At the Orchard Bar & Restaurant we pride ourselves on using the finest locally sourced fresh produce. The Orchard Bar is an informal, relaxed bar and restaurant situated in Canonmills only a few minutes walk from the botanic gardens. With a regularly changing and varied menu using locally sourced seasonal produce the orchard provides excellent classic meals with a modern touch.
Whether it is one of our pub favourites such as Haddock & Chips or our legendary Steak Pies and Burgers to the more refined Fillet of Cod or Lamb rump dishes there is something for every palate. The Orchard also has vegetarian and vegan options as well as a gluten free and children's menu available.
Whether it is one of our pub favourites such as Haddock & Chips or our legendary Steak Pies and Burgers to the more refined Fillet of Cod or Lamb rump dishes there is something for every palate. The Orchard also has vegetarian and vegan options as well as a gluten free and children's menu available.
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We are an informal friendly traditional pub in Canonmills Edinburgh, near the Botanical Gardens East Gate. We offer a wide selection of wines, beers, gins and whisky. Our menu is varied and changes seasonally, all food is freshly made to order. Known for our Haggis fritters, Legendary Steak pie, Fish and Chips as well as our homemade selection of desserts - plus our children's Menu for our younger guests.
Reviews (22)
Briana H.
Jan 04, 2022
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Came here for dinner while in Edinburgh- food was good but was most impressed with the service we received. Our table wasn't quite ready so we opted to have a drink while waiting and the waitress insisted on putting all our drinks on a tray and carrying them over to our table which was unnecessary but so sweet!
Hans Vind
Jan 01, 2022
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Shirley Black
Dec 29, 2021
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Martin A.
Dec 21, 2021
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Bruno Fk
Dec 14, 2021
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First time I've been for food having been just for drinks before. Service was great and really friendly. I had the fish & chips: fish was crispy, tasty and not greasy and the chips were next level skin-on 'rooster' ones. Only minor thing was it was a wee bit on the chilly side even with the radiator on but we were right at the window. I also got a taste of the steak pie (helped with the leftovers) it was also really good. Oh and couldn't resist the sticky toffee pudding and glad I didn't. Will definitely be back!
Jenny Rickus
Sep 18, 2021
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Katherine Woodrum
Sep 15, 2021
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Salty Scot
Sep 12, 2021
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I had a meal here last night and the food was ok but nothing to shout out at. Obviously a regular friendly bar as a couple sitting next to me got moved and said to me " No offense " I like the window " Not a very nice thing to say to a stranger. 3 stars for the friendly waitress/Bar ladies. By varied menu, They mean limited.
Catherine Henry
Sep 12, 2021
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Steffi Fielitz
Jun 09, 2019
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We stopped by here for some food after we went to the botanical gardens.
They have a great variety of local beers on tap if you fancy that. We had burgers and they were delicious with beer.
Around that time a few families were in. If you come with kids only the non bar area is aloud to sit for you.
We enjoyed our time here.
Perfect for a good bite (typically Scottish food as well) and a pint.
Cheers!
They have a great variety of local beers on tap if you fancy that. We had burgers and they were delicious with beer.
Around that time a few families were in. If you come with kids only the non bar area is aloud to sit for you.
We enjoyed our time here.
Perfect for a good bite (typically Scottish food as well) and a pint.
Cheers!
O. K.
May 02, 2019
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I really liked it here. It was very sunny and bright, and the staff were cheerful and professional. The food was excellent and they had a good selection of beer and whiskey. We returned a steak because it was overcooked and we felt awkward about it, but they were so nice and apologetic and made another one that was perfect. I'd definitely go back.
Carrie D.
Aug 13, 2018
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Enjoyed ten days in Scotland. This is one of the top three of our best meals. The steak pie is renowned here and for good reason. Comfort food at its best!! DH and I split this meal and it was plenty for a lunch stop after venturing through the Royal botanical gardens. Friendly staff, good service & atmosphere. Highly recommend! A short walk from the gardens as well.
Pat E.
Aug 05, 2017
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Kirsty S.
Nov 04, 2015
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This is a great pub, with good food. It's the local to my work so that's maybe why I don't rate it as highly as I should. If you don't like crowds, The Orchard is probably best avoided on a Friday night when all the local offices decant to drink. But for a great pub lunch and decent range of beers, you can't go wrong with stopping off here.
Pablo D.
