Rose Street Brewery
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About Rose Street Brewery
Rose Street Brewery is a pub on Rose St in Edinburgh, with a main bar downstairs and a dining room upstairs. Wall hangings depicting the history of Edinburgh decorate the interior throughout. The kitchen runs a traditional menu, with haggis, fish and chips, and the Balmoral Chicken alongside a lamb and haggis pie, and apple tart for dessert. Real ale is served on handpulls and kegs, alongside Tennent's and Innis & Gunn lager. Staff provide table service and take food and beer recommendations. The pub operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations needed. Downstairs also has a small number of outdoor seats.
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“A staple traditional British pub, The Rose Street Brewery in Edinburgh is highly rated for its historic charm and welcoming service. Visitors highlight the excellent selection of proper pints and delicious, classic pub food.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis, fish and chips, burgers and lamb and haggis pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention haggis, fish and chips, burgers and lamb and haggis pie.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the haggis, from traditional pies to a side dish, alongside favorites like the Balmoral Chicken, a cracking burger, and a lamb and haggis pie paired with pints of Innis & Gunn or a handpulled real ale. Fish and chips also draws praise, though one reviewer notes the mushy peas served alongside were tepid, even as the fish itself was called lovely. Several describe the upstairs dining room as cosy and warm, and the staff consistently earn credit for being friendly and attentive, with multiple reviewers crediting specific servers by name for food and beer recommendations. One visit for dessert highlighted the apple tart and tea. A few mention the downstairs bar's small outdoor seating and the historic wall hangings depicting Edinburgh's past. One reviewer flagged that the ladies' toilet cubicles run small, though called it a common, manageable issue locally. Multiple diners say they returned a second time or plan to come back.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the haggis, from traditional pies to a side dish, alongside favorites like the Balmoral Chicken, a cracking burger, and a lamb and haggis pie paired with pints of Innis & Gunn or a handpulled real ale. Fish and chips also draws praise, though one reviewer notes the mushy peas served alongside were tepid, even as the fish itself was called lovely. Several describe the upstairs dining room as cosy and warm, and the staff consistently earn credit for being friendly and attentive, with multiple reviewers crediting specific servers by name for food and beer recommendations. One visit for dessert highlighted the apple tart and tea. A few mention the downstairs bar's small outdoor seating and the historic wall hangings depicting Edinburgh's past. One reviewer flagged that the ladies' toilet cubicles run small, though called it a common, manageable issue locally. Multiple diners say they returned a second time or plan to come back.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Mia was outstanding! Knowledgeable on the menu options, attentive and friendly. We tried two different traditional pies (chicken and beef) and they were fantastic.”
- Google user
“We had a great dining experience here. The food was noticeably more delicious than at the other restaurants we visited in the area. Every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, and the staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel very welcome throughout our meal. We would definitely come back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal.”
- Google user
“Stopped in for some dessert and have the apple tart and tea. Parthana , server, was very pleasant and attentive. It was a great experience.”
- Google user
“Excellent staff - she had both perfect food and beer recommendations. I ate upstairs in the cozy restaurant and watched the server take such great care of everyone there. Would absolutely come back. Food was delicious.”
- Google user
“Great pub with real ale in kegs. Love a nice handpulls. Plenty of seating inside and a few outside (great in the sun). Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.”
Location
Bars near Rose Street Brewery
- Kay’s Bar4.88940.3 miWheelchair accessible
guinness pints, coal fireplace, hidden residential location
- The Guildford Arms4.54,4330.3 mi
beef & ale pie, cask ale selection, cowder fish soup
- Beehive Inn4.23,5420.4 mi
steak and ale pie, historic old-world atmosphere, loud music and tvs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Street Brewery | 4.42,644 | — | haggis, fish and chips, burgers |
| Kay’s BarWheelchair accessible | 4.8894 | 0.3 mi | guinness pints, coal fireplace, hidden residential location |
| The Guildford Arms | 4.54,433 | 0.3 mi | beef & ale pie, cask ale selection, cowder fish soup |
| Beehive Inn | 4.23,542 | 0.4 mi | steak and ale pie, historic old-world atmosphere, loud music and tvs |
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