Canny Man's in Edinburgh

237 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4QU, United Kingdom

★★★★☆
(1018 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Bar Pub Scottish restaurant

About

WELCOME TO THE CANNY MAN'S "the best pub in the world" RICK STEIN The Canny Man's pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family. We serve food everyday at lunch and dinner - focusing on the very best Scottish produce. An excellent and extensive wine and malt list.

Website
cannymans.co.uk
Address
237 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4QU, United Kingdom
Plus Code
WQHR+29 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Time Zone
Europe/London

Business Hours

Monday
12–11 PM
Tuesday
12–11 PM
Wednesday
12–11 PM
Thursday
12–11 PM
Friday
12–11:30 PM
Saturday
12–11:30 PM
Sunday
12–11 PM

Services

From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Service options
Outdoor seating Delivery Dine-in Takeaway
Highlights
Great tea selection
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Spirits Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy Romantic
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Paid street parking Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed

Photos

Reviews

4.3
★★★★☆
1018 reviews

Most Mentioned

pub (212) atmosphere (68) whisky (57) evening (19) sunday lunch (15) open sandwiches (15) bartender (11) bloody marys (7) reputation (7) malts (5)
5 stars
646
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★★★★★
December 16, 2024

Family visit for Sunday lunch. The food and service are excellent. Highly recommended for families and groups of friends.

★★★★★
December 4, 2024

We went for a few drinks on a Sunday evening. The bar was busy and had a nice hub-bub to it with lots of group chats. The service at the bar was quick and friendly. I could see plenty of people having a meal there as well, so it is clearly a popular local spot for food and drinks.

★★★★★
October 3, 2024

What a fabulous pub!!!! I loved the choice at the bar, the helpfulness of the staff, the quirkiness of the decor, and the feeling of being part of the fabric of history everywhere you went in the building. I will be sure to go back and have more than the one drink we had time for this time. Loved it.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

We spent 3 days in The Lane Hotel and came for a drink each night at Canny Man's. Very nice, friendly atmosphere, professional and pleasant welcome. Large collection of whiskies. We particularly appreciated the small counter of the bar on the side and the professional of one of the waiters.

★★★★★
August 25, 2024

Love this place, amazing food and good service. Also the hotel is very nice

★★★★★
July 16, 2024

Sean, the bartender is simply the best. He is very knowledgeable and friendly. My friends and I enjoy having whiskey and food here. Will come back for sure!

★★★★★
May 27, 2024

Eclectic is the word! Very quirky pub with cozy seating and paraphernalia on every surface. Fantastic service with great staff. Great Sunday roast, nice selection of beers and a splendid risotto.

★★★★★
January 5, 2024

A beautifully eclectic establishment serving some lovely whiskeys. Prices are about right. Didn't order any food so can't comment there, wouldve been nice if the staff knew about whiskeys but wasn't a problem. The place looks fantastic, would love to see a vintage bandit/automaton in there but that's just my opinion (can source if you want one). Will definitely be visiting again when next in Scotland.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Really enjoyed our visit great finish to the night the barmaid even ordered a taxi back to the hotel.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Had a drink with Scout Friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 15, 2024

Never pass. Always visit

★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Good food in traditional pub surroundings. Would recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 8, 2024

Excellent food Great atmosphere Service good Pet friendly Cute private areas to eat Kid-friendliness: Not really, no high chairs Pet friendly Wheelchair accessibility: No

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Great vibe at this lovely eccentric place in Morningside. Food is great and the staff cheerful. But why do you have to ask for the key to the loo?

★★★★★
December 8, 2024

Really excelling themselves these days and so glad that we still have places like the Canny Mans to call a home-from-home, as some very good businesses failed to make it through those difficult years, a few years ago. The food in its various guises offers something for everyone lunch and evening - personal favourites include the Portuguese fish stew, the steaks, the, the, the, etc. The teams behind the bar are excellently collaborative and supportive of each other and if someone doesnt know, someone else will. And the reintroduction of the Golden Drop the Canny Mans own whisky (blended to the original recipe?) is the final stroke of genius and surely a talking point for anyone requiring a gentle introduction to the demon drink. Just go and enjoy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Absolutely extraordinary!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Its a really great restaurant with a unique atmosphere and great food served with vest beer and liquors. I really recommend the visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

Quirky decor. Excellent beer and service.

