The Oxford Bar (Bar)
8 Young Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB
“The Oxford is a living, breathing, blast from the past, from when pubs were a place people met for a pint and the 'craic'. I pop in to this pub everytime I visit Edinburgh but this last visit was the first time I met, Harry - the Licensee - together with Charlie - a regular. They engaged me in the craic and made me feel not only welcome but like one of the locals. AND gave me tips on where else to try. Home from home - and as long as I am able I will call in at The Oxford when I am in Auld Reekie.”
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Stephen Wood, Bridgefoot 23 Mar 13

Calistoga Restaurant & Sideways Wines (Bar / Restaurant)
70 Rose Street Lane North, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 3DX
“Love this place. We visit often and have never been let down. The wines are outstanding value, the food's innovative and the staff are friendly without being intrusive. The place is a bit tricky to find as it's in a back lane. It's worth seeking out.”
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John, Edinburgh 15 Nov 12

Hotel du Vin Bar & Bistro (Bar / Restaurant)
11 Bristo Place, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ
“I I visited your Resturant for the first time last Saturday evening, The resturant was lovely, very friendy staff and the service was excellent also the food was delicious too. Would recommend this restaurant, and definately be back.”
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Maj McGinley, Bonnyrigg 08 Nov 12

Bar Napoli (Restaurant)
75 Hanover Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 1EE
“Having waited over 20 minutes for chips and cheese, I was treated to the owner calling me an "a$$hole" in Italian to all of his staff for complaining, despite other people behind me in the queue having been served the exact same food before me. Unbelievably shocking customer service, an attitude which consisted of picking up our receipt and saying "you've only waited 15 minutes" and then throwing it on the ground... The food is fine if you can be bothered to wait for it, but I really wouldn't advise giving your custom to such a rude, unpleasant little man.”
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Chris James, Edinburgh 21 Oct 12

Espionage (Bar / Club)
4 India Buildings, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX
“Don't go here the head doorman has a serious attitude problem and may well spoil your night as he does not recognise proper official Government issued ID's”
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Jamie Edgart, Edinburgh 16 Sep 12

110 Restaurant (Restaurant)
Circus Casino, 124 Dundee Street, Fountain Park, Edinburgh, EH11 1AF
“A great Edinburgh restaurant to sample quality Scottish cuisine and they have some of the best offers around.”
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Julia, London 31 Jul 12

Forth Floor (Restaurant)
Harvey Nichols, 30-34 St. Andrew Square, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD
“Brilliant. Went with my boyfriend for a birthday treat, and it didn't fail to impress.”
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timmy timmy, kent 31 Jul 12

Heights (Restaurant)
Apex International Hotel, 31-35 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS
“One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh with some of the best views of Edinburgh castle that you'll find in the city. And the food is well worth it - delicious!”
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Fiona, Edinburgh 30 Jul 12

Pompadour (Restaurant / Hotel)
Caledonian Hilton Hotel, Princes Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2AB
“Excellent food and superb views of Edinburgh Castle. This was a real treat dining here.”
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Martha, Edinburgh 28 Jul 12

Elliot's (Restaurant)
Apex Hotel, 23 Waterloo Place, New Town, Edinburgh, EH1 3BH
“Great restaurant. Wonderful food and excellent service - would strongly recommend.”
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Scott, Edinburgh 28 Jul 12

Favorit (Bar / Restaurant)
19/20 Teviot Place, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2QZ
“This Cafe / Bar increases their prices every year during the Festival, be advised. Also after 6pm they will only serve you drinks with food. Today after over 10 years loyal custom at Favorit cafe / bar, I an Edinburgh Local regular customer have been informed by the owner that anybody wishing to use Favorit during this years Festival 2012 must also buy food. I asked but what about the Edinburgh Locals who come nearly every night to enjoy a coffee, and was told even them. I informed the owner after 10 years custom I will not be back. I say "No To Rip Off Edinburgh"”
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Craig McIntosh, Edinburgh 22 Jul 12

