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Ensign Ewart

5.0
5
2 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish
521 - 523 Lawnmarket, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE

About this restaurant

Located just a three minute walk from Edinburgh's famous castle stands The Ensign Ewart. Named after a Scottish soldier who fought at the Battle of Waterloo, this cosy little pub serves a variety of hearty fare including Scottish Venison Casserole and Smoked Salmon, with all ingredients being locally sourced. Sitting at 521 Lawnmarket on the Royal Mile, The Ensign is the highest pub in Edinburgh, and parts of it can be dated back to around 1603. The pub's decor reflects both the age of the pub and it's name: exposed beams, horse and weapons paraphenalia and depictions of Ensign Ewart at the Battle of Waterloo all line the walls. In addition to it's four cask ales, The Ensign also boasts seperate gin and whisky lists which change on a regular basis. Most nights of the week there is live music, ranging from local unplugged acts to modern and traditional folk.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday-Thursday: 11:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday: 11:00-23:45
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What people are saying

Ensign Ewart reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

5.0
5 based on all time ratings

NoiseModerate

2 Reviews
  1. AylaA

    Düsseldorf2 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on April 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    Das Kalbsschnitzel mit warmen Kartoffelsalat war geschmacklich top, die große Portion eher für gute Esser!

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  2. DouglasB

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on February 20, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    We were pointed to Ensign by a whiskey retailer. They were spot on. Good food, great whiskey, even had some cheese and whiskey pairings. Service was great! After 9pm they have live music by locals. I would definitely recommend!

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Ensign Ewart is rated 5 stars by 2 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Ensign Ewart

521 - 523 Lawnmarket, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Sunday-Thursday: 11:00-23:00 Friday-Saturday: 11:00-23:45
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minutes walk from bus stop. Bus numbers: 23, 27, 41, 42 and 67. 7 minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Late Night, Wine
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