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Abbotsford Restaurant, Edinburgh,

Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6
4.6
165 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stops on George street, Hanover Street, Princes Street and South St David Street.
  • Additional
    Beer

What 165 people are saying

Abbotsford Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abbotsford Restaurant in Edinburgh is a delightful spot for traditional Scottish fare. Guests rave about its "excellent service," "great food," and "friendly staff." The intimate upstairs dining offers a "lovely ambiance," while the downstairs pub buzzes with a "great atmosphere." A must-visit for authentic local cuisine.
165 Reviews
  1. Marie

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was nice ,there was a variety of ages in our party from 8 - 76 but no kids menu however the 8 year old had an adult starter for her main and that was sufficient- the other thing that disappointed us was when you enter side door instead of going through the public bar the chef and another member of staff were standing in the doorway smoking so apart from it being a bit smelly it wasn’t very professional,having said all that I would return

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  2. john

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Both staff and food great. Would recommend the sausage and mash.

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    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Impromtu dinner with friends.. great little place, small menu with nice pub food, lovely bar on ground floor, tables upstairs in the restaurant, excellent value for money & our waiter was a fab character

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  4. Roderick

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed experience. Chance to meet up with former work colleague, and get update on former work colleagues.

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    Devon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub in centre of Edinburgh. Great selection of beers and whisky. Pub grub food menu.Well presented and tasty. Would recommend

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  6. Nick

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A very nice evening in the Abbotsford, good food, nice traditional location and ambience.

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  7. Ronnie

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place to meet a friend if you want peace and quiet to chat, good service, good food selection, quality and quantity.

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  8. Jim

    Perthshire9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    As always a very good experience at the Abbotsford last night. The Monument burger is certainly a challenge for those who like a good burger!! Only slight complaint was that our coffees were delivered to table before our ice creams, however overall happy to recommend the Abbotsford to anyone looking for a good Scottish dining experience in one of Edinburgh's oldest pubs.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Greece4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Decent restaurant with good service, limited menu but tasty food. Recommend!

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  10. Laura

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Leuke pub! We zijn er 4 dagen geweest en hebben er 2x gegeten. Ze hebben de beste hamburger en frietjes! Leuke sfeer, attend personeel en voor herhaling vatbaar.

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Abbotsford Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 165 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Abbotsford Restaurant

3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–9:45 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stops on George street, Hanover Street, Princes Street and South St David Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer
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