Robertson's 37 (Bar)
37 Rose Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 2NH
“Loved the atmosphere in this little pub, watched Ascot on the big screen tv (and won), then had to go back to watch England get beat in world cup (Yeha!!!) had a brill nite. Thanks to the staff .”
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linda crombie, aberdeen 25 Jun 12

Fingers Piano Bar (Bar)
61 Frederick Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
“Fantastic Piano bar!! Great atmosphere, Great people, Amazing piano players from around the world. Fingers is a place to get down and party hard. The locals and regulars know this is a hidden gem for a night out with live entertainment Tuesday til sunday. this bar gets busy.. very busy, so come early to grab a seat and witness and join in the night. every walk of life from landscape gardeners to tv celebs have their glasses held high singing along around the piano. posted by: Jangus, one of the amazing Piano entertainers at fingers piano bar!!”
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JANGUS, liverpool 29 May 12

The Regent (Bar)
2 Montrose Terrace, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh, EH7 5DL
“Love the Regent. Friendly staff, value for money food. Ever changing selection of real ales...and very dog friendly!!!”
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Lynette Thomson, Edinburgh 24 May 12

The Old Chain Pier Bar (Bar)
32 Trinity Crescent, Newhaven, Edinburgh, EH5 3ED
“I live in Newhaven and was looking forward to the Old Chain Pier re-opening. My husband and I went for tea tonight and it was dire. The first thing was disgusting sauce bottles which had not been cleaned for ages. We had a bottle of pretty poor wine (not cheap) and ordered fish and chips and steak pie. The fish was only OK. The chips (6 of them looked as if they had been cooked yesterday and resurrected) were awful. My husband's steak pie had flat pastry and only two pieces of meat in a watery gravy. The green beans were only just defrosted. There was so little to eat that I had to give my husband a piece of my fish. When the waiter came to clear the table he asked if we had enjoyed our meal and I told him that it was spectularly dire he just said good and went away. We were not asked if we wanted a dessert or coffee or anything. We paid out bill reluctantly and went home to have coffee. Given where this bar/restaurant is if they do not improve the food etc. It will go down the tubes and I am sorry about this.”
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mary tait, newhaven edinburgh 22 May 12

The Links Bar (Bar / Hotel)
The Links Hotel, 4 Alvanley Terrace, Whitehouse Loan, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, EH9 1DU
“Went to this bar on saturday night for a retirement party. I like how there are smaller function rooms that join onto the main bar,great atmosphere and reasonably priced. The bar staff were pleasant and did not push us out when it was closing time, would go back again sometime.”
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Heather anderson, edinburgh 27 Feb 12

Monteiths (Restaurant)
61 High Street, Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
“Awesome food! Nice one Lynch!”
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Andy, Stockholm 12 Jan 12

The Malt Shovel (Bar)
11-15 Cockburn Street, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1BP
“We went for a last drink on 2/1/2012(middle aged couple with teenage son) Our first visit and would go back. The barman was friendly and the drinks were fine. Only thing was it was a bit of a shocking experience for my son. He put his hand under the brass ornamental table attachment and found himself plugged into an old light socket. We found it amusing especially as he went back during telling us about it and did it again. No harm done.”
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Marie McClafferty, Moffat 03 Jan 12

Shamoli (Restaurant)
105 High Street, Royal Mile, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1SG
“Brilliant Restaurant,I can not fault it!”
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Adam, Edinburgh 03 Jan 12

Aspen (Bar)
66 South Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 1QN
“Food is really good there these days, they have a new lunch special deal and I had the chicken and bacon ranch and a bowl of soup for £6. Really decent sandwich and baguette and really decent price! Good footie atmosphere in the place (at least on the Sunday I was there). Not been in at night recently, but this is definately worth a visit for a cheap, cheerful and well made lunch.”
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Sam Blackwood, Edinburgh 19 Sep 11