
The Mitre Bar
Quick info
About The Mitre Bar
The Mitre Bar is a pub on High St in Edinburgh, set in a 19th-century building with the bar at the center of the room. Dogs are welcome inside, so guests can bring a pet along for a drink or a meal. The kitchen serves British pub food, including fish and chips, a bacon and cheese burger and a steak pie. The bar pours local beers, ciders and whiskies, along with Guinness and lager by the pint, and martinis are on the list too. Seating is walk-in, with tables set aside for meals and a few small tables up front near the bar and entrance.
Good to know
“Traditional pub in a 19th-century building with a central bar and a menu featuring British pub grub.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, burger, local beers and chicken pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, burger, local beers and chicken pie.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips and the burger draw the most praise at the Mitre Bar, with one reviewer calling the fish soft and tender and several others describing the food as good, alongside local beers, a pint of Guinness, whiskies and ciders. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one reviewer says a server ran up the road after a diner who left a wallet behind. Another visitor returned a few times after finding it pet friendly, and the bar itself is described as beautiful.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips and the burger draw the most praise at the Mitre Bar, with one reviewer calling the fish soft and tender and several others describing the food as good, alongside local beers, a pint of Guinness, whiskies and ciders. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one reviewer says a server ran up the road after a diner who left a wallet behind. Another visitor returned a few times after finding it pet friendly, and the bar itself is described as beautiful.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I was there on Saturday 27 July with two friends. We ordered 2 x Fish and Chips and a Bacon and Cheese Burger. 2 Pints of Lager and a Vodka and Coke. The bill was almost £100. Im still trying to work out how it came to that price. When the burger arrived there was no bacon and it was cold. Obviously it was lying waiting for chips as they were hot. Will not be back and could have had better and cheaper elsewhere.”
- Google user
“Amazing food and even better service! 🍷 We visited this restaurant and Nadia was our waitress, she was wonderful. Super friendly, attentive, and efficient throughout the whole meal. It’s hard to find service this good nowadays. A massive thank you to Nadia for taking such great care of us. Highly recommended! 10/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Google user
“Our friends recommend the Mitre to us. It's one of their favorite places to eat in Edinburgh so we decided to give it a try. It was busy being Sunday evening but were quickly seated. My wife ordered a latte immediately while we were looking at the menu. After about 15 minutes our server came back to take our order but forgot to bring back the latte. She took our order and brought back her latte which was barely warm and no sugar. My wife has to go get her own sugar. Our main courses arrived. I had the chicken pie while my wife had the steak. Both pies had a wonderful presentation so we were hoping they tasted just as good as they looked. Unfortunately the taste was just ordinary. Nothing spectacular... overall the meal was ok...”
- Google user
“Our wintry walk through Edinburgh was warmed with whiskies, friendly welcomes, delicious meals, and an amazing array of ciders, colorful martinis, and beers at the Mitre Bar. This is one of our favorite spots in Edinburgh. The city is always wonderful to explore, and the Mitre Bar quickly became a beloved spot to relax with delectable drinks and food. It has tables for meals like dinner, as well as small tables up front near the bar and entrance. Definitely visit the Mitre Bar! Thank you to their amazing team! We can’t wait to return.”
- Google user
“Recommended by a good friend and didn’t disappoint. Fantastic food and friendly staff. The young girl who served us even ran up the road after us after I’d forgot my wallet. Highly recommend!”
Location
Bars near The Mitre Bar
- The Scotsman's Lounge4.51,7140.1 miWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
live music performances, dollar bills on ceiling, gluten free ale
- Arcade Bar Haggis & Whisky House4.52,6030.1 mi
haggis and mash, whisky flight tasting, large portion sizes
- The Cocktail Geeks4.82,3250.1 mi
studio ghibli theme, themed cocktail storytelling, journey's end theme
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mitre Bar | 4.42,292 | — | fish and chips, burger, local beers |
| The Scotsman's LoungeWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,714 | 0.1 mi | live music performances, dollar bills on ceiling, gluten free ale |
| Arcade Bar Haggis & Whisky House | 4.52,603 | 0.1 mi | haggis and mash, whisky flight tasting, large portion sizes |
| The Cocktail Geeks | 4.82,325 | 0.1 mi | studio ghibli theme, themed cocktail storytelling, journey's end theme |
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