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The Queens Arms - Edinburgh, Edinburgh,

The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

4.6
4.6
1490 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.
🐶 Dog-friendly.
💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.
🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.
🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.
🏉 We show all sports events & proud sponsor of Edinburgh Rugby. Your home away from home!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 225 1045
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    New Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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Experiences

  • Burns Night at The Queens Arms

    GBP 40.00 per person

    Prepaid

    23 Jan 2025 only
    Join us for a cosy Burns Night celebration! For £40, enjoy a 3-course meal and a welcome cocktail from Kingsbarns Distillery. Kick things off with Scotch Broth and crusty bread, followed by Haggis, Neeps & Tatties with a Kingsbarns whisky peppercorn sauce (vegetarian option available). While you dine, soak up the sounds of the bagpipes and enjoy a reading of Burns’ timeless poetry. Finish the night with Cranachan – a classic mix of raspberries, cream and oats. Good food, great company, and a touch of tradition – we can't wait to see you there!
    Burns Night at The Queens Arms photo

What 1,490 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Queens Arms in Edinburgh offers a delightful Scottish pub experience with "fantastic food" and a "fun atmosphere." Known for its "amazing" Sunday roasts and extensive drink selection, the pub is a favorite among locals and tourists. Guests rave about the "super friendly" service and the cozy, authentic setting. Reservations recommended!

1,490 Reviews
  1. jolene

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. Great food, fun atmosphere and exceptional service. We would definitely recommend it.
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Jolene, we are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us at The Queens Arms and we would like to thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review. have a lovely Christmas and we hope to see you again in the new year.

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  2. Michael

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner. Great Sunday roast. Cozy pub. The place was very festive at the holidays. Portion sizes were generous.
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Michael, we are joyed to hear you had a good time with us, and would like to thank you for leaving such kind words. we hope you have a wonderful Christmas and we hope to see you again in the new year.

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  3. Cameron

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was looking for a place to show my family the magic of a Sunday roast and this place was perfect! The four of us had a sharing roast and sharing pie along with some drinks. The dessert that came with the roast was so tasty and warm. The ambiance was the perfect cozy hideaway from the cold and windy weather outside. I would recommend to anyone!
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Cameron, thank you so much for the lovely review! I'm glad we were able to provide you a cosy shelter from the wintery weather outside, as well as a nice meal! I have passed your compliments to the chefs, and they were thrilled to hear them. Please come again soon!

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  4. arlenek

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had booked a birthday dinner, the wee booth was cramped . Bar was way too warm so couldn’t stay for long as felt so uncomfortable

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  5. Amy

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Sunday roast. Will definitely be visiting again.
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 15 December 2024
    Hi Amy, thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled you enjoyed the roast, and have passed on your compliments to the chefs. See you soon!

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  6. Linda

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Myself and partner booked a table for 7pm and had the Sunday dinner. We just had the main course which came out very quickly. Food was good but Yorkshire puds a bit burnt. We were sat on an incredibly small table in the bar area which was really noisy and cramped. We had only just finished our first course and half way through our first glass of wine the waitress came to remind us we had around 20to 30 min left on the table. We had been there less than an hour. I totally understand when it’s busy they need tables but this was just greed. We would not return as there are so many places to eat in Edinburgh without it feeling rushed and cramped and crowded

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  7. Ashley

    VIP

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were nice. I had the Sunday roast it was almost inedible the steak was so tough and chewy (medium rare). Hurt my jaw to chew so much so I gave up
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 17 December 2024
    Hi Ashley, thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! I'm sorry to hear you didn't enjoy your roast - we would have loved to replace it at the time! Our servers are trained to check on our guests a few bites into the meal, and this happened on your visit. Next time, please don't be too shy to tell us your honest feedback in person, and we will do all we can to fix any issues that come up. We hope to see you again soon!

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  8. Sarah

    Toronto

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and a lovely atmosphere. Just make sure to book for a Sunday lunch!
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 13 December 2024
    Hi Sarah, thanks for your fantastic review! We really hope to see you next Sunday

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  9. Rachel

    Leicestershire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Really nice atmosphere . Very busy when we went but it is a very busy time of year. Staff were lovely and friendly
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 13 December 2024
    Hi Rachel, thank you for your wonderful review, we’re so proud of our team so it’s great to hear you found them friendly and attentive. Have a lovely day!

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  10. Jessica

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cool place to hang with friends! The food was very good and the staff were very nice especially Sophia our host! Highly recommended
    The Queens Arms - EdinburghResponded on 17 December 2024
    Hi Jessica, Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and we hope to see you again

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Queens Arms - Edinburgh

49 Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:00 am–1:00 am Sun 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine
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