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Abbotsford Restaurant, Edinburgh,

Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6 (177)
£25 and under
British
3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

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2 people
19:30
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–21:45 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    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

What 177 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abbotsford Restaurant is a charming spot in Edinburgh offering "great food and service" with a "fabulous ambience." Guests enjoy "excellent pub grub" and appreciate the friendly, attentive staff. Highlights include "some of the best fish and chips" and delicious haggis dishes. It's "excellent value for money" in a "traditional location."

177 Reviews
  1. malcolm

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  2. Robert

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 May 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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  3. John

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 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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  4. Joe

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 May 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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  5. Elaine

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 2 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Disappointing, service and food not as nice as it has been in the past

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  6. Mike

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, recommend booking a table. Very good bangers and mash and steak pie. Good beers. Good service food was server hot

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  7. Ronald

    Edinburgh/Midlothian4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    As always we enjoyed a very nice meal in pleasant surroundings.

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  8. j

    Edinburgh/Midlothian4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great easy ambience. great choice. very enjoyable.

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  9. BEAUCOURT

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Carte simple avec des "classiques"; Pour les gros appétit, les portions sont modestes. Cuisine fraiche et gouteuse. Service rapide. Réservation recommandée.

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  10. Chris

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A delicious simple meal of soup, bangers and mash and pie. Fantastic ale gravy.

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Abbotsford Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Abbotsford Restaurant

3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–21:00 Thu–Sat 12:00–21:45 Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–23:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–00:00
  • 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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