{"id":4358,"date":"2026-06-25T15:32:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh"},"modified":"2026-07-03T19:20:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T18:20:30","slug":"the-pipers-rest-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh","title":{"rendered":"The Piper&#8217;s Rest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 10 restaurants in Edinburgh with the highest ratings \u2014 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>\u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>Edinburgh<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.1\/10 \u00b7 3545 reviews \u00b7 $$  \u00b7 <em>updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:42<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>3 Hunter Square, Edinburgh EH1 1QW, United Kingdom<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+441312855240\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=55.9497447,-3.1881241\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49c604d6f9b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #090909;color:#090909\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a49c604d6f9b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#Scottish_favourites_and_live_music_near_the_Royal_Mile\" >Scottish favourites and live music near the Royal Mile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#What_to_order\" >What to order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scottish_favourites_and_live_music_near_the_Royal_Mile\"><\/span>Scottish favourites and live music near the Royal Mile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Piper&#8217;s Rest at 3 Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile, is a classic Scottish pub-restaurant in Edinburgh&#8217;s Old Town, serving traditional dishes, local whiskies and craft beers, with live music seven nights a week. The menu is built around Scottish favourites with a modern twist.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_order\"><\/span>What to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Signatures include steak pie, haggis with neeps and tatties in whisky sauce, and a fish supper of battered Peterhead haddock. For fun, try haggis lollipops or a deep-fried Mars bar, and don&#8217;t miss the Cullen Skink. Produce comes from local suppliers like Buffalo Farm and Breadwinner.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Great for visitors wanting an authentic taste of Scotland, a sociable night out or a relaxed Old Town meal. Reservations recommended in the evenings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>What food does it serve?<\/strong> Traditional Scottish \u2014 haggis, steak pie, fish supper, Cullen Skink.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What to order?<\/strong> Haggis with neeps and tatties, the steak pie, or haggis lollipops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there live music?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 seven nights a week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is it?<\/strong> At 3 Hunter Square, off the Royal Mile.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Website and social:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepipersrest.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Official website<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>10:00\u201301:00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex 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\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburghka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/06\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh-5.jpg\" alt=\"The Piper&#039;s Rest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburghka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/06\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh-6.jpg\" alt=\"The Piper&#039;s Rest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 3 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburghka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/06\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh-7.jpg\" alt=\"The Piper&#039;s Rest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburghka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/06\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh-8.jpg\" alt=\"The Piper&#039;s Rest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburghka.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/74\/2026\/06\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh-9.jpg\" alt=\"The Piper&#039;s Rest\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Heather Suggitt<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n16 June 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Although I wasn&#039;t sure we needed it, I booked a table for two on Monday at 7pm, and I was glad I did. Shortly afterwards they were already waiting. Ava was our waitress and wonderfully recommended the haggis with steak p\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Aide ail Thompson<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n24 February 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>First time, it was recommended to me for my first visit to Edinburgh. This place absolutely didn&#039;t disappoint. Our waiter Dan was knowledgeable, very friendly and attentive. If I ever return to Edinburgh, I&#039;ll definitely\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Olena Potapenko<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n10 September 2020<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A cosy pub with tasty cuisine. The tastiest cider, which more resembles apple kvass. Very low in alcohol. The service is top notch. The pub follows the requirements to prevent the spread of covid-19. Recommend 100%<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Alessandro<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n10 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>The five of us booked a table for dinner right after arriving in Edinburgh on a Friday evening. When we arrived, we were met by live music in an atmosphere typical of the best Scottish pub. We were served by an extremely\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>D L (Damian)<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n4 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>I tried the vegetarian haggis\u2026 The Piper&#039;s Rest pub has established itself as a cult pub in Edinburgh&#039;s Old Town, combining traditional cuisine with a festive atmosphere in a central and easily accessible spot. The venue\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<details class=\"padrino-reviews-more\">\n<summary>Show 1 more reviews<\/summary>\n<div id=\"comment-padrino-more-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 padrino-review-item\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-more-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Erasmo Zottola<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n31 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 6.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>3 May 2026. I was very disappointed, because I chose and booked this restaurant months in advance, motivated by numerous positive reviews, a varied menu and photos of the dishes. Unfortunately, what I ate was disappointi\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:42<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: edinburghka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2190 10 restaurants in Edinburgh with the highest ratings \u2014 2026 \u0420\u0435\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0440\u0430\u043d \u00b7 Edinburgh \u00b7 \u2b50 9.1\/10 \u00b7 3545 reviews \u00b7 $$ \u00b7 updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:42 Address: 3 Hunter Square, Edinburgh EH1 1QW, United Kingdom Call Get directions Scottish favourites and live music near the Royal Mile The Piper&#8217;s Rest at 3 Hunter Square, just [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":545,"featured_media":4988,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"moimportance":[],"motype":[],"moformat":[],"class_list":["post-4358","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/545"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4358"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5642,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4358\/revisions\/5642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4988"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4358"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4358"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4358"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=4358"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=4358"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edinburghka.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=4358"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}