The Canny Man's

4.7

567 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

10 Mar 2025

19:00

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Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood 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."

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Location
237 morningside road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU
Phone number
0131 447 1484
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

CHRISTMAS DAY
£120.00 per person
25 Dec 2025 only
Experience Christmas Day at The Canny Man's!

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.

What 567 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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The Canny Man's offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and "great service." This iconic Edinburgh pub boasts a "unique atmosphere" filled with eclectic décor. Guests rave about the "excellent quality" and "generous portions" of the menu, including standout open sandwiches. The staff consistently provide "warm and friendly" service, making it a "highly recommended" destination for both locals and visitors.

567 Reviews

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Tim
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had booked for a meal forgetting the Rugby was on, and were allocated a very nice table but outside of view of the TV. Before we even had a chance to ask, we were offered a table where we could watch. The atmosphere, service and food were all top notch!
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Jacqui
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A lovely way to spend a Saturday lunchtime. Soup, and sandwiches were fantastic. Havent been to the Canny Man for about 8 years as I now live in London, but it was just as good as I remember. And as my Grandson is now older we will definitely ne back.
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Leanne
VIP
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I do not know how people rate this place. It’s the mostly filthiest restaurant I have sat in . Cobwebs hanging in abundance , dust on all their hanging trinkets everywhere . Then there’s the service , expect to be met with judgemental , obnoxious staff. So many places in the area where customers are appreciated and valued . This is not one . The place needs a complete renovation and a personality transplant .
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Ian
East Lothian
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent all round. We were served by a delightful Aussie lady who couldn’t have been more helpful and attentive.
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Wilson
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I asked for my steak rare and got it rare - can’t be guaranteed in all UK restaurants! Wife was happy with her seafood stew - lots of fish carefully boned and prawns in a tasty sauce. My cherries with ice cream bathed in cherry liqueur was exquisite. Attentive service.
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Morag
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic love this place great pit stop from shopping lovley meal and catch up with friends
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Colin
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and excellent service. Noise level was low as we were in a booth but was probably high elsewhere.
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Irene
VIP
Edinburgh
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service and a nice menu enabled our party of 5 to have an enjoyable get together over lunch. Thanks to the Canny Man’s
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Bob
Edinburgh
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We're regulars at the Canny Man's and always enjoy the experience. The wine list could do with improving and some more affordable nice wines to be ,Ade available. Also, the reserved notices on the tables can be off-putting to visitors and could be put on the tables just before they're needed,
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Sally
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
We were put at a table needing to be set for 3 - I had booked in advance. We were placed in a draft wee room with terrible noise from open door down draughty stairs to kitchen - much shouting. The soup from a tiny menu of choice, was over salted and the bread was stale. Very disappointing. Won’t bother coming again.
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2 people

10 Mar 2025

19:00

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Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

237 morningside road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
0131 447 1484
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
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

The Canny Man's

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Experiences

CHRISTMAS DAY

Menu

A La Carte Dinner

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

Pan fried coley£20.00

Chicken Balmoral£19.00

Lamb burger£18.00

Sun-dried tomato risotto£18.00

Pan fried scallops £13.95

Canny Man's Fisherman Stew £20.00

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