The Riccarton Inn
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The Riccarton Inn
Situated on the Lanark Road (A70), at the foot of the Pentland Hills, with a large spacious carpark. Our glorious covered garden space is now open from 12pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am Saturday and Sunday. Our dining room is socially distanced and delightful for a safe and delicious breakfast, lunch, dinner.

The latest guidelines set by the government advise Track and trace information must be provided. We offer a fine selection of real ales, lagers and beers, with no less than nine draught products we also offer a fine selection of wines, spirits, ciders and cocktails, this paired with delicious homecooked pub food really does make for a great experience.
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The Riccarton Inn has five en-suite letting bedrooms. We offer extremely competitive rates for our stays, and you are welcome to opt for a bed and breakfast rate or just simply room only rate. The Riccarton Inn is situated in an excellent spot for those wishing to explore Edinburgh and beyond. The city centre is easily accessible for those staying with us.
Reviews (14)
Michael A.
Michael A.
Dec 17, 2021
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Stayed here for one night on a cold winters nights. After being out during the day, got to the hotel and checked into the room, only to find tha the room was like an ice box. The radiator that was in the room wasn’t hot. There was a portable heater which kept on turning itself off so didn’t heat the room up. The bathroom was also very cold and no enjoyable to be in there for too long, there was fan heater in there, but it didn’t help much. The only time i got warm was when i got in to bed, and then it was a struggle to get back out because it was so cold. The shower was hot which was a good
Heather Cooper
Heather Cooper
Nov 27, 2021
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Our 2 night stay was ok .The photos of rooms on website are very deceiving ...the bedding was crisp white and clean but the room had dust /cobwebs. The bin wasnt emptied throughout our stay .The bathroom was discusting..we had small coffee cups for our tea in morning. The breakfast was extra @ £8.95 each which is wrong and not stated on the website details.We only stayed as meeting family so weren't in the room apart from sleep and showers .we would not stay there again which is a shame as the pub itself was really very nice and the food looked good
Linda McLean
Linda McLean
Nov 15, 2021
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Lovely food and good service. Some family staying over. Rooms are decent for the price, however with just a wee touch up and boxing off pipes in the bedroom bathroom would make a big difference.
Pauline Marinello
Pauline Marinello
Sep 27, 2021
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Good food ,fish was huge and price was reasonable
Party of 6 ,all said their meal was excellent.
I would Definitely make a return visit.
Jonathan Acton
Jonathan Acton
Sep 16, 2021
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Had an outstanding few days stay here. The room was great, staff very helpful and friendly and the food (breakfast and dinner) was superb. I will definitely stay here again.
They also have a lovely beer garden 🍻
Thomas Petiau
Thomas Petiau
Sep 01, 2021
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If you're coming for drinks then this place is great. The drinks are at a cheap price but still are to a good standard. However, if you are wanting food then maybe look elsewhere. Again the price of the food isn't bad but personally thought all of it was very bland. Overall, I will be coming back again for drinks.
Chet Rhodes
Chet Rhodes
Aug 12, 2021
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Outstanding service we came just as the kitchen was closing and they were happy to stay open for us and cook us delicious dinner Make sure you get the Collin skink soup amazing! We stayed here in room number 5 totally clean functional and very convenient to bus route 44 which will take you right downtown.
Adam Copp
Adam Copp
Jul 25, 2021
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Lovely staff, quick service, good outside seating under sturdy gazebo with booths. Food was fine but not amazing. Definitely a good spot to meet friends over drinks and nibbles though
Rhonda B.
Rhonda B.
Jun 09, 2019
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I got the steak burger with fries .. and a salad since I'm fatally allergic to cabbage so I can't have the coleslaw. Very tasty. Hubby got the special -- haddock and he loved it ... wonderful wait staff despite having a large crowd come in and were busy. Great place!
Jesse H.
Jesse H.
Jul 08, 2018
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Great food. The chicken and potato was amazing. The flavor on the potato was to die for.
Aileen M.
Aileen M.
Jun 01, 2016
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As always brilliant reasonably priced food. The chef even is able to adapt the special on the menu to accommodate my dairy-free dietary requirements #happydays
Ed H.
Ed H.
Apr 19, 2016
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First time here. Note they stop serving food at 9PM and by 8:45 they were only taking limited orders--I have no idea what the menu looks like as I was not offered one. I asked for a large fish & chips. The portion was ample, breading, crispy without being overly greasy. The mushy peas were respectfully electric-green and though a bit dry were some of the better mushy peas I've had with F&C. The inn appears to have a large number of locals and the wait-staff seems a bit undermanned and inattentive. (I didn't feel particularly welcome nor did there seem to be any rush to fill
Denise M.
Denise M.
Dec 10, 2015
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I have a work lunch here every few months and I've yet to be disappointed.

After a fairly recent refurbishment, it's a warm, welcoming pub with a real wood burning stove and a friendly atmosphere. The owners have done a great job in its transformation from dingy local bar, to cosy hotel.

The food is good, home cooked fare. Steak and ale pie, macaroni cheese, scampi and chips; exactly what you want from a local village pub. I haven't sampled the drinks, but it seems like it would have a reasonable selection.

It has outdoor seating at the front and back, and also has a decent size
Kenneth M.
Kenneth M.
Sep 08, 2015
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This place's name change and re-decoration a couple of years ago have certainly taken it into the 21st century. I've eaten here in the recent past too and can safely say that the food is of a standard to match the gastro-feel of the bar interior.

Whether due to the tax on the price of a pint or down to what brewers charge you're not paying markedly less than in the centre of Edinburgh seven miles to the East, unlike you might expect from it's more rural location. A round in a smilar establishment in the West of Scotland or in the North East of England would be a different ballgame