Amazing evening, had a bunch of different singing talents. Friendly service. Had the venison pie– very good
Samantha E.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Greensburg, PA
We wandered into Ensign Ewart on the first night of our Scotland trip– we had initially attempted to get into a restaurant we remembered from our honeymoon, but found it was impossible without a reservation, so we wandered into this little pub. Lucky for us, it turned out to be a great find! It’s a cozy little place, and seemed to have a mix of locals and tourists. The menu is pretty small, but I suspect it’s all very good. We both had the venison pie– a delicious mix of slow-cooked venison, miscellaneous vegetables and mashed potatoes. It was a steal at £10 or so, and beer was reasonable as well. It does take them about 20 minutes to make, so don’t order it if you’re in a hurry, but you can’t complain about food made from scratch! They have TVs but not too loud, and our server was swamped but very nice. There’s so many places to choose from on the Royal Mile, but for a good pub meal at a very reasonable price, Ensign Ewart is worthy of consideration.
Christopher J.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Oakland, CA
What a delightful pub! This is a local’s pub and while we were enjoying the atmosphere, we noticed we were the only ones who were not local … but that wasn’t a problem and the locals were quick with entertaining conversation. The whiskey selections were great and their menu of other drinks was quite diverse, so everyone will find something they like at Ensign Ewart. … AND … For you ladies, you’ll find the bartenders to be quite handsome, so enjoy the eye candy as you drink ;-)
Jules M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Glasgow, United Kingdom
Bursting with character and customers, the Ensign Ewart pub at the upper end of the Royal Mile has a decent selection of craft ales and other drinks. Its quite a snug place and if you can bag somewhere to sit then its your lucky day. We didn’t eat in the pub, but food is served which looks like your standard pub fare. Its a pleasant spot to while away an hour and eavesdrop on the conversations of your close neighbours. Understandably its very popular with tourists. The loos at the Ensign Ewart are locked, but fear not, there’s no need to get caught short. When ordering drinks at the bar the staff lean forward and whisper the keypad code. A canny solution to non-customers trying to use the facilities!
Chris F.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 London, United Kingdom
Stumbled in here because it was the nearest pub to the castle and I need help swallowing culture, unaccustomed to it as I am. Visually the pub ticked most of the right boxes for me; dimly lit with a lovely old fashioned woody décor to it. I wasn’t that impressed with my pint of Caledonian 80 though. Could have been unlucky but I couldn’t help wondering if such a handy location for snaring tourists(guilty) was responsible for a lazy attitude to the beer as well as being the reason for the London prices. Named after a legendary soldier who is buried nearby(there is a monument).
Andypr
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Spalding, United Kingdom
Dreadful, unhelpful staff and not at all welcoming, may have something to do with why it was empty. The castle just across the road was a much better bet
Eric A.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Torrance, CA
cool little pub just down the street from the castle. dark with low ceilings. makes you feel like you are in a real scotish pub. staff was friendly
Clementine H.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Situated at the top of the Royal Mile, Ensign Ewart presents itself as a traditional Scottish pub, with low ceilings, an open fire and historical memorabilia adorning the walls. Sadly, it doesn’t live up to the standard of other pubs on the Royal Mile. Serving a variety of British beers at reasonable prices, considering its location, Ensign Ewart seems to aim mainly at tourists. One big annoyance is a pin-code lock on the bathroom door, forcing you to check at the bar before going to the toilet. To be honest the place has a slightly tacky feel, between the claymores and the Culloden portraits it feels as if Mel Gibson’s Braveheart were turned into a pub and dumped in the centre of Edinburgh
Julia S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 New York, NY
Just down from the Castle, in the hub of the Royal Mile, this pub still manages to have an intimate feel. It’s got low ceilings, a load of pub paraphernalia(bits and bob of pictures etc) and they serve a really great range of good beers and ales. The staff don’t glare you down, which is always a plus. Even though it’s on the Royal Mile, it’s still refreshingly quaint, and though it can be jammed with tourists, it still feels like a bit of an oasis from the blaring bagpipes and endless tat of the Royal Mile(once you’ve lived in Edinburgh long enough, the Royal Mile sometimes becomes a place to avoid, especially during the Festival). Definitely a solid pub, if you’re in that part of town, a part of town which seems to lack any good places to sit down for a drink. They serve food, but sadly, I haven’t had a chance to taste any yet. But it’s pretty standard pub food.