Stockbridge gastroboozer insist it serves “hands-down the best pub grub in Edinburgh”. “The menu has a Scottish focus and the décor is fairly tartan-heavy, so it’s a perfect place to introduce visitors to Scottish pub food”. “Charming staff” and “a nice choice of kids’ options” add further to the appeal. Even some fans, though, acknowledge that it’s “not cheap”.
Summary
“Lives up to the hype, year after year” – fans of Tom Kitchin’s Stockbridge gastroboozer insist it serves “hands-down the best pub grub in Edinburgh”. “The menu has a Scottish focus and the décor is fairly tartan-heavy, so it’s a perfect place to introduce visitors to Scottish pub food”. “Charming staff” and “a nice choice of kids’ options” add further to the appeal. Even some fans, though, acknowledge that it’s “not cheap”.
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Scran & Scallie Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Our second visit, this time after running the Edinburgh marathon. Perfect post race food. If only all restaurants served food that was this yummy."
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
Filter Coffee | £3.95 |
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Bread | £0.00 |
Service | 10.00% |
1 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 1DT
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑10 pm |
Saturday | 8:30 am‑10 pm |
Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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