The Fiddlers Arms - Edinburgh, City of

We visited the Fiddlers Arms Friday 23rd August our experience was not acceptable if that is that they value their customers. We waited for a table got one by the window ordered our food they never checked on us to see if we were enjoying it they removed the plates never asked if we wanted desserts; my partner went to the bar to order another drink for himself they brought it across to the table he was half way through the drink when a member of staff came across and said they wanted the table back in 25mins in other words drink up and clear off. We just asked for the bill and left the annoying thing was when we left there was empty tables everywhere a 6 seater sharing table next to us empty a table of 2 empty and nearly all the tables at the other side of the bar all empty, the bar stools were all taken but we were not even offered another table if it was just our table they wanted back. We live in Edinburgh we have supported that bar for many years and until Friday had some happy memories. The owners might like to remember that we are the people that they are happy to have in the bar when the tourist season is not so busy. When walking home we passed many bars with people sat in and out chilling with a drink after their meals and I just wondered why I bothered to go to the Fiddlers Arms ruined evening. You don’t deserve loyal customers.

We called in for lunch, primarily as we were struggling to get in anywhere else! Average food, average service. The place feels drab and could do with some TLC. Wouldn't rush to return.

Lovely fish and chips! The bangers and mash were also delicious!

Great food, service, atmosphere, and an available seat.

Magnificent place with delicious food, great whisky and nice people. It was so good that we came there three times during our three day stay. The fish&chips and pie were best we found during our trip to Scotland. The rating is driven down by the people who could not get a table. Can understand your frustration folks. The place is busy in the evenings and it's not possible to book a table. One of the days we were out of luck and had to go somewhere else. The place is absolutely worth waiting or coming back in my opinion.