The Canny Man's

4.7

540 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
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
Phone number
0131 447 1484
Website
http://www.cannymans.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
WEDDING / BIRTHDAYS / WAKES
Private party facilities
WINE TASTINGS WITH OUR SOMMELIER PRIVATE DINING ROOMWHISKY TASTINGS

Location
237 morningside road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU
Area
Morningside
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
BUS STOP ON MORNINGSIDE RD
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

CHRISTMAS DAY
£99.00 per person
25 Dec 2024 only
Celebrate 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 540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Scottish
Edinburgh
Best Ambience
Edinburgh
Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Canny Man's offers an eclectic and charming atmosphere with standout dishes like "excellent roast beef Sunday lunch" and "the best haggis." Guests rave about "friendly and attentive staff" and the "unique setting." While some found service inconsistent, the pub remains a beloved spot for its great food, drinks, and ambiance.

540 Reviews

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Grant
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambience was excellent with the only opportunity for improvement was the service. Perhaps it was a busy day during the festive period however that shouldn’t stop great service
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Jeff
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lamb burger and haggis, neeps and patties!
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Alison
Glasgow
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unpretentious excellent dinner. Great atmosphere. Staff were fab. Loved it.
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GARY
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I had a glorious 5 star dining experience at the Canny Mans. We chose the Christmas lunch menu which was fabulous in every way, its presentation, quantity, quality of food, superb value and the overall service was perfection. Fizz to begin was very very good, the beetroot tart starter is something we said we could eat every day, it was stunning. Main course was mouth watering and hot which seems obvious but we have eaten in restaurants where the food is luke warm and then isnt enjoyable, but this was so good!. The cheese board rounded off the meal just right. Bravo Canny Mans and 5 stars all round !!!
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John
Edinburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our usual dining spot which as usual did not disappoint. Always welcomed and never hassled, good choice of food and drink.
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kerry
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a large party and needed a venue to have a quick recap after a wedding the night before. Canny Man’s gave us a private room and took great care of us from beginning to end! Food was outstanding and just what we were looking for. Service was top notch.
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Steve
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and a lot of character. Becoming a favorite
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Alan
Edinburgh
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Family visit for Sunday lunch. The food and service are excellent. Highly recommended for families and groups of friends.
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Andrea
VIP
Cheshire
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very quirky pub with lots of atmosphere. The menu is unusual- large seafood cold plate / open sandwich option or smaller dinner menu which you can mix & match Food very good - service was very friendly if a little slow because they were so busy. A must visit if in the area
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carly
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious, great service and such a unique spot. Food is fresh & flavorful.
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The Canny Man's is rated 4.7 stars by 540 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

237 morningside road, Edinburgh, EH10 4QU

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Morningside
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Public transit
BUS STOP ON MORNINGSIDE RD
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.cannymans.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 447 1484
Catering
WEDDING / BIRTHDAYS / WAKES
Private party facilities
WINE TASTINGS WITH OUR SOMMELIER PRIVATE DINING ROOMWHISKY TASTINGS

The Canny Man's

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

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

What 540 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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