★★★★★
November 22, 2024

A couple of friends and I decided to have a drink after a day visiting the city, as it was close to our Airbnb. We were pleasantly surprised by the quirky decoration, and asked a waitress what her recomendation was, since we are not too keen on spiritual drinks. She recommended a local beer we enjoyed quite a lot as we chatted. To our surprise, the waitress was Polish and turned out she had a Spanish boyfriend in the past, so she told us some swear words in Spanish which made the experience even better and funnier and we had a good laugh with her. Totally reccomended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 22, 2024

The best pub in Scotland! Great food (best Haggis Ive tried!), long list of malts, friendly staff, decorated with a sould. We had a lot of good laughs there and a fully stomach, what else could you wish for? :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This was a recommendation from a friend of mine, as I do like whisky, and they have a very varied types. They also advise other types of whisky to try, then we had dinner, and it was very enjoyable, I will be coming back again for another visit

★★★★★
October 22, 2024

The ambiance there is so beautiful !! We felt like we were in another time period ! So nice ! The food was absolutely delicious ! The bourguignon and the whiskey sauce chicken was incredible ! Thank you ! Food

★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Was as good as it was 10yrs ago! Food excellent, service great and a wonderful evening catching up with pals.

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

This place was highly recommended To Us by a couple of locals. Although the interior had a lot of character our waiter was far from being attentive. Food was just okay. Great place to go for drinks with friends

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Our AirBnb host suggested us this place and it was a great discover! The place and the atmosphere is authentic and very tipical. Far from the turist spots you could taste tipical scottish and Edinburghs meals. We were very pleased by the all the plates weve ordered and also the bill was balanced. I would suggest to reserve a table in advance in order to be sure to have a seat For sure well return in here when well return in Edinburgh

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Extraordinary whiskey collection, around 320 bottles from £3 to £600 a glass!

September 22, 2024

Server was absolutely rude beyond belief. He refused to let us order on our time and instead forced us to order very quickly before we could really consider the menu. It was very evident he wanted to get rid of us and turn the table. I have met so many friendly people in the UK but this guy was very rude. It took forever to get drinks and when we asked him he told us to shut up and be patient. He paid zero attention to our table and I dont doubt there was discriminatory attitudes held by him. The only good thing about this place is the atmosphere. Stay away from this place at all costs.

★★★★
September 22, 2024

I love this pub. Never changes. Hit and miss service and a brilliant atmosphere

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Fabulous and genuine real pub

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

A really good Sunday Roast.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great little bar!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Great wine tasting night with dinner. Well informed friendly staff always with both great food and wine. Favorite local venue.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice bar in Morningside.

★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

I want to love this place but I can t. The service is hit and miss, one day I gave up and left after about 10 minutes as nobody was around to serve, and it feels a bit cliquey if you know what I mean.

August 22, 2024

We had been looking forward to going to Canny Mans but were left extremely disappointed. The older bar man who greeted us at the door at first completely ignored us and then when we asked if they happened to have a table available he was very impolite and rude. I have heard people say that the people in Morningside can be snobby and unfriendly but I had never experienced that since moving here several years ago until I went to the Canny Mans. Very disappointing. We will never try to get a table here again and we will be telling others not to bother either. Clearly just an overpriced tourist trap that doesnt care about its reputation with the locals.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

A great find!

★★★★★
July 22, 2024

Absolutely fantastic service. All else about this wonderful pub matched the service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Only had drinks, but this would be a fun place with friends.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Good Whisky, beautiful pub. Recommended!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Loved this place! Its atmosphere is magic, it makes you feel you are traveling through time, with all the antiques on the walls and its 1800s furniture. The food was delicious and the staff was very kind. I definitely suggest visiting this pub/restaurant off the most touristic beaten track

Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Are the owners still absolutely mental? The oddest pub in Edinburgh. They seem to run a business model of actively discouraging custom

★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very nice pub, excellent service. Very expensive on the downside though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Fantastic

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Very good

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Always a classic Pub

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

An eclectic display for the eyes with so much history on every wall space imaginable. Must see if you are in town.

