Ghillie Dhu

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “First of all, Ben is incredible, both as manager and server. His calm demeanor matches the atmosphere of the venue and the staff. But the food stole the show. From the Wee Bites appetizers to the incredible Steak Frites, then the Guiness Cake for dessert...all incredible! Do not walk past this venue. It is worth it! The bonus features were the live musicians, the sangria, and the whiskey tasting! Ben sat down and showed us where each whiskey is from and showed his passion for his job. I appreciate that extra effort and care. You made our honeymoon date night extra special! Thank you!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a great night here. The food was delicious, and we made sure to try the local delicacy, haggis, which was well worth it. The drinks were great, the service was friendly and attentive, and the entertainment made the evening even more memorable. The night started with traditional Scottish bagpipes and a Highland fling performance, followed by a modern Scottish band that had diners up dancing and joining in the fun. If you're looking for an authentic Scottish experience with good food, lively entertainment, and a fantastic atmosphere, this is definitely worth treating yourself!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “We were warmly welcomed and shown to our table by a lovely member of staff from Dehradun (I’m sorry I didn’t catch your name). My mother and I came for an authentic taste of Scottish cuisine and the atmosphere, and neither disappointed. We started with the Ghillie Dhu Board, which arrived promptly and was a fantastic way to sample traditional favourites like haggis, black pudding, and a Scotch egg. On the side, we ordered the triple-fried chips, and they were absolutely outstanding—crispy, flavourful, and easily one of the highlights of the meal. The portion was generous. To round off the evening, we shared the Cranachan, which was the perfect finish and just as delicious. The live music created a lovely ambience without being overpowering, allowing us to enjoy our conversation while soaking in the atmosphere. As the evening went on, the bagpiper and the lass leading the ceilidh were getting ready to perform. Unfortunately, that was our cue to leave, but it gave us another reason to return. I would happily recommend this place to anyone looking for great Scottish food, a welcoming atmosphere, and excellent service. We will definitely be back!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Booked for a meal downstairs in the bar for 11 people. The setting is nice enough and had a nice vibe. We were offered two booths due to our party size but chose to squish together in one. Not sure if our waitress was new as she seemed to find it a little challenging handling a larger group but there was another guy who I think might have been supervisor/manager who was great. The menu is good although could do with some more detailed explanations of what dishes are. Staff were able to accommodate changes/additions we made to our choices. Reasonable priced drinks. The food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their choices which included the curry, haggis burger, Highland blue salad, fish and chips and flat iron steak. They offer special two course menu for a fixed price as well as their regular menu. There was no delays with the food which given we were a party of eleven was good. Didn't feel pressured to leave and live music began at 8pm which is obviously louder but we didn't mind that. A great place for food and drinks.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “While the food and atmosphere here is beyond immaculate, I did not much care for the service. As a tourist, I would tread lightly. When me and my family arrived we were greeted with open arms and menus. We selected the option for a 3 course meal and some sides that we could all share together. Although, the manager here decided to add a 30 pound food board to our ticket without asking or explaining. When the food arrived we had assumed it was one of the 3 dishes we had ordered so we enjoyed it. At the end of our meal our ticket was served and we were quite disappointed to see that the first "course" was not at all something we had asked for. When approaching the manager about it he acted clueless and very dismissive making me question his ethics in the situation. So again, as a tourist beware of these simple scams and games. Further the food was fantastic! For what we did order, we very much enjoyed beyond compare. Another thing to keep in mind is that this place often hosts live shows, so be sure to look ahead of time to reserve tickets if you are wanting to experience that.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “I had the pleasure of meeting Alex and Euan. Very friendly staff and genuinely seemed happy to help and happy to be at work. The bar is nice- has sports on the background and light music so you can still have a conversation with guests without shouting. I had the Cheese Toastie (grilled cheese sandwich) which was yummy. I would have ordered some other seafood (everything smelled good) but I was waiting on dinner with friends later. Would recommend. Has a large selection of drinks and food and vibe was 💯”

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• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “We found Ghillie Dhu by chance as we were walking around looking for somewhere to stop for some lunch. Food was delicious and Shane was a lovely host! Ended up having some drinks after our meal and stayed over 2 hours as we enjoyed being there. Will definitely return the next time we're in Edinburgh.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “Delicious food and wonderful service! We stumbled across Ghillie Dhu by accident on our way into the city centre and thought it looked quirky (converted church always a cool idea), so we booked a table for food and to watch football. We were shown to our table instantly by Swati in the main bar, and after requesting the sound for the match we were taken to a private booth with our own TV. Swati and the other staff were so accommodating and friendly. We both got pie’s and a drink, the food was soooo good, massive portion and wonderfully rich. We’ll be coming back when family visits to watch football in a booth again, such a good experience. Thank you Swati for making our night!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “This is the best restaurant I've been to in Edinburgh. The atmosphere is incredible, the food is amazing, and the staff (especially Swati) is really helpful and kind. I loved this place. Luckily, it was the last restaurant I went to, so I’ll forever have it in mind when I remember my trip. I’m a vegetarian and I ordered the soup of the day (tomato soup) and the vegetable rolls. Everything was amazing, but the soup was fantastic, I really enjoyed it. My husband ordered the curry of the day and he liked it too. It’s not too expensive, which is great.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·1 year ago

  “Great place for a drink, meal, and live music. Downstairs is a nice restaurant with a bar. Comfortable bar seats, booths at the bar and at an elevated dining area. Outside seating if it is not too bad out. There is also counter space for eight if you are having small bites and a few drinks. Bartenders are really good and will help you with whisky selections. Great selection of whisky, gin, beers cocktails and wines. Food also very good. The bread was hearty, and the olives and excellent way to start. My black pudding scotch egg was great as were the mussels we had. The couple we were with raved over the fish and chips as well as the Sticky Toffee Pudding they had for dessert. Our waitress (Swati) made the evening for us. She got our orders correct and was spot on taking care of the table. Not hovering but coming by when it was needed. Great service!”

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