The Canny Man's

4.7

521 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

23 Nov 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 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Ambience
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Scottish
Edinburgh
Best Ambience
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Canny Man's offers a delightful mix of traditional Scottish charm and eclectic ambiance. Guests rave about the "excellent" roast beef and haggis dishes, as well as the "friendly" and "attentive" staff. Enjoy a unique setting with a fantastic selection of drinks, including a must-try Bloody Mary.

521 Reviews

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Martin
Edinburgh
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very Good as usual but our table was in a weird cubby hole this time not really a space to put a table. Otherwise I would rate a 5.
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Andrew
Cheshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 11 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Worth a cab ride from the city. Superb food and drink.
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Sheila Gardner
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had the Sunday roast. The service was fine. However, the meat was slightly tough. The dish was unexciting due to lack of accoutrements such as horseradish sauce etc but the main complaint is that the food was cold. Not helped by being served on a cold plate. Overall disappointing.
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June
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Noticed some bad reviews but thought maybe not reliable, I was wrong, poor service, poor food. Laying white table cloths just doesn’t cut it, more effort required, very disappointing for my birthday lunch
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Haley
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food with chelful and happy staff, wonderful environment
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Euan
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We asked for a quiet table and got it which makes such a difference to me as I’m hard of hearing and enableme to properly enjoy the wonderful experience of dining at the Canny Mans again.
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Charlotte
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Warm welcome, great service and tasty food. Loved this quirky pub, will defiantly be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Excellent food and drink in quirky Morningside hostelry Unfortunately, there was a complete absence of any attempt at inter-active customer service, starting from perhaps one of the coolest welcomes we have experienced anywhere. We both felt that the staff felt that our presence was an unwelcome interruption into their day and any attempts at dialogue were rebuffed . Several friends had warned us of the pub's unwelcoming approach to customers and it was very disappointing that they were proved correct. It's a long time since we'd been there as we wanted to give it another go as the surroundings are really interesting and there's a very decent range of beers/spirits on offer. It may be a long time until, we return...
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Muriel
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Greeting & service excellent very friendly & helpful. The toppings on the open sandwich were rather meagre. So not really value for money. I’d certainly go back but be more careful about what I choose. A very pleasant place to have lunch.
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Margaret
Tucson
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really liked this place. Risotto was amazing and their sticky toffee pudding was top notch. It has a great ambiance and friendly staff. Highly recommend.
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The Canny Man's is rated 4.7 stars by 521 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 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 521 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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