★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Musty establishment. With over priced beers. Not made to feel welcome at all.

May 22, 2024

Unhelpful, rude, arrogant manager, disgusting sandwich.

★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Overrated bar

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

A rustic pub, as you would imagine. Full of lots of nonsense and therefore a place to feel good. The selection of beers and whiskey is, as expected, good and the food really excellent for a pub.

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I love the atmosphere here. The food was delicious and the staff were friendly and accommodating.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Lovely old style pub with great outdoor space off the street

★★
May 22, 2024

We were treated differently compared to other customers during our lunch there. Its also hard to get noticed by the server when we would like to order/have the bill. You could get better food with the same price in other pubs around easily.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Canny Mans isnt your ordinary tourist trap. This place is a true Scottish gem a pub and restaurant that feels like its been welcoming characters (and maybe a wee dram or two) for centuries. We rolled in for dinner and immediately soaked up the local atmosphere. Think friendly banter, cozy nooks, and fun art on all the walls. The food was hearty and delicious. But the real star of the show was the whisky selection. Were talking shelves overflowing with single malts, each one ready to tell a story. The bartender, a legend with a twinkle in his eye, helped us navigate the options and find the perfect dram. If youre looking for a place to experience authentic Scotland, Canny Mans is the place to be. Raise a glass with the friendly locals, savor some tasty grub, and soak up the atmosphere. Just be careful you might end up staying for a dram (or two) and a good old-fashioned Scottish chinwag (chat)!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

What nice people. First experience with Scotland was great! Definitely come here for a drink again

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Great food, great atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Fantastic place, just go and enjoy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Very quirky place with plenty drinks on offer. Didnt have food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Very quirky. Looks very wacky and the food is very nice. Open sandwiches in their lunch menu and such.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

A treat to be back after 45 years. Great bar and very nice staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Good point of Best. If you read social media it has an unfriendly reputation but I felt welcome and atmosphere was pleasant. Would definitely go back.

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Beautiful pub/restaurant with great food. Very helpful staff, and accommodating to a gluten allergy (swapped bread for sautéed potatoes). Would highly recommend! :) Dietary restrictions: Swapped bread for potatoes to accommodate gluten allergy

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Amazing place, full of friendly people and staff, great food and drinks. They do Smørrebrøde A little taste of Danmark

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Good honest food.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Great service and hosting, cosy eccentric interior, top food and drink. Rememberable Christmas Day dinner. Thank you.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Been a while, probably 20 years, since Ive been in the Canny Mann, great as ever, dog friendly so good for us today.

★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Very much an Edinburgh or Morningside institution. Have been coming here off and on for years; at least 30 of them. Try to visit every time Im in Edinburgh as I grew up here. Id agree with comments that say it can be a hit and miss but the decor is fabulous and my overall impression is very positive; yes the staff can be a little cold at times, but not overly so. Also took my dad here a few years ago and they could not have been more polite and courteous to a man in his 80s. Beer and whisky selection is good and beer well kept. Havent eaten here so cant comment.

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Traditional and very rustic pub. Delicious food. Be sure to book a table in advance, it is always full.

★★★★★
January 22, 2024

Went for dinner for the first time, food was lovely and Id highly recommend the Haggis main course. The best bit about my visit was the staff especially the young boy behind the bar, Lewis who made me a fantastic cocktail and was a pleasure to talk to when he brought it over. We will definitely be back next time were in Edinburgh. Parking: Limited spaces

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Calling this an Edinburgh institution is surely an understatement - a truly amazing bar crammed full of odd artefacts - just wish I had the time to stay longer.

