Rose Street Brewery

Reviews

• Ben N.

  star star star star star_border 15 September 2026

  Trying to power through a day in Edinburgh after an overnight transatlantic flight, we were looking for casual and quiet.  And a beer or two.  Maybe walking up and down touristy Rose Street ain't the best place to do that, but we might have picked the best one of the bunch for our limited purposes.
  
  Early on a Thursday evening, the street-level pub was pretty quiet, and the first-floor restaurant was even cozy and sedate.  (Although apparently recently remodeled, so it didn't quite have that vintage feel this place is plainly shooting for.)  After eating airplane junk and then a heavy-duty haggis-neeps-and-tatties lunch (see prior review), I wanted lighter fare.  
  
  Scottish salmon and cullen skink hit the spot.  Never had had the latter, I don't think, and it seemed like a better version of the New England chowder that you get in the U.S.--great smokiness from the smoked haddock, and a stronger presence of herbs.
  
  When I got my Nicholson's Pale Ale, I began to realize that we had made contact with the Nicholson's