Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 7522 reviews

What AlGold2911 doesn't like about Red Squirrel:
Our drinks took 30 minutes to arrive after ordering, with the coffee being cold as it had been left on the bar for 10 minutes. The food order arrived 15 minutes later, but items were missing. One member of our party received their toast 10 minutes after the others had finished eating, and it was cold. There was only one girl behind the bar making drinks and one server, which was not sufficient given the busy Christma... View all feedback. What Israel Borer likes about Red Squirrel:
they are not mischievous when they said that burgers were right. the burger is really good and I also tried haggis here in the haggis cheesy fries. the waiter is really friendly and nice, he also gave me suggestions. the price is reasonable when considering the best situation and the innate good food. View all feedback.

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Gastroranking-it
3.8 ★ from 50 reviews
Fern
30.07.2024 - 12:24

Very well priced breakfast and one if the best breakfasts I've had in the area while visiting Edinburgh. Lovely service and nice pub in a good location

Charlotte
30.07.2024 - 12:24

Went on an evening, the vibes inside were cosy. Friendly and helpful staff decent food

Rachel
30.07.2024 - 12:24

Called in here for food. If I wasn't so tired of walking around the city I would have walked back out. I have never left a bad review but need to this time. The...

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Shar
30.07.2024 - 12:24

Menu looked good. Good was sub-par for a town with so many options. Chose this one as dog-friendly. Very good with the dogs. Expensive for what it was.

A
30.07.2024 - 12:24

Not sure the gastropub label is warranted, just normal pub grub with a one or two pound mark up ‘cos tourism. Wide ranging selection of beers though, usually pl...

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 12 reviews
Amani
16.11.2017 - 07:21

Red Squirrel ended up being one of the chillest spots to eat and drink during my time in Edinburgh.

Linda
27.01.2018 - 08:23

We were looking for somewhere local to go with good food and a good beer selection.

Vasile
30.12.2022 - 21:05

After the panto a booking was made. great choice for a party of 7. the selection of means of life included the enkelkinder, vegetarin and I. greedy schwein. Eat...

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Geoffrey
30.12.2022 - 21:05

Large bar and restaurant, which is also dog-friendly, all employees including seniors have they feel in a great environment with very clean bathroom facilities....

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Keeley
26.01.2023 - 10:40

Very beautiful atmosphere and decoration, which feed and drinks, where great and inexpensive.

Tripadvisor
3.9 ★ from 895 reviews
john
18.03.2024 - 05:55

Popped in before The Stranglers gig at the Usher Hall. We had booked in advance and was busy as rugby was also on. Food was lovely and nice welcoming atmosphere...

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ewestoo
18.03.2024 - 05:55

The menu is very trendy, the decor is nice, the staff are friendly and the ambiance is good. It's not inexpensive, and if the food had been top-notch, we would...

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Caitlin
18.03.2024 - 05:55

Delicious food, and very dog friendly! We made a last minute booking on a Sunday evening. The pub had a lovely relaxed atmosphere, and our dog was given a bowl...

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PhantomHelm
18.03.2024 - 05:55

Super little bar/ restaurant. We had a couple of nice burgers, couple of beers and enjoyed a couple of very pleasant hours. Funky decor, good service and good v...

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krismaheral
18.03.2024 - 05:55

We were visiting Edinburgh from Dublin and went to the Red Squirrel for breakfast a few times and for a lovely steak dinner. The food was amazing and the staff...

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Foursquare
4.2 ★ from 279 reviews
Google
4.3 ★ from 1656 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 85 reviews
Deliveroo
4.2 ★ from 208 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.2 ★ from 2267 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.1 ★ from 2070 reviews

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