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The Guildford Arms

Name: The Guildford Arms
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Step into The Guildford Arms, a lively Victorian pub where etched glass and ornate cornicing set the scene. Taste a real ale at the bar, then climb to the upstairs gallery for a Scottish meal.

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Full description

The Guildford Arms is a historic Victorian pub in central Edinburgh, known for its etched glass, decorative cornicing and lively bar downstairs. Real ale is a draw, and staff are described as happy to suggest beers to taste.

Upstairs, a smaller gallery restaurant serves Scottish pub food, with cullen skink singled out by reviewers. The mix of ornate interior and relaxed service suits both a quick pint and a longer meal, and it is open from late morning through to late evening.

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Address

1 W Register St, Edinburgh EH2 2AA, UK

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

1h30

Best time

lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

The restaurant is upstairs, so walk through the bar to find it
ask staff for beer samples before choosing a real ale
the cullen skink is the dish reviewers recommend.

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Reviews

The atmosphere was really unique and dreamy chic. The staff was really helpful for informing and offering beers to taste. do not miss the cowder fish soup (you will not regret). lamb leg was so-so, crispy chicken was good.

Anıl Karamanlı

3/5

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