The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

4.6

1490 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for groups
Lively

The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.
🐶 Dog-friendly.
💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.
🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.
🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.
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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 225 1045
Website
http://www.queensarmsedinburgh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
49 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EP
Neighborhood
New Town
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

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Experiences

Burns Night at The Queens Arms
£40.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 23, 2025 only
Join us for a cosy Burns Night celebration! For £40, enjoy a 3-course meal and a welcome cocktail from Kingsbarns Distillery. Kick things off with Scotch Broth and crusty bread, followed by Haggis, Neeps & Tatties with a Kingsbarns whisky peppercorn sauce (vegetarian option available). While you dine, soak up the sounds of the bagpipes and enjoy a reading of Burns’ timeless poetry. Finish the night with Cranachan – a classic mix of raspberries, cream and oats. Good food, great company, and a touch of tradition – we can't wait to see you there!

What 1,490 people are saying

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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Queens Arms in Edinburgh offers a delightful Scottish pub experience with "fantastic food" and a "fun atmosphere." Known for its "amazing" Sunday roasts and extensive drink selection, the pub is a favorite among locals and tourists. Guests rave about the "super friendly" service and the cozy, authentic setting. Reservations recommended!

1,490 Reviews

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jolene
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it. Great food, fun atmosphere and exceptional service. We would definitely recommend it.
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Michael
VIP
Greater Boston
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous dinner. Great Sunday roast. Cozy pub. The place was very festive at the holidays. Portion sizes were generous.
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Cameron
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was looking for a place to show my family the magic of a Sunday roast and this place was perfect! The four of us had a sharing roast and sharing pie along with some drinks. The dessert that came with the roast was so tasty and warm. The ambiance was the perfect cozy hideaway from the cold and windy weather outside. I would recommend to anyone!
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arlenek
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had booked a birthday dinner, the wee booth was cramped . Bar was way too warm so couldn’t stay for long as felt so uncomfortable
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Amy
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic Sunday roast. Will definitely be visiting again.
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on December 15, 2024
Hi Amy, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the roast, and have passed on your compliments to the chefs. See you soon!
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Linda
Manchester
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Myself and partner booked a table for 7pm and had the Sunday dinner. We just had the main course which came out very quickly. Food was good but Yorkshire puds a bit burnt. We were sat on an incredibly small table in the bar area which was really noisy and cramped. We had only just finished our first course and half way through our first glass of wine the waitress came to remind us we had around 20to 30 min left on the table. We had been there less than an hour. I totally understand when it’s busy they need tables but this was just greed. We would not return as there are so many places to eat in Edinburgh without it feeling rushed and cramped and crowded
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Ashley
VIP
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The staff were nice. I had the Sunday roast it was almost inedible the steak was so tough and chewy (medium rare). Hurt my jaw to chew so much so I gave up
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 6 days ago
Hi Ashley, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your roast - we would have loved to replace it at the time! Our servers are trained to check on our guests a few bites into the meal, and this happened on your visit. Next time, please don't be too shy to tell us your honest feedback in person, and we will do all we can to fix any issues that come up. We hope to see you again soon!
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Sarah
Toronto
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, service and a lovely atmosphere. Just make sure to book for a Sunday lunch!
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on December 13, 2024
Hi Sarah, thanks for your fantastic review! We really hope to see you next Sunday
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Rachel
Leicestershire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really nice atmosphere . Very busy when we went but it is a very busy time of year. Staff were lovely and friendly
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on December 13, 2024
Hi Rachel, thank you for your wonderful review, we’re so proud of our team so it’s great to hear you found them friendly and attentive. Have a lovely day!
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Jessica
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool place to hang with friends! The food was very good and the staff were very nice especially Sophia our host! Highly recommended
The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 6 days ago
Hi Jessica, Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and we hope to see you again
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