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The famous Tolbooth Tavern on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

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With over 200 years of Scottish Hospitality, The Tolbooth Tavern is the perfect spot to slake your thirst and satisfy a hunger, whether you’ve taken the tourist trail, just finished a hard day’s graft or are simply looking for a relaxing dinner experience in Dunedin*.

(*gaelic for Edinburgh)

  • Tolbooth Tavern Wins Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025

    We’re thrilled to share that Tolbooth Tavern has been awarded a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2025, placing us among the top 10% of restaurants worldwide.

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  • OpenTable Diners' Choice 2023 logo on orange background with forks holding food like shrimp, strawberry, cherry tomato, and pickle slice.

    We're a Diners’ Choice Award winners!

    OpenTable diners voted Tolbooth Taver restaurant one of the best (again). Thank you! 🤩🥳🎉

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  • A plate of fish and chips with a lemon wedge, tartar sauce in a small black bowl, and a side salad.

    Our Food

    Our house favourites include Cullen skink, Tolbooth burgers, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips, our Haggis, Neeps and Tatties Tower and our Tolbooth steak pie.

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  • Person wearing a black beanie drinking from a glass with amber liquid, holding cards, near a bottle and open magazine on a wooden table.

    Tours & Experiences

    Here’s just a snippet of some of the exclusive dining experiences we can offer at The Tolbooth Tavern for groups of 15 or more.

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  • Front view of Tolbooth Tavern, established 1820, with pedestrians walking by, located in a stone building decorated with plants.

    Perfect Tourist Stop

    If you want to embrace some of Edinburgh’s dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, The Tolbooth Tavern is a must visit whilst in town.

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  • Person hugging a smiling Golden Retriever in an outdoor setting.

    Dog Friendly

    We love our four-legged friends at The Tolbooth Tavern and welcome well-behaved dogs in the bar.

Discover Edinburgh’s history, food, drink, and music!

Events
St Andrew’s Day Event - Sunday 30th November
Nov 30
St Andrew’s Day Event - Sunday 30th November

Join us for an unforgettable evening of Scottish flavour, tradition and music in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

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Tours and Bookable Experiences
Haggis Taster with a local Dram of Whisky
Mar 1
Haggis Taster with a local Dram of Whisky

Come and sample one of Scotland’s favourite dishes ‘Haggis’ with our MacSween’s Haggis, Neeps and Tatties stack served with a local dram of whisky.

Whisky Flight
Mar 2
Whisky Flight

Discover more about whisky through vision, taste, and aroma at the Tolbooth Tavern. You will sample three great Scottish whiskies in our cosy pub.

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Three cocktails with lemon garnishes in front of a restaurant entrance at night.
Plate with a ramekin of creamy dip, red jelly, fresh arugula, and bread slices.
Close-up of breaded chicken drumsticks with sauce and lettuce on a plate
A glass of Disaronno Fizz cocktail with a lime slice garnish, set in front of a stone building labeled "Tolbooth Tavern."
Close-up of a gourmet fried sandwich on a plate with arugula garnish and creamy topping.
Close-up of a bowl of creamy soup with a bread slice and herbs, and a plate of breaded appetizers with sauce in the background.
A glass of Disaronno Fizz with a lemon slice garnishing the rim, held up against a stone archway with the sign "Old Tolbooth Wynd" above.
Haggis dish with mashed potatoes and sauce, served with a glass of white wine and a plate of fried appetizers on a table.
 

The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm…

Established 1820, it boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile where the small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area.

  • The Tolbooth Tavern is centrally located on the Canongate towards the bottom of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

  • There is limited on-street parking and pay parking nearby.

  • Waverley Train Station and the tram line are just a 10-minute walk away as well as an abundance of local visitor attractions.

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