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Copper StillB

154 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, United Kingdom · Restaurant, Bar, Bistro · Old Town

A cozy Royal Mile stop for Scottish classics, cocktails, and breakfast, but the food can be uneven and the service complaints are serious enough to keep expectations in check.

The verdict

Copper Still delivers solid food quality anchored by praised Scottish mains and desserts, but inconsistent execution across the kitchen prevents a stronger grade. Service swings between attentive and inattentive, and while the Royal Mile setting attracts diners, uneven performance keeps it from approaching grade A territory.

One caveat: Some dishes arrive unevenly cooked or less polished than expected, especially breakfast items and steaks.

What to order

• Haggis Tower / haggis dishes
• Scottish Salmon
• Cullen Skink

What diners say

• The cozy Edinburgh atmosphere that makes people settle in and stay a while
• The Scottish classics when they’re cooked well, especially haggis and salmon
• Friendly staff who make the experience feel welcoming

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