Mitre, The - presented by Edinburgh Pub Guide

133 High St
OLD TOWN, Edinburgh
EH1

Picture of the pub: Mitre, The,Edinburgh

Review By: Dr Saz

Title: Visiting regulars...

Review Date: 2007-08-13 22:02:20

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 4

We have just spent our fifth consecutive fringe weekend in Edinburgh & have to say we love the Mitre. Yes, its on the mile & so it is often very busy. Yes the menu is a predictable pub menu - but it is delivered with a smile & in an edible condition - which is more than I can say for some of the rip off food I have recieved elsewhere in the city.

The atmosphere is nice, all the staff friendly and happy to advise on beer choices, even to our friends from over the pond. And the real piece de resistance is the selection of Whisky at extremely reasonable prices allowing a real tour for the tastebuds.

We come back every year.

Review By: Tracy

Title: Worth a Visit!

Review Date: 2007-08-04 10:24:49

Overall Rating: 4

Ambience Rating: 4

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 4

Excellent food at reasonable prices, friendly bar staff (unlike one particular guy at the Last Drop)and a nice relaxed atmosphere. We went in here quite a lot due to the fact it serves Gallo Rose wine at just over �8 a bottle which is very reasonable for a bar. All my ratings would have been 5 had it not been for the fact that the bitter and cider was soooooo expensive! (slightly puzzling seeing as how everything else was ok) Definitely worth a visit though.

Review By: Anne Greenyer

Title: good food at a super price.

Review Date: 2007-03-06 15:52:47

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 4

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

I have eaten twice in this pub over the last month and the food has been super. Ok,the kitchen is not too big so a lot of the food is "pub grub" but do try their char-grilled sirlon steaks. It was cooked to perfection and sooooo tender.For �7.50 including veg. etc. it would put the over-priced places to shame. As I am from Edinburgh I feel that I can honestly make a comparison! The staff were also very friendly. Look forward to going back and shall certainly send all my guests(I own a guest-house in Edinburgh)to this place.

Review By: Chickle McPickle

Title: Cosy!

Review Date: 2007-01-14 21:14:44

Overall Rating: 4

Ambience Rating: 4

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 4

Love this wee bar, and when my folks come for a visit they always want me to take them there cos they were so impressed! Ok, so it's been slightly turned into one of those chain-type pubs & has lost a bit of its character, but the foods always spot on & the staff are nice. It's also really cosy. Seems to attract grumpy looking businessmen midweek though!

Review By: Ali B

Title: Many a happy hour spent here!

Review Date: 2006-12-13 11:29:38

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 5

I think the Mitre is one of the best pubs I have been to in Edinburgh. It is a really nice building inside and out, the food and drink is great and at a reasonable price. There is usually a good mix of people and in the summer, if you are quick enough, you can get a seat out in the sun and watch life go by!

Review By: Ky_ly

Title: I love this place!

Review Date: 2006-11-27 14:02:50

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

This is definately my fav pub in Edinburgh. I've been living here for 6 months and this is the place that I have been made to feel like a regular!

Review By: cakesy

Title: Rip-Off

Review Date: 2006-08-04 11:41:23

Overall Rating: 1

Ambience Rating: 3

Value Rating: 0

Food & Drink Rating: 3

Wow, so many people here don't mind being ripped off. I guess that is the difference between tourists and residents. Resident become resentful of the constant gouging performed by these pubs. Food was ok, nothing to good, but heh, were in Scotland. Beers were pricey. Go down to cowgate for good beers. However, if you idea of character is some crappy old stuff hanging on the walls, and you don't mind paying through the nose, this place is for you!.

Review By: stuart anderson

Title: simply the best

Review Date: 2006-05-17 22:56:05

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

cant use enough superlatives this place is everything a pub should be friendly to the young and old and treats locals and tourists with the same level of attention. and by the way jackie and cara have the nicest b**ms in town no bum deals here folks make sure you pay a visit

Review By: The Clausthal "Maedels"

Title: Mitre, The

Review Date: 2006-05-14 23:44:25

Overall Rating: 4

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 4

We, a group of 8 German ladies between 47 and 80, were having a real good time at your place (May 5, 2006)! Thanks for the friendly service, the typically Scottish atmospere and the excellent pub food!

Review By: Aimée, Co.Durham

Title: The Mitre=Fantastic!!

Review Date: 2005-12-19 18:06:56

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

My family and I have recently visited The Mitre on the 16th and 17th December and loved every minute!! The entertainment was brilliant both nights!! The food and service were great! Thanks to all staff!
I will definately be returning next time I am on holiday in Edinburgh!!
Thankyou!

Review By: Jennie

Title: yum

Review Date: 2005-08-02 15:47:39

Overall Rating: 5

Ambience Rating: 4

Value Rating: 5

Food & Drink Rating: 5

Cheery staff and amazing steak pie makes this traditional wee Edinburgh pub great! Did I mention the steak pie........

Review By: evy

Title: mitrey good!

Review Date: 2005-06-21 07:39:04

Overall Rating: 4

Ambience Rating: 5

Value Rating: 4

Food & Drink Rating: 4

A classic edinburgh pub. Nicely priced pints and decent fare from the kitchen. Cozy restaurant in back.

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This is definately my fav pub in Edinburgh. I've been living here for 6 months and this is the place that I have been made to feel like a regular!

cant use enough superlatives this place is everything a pub should be friendly to the young and old and treats locals and tourists with the same level of attention. and by the way jackie and cara have the nicest b**ms in town no bum deals here folks make sure you pay a visit

We, a group of 8 German ladies between 47 and 80, were having a real good time at your place (May 5, 2006)! Thanks for the friendly service, the typically Scottish atmospere and the excellent pub food!

My family and I have recently visited The Mitre on the 16th and 17th December and loved every minute!! The entertainment was brilliant both nights!! The food and service were great! Thanks to all staff! I will definately be returning next time I am on holiday in Edinburgh!! Thankyou!

Cheery staff and amazing steak pie makes this traditional wee Edinburgh pub great! Did I mention the steak pie........

A classic edinburgh pub. Nicely priced pints and decent fare from the kitchen. Cozy restaurant in back.

My family and I have recently visited The Mitre on the 16th and 17th December and loved every minute!! The entertainment was brilliant both nights!! The food and service were great! Thanks to all staff!
I will definately be returning next time I am on holiday in Edinburgh!!
Thankyou!