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Abbotsford Restaurant, Edinburgh,

Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6
4.6
171 Reviews
£25 and under
British
3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 171 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
  • 4.6Value

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Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abbotsford Restaurant in Edinburgh offers a charming dining experience with "fantastic ale gravy" and "great pub food." Guests appreciate the "friendly and efficient staff" and the "excellent value" for money. The traditional setting provides "good Scottish dining" with standout dishes like "haggis, neeps, and tatties" and "excellent fish and chips."
171 Reviews
  1. Ronald

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As always we enjoyed a very nice meal in pleasant surroundings.

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  2. j

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great easy ambience. great choice. very enjoyable.

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  3. BEAUCOURT

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Carte simple avec des "classiques"; Pour les gros appétit, les portions sont modestes. Cuisine fraiche et gouteuse. Service rapide. Réservation recommandée.

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  4. Chris

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious simple meal of soup, bangers and mash and pie. Fantastic ale gravy.

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  5. Debbie VIP

    San Francisco50 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a really enjoyable meal here! The restaurant is very charming, the food was solid, and service was friendly. We had bangers and mash, Caesar salad, mushroom risotto and fish and chips and we each enjoyed our plates. We would return!

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  6. Joan

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had lovely afternoon catching up with girlfriends good pub food great service will definitely go again 😊

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  7. Marie

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    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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  8. john

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    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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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 19, 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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  10. Roderick

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 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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FAQs

Abbotsford Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 171 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Abbotsford Restaurant

3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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