The Canny Man's

Name: The Canny Man's
Address: 237 morningside road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH10 4QU
Telephone: 0131 447 1484
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

147 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

Top tags:

"The Canny Man's in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through 5 generations of the Kerr family. As famous chef Rick Stein said 'The Canny Man's is the best pub in the world.'
The establishment is well known far and wide for it’s quirky nature and ‘never’ changing décor. The interior sees every nook and cranny filled with everything from moose heads to muskets, sheet music to stuffed animals. A genuinely one of a kind bar and restaurant. The restaurant specialises in the best Scottish produce with a strong focus on local suppliers. Alongside this they have a well stocked gantry of over a 200 malt whiskies and a large wine list. The Canny Man's is very much a unique experience in Edinburgh and not to be missed."

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

22 May 2022

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Booked 1 time today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–21:00
Phone number
0131 447 1484
Website
http://www.cannymans.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
ANDREW GRIEVE
Catering
WEDDING / BIRTHDAYS / WAKES
Private party facilities
WINE TASTINGS WITH OUR SOMMELIER PRIVATE DINING ROOMWHISKY TASTINGS

Location
237 morningside road Edinburgh, EH10 4QU
Area
Morningside
Parking Details
Private Lot
Public Transit
BUS STOP ON MORNINGSIDE RD
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Homemade Soup of the Day£3.95
served fresh daily with bread basket and butter
Para Picar£7.45
marinated olives, cheese, Serrano ham, tomato bread and sundried tomatoes
Samantha's Treat£7.95
Serrano ham served with fresh melon
Sir Anthony£8.55
tiger prawns with cocktail sauce laid on lettuce with an avocado and pineapple salad
La Ronde£7.45
pate served with toast, garnished with gherkins and tomato
Chrysanthemum£6.95
tomato, mozzarella and crisp iceberg lettuce
Bread and Olives£3.95

Seafood

Our seafood is delivered fresh daily from Eddie's seafood market in Marchmont

Lobster
freshly boiled Eyemouth lobster dressed with Russian salad
- Whole£30.00
- Half£16.00
Scottish Smoked Salmon£8.95
served with diced onions, chopped egg, capers, horseradish and soda bread
Crab£7.95
dressed and served in its shell, garnished with crispy salad and French dressing
Oysters£9.95
freshly shucked 1/2 dozen served on a bed of ice with Captain Duncan's piquant sauce
Cocktail de Crevettes£8.95
large prawns in a homemade Marie Rose sauce, served on a bed of lettuce
Mussels£8.95
Steamed with a choice of 'Port Vell' style - white wine and chopped onion or tomato, shallot, wine and Provencal herbs served with a bread basket
Tiger Prawns£8.95
1/2 dozen served on a bed of ice with lemon and mayonnaise
Seafood Platter£16.00
lobster, tuna, oyster, king prawn, smoked salmon, caviar gar nished with lemon and a crisp green salad

Smørrebrød

Our Smørrebrød open sandwiches have been a mainstay of the Canny Man's for the last 20 years and all our ingredients are freshly prepared every day. All the sandwiches are cold and are served on soda bread (or rye bread if you prefer) gar nished with lettuce, cucumber, tomato and egg. Although we have reduced the number, all your old favourites can still be prepared to order just ask a member of staff

