How is The White Hart Inn rated?

We stopped for a drink at this pub after visiting Edinburgh Castle. The manager explained that our 12 year old couldn't sit with us unless we were eating which we thought was ok because we sat outside & there was a bench directly opposite our...table. My son came over and was chatting to me from outside the pubs perimeter when the manager came out shouting & claiming that we could lose him his licence. We politely explained that our son was standing on the footpath while the manager continued to raise his voice. My husband asked him to leave us alone & return inside when he physically reached over & grabbed our drinks out of our hands & ordered us to "get out" . I have never been exposed to such aggression by a publican & wonder if the manager is actually anti Irish which is very disappointing.More

Date of visit: September 2021

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lucianar908

3 reviews

Reviewed 5 days ago

Perfect food

The pub is the oldest in Edinburgh, is like a time machine... Staff very friendly and the food is amazing.. very tasty. We had Haggis and Steak and Ale Pie. Definitely coming back.

Date of visit: September 2021

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Faye_gleave

5 reviews

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The oldest but the best

The most friendly and hospitable pub we visited in Edinburgh. Staff were lovely, chatty and genuinely just very approachable and kind. Food was brilliant, delishious and hearty as you'd expect from a pub. Cool history and spooky vibe from the age of the place and...apparent hauntings. Just a cool place to visit and have a wee couple of drinks! 10/10More

Date of visit: September 2021

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180779

1 review

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Do not go

Dirty inside smelled of sick and bar staff very rude avoid if possible , we ended up in the the bull a few pubs down very nice experienceMore

Date of visit: September 2021

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Hi there, we're very sorry to hear that you found this to be the case and we're disappointed that our bar staff weren't as friendly and welcoming as we would expect. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback, we'll ensure this is...More

dundeetravellermrshc

969 reviews

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Oldest Pub in Edinburgh

Visited for a beer on a luvly sunny day. Sat outside on pavement area, as their garden area was full. Luvly welcome from staff, table sanatised before sitting. We enjoyed our beers, noticed this place is the Oldest Pub In Edinburgh Est 1516. A very...enjoyable visit, great location. Will return next time visiting Edinburgh. :) :)More

Date of visit: August 2021

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It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time with us and were blessed with some glorious weather too. We look forward to welcoming you back again the next time you're in the area.

charliemY6353UK

1 review

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Good food with some interesting history

Quite possibly the best 'beyond burger' I've had. Very friendly and fast service, and it's rich history and a good atmosphere. Would absolutely come back again.

Date of visit: August 2021

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We're happy to hear you had such a positive experience with us!

Markuss11

36 reviews

Reviewed 19 August 2021 via mobile

Best steak and ale pie ever. A lovely, friendly gastro pub.

A buzzing pub with interior and exterior seating. We were served quickly and by friendly staff. Try the steak and ale pie; you won’t be disappointed.

Date of visit: August 2021

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Thank you so much for your positive comments about our pub, have a great day!

978lynseyg

20 reviews

Reviewed 16 August 2021 via mobile

Unhappy

Not a great experience, ordered a vodka and lemonade, it was awful, lemonade was flat no fizz, took it back to the bar and would expect staff to resolve the issue instead when I asked for a new one was told 'you'll need to pay...for it' awful attitude, would not returnMore

Date of visit: August 2021

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978lynseyg, we're disappointed to hear of the negative experience you had at our pub, it's not what we do here, I would appreciate if you could send me an email and tell me more about that day so I can address the problem. Regards. Vanessa

Departure67391139153

1 review

Reviewed 26 June 2021 via mobile

The White Hart with no Heart

- Staff were rude - Manageress of the bar had a target on our back as soon as we walked in telling us to shut up or get out. - pub advertises as a boisterous place to drink and a good laugh but is quite...the opposite.More

Date of visit: May 2021

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Hi Departure67391139153, I think your review does not tell the whole picture, the staff were never rude and, as you can see on other reviews, our staff always try to go above and beyond to make customers feel at home, that’s our goal and what...More

AGJ68

14 reviews

Reviewed 24 June 2021

Great lunch with friendly service

Stopped here for lunch part way through a hop on and off bus tour. A great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent tasty food. The pub is full of stories and history and with the bonus of being reasonably priced in a city centre.

Date of visit: June 2021

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Hi Agj68, great to hear you enjoyed your visit to our pub. Hope to see you again soon!

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