Modern gastropub with warm service and creative-meets-comfort menu; great roasts and grills, but waits and inconsistency occur at busy times.
Salisbury Arms Edinburgh delivers competitive neighborhood dining with solid food quality anchored by praised roasts and creative gastropub fare, supported by genuinely attentive named staff. However, inconsistent execution during peak periods—variable roast doneness and waits stretching 60+ minutes—prevents grade A territory. The renovated, warm setting near Arthur's Seat suits casual dining well, making it worth a visit if you time it right and avoid Sunday rushes.
One caveat: Peak-time service delays; several reports of 45-90 minute waits