★★★★
January 22, 2024

Little disappointed on this visit to the Canny Man, barmaid serving drinks was friendly, didnt find the lady taking food orders very friendly or polite, having spent over 120.00 for a couple of hours mainly on our drinks, was a little disappointed with my dining experience on this occasion. The open medley sandwiches were not as nicely presented as normal, we were not left with basic things like salt or pepper on the table and although, I could have asked but could not see the waitress, appreciate she will have been busy placing the orders etc. I always take photos of the food drinks and todays food was not presented or tasted as good as previous, occasions. Still a lovely clean place with a well stocked range of drinks, didnt see the normal Management on site who keep a good house and always say hello when passing the tables, which I like as makes you feel welcome and adds a personal touch etc.

Local Guide
January 22, 2024

Tried to do Sunday lunch, but rude and unwelcoming staff left us standing and we walked out. Even if the food was great the staff mean I wont be trying the food anytime soon

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quirky and informal. It was crowded (New Years Day) and a bit chaotic, but the food was good in a welcoming ambience

December 22, 2023

Sat at the bar with an empty glass while the bartender stood with his back to me, texting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great food, exceptional wine list coupled with friendly and professional staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

We had a lively dinner for 12 in a private room of The Canny Man s last night and want to let them know how grateful we are for the excellent food, drink and service. A memorably happy time was had by us all.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Quintessentially Scottish. Great pub atmosphere

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing food and place! Slightly on the pricier side and outside of the main tourist area, but definitely worth the effort!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Excellent!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This place has always had an odd reputation. Its an interesting and has a crazy edge to it... old school but never friendly.not sure that the management have ever cared which is a shame.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fantastic place not only steeped in history but pulls a good pint

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a wonderful Burns supper here. Lovely place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The best, friendliest pub on the planet.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Classic pub. The best Bloody Mary in whole World.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always great, service and choice of drinks. Love a window seat. Wife asked for a spicy margarita Batman said they have never been asked before but they gave it a go and it was excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Is a Must Visit

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Overpriced for very subpar food. I ordered the mussels which didnt taste fresh, the white wine sauce was watery and the wine hadnt been cooked off properly which made it taste boozy - £12. The baked potato side had the texture of being microwaved and tough - £6. My partner had a home cooked ham salad open sandwich which was very small for the cost and bland - £11. The lentil soup didnt appear to contain any lentils and was tasteless - £7. With the drinks the total was £40+ for a lunch we didnt enjoy which was disappointing for the reputation the pub holds. I would liken it to bad garden centre food. The 2 stars is for the interior which was eclectic and interesting.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Recommended by a friend. Pub is full of bric a brac, of which some may call junk! About a mile from the city. Food was good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best Guinness in Edinburgh for me !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a great pub this is. Good to be back

★★★
December 22, 2023

It wasn t awful I had such high hopes of this place having read a lot of very positive reviews. Positives - friendly staff, interesting decor, reasonable prices. Negatives - on a par with a school Christmas dinner. School dinner roast beef, no crisp in the roasties, unappealing veg and not enough gravy (despite asking for extra). Too many tables crammed in. I d rather have paid a bit more, and had more space and better food.

★★
December 22, 2023

OK, the pub of this intricate interior couldnt be zero or one star. It has great atmosphere. But I echo Kassie and many others view of this bar. Ruinously expensive. I paid 2.95 for the cheapest HALF pint and nearly 6 for a pint. Even in Edinburgh, where does this pricing come from? and I agree with Kassie and the rest, the staffs attitude is Terrible. You know the kind of place that is, NOT overtly rude, BUT rude. Difficult to pinpoint WHAT, but definitely hostile. When I came up and stood at the entrance, the waitress was standing there already and asked me what was it that I wanted. Was there a CCTV and I was being watched? I said I wanted a beer. OK then come on in then, i was told. When I was looking for a loo, a woman showed up out of no where and told me I was in a wrong place. Were there CCTVs and was i being watched everywhere? Kind of creepy. No staff smiles in this place. Now you might guess that they thought I was lowering the tone and wanted me to be gone sooner? That is likely, but the first time I came here was twenty odd years ago with a wealthy gentleman and his wife, a prosperous looking middle aged couple I met at the local Rotary Club and I remember THEY were complaining that the waitress was NIPPY, the exact word I still remember, No, no, we are not arguing I remember Mr Murray was saying to the waitress. Oh dear, she is nippy OK, that was long time ago. but this place has been constantly rude and exclusive and expensive.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Super friendly service. Very nice atmosphere. I love the history of the place. Great drinks and food. Try the haggis, it is awesome there!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