Smoked Salmon£8.95
garnished with prawns and cocktail sauce
Smoked Trout£8.55
fillet garnished with our own homemade horseradish sauce
Fresh Chicken£8.55
breast in a curry mayonnaise with asparagus garnish
Home Cooked Ham£8.55
with our own cheesy potato salad and onion rings
Chicken Salad£8.55
chicken and potato salad garnished with cucumber
Cessford's Favourite£8.55
home cooked ham with mustard relish and croutons
Roast Fillet£9.45
rare, served with horseradish sauce and potato salad
Bombay Eggs£8.95
curried egg garnished with prawns and tiger prawns
Super Prawn£8.95
prawns with cocktail sauce garnished with caviar
Beef Madras£9.45
rare beef fillet, served with curry mayonnaise
Egg Caviar£9.45
Danish caviar with egg slices, anchovy and mayonnaise
1871£8.55
roast pork served with crispy bacon and our own apple sauce
Seafood Medley£8.95
prawns, smoked salmon, mussels and hollandaise sauce
Double Decker£8.55
ham and chicken topped with cheesy potato salad
Chris's Real Mccoy£8.55
chicken with creamed mushrooms and sweet corn
Salmon Fillets£8.95
served plain with lemon, caviar and a dill dressing
The Graduation£7.45
finely g rated cheese and coleslaw, chopped onion and pickle
La Petunia£8.95
prawns garnished with hollandaise sauce laid on avocado
Tropical Cheese£7.45
camembert with avocado, pineapple and chives
Coronation Chicken£8.55
chicken and pineapple with a curry mayonnaise
Sharp End£8.55
creamy smoked haddock with egg slices and croutons
Tristan's Snack£7.45
egg mayonnaise served with slices of tomato
Bendinat£9.45
poached salmon gar nished with cucumber and hollandaise sauce
Medley£9.45
rare fillet of beef and home cooked ham served with a tasty potato
Tee Off£8.55
Serrano ham thinly sliced served with tomato bread
Fishy Mix£8.95
smoked haddock and tuna garnished with prawns and caviar
Old par£8.95
tomato stuffed with smoked haddock and crispy bacon
Duchess£8.95
smoked salmon, poached salmon with dill dressing and capers
Kerr's Choice£7.45
asparagus with tomato and a hollandaise sauce or cream cheese
Calcutta Prawn£8.95
prawns in a rich curry mayonnaise
Roast Lamb£8.95
served with our own minted potato salad
Three Tiered£8.95
home cooked ham, cheese and coleslaw
Robin's Choice£8.95
chicken, rare fillet of beef and home cooked ham
Olivia's One Smile£9.45
Smoked salmon, poached salmon and prawns with cocktail mayonnaise. You donate £1 to Olivia Giles' 'One Smile' charity every time you choose me. Last year you helped raise £1000 to help supply prosthetic limbs in her African clinics
The Nixe£9.45
smoked salmon garnished with tiger prawns and cocktail sauce
Surf and Turf£9.45
tender fillet of beef, tiger prawn and fresh lobster with our own sauces
Tipster£8.95
asparagus tips with chicken wrapped in mayonnaise sauce
Prawn Supreme£8.95
prawns served with poached salmon and mayonnaise
PA Amb Oli£8.55
Majorcan delicacy includes Serrano ham and other delights
Andrew's Favourite£9.45
rare fillet of beef topped with béarnaise sauce

Cheese

half portion £3.95 / full portion £7.95

The Wedge
fine Stilton, oat cakes and celery
French Selection
Camembert and Brie served with apple, biscuits and redcurrant jelly
Master's Choice
Stilton, Brie, Camembert, Edam and cheddar, served with celer y, biscuits and redcur rant jelly

Puddings

With liqueur £7.45 / without £5.95. The Canny Man's has been serving the famous Luca's of Musselburgh ice cream topped with liqueur and fruit for many years. We have a wide range of liqueurs but here are a few suggestions. Why not try our very own 'Golden Drop' whisky ice cream specially made for us by Luca's of Musselburgh! (1 scoop £2.75)

Balencia
Luca's vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce and banana laced with Crème de Bananes
Amaretto Laced
Luca's vanilla ice cream, almond topping and Amaretto liqueur
Strawberry
fresh strawberries, Luca's vanilla ice cream with vodka
Mont Blanc
Luca's vanilla ice cream, topped with coconut and laced with Malibu
Archers
sliced peaches, Luca's vanilla ice cream laced with peach schnapps
Dark Side
Luca's chocolate ice cream and cherries laced with Cherry Heering
The Old Alliance
Luca's vanilla ice cream and biscuit laced with Morrison liqueur

Tea and Coffee

Coffee£2.50
freshly ground coffee served with biscuits and cream, top ups complimentary
Carajillo£5.95
espresso coffee laced with a gentleman's measure of rough brandy
Espresso£2.25
a shot of the finest roast coffee
Americano£2.50
espresso diluted with hot water
Solo con Nata£2.50
espresso topped with cream
Cappuccino£2.75
espresso coffee with frothy steamed milk
Latte£2.75
espresso coffee with steamed milk
Tea£2.50
selection of fine teas. English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Pepper mint and Green served with a biscuit

Side Orders

£3.95 (each). We recommend the following as an accompaniment to your meal

Caesar Salad
Cheese Salad
Tomato and Onion Salad
Mixed Salad
Hot Jacket Potato
topped with butter or sour cream and chopped chives

The Canny Man's Afternoon Tea Set

Served Thurs - Sat, 2 - 5pm. A selection of finger sandwiches alongside homemade pastries, sweet treats and scones. Including:

Loose Leaf Tea£10.95
Loose Leaf Tea and a Glass of House Champagne£18.95

Traditional Sunday Lunch

Traditional Sunday Lunch
Available ever y Sunday served from 12.30 - 3.30pm. Our tempting selection of roasts are served with fresh market vegetables and all the trimmings. (vegetarian option available)
- For 2 Courses£14.95
- For 3 Courses£17.95

