The Bailie Bar

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Fantastic pub below the ground floor Stylish and darkened interiors paired with a nice selection of ales and delicious food make it a hidden gem one must not keep unnoticed. Sunday roast is amazing, highly recommended to try.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “This bar is over 150 years old nestled by the Mackenzie place in Edinburgh, Scotland. My step-dad came here when he was young, he's 76yo now. We had the best fish and chips with homemade tartar sauce. The atmosphere has that old bar feel that I was looking for. The service was excellent and the bar didn't disappoint.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Great food, and staff was awesome. Portions are a bit small for the price but tasted great.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “This place just set the bar extremely high. I’m glad I did some research. The friendliness is unmatched, Gabby, Angus, and Kiv, were a blast to chat about. We learned about Edinburgh and their culture and shared plenty of laughs. And the food was without question the best I’ve had on my brief trip. After coming from London this was quite the shake up. The flavors were wonderful, everything was seasoned properly, and I thought the traditional food left the best impression. Again, my standards are extremely high now, this is a hell of an introduction to Edinburgh. I might just come back it was that wonderful of experience. A core memory just unlocked.”

• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “We really love this bar, it’s a bit off the beaten path from the real touristy areas, but it is a nice area and if you’re out for a walk, you should swing in. Really nice people and reasonable prices.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “The Ballie spreads over the basements of three adjoining properties so is larger than many other local pubs. There’s a focus on good ‘pub grub’ with burgers handmade in house and seafood from Armstrong’s of Stockbridge. Sport is important too, with the six nations flags adorning the red pressed metal ceiling near the coal fire, though I'm glad TVs are generally on silent (except during important live sports matches, which are advertised in advance) so it’s easy to sit and chat at one of the wooden tables with dark red dark leather benches over a pint of cask ale. A nice place to visit with a friend - but not somewhere I'd feel comfortable turning up on my own as it has less of a welcoming/friendly vibe for strangers than some of the smaller pubs in the neighbourhood.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Got here by chance (looking for refuge from the rain) and 10/10. Soup of the day (broccoli & blue cheese) was tasty and cozy. Its worth noting that presentation was super nice!”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “Popped in for a pub lunch . I thought. What i got was, and this is no exaggeration the best presentation and flavourful food I think i have ever eaten outside a 3 Michelin star restaurant. This chef is on another level .totally utterly fabulous . Go try it a maze ing. BRAVO 👏 👏 👏”

• G

  Google user

  ·9 months ago

  “wonderful place. I've stayed in edinburgh with my boyfriend for 4 days and we went there 3 out of four days. It's the perfect traditional pub for a beer. The food is really great: from soup to burgers to main dishes. The staff is really special, everyone is incredibly kind. 100% recommended”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “Fantastic service and good food. Such a lovely spot! Stopped in for lunch and honestly had the best service I’ve had in Edinburgh. My server was so kind and attentive — it just felt really welcoming and relaxed. The food was hearty and comforting (perfect for a cold, rainy day), and the place has a cozy neighborhood vibe without feeling touristy. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip — highly recommend if you want great food and genuinely good people.”