The Black Bull

4.5

247 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Lively
Good for groups
Great for craft beers

No bull, no fuss and no muss - just a gid Scottish pub.

We serve up scran (that’s food) and swally (that’s drink) that tastes guid (that’s great.)

We won’t waste your time with a wall of text, but we’re proud to work with some awesome local suppliers who know their stuff.

We've got a great central location on Edinburgh's Grassmarket. If you're looking to catch the game then look no further - we're a sports bar at heart thanks to our 8 high definition screens.

Pub quiz is every Thursday; grab a bunch of your (preferably smartest) pals and show the world that you're our top quiz team of the week.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 8pm with food, last bookings with under 18s is 6pm
🐶 Dog-friendly
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
⚽ Coming for sport? Let us know in your booking notes and we’ll accommodate
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, British, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 225 6636
Website
http://www.blackbulledinburgh.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
12 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
Neighborhood
Old Town
Parking details
None
Public transit
30 second walk from closest bus stop on Grassmarket. Bus number: 2.
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 247 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Kid-friendly
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Lively

247 Reviews

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Robert
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience with locals and tourists. Service was swift with friendly staff.
The Black BullResponded on September 21, 2024
Robert, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Black Bull!
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Wendie
Staffordshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A comfortable dog friendly experience where we were made to feel welcome.
The Black BullResponded on September 6, 2024
Wendie, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! Thank you, and have a fantastic day!
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Bonnie
Houston
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We loved this pub! The fish and chips were great. We weren't crazy about ordering at the bar but the wait staff was friendly and courteous. They did forget to bring part of our order but corrected it fairly quickly. Promptly at 7:00 pm the volume of the music went up dramatically, being a bit loud for us but over all we loved the place.
The Black BullResponded on August 25, 2024
Bonnie, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Black Bull! We look forward to your next visit! Take care! The Black Bull
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very friendly staff. Good selection of drinks. Food was tasty, good value pub grub. It wasn’t too busy as we were there on a Sunday teatime. Would definitely use The Black Bull again when in Edinburgh.
The Black BullResponded on August 3, 2024
Hi Opentable Diner, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience. We look forward to your next visit. Take care.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect!! Friendly Service! Very Good Food and Drinks
The Black BullResponded on July 19, 2024
Opentable Diner, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Black Bull! Thank you, and have a fantastic day! The Black Bull
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. We came to watch a football game and were not disappointed. The pub looks great, good choice of drinks, especially spirits! The food was also very good (we tried items from the special Euro menu) and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
The Black BullResponded on June 27, 2024
Hi Opentable Diner, thank you so much for your positive comments about The Black Bull! We hope to see you soon!
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Forty2
London
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent pub...............,,,,,,,,,,,.......….......
The Black BullResponded on May 27, 2024
Forty2, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! The Black Bull
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Not great. Food was poor. No one to help with Reservation we made.
The Black BullResponded on May 23, 2024
Hi Opentable Diner, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, please reach out to us at info@blackbulledinburgh.co.uk so we can better understand what went wrong and how we could improve going forward. Thanks again, The Black Bull team.
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zh123
New York City
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Did not have a great experience with our reservation for the pub quiz. Overall, too busy and loud.
The Black BullResponded on March 31, 2024
Hi Zh123, we regret your most recent visit with us was not up to the standards we strive for. Can you please email us on info@blackbulledinburgh.co,uk with some more information about your visit and your phone number? We really want to make this right for you. Best Wishes, Black Bull
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KazD
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Me and my partner both had the veggie haggis Wellington It was fantastic Highly recommend this place Food drinks staff all excellent
The Black BullResponded on March 1, 2024
Hi Kazd, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Black Bull. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Black Bull
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The Black Bull is rated 4.5 stars by 247 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

12 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

Additional information

Neighborhood
Old Town
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, British, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
30 second walk from closest bus stop on Grassmarket. Bus number: 2.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.blackbulledinburgh.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 225 6636

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