As a tourist from South Africa I must say the interior was stunning all corners of the pub had something different and it created a moody but fun atmosphere. We only had drinks but they were lovely and the staff was very accommodating as we walked in without a reservation and they made a plan to get us seated and grabbed us a quick drink. I think was interesting and really lovely. I would recommend it to anyone who will listen.

December 22, 2023

They cheat when paying I had to pay twice and they accused me of not paying

December 22, 2023

Went for drinks lady is so rude , think she should go on a course on how to deal with public

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Sensational, traditional pub/bar! Friendly and knowledgeable (whiskey) service. Highly recommended

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Greatest pub in Edinburgh. Very reasonable, especially malts of the week. Great selection of whiskies and spirits, wine too. Food is really well done as well, helpful and friendly staff to boot.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Order the cheeks! They re delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great wee place with old style values. You must visit if you love whisky they have 100s of bottles and staff are so friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely food and great staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Trendy pub to discover absolutely!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

beautiful spot with an awesome beer garden!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

People who give this place 5 starts should really reconsider their standards. The food is incredibly overpriced. Ive had the most expensive open sandwich of my life, which consisted of a single slice of bread covered with average quality ingredients. Almost impossible to eat, and bland. The waitress added random stuff to our receipt, and when we told her she didnt even apologise. Cherry on top the toilet, which was the most disgusting I had ever seen in my life. Mind it was 12:30pm so they had only been open for half an hour.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The soup was not very hot and had a hair in it. The Sunday roast was delicious. Had a surcharge at the end. If someone wants to leave a tip they can but it shouldnt be added on to the bill. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The meals were amazing. There were 15 of us eating so a logistical nightmare for the kitchen that was well excluded, I had the melt in your mouth fish (coley) and will be going back to try the rest of the menu Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A very nice atmospheric place.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Drinks order wasn t correct twice. Staff was not particularly welcoming. Food was good. Very very dusty memorabilia directly over the tables. Meh. Not as good as I was expecting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Drink more whisky!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Quirky pub with lovely staff. Had delicious oysters. The trademark Danish open sandwich have a great range of options.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The atmosphere and staff make this bar! It s such a gorgeous wee bar and you re never short with things to look at. The Staff are also friendly and attentive. Sadly I have to say the food let it down somewhat. Ordered the steak and it was stone cold when it arrived at the table. The wedges were also a little soggier than I d have liked but my friends enjoyed them so maybe that s just personal preference.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Matthew was such a wonderful host to us this evening in the canny mans! We felt so welcome and had a brilliant night Xx

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very cozy and friendly bar..

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A bit like fawlty towers, the boss dont like his staff so the staff dont like the customers hey,ho.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