Aug 07, 2015
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We went there on a Saturday, early afternoon. The Orchard is a very cosy and welcoming place, with a laid back atmosphere. Waitresses and manager offered a very good and friendly customer service. The pub was rather busy with a couple of big tables with parents and well behaved toddlers & babies celebrating someone's birthdays. Because of that, our food took longer than usual to arrive at our table, but it was understandable. I got the Steak and Merlot Pie with hand cut chips. My friends got the Ciabatta sandwich with ham, cheese and pickles accompanied with crisps, a 6.5 out of 10 treat
Matthew T.
Jul 24, 2015
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To be honest, this is either 3.5 or 4 stars, not sure but it serviced the need so I'll go with 4 stars as the service was nice and most of what we had was good. Stopped here on the way to the botanical gardens, a perfect location for catching tourists! The selection of ales is a bit on the low side, but they do have a variety of lagers and bigger name brand things. So if that is what you are looking for, this place will work.
I had the bacon burger which was actually very good. The DC had the smoked mackerel and the soup of the day. The soup was a winner, but no point in describing
I had the bacon burger which was actually very good. The DC had the smoked mackerel and the soup of the day. The soup was a winner, but no point in describing
Paul M.
May 05, 2014
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Located on Interleith Row, a short walk away from the Edinburgh Royal Botanical Garden. After touring the gardens all morning, The Orchard was a welcome stop for a pint and a bite to eat.
The servers were busy with the lunch crowd, but managed to be friendly and helpful. Our pints and food arrived without delay.
The pint of Deuchars IPA was creamy & refreshing. We tried two ciabatta sandwiches. Our first selection was Brie, bacon, cranberry & mixed greens. Very tasty and satisfying. Our second selection was the pulled pork with an apple relish, which was good, but I preferred the
The servers were busy with the lunch crowd, but managed to be friendly and helpful. Our pints and food arrived without delay.
The pint of Deuchars IPA was creamy & refreshing. We tried two ciabatta sandwiches. Our first selection was Brie, bacon, cranberry & mixed greens. Very tasty and satisfying. Our second selection was the pulled pork with an apple relish, which was good, but I preferred the
Steve M.
Aug 27, 2013
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I have been with my class mates several times in this bar close to the botanics, and I agree with previous posters which gave 4-5 stars. The have very good ales, a warm friendly ambience, a good selection of food (tried and was very satisfied with the burgers and a steak& stew Pie) and very cosy and large. You can easily spend an entire evening with friends or partner having a dinner and the fuel up with alcohol. Sometimes it is too crowded early so that is the only small negative i can think of, but it is a trend of all good pubs.
Brad G.
Feb 25, 2011
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Emily H.
Feb 22, 2011
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My man and I are house hunting, and it's making us kind of sad to think about moving away from the Broughton/Canonmills area. This, coupled with work related despair has resulted in us popping into The Orchard much more frequently. I'm not saying we're going in every night, but about once a week/once a fortnight kind of frequent.
No mater what time of day it is always comfortably busy, which to me is a sign of a very good local.
It has been nice to see that the staff are obviously fed well, get on with eachother and have fun, while not appearing to take the piss. One of
No mater what time of day it is always comfortably busy, which to me is a sign of a very good local.
It has been nice to see that the staff are obviously fed well, get on with eachother and have fun, while not appearing to take the piss. One of
Emma C.
Apr 05, 2010
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The Orchard in Canonmills is handily placed for a nice drink or something to eat if you've been walking around the Botanic gardens. It is a relatively quiet and friendly neighbourhood pub with a regularly changing Scottish based menu featuring classic dishes like fish and chips, although here they call it 'deep fried angel cut haddock with hand cut roosters'. Between 12-3pm they do a selection of 'fresh gourmet' sandwiches on ciabatta and these are rather good. The crayfish tails with coriander and lime mayo was an inspired filling idea and tasted lovely, it came served
Qype User Laura
Sep 08, 2009
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I went here last weekend with my family after going to the botanics.
We all had coffees apart from my uncle who had Stella and I had hot chocolate. Their hot chocolate was so nice, it was frothy and didn't burn my mouth! It was one of the nicest ones I've had (which is quite a lot as I'm not a coffee/tea person!)
My aunt had their mushroom and tarragon soup, which tasted fantastic and was very thick and came with 3 slices of bread and was only £3 which we thought was good value.
A nice place to relax and I'm interested to try more of their food in the future!
We all had coffees apart from my uncle who had Stella and I had hot chocolate. Their hot chocolate was so nice, it was frothy and didn't burn my mouth! It was one of the nicest ones I've had (which is quite a lot as I'm not a coffee/tea person!)
My aunt had their mushroom and tarragon soup, which tasted fantastic and was very thick and came with 3 slices of bread and was only £3 which we thought was good value.
A nice place to relax and I'm interested to try more of their food in the future!
