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You will find The Mitre Bar in Royal Mile Edinburgh within a short stroll of North Bridge, Waverley Station and Holyrood - however you won't find another like it.

Step in to discover a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

In 1615, the site of our tavern was occupied by a fine tenement that was owned by John Spottiswood, then Bishop of St Andrews. The tenement burned down in 1814 and was replaced by The Mitre Bar ? a nod to the bishop's headgear. Legend has it that the bishop's throne is buried under what is now the bar area. Some say his spirit still walks the pub.

The Mitre Bar is one of many rare gems in the Nicholson's collection of great British pubs, reputed for their distinctive buildings, intriguing history and vibrant atmosphere.

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Beer gardenFamily friendlyFoodOutside areaReal aleWiFi freeCricketFootballRugbyTerrestrial TVCask Marque

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Francesco Bianchi

3 months ago

We had a very enjoyable hearty early dinner on our first day in Edinburgh. The place looks very nice, with an extremely cozy atmosphere. Perfect for our first few hours in a gothic looking city on a winter dark day! Personnel is very kind and service fast. We got our starter within minutes. We just waited maybe a few minutes too long to get our beer but after that everything arrived promptly. I found the soup to be ok, with not much fish. The fish was tasty but the soup instead felt bland. It came with bread that felt a bit too limp and the butter was just too cold to be spread. Unfortunately I didn't particularly appreciate the beer, but that's probably just me. The pie instead was superb. Rich and hearty, full of flavor. Generous portion. The gravy also extremely good and a great addition to the accompanying carrots. I tried the beef pie of my partner and didn't particularly like it, while she found it very satisfying instead. We both loved the menu and struggled to choose from so many options that caught our attention. An interesting detail about the menu: calories are called out for each and every dish. I don't think I had ever seen that for such a traditional menu!! Music felt a bit in contrast with the general atmosphere: a bit too upbeat and modern for a place looking so traditional.

Storm Bero

4 months ago

I can't speak highly enough about this place. The atmosphere is impeccable. The draught selection is excellent. And THE FOOD is the best I've ever had at any pub ever. This was by far our favorite place to eat in Edinburgh. We liked it so much we went back the next day. I definitely recommend going here.

Kiran Singh

5 months ago

Walked into this bar after dinner for a night cap & had a great experience chatting with Tyler the bartender. He was a great beer connoisseur & and explained the different Edinburgh brewed beers. He even shared a personal story about his great grandmother who used to also work at this bar & allegedly saw the ghost of the Bishop, whose throne was buried under what is now the bar area. Great drinks, customer service, & cute cozy bar atmosphere.

Isabella Trabucco

5 months ago

This was the first pub we went to while visiting Edinburgh and it did NOT disappoint! Firstly, the service was excellent as the staff were friendly and the food was very quick to come out! We started off with the Cullen Skink which was amazing! It was our first time trying it but definitely was delicious! We also ordered the Stovies and Sausage and Mash which was also really well prepared! Overall great atmosphere, great service but there is limited seating, so you will need reservations for dinnertime :)

Diana Duhon

6 months ago

We vacationed on Edinburgh a couple weeks ago and thought the service and food were outstanding! We were told our table would be ready in 40 minutes and to feel free to sit at the bar and have a pint while we waited. Our table was ready in only 20 minutes! Our server was attentive and the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The order was perfect and I loved the steak and ale pie! It was my favorite thing I ate during our stay. My husband had the Ocean fish and chips and he enjoyed that as well as the houlloumi fries. The portions were good size and we were stuffed when we left. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place!

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Heverlee 0623
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