Best Gastropubs in Edinburgh

In total, there are 3 award winning gastropubs in Edinburgh, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Edinburgh? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in Edinburgh is The Scran and Scallie (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Jamie Knox serves up award winning Scottish Cuisine. The Scran and Scallie currently holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 1 AA Rosette.

There are currently no gastropubs holding a Michelin Star in Edinburgh, however there is 1 gastropub holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 1 gastropub holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette gastropubs in Edinburgh consisting of 2 gastropubs holding 1 AA Rosette.

Edinburgh, located within the heart of the United Kingdom, is widely celebrated for its vibrant pub and gastropub scene, brilliantly intertwined with the city's rich historical backdrop. This charming city boasts a deep-seated history of food and drink, peppered throughout with illustrious touches of Scottish heritage. It has been said that a city's character can be discerned from its local pubs and, if so, Edinburgh reveals an amalgam; each telling a tale steeped in history punctuated with culinary innovations. One such pocket of flavour and history is 'The Scran & Scallie', located in the quaint area of Stockbridge, renowned for its Scottish fare and artisanal beers. Serving meals created from locally-sourced produce, it offers a contemporary twist on traditional Scottish cuisine, artfully depicting the city's culinary evolution. In the heart of the city, you will find 'The Ship on The Shore' in Leith, a celebrated gastropub known for its mouth-watering seafood dishes. Unsurprisingly, 'The Sheep Heid Inn' cannot go unmentioned. Dating back to the 14th century, this premise claims to be Edinburgh's oldest surviving public house, serving delectable dishes accompanied by a versatile range of ales and spirits. So rich is the city's food pub legacy that it tells tales of centuries past, making it a veritable playground for any food and gastropub lover.