THE MYSTERY OF THE CANNY MAN (R Burns) In Morning Side, where time hae ran, There lies a pub, the Canny Man Its doors wide open, beckoning all, To share in tales and call. Its doors creak open, as if to say, Come, wander in, and lose the day, midst the dust, o memories past, an antiquities, forever last. Inside its walls, a warm embrace, Where weary souls, regain their grace but secret spells surround this halt this sanctuary of the ancient malt. Sae why the name, the Canny Man? Tis sublime of mind, a true Scots-man, A mixt of ken, wi intellect, An caution commands respect While each glass of whiskey or ale divine lifes woes disolve, an plans refine knowledge expands, rhetorics grace erudition grows at a pace But hark! tis secret, whispered low, Upon passin its door, time starts tae slow, Inside the pub, time creeps a slower pace, As whisky s sipped, it slips embrace. Yes within this haven, a secret did abide, For time, it slowed when they stepped inside, With every whisky poured and downed, The clocks did stop and e en rewound! With time in reverese, an after comes afore Friends become younger and wittier than before Ever more wit and laughter fills the air Hilarious banter, a joy to share we are all Canny men so they cheer we re all Canny men and order more beer and they do dice with the devil wi time forgot, do merry revel Some souls, they say, never left this keep, Forever trapped, suspended sleep, Like starlight snared in a black holes plight frozen in time, eternal night As night deepens and movement turns slow langrous ballet in moons gentle glow orders are taken dispensed by staff times paradox, a riddle to laugh Sad drinlers forever bound to seat engulfed in a instant, their hearts replete, molasses-like air, trapping their delight, a timeless joy, an eternal flight. Yet, should a drinker slip past its door, Before the last call, when spirits do soar, Theyd wake at home with time reset But memory of night all forget So Drinker beware! and run sublime afore you hear, the staff shout Time! Drink in wisdom, but heed the call, Escape the Canny, ere shadows fall. Oh, Canny Man, beloved retreat, Where troubles fade and sorrows fleet, With every toast, we raise a cheer, For this cherished pub we hold so dear. So, let us gather, one and all, Within the walls this drinkers hall, And raise our voices, join our clan, To sing the praises of the Canny Man.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A rare place to visit.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Open sandwiches are wonderful. Excellent beer and quite simply the most amazing interior.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

My favourite local pub!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Superb. Vegetarian options: Sun dried Tomato Rissoto with peas leaves and a melted cheese slate was outstanding. Food : 5/5 |

December 22, 2023

Usually a lovely pub to go to however recently went with my boyfriend and he was treated horribly. He made a kind gesture of bringing in a champagne bottle from the garden not realising this was an intentional ashtray . He was refused service after his kind action and got called drunk after having 1 pint at a bar previously. When we asked him his reason for barring us he couldn t tell us. Horrible manager but as I say, usually a lovely bar. Very disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

What a incredible place, there are literally hundreds of very interesting artifacts covering every inch of every room and I being a lover of this sort of thing was very happy to be there. We popped in for a drink and next time we will try the food .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Fabulous eclectic decor, delicious classic pub comfort food & wonderful staff. Our group loved there lunch & this place is one of a kind you definitely want to put on your list!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I have been here a few times for drinks etc but I think today was the first time I fully appreciated it! The decor of the Canny Mans is rustic, interesting and thought provoking. There is many a beverage to choose from, especially for those looking to have a dram or two. Their menu has a good range to choose from too and their food is delicious. I recommend this pub very highly after my experience today

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Canny Man a lot quite than I expected but that was not unwelcome Food was OK but although asking for coffee at the end of my meal the serving staff seemed to disappear Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Excellent people, very caring please visit

★★★
December 22, 2023

Very nicely presented traditional Scottish pub on busy road, serving food and with an excellent selection of malt whisky. Pleasant beer garden to rear. Spoilt on this occasion by sour faced unfriendly woman behind bar. Will try again and hopefully service will be better as feel could be worth another visit despite her

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A true treasure. Wonderful food, atmosphere and the team could not be kinder. The setting is simply unique and amazing. Rick Stein was absolutely correct when he named it the best pub in the world. I always look forward to visiting every time I visit Edinburgh. The wine list is exceptional and very well priced. Highly recommended, especially the Sunday roast!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Classic bar with lots to look at and a large variety of scotch whiskeys. Alex and crew are a great barkeepers

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was recommended by someone who had visited a long time ago... presumeably when Rick Stein visited. Dont be fooled. The food is diabolical. Open sandwich? Cold and bland, horribly cheap ingredients. Mussels were no way near fresh and were cold. My partner had to take a shot after leaving as we were worried he would have food poisoning from them! The people were standoffish and only gave you the slightest courtesy when really smothered with politeness. Sorry, but thats YOUR job! Really disappointed after going out of our way and paying for parking to visit. The decor was good hence any stars... but just dont bother!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ella, one of the staff members, was amazing. 5 stars for her positive attitude, politeness and customer service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Really old cool bar, huge selection of whiskeys. Great staff, food was really good. Its a very busy bar so if you want to eat there on the weekend you might need to book a table.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely loooong lunch sitting outside in the courtyard.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A great find amongst Morningsides tumultuous throngs of Gastro Pubs and modern coffee houses. Nothing wrong with the aforementioned however to then stumbles across the antiquity that is the Canny Man is refreshing. Great atmosphere and crazy decor. Wonderful wonderful service and a fantastic selection of open sandwiches. Great work team Canny Man a pleasure to dine with you..

Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Wouldnt bother coming here. The attitude of the staff here stinks for no apparent reason. The atmosphere isnt cosy and casual like other pubs. Just avoid the open sandwiches. They are dreadful for what you pay for.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Traditional pub with really quirky décor from 1871 and excellent food. The haggis neeps and tatties have got to be enjoyed, as well as lots of fish on menu. Will definitely be returning on our next trip to Edinburgh

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Loved this place and would have eaten here if the website would have been a bit clearer. Overall, a tiny bar makes getting your drink frustrating but once youre sat down, everything is excellent. A lot of choices for your drinks. On the 2nd time we came we got a dessert brought out and a cocktail not on the menu made for us. All with a smile. Go there!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The food was great here, more importantly the environment was cozy and the service friendly. If your nearby I would make certain to make this an evening stop for supper. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

One of the best pubs in Edinburgh. Food, service and ambience are great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Been going here for 35 years. Consistently delightful.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

The food and place is really nice,but the service was truly amazing 11/10. Especially a young lady called Ania made us feel welcome and took care for us in every aspect possible in hospitality. I would recommend for everyone to come in here to dine or drink.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great place for a few beers, very quirky place!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Good selection of gins

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This bar is an institution!! Absolutely worth a visit. They do the best Bloody Mary s in Edinburgh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Lovely evening

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Cracking pub Good beer decent price Friendly bar staff Amazing brick a brac around the pub Would defiantly recommend

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Great quirky pub thats one of the oldest in Edinburgh. An array of drink options to suit all tastes. Staff all great and special mention to the young guy Lewis behind the bar who was a smashing lad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

As always........ bloody great

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

ok, technically its a pub but in reality this is a fantastic antiquarium where you can have a pint or two! beautiful and cosy, the pub has several rooms decorated with all kinds of old stuff you can possibly imagine. if you dont like hoarders, this place might annoy you, but give it a try. Its super cool!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

One of the most unique pubs in Edinburgh hands down. Incredible atmosphere!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Traditional pub with good selection of whiskey and beer. Pleasant staff. Not too loud so able to chat.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

A place with a fantastic atmosphere!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Absoluetly superb Sunday lunch and very cosy friendly atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always made welcome

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Professionally Scottish with a laid back atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very welcoming staff, good menu, lots of smorgasbord and hot al a carte menu

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice and busy but bar staff are not the best. Could do with more training!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Tradition that always brings a smile.Canny mans is atmospheric lovingly quirky and always a joy. Not been in a few years but it was just awesome as a venue to meet up with friends and share some more happy times. Beer, wine, whisky and food all excellent. If you are visiting Edinburgh its a must!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Bizarre place for a drink, I have never seen so much stuff hanging on walls/roof. Had a Broughton beer which is rare, kudos for having that on tap.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ive given it 3 stars as some people will not like this pub. One of the strangest bars Ive been to, but very interesting. The only place Ive been that serves you a gin and tonic with a glance cherry in a crystal glass!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Brilliant. As always. Great atmosphere and brilliant staff. So efficient, professional and very very friendly. Enjoyed my evening there. Will be back!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

God tier Great service and cracking food, lovely drinks selection. A must try

December 22, 2022

Older bar-man is rude, pointed and has no manners. Place has charm but is dusty and could do with a refurb. I didnt try the food but I can think of many better places to go.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great bar with tremendous atmosphere

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The Canny Mans is Edinburghs most characterful pub and restaurant. Its a brilliant place to have a drink, and it is even better to done there. The food is exceptional and the staff are great. Love it.