The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

4.6

1492 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

23:00

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
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The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.
🐶 Dog-friendly.
💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.
🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.
🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 225 1045
Website
http://www.queensarmsedinburgh.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
49 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EP
Area
New Town
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

Burns Night at The Queens Arms
£40.00 per person
Prepaid
23 Jan 2025 only
Join us for a cosy Burns Night celebration! For £40, enjoy a 3-course meal and a welcome cocktail from Kingsbarns Distillery. Kick things off with Scotch Broth and crusty bread, followed by Haggis, Neeps & Tatties with a Kingsbarns whisky peppercorn sauce (vegetarian option available). While you dine, soak up the sounds of the bagpipes and enjoy a reading of Burns’ timeless poetry. Finish the night with Cranachan – a classic mix of raspberries, cream and oats. Good food, great company, and a touch of tradition – we can't wait to see you there!

What 1,492 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
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Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Queens Arms in Edinburgh offers a delightful Scottish pub experience with "fantastic food" and a "fun atmosphere." Known for its "amazing" Sunday roasts and extensive drink selection, the pub is a favorite among locals and tourists. Guests rave about the "super friendly" service and the cozy, authentic setting. Reservations recommended!

1,492 Reviews

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Nicola
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place and excellent food, great atmosphere.
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Debbie
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great party atmosphere - packed solid. Food booth was excellent, especially handy as we had the dog with us. Food was lovely.
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jolene
Hawaii
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Great food, fun atmosphere and exceptional service. We would definitely recommend it.
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 5 days ago
Hi Jolene, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us at The Queens Arms and we would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. have a lovely Christmas and we hope to see you again in the new year.
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner. Great Sunday roast. Cozy pub. The place was very festive at the holidays. Portion sizes were generous.
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 5 days ago
Hello Michael, we are joyed to hear you had a good time with us, and would like to thank you for leaving such kind words. we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and we hope to see you again in the new year.
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Cameron
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was looking for a place to show my family the magic of a Sunday roast and this place was perfect! The four of us had a sharing roast and sharing pie along with some drinks. The dessert that came with the roast was so tasty and warm. The ambiance was the perfect cozy hideaway from the cold and windy weather outside. I would recommend to anyone!
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 5 days ago
Hi Cameron, thank you so much for the lovely review! I'm glad we were able to provide you a cosy shelter from the wintery weather outside, as well as a nice meal! I have passed your compliments to the chefs, and they were thrilled to hear them. Please come again soon!
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arlenek
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had booked a birthday dinner, the wee booth was cramped . Bar was way too warm so couldn’t stay for long as felt so uncomfortable
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Amy
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Sunday roast. Will definitely be visiting again.
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 15 December 2024
Hi Amy, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the roast, and have passed on your compliments to the chefs. See you soon!
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Linda
Manchester
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Myself and partner booked a table for 7pm and had the Sunday dinner. We just had the main course which came out very quickly. Food was good but Yorkshire puds a bit burnt. We were sat on an incredibly small table in the bar area which was really noisy and cramped. We had only just finished our first course and half way through our first glass of wine the waitress came to remind us we had around 20to 30 min left on the table. We had been there less than an hour. I totally understand when it’s busy they need tables but this was just greed. We would not return as there are so many places to eat in Edinburgh without it feeling rushed and cramped and crowded
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Ashley
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The staff were nice. I had the Sunday roast it was almost inedible the steak was so tough and chewy (medium rare). Hurt my jaw to chew so much so I gave up
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 17 December 2024
Hi Ashley, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your roast - we would have loved to replace it at the time! Our servers are trained to check on our guests a few bites into the meal, and this happened on your visit. Next time, please don't be too shy to tell us your honest feedback in person, and we will do all we can to fix any issues that come up. We hope to see you again soon!
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Sarah
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and a lovely atmosphere. Just make sure to book for a Sunday lunch!
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 13 December 2024
Hi Sarah, thanks for your fantastic review! We really hope to see you next Sunday
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