Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 3658 reviews

What arantxa wong likes about The Orchard:
Perfect stop. Near the botanical garden. The place is very warm and comfortable. Very nice and quiet. The fireplace part is beautiful. The waitress was super friendly. We had some beers and a snack. The soup of the day was lentil and carrot and was about £5. We also ordered mussels which were pretty good. I recommend it 100 View all feedback. What Sandro Mathys doesn't like about The Orchard:
Not bad, not great either. Their legendary steak pie isn 't something to write home about. The gravy was strong in taste, which I liked, but the meat as well as the lid were dry. And isn 't it weird that the dish is a good 60-70% chips? They were good, though. Also, why give single travelers the worst table in the whole place? Facing a wall, directly next to the entrance to the ladies ' toilet. There were several nic... View all feedback.

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GastroRanking-IT
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Eva
03.08.2024 - 16:16

Short stop for Sunday lunch... very cozy, large selection

Dave
03.08.2024 - 16:16

The steak pie and chips were spot on. The sticky pudding was incredible. Great pints to be had with fantastic service. This was our final dinner in Scotland and...

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Narelle
03.08.2024 - 16:16

We enjoyed a wonderful lunch of seafood chowder... beautiful mussels and prawns. The menu is great, service friendly and cheerful.

Andrea
03.08.2024 - 16:16

The food here was very fresh and delicious. The waiter was great at recommending beers and giving tastings. Very attentive.

Billy
03.08.2024 - 16:16

The food is good great atmosphere. Could do with a lick of paint. Still needs some paint didnt enjoy it this time steak pie was very sweet wont have food again...

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The Orchard offers a mixed bag of reviews, with some visitors satisfied with the food and friendly service, while others found the dishes lacking in quality. The legendary steak pie received mixed reactions, with some praising the tender meat and tasty gravy while others found it dry. Chips seemed to be a common theme with some enjoying them while others felt they were tasteless and soggy. The Sunday roast and burgers seem to be the standout dishes, with the lamb and beef roast receiving high praise. Overall, The Orchard seems to be a hit or miss depending on individual experiences.

Menulist
3.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Amanda
30.07.2022 - 21:13

amazing service! I still think of the wonderful bark cheek and mae meal. the sticky toe was dessert to die. and the deep-fried haggis is simply vulnerable. high...

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Eleanor
30.07.2022 - 21:13

comfortable, friendly and a stone's throw away from the botanical gardens, the orchard was a welcome look after a long morning walk. had enjoyed the suppe of th...

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Alison
30.07.2022 - 21:13

quite standard looking pub from outside, but one that has a pretty good menu with something for everyone. never disappointed when we had dinner here. family and...

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Erin
30.07.2022 - 21:13

was a firm favorit for a long time since the room is so good for small children, but was really disappointed last couple of times with the taste of the steak pi...

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Charles
30.07.2022 - 21:13

Delicious Deuchars. Proudly served me a pint of Deuchars IPA which was short (despite a requested top-up), flat and sour. Told me that it's not a lager that the...

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Google
4.4 ★ from 1151 reviews
Sandro
23.09.2023 - 13:31

Not bad, not great either. Their legendary steak pie isn 't something to write home about. The gravy was strong in taste, which I liked, but the meat as well as...

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Oakwood
23.09.2023 - 13:31

Great pub food provided in great surroundings. Looked like a good range of beer on tap. Cocktails and wine too. We walked up to get a table without booking but...

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Gianluca
23.09.2023 - 13:31

We had a great time in The Orchard. The food was good and the service professional. I liked the atmosphere of the place, cozy, old and new at the same time. The...

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Kris
23.09.2023 - 13:31

We had the fish sandwich, the steak sandwich and the fantastic onion rings. The food was good, but the service from Christopher was great.

antonia
23.09.2023 - 13:31

The best place I’ve visited while here in Edinburgh. Nice, quiet vibes and perfect for a spontaneous lunch. The steak pie was amazing and so were the chips. The...

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Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 396 reviews
Yelp
4.5 ★ from 23 reviews
Zomato
3.3 ★ from 15 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
4.5 ★ from 1370 reviews

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