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Abbotsford Restaurant, Edinburgh,

Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6 (184)
£25 and under
British
3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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.

Please note due to our license we are unable to accommodate children under the age of five in the restaurant.

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

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What 184 people are saying

Abbotsford Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abbotsford Restaurant in Edinburgh offers a "great Scottish dining experience" with a charming atmosphere. The "friendly and attentive" staff consistently enhance the dining experience. Guests enjoy "delicious" traditional dishes like haggis and fish & chips. The restaurant boasts a "nice traditional location" and provides excellent value for money.
184 Reviews
  1. Natasha

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got the sausage and mash for main and ice cream for dessert. The staff were kind and attentive. Would defo recommend.

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  2. mary

    Chicago / Illinois5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very busy the night we ate there but staff still friendly and attentive. Food exceeded expectations. Proper fish and chips well prepared. Baked salmon in a bowl with fresh greens, quinoa and edamame delicious! Would recommend.

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  3. Geoffrey

    Jersey/Channel Islands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good pub with great guest beers. Upstairs restaurant room serves very good standard pub food at proper tables and chairs. Nice clean decor and very attentive friendy staff.

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  4. Fiona

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 24, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a bit disappointed to find that we had a smaller menu with less choices than usual. We were told that this was due to chef having called in sick. However the food we ordered was tasty and we were served by friendly, efficient staff.

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  5. Jim

    Perthshire/Stirlingshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience again at the Abbotsford on Friday evening. Food was very good as always, we had fish, steak pie and haggis, and they were all very good. We all then tried their new ice cream experiment with new flavours, and the rhubarb and custard flavour was a new experience - and it was very good. Young Australian waitress was friendly and attentive. The Abbotsford really is a great pub, both the atmospheric bar downstairs and the stylish restaurant upstairs - I would recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh!

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  6. malcolm

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Menu and attention from Abbotsford staff always very good - nice quiet atmosphere.

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  7. Robert

    Pittsburgh / Western PA1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasant and quiet dinner. The food was excellent.

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  8. Mel

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A nice spot just a minute's walk from Princes street - nice traditional pub downstairs with light and airy dining area upstairs. I had the haggis and it was delicious, in fact I would say that's the best haggis you can get in town!

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  9. John

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great ,service was very good ,great experience

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  10. Joe

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The bar downstairs was noisy, as one would expect on a Friday night. But the dining room upstairs was mostly quiet and relaxed. Service was fast and friendly. Food was good tasting, good quality, and reasonably priced.

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Abbotsford Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 184 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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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