Evening à la Carte Menu

Tues - Thurs: Prix Fixe. Fri and Sat: specially prepared. A La Carte dishes

Evening à la Carte Menu
Our evening a la carte meals are inspired by the very best of British cuisine and we are proud to present a rotational menu that has a strong focus on seasonal ingredients from the best local suppliers
- 2 Courses£11.95
- 3 Courses£14.95

Digestifs

All served in 35ml measure. We stock an exceptional range of over 250 single malt whiskies along with a wide selection of cognacs and brandies. Please ask for a detailed list

Liqueurs

£4.75 for 35ml measure

Amaretto
Glayva
Sambuca
Grand Marnier
Tia Maria
Cointreau
Baileys
Drambuie
Red Squirrel Ginger Nut Liqueur
Morrisons Liqueur
Kahlua and the Boss's Favourite
Kahlua
Kahlua and the boss's favourite after dinner drink D.O.M Benedictine

What 147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lunch
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Neighbourhood Gem
Edinburgh
Lunch
Edinburgh
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JohnT
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Friendly, helpful service. Good food. Good selection of drinks.
AS
AngelaS
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 May 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic choice. Really interesting setting with lots to intrigue. Excellent food and delightful service.
JM
JessicaMac
Glasgow
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful! Looking forward to going back already.
K
Kags36
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delighted to have shared the experience with a friend on her first ever visit. She loved it and is already planning her return.
JD
JackieD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 4 May 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Enjoyed our lunch very much . It’s a great place to bring guests 👍I know they need to keep the decor on keeping with the age of the pub etc. But not a lot of room under the tables for your legs due to the wrought iron ! However it hasn’t put us off 👍
D
David
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a nice peaceful midweek lunch here with my elderly mother. Staff were very attentive and solicitous, and arranged a quiet table for us in the back room. The main bar and front room were a bit busier but still would have been a good option. Lots of character and history here !
M
Miranda
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another fabulous lunch at the Canny Man. The oysters were absolutely delicious as were the classic open sandwiches and the shrimp cocktail. The wine we selected had finished but our server suggested an alternative that was really fantastic. Great friendly service and attention to detail as ever. Always a delightful experience.
CN
CallumN
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pub great atmosphere and a great welcome. A morningside institution not to be missed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 April 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Fantastic service
a
alanl
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 17 April 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Great Sunday roast! The beer is always good here too!
MM
MaryM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great dog friendly pub. Great food and very friendly service.
MB
MatthewB
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good at handling my partner’s allergies. Kept checking in with us to make sure everything was alright.
FD
FDBris
Norfolk
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious Sunday pub lunch in querky, colourful surroundings rich in history.
BA
BillA
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 April 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
A different experience, but that is a key part of its charm. Limited hot menu, but better to do a few dishes well.
MH
MikeH
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience of a very unique pub. Good value food well presented and served by friendly attentive staff
OS
OrlaS
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 April 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everyone and everything was amazing! Great food, great service, great atmosphere!!
V
Vera
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall4food3service4ambience5
Quirky and friendly space for eating different food as well as traditional fare - layout keeps each table discreet and the linen tableware harks back to elegant times- always nice but don’t like extra charge on certain items
EP
EllaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great selection of open sandwiches and Sunday roast on Sundays. Relaxed atmosphere
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 March 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
We went for a mother’s day lunch and it was decent. The Sunday lunch options are quite ok. Don’t expect anything exceptional. Good sized portions and simple flavours. Service though took a while, might have been due to the fact that they’ve been busy.
MB
MartinB
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 March 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Good food and a great setting, quirky with a good selection of drinks
AM
AlanM
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was meeting friends which we hadn’t seen for two years. The service was fantastic - cheery and always willing to assist with any query we had. The food was fantastic too. All in all - it was a perfect place to catch up and have a bite to eat. Alan McIntosh
J
Jimo
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
Very poor tepid food and extremely overpriced . We paid almost £100 for 2 mains , a bottle of house red and a bottle of fizzy water. The table we were given was too small for 2 people to eat comfortably. The vegetables were more akin to a school dinner hall than a restaurant. The steaks were tough and tasteless. We won’t be back
EM
EwenM
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Still a classic. Important family occasion with a baby in a buggy and perfectly catered for. Thank you.
MS
MartinS
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 March 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Loved the atmosphere. Loved the whiskey flights. Food was nice but would be good to have more bread.
GC
GerardC
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 March 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food, friendly service & in a truly atmospheric setting.
MS
MillyS
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 February 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lovely place full of character and we all had a delicious vegetarian curry. We had a lovely time. Staff were friendly and good ambience. Will definitely be returning! Thank you!
GL
GrahamL
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant as usual, I would highly recommended it, top quality.
D
Dudleys
Edinburgh
15 reviews
3.0
15 reviews
Dined on 17 February 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
Very enjoyable first visit to unique establishment. Tables too close for comfortable social distancing.
RM
RuthM
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Canny Man’s never fails to deliver. If you want to experience a traditional, family owned, customer-centred bar, with a wide selection of wines and beers and excellent staff, this is the place to go.
GM
GaryM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and atmosphere, why would you want to go anywhere else
JJ
JamboJim
Edinburgh
32 reviews
3.0
32 reviews
Dined on 11 February 2022
overall3food4service4ambience3
We all enjoyed the lunch , with good service. A little disappointed at the table we were given, in the dining area which was not particularly busy. It was situated close to where food comes up from the kitchen and was quite active and noisy.
D
Ditto
Edinburgh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
been going here for over 30 years and it is still special
IM
IainM
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
One of my favourite places to drink and eat- anywhere!
PF
PriscillaF
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 5 February 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb. We had a fantastic lunch. Beautiful food and impeccable service.
DE
DarrenE
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely food and atmosphere, well worth the taxi from city centre
OT
OpenTable Diner
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 22 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great experience in eclectic surroundings. Efficient and attentive service with interesting hot and cold menu choices. Great wine and spirits too.
AK
AmKS
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for a Sunday roast, good size portions and value for money.
AR
AlexandriaR
Edinburgh
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 January 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere. Delicious food. Charming and friendly staff
AD
AngelaD
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 January 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Brilliant choice of food and drinks. Nowhere else quite like it, great ambience
MB
MikeB
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good lunch with friendly service. Mussels were great, lemon tart less so.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings

Protective equipment
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

The Canny Man's is rated 4.4 stars by 147 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

22 May 2022

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Booked 1 time today

237 morningside road Edinburgh, EH10 4QU

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Morningside
Hours of Operation
Lunch Daily 12:00–16:00 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:30–21:00
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Private Lot
Public Transit
BUS STOP ON MORNINGSIDE RD
Payment Options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
ANDREW GRIEVE
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.cannymans.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 447 1484
Catering
WEDDING / BIRTHDAYS / WAKES
Private party facilities
WINE TASTINGS WITH OUR SOMMELIER PRIVATE DINING ROOMWHISKY TASTINGS

The Canny Man's

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

Homemade Soup of the Day£3.95

Para Picar£7.45

Samantha's Treat£7.95

Sir Anthony£8.55

La Ronde£7.45

Chrysanthemum£6.95

Bread and Olives£3.95

Seafood

Lobster

Scottish Smoked Salmon£8.95

Crab£7.95

Oysters£9.95

Cocktail de Crevettes£8.95

Mussels£8.95

Tiger Prawns£8.95

Seafood Platter£16.00

Smørrebrød

Smoked Salmon£8.95

Smoked Trout£8.55

Fresh Chicken£8.55

Home Cooked Ham£8.55

Chicken Salad£8.55

Cessford's Favourite£8.55

Roast Fillet£9.45

Bombay Eggs£8.95

Super Prawn£8.95

Beef Madras£9.45

Egg Caviar£9.45

1871£8.55

Seafood Medley£8.95

Double Decker£8.55

Chris's Real Mccoy£8.55

Salmon Fillets£8.95

The Graduation£7.45

La Petunia£8.95

Tropical Cheese£7.45

Coronation Chicken£8.55

Sharp End£8.55

Tristan's Snack£7.45

Bendinat£9.45

Medley£9.45

Tee Off£8.55

Fishy Mix£8.95

Old par£8.95

Duchess£8.95

Kerr's Choice£7.45

Calcutta Prawn£8.95

Roast Lamb£8.95

Three Tiered£8.95

Robin's Choice£8.95

Olivia's One Smile£9.45

The Nixe£9.45

Surf and Turf£9.45

Tipster£8.95

Prawn Supreme£8.95

PA Amb Oli£8.55

Andrew's Favourite£9.45

Cheese

The Wedge

French Selection

Master's Choice

Puddings

Balencia

Amaretto Laced

Strawberry

Mont Blanc

Archers

Dark Side

The Old Alliance

Tea and Coffee

Coffee£2.50

Carajillo£5.95

Espresso£2.25

Americano£2.50

Solo con Nata£2.50