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Milnes BarB+

35 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 2PJ, United Kingdom · Pub, Restaurant · New Town

A busy central Edinburgh pub with genuinely better-than-expected pub food, strong pie-and-fish-and-chips credentials, and occasional service or cleanliness lapses that are worth knowing about.

Why this grade

Milnes Bar delivers solid food quality anchored by reliably praised pies, burgers, and fish and chips, supported by warm service and good value. Inconsistent execution and occasional quality dips prevent a stronger grade, while the dated setting and modest destination appeal keep it from approaching grade A territory despite its central Edinburgh location and loyal following.

One caveat: Food quality is not perfectly steady; a minority of diners report greasy, lukewarm, or underwhelming dishes.

What to order here

• Steak & Ale Pie
• Fish & Chips
• Burger

What stands out

• Guests genuinely seem to love the comfort-food payoff when the kitchen is firing.
• The steak pie and fish and chips get the kind of praise that brings people back.
• A lot of diners mention friendly, upbeat staff who improve the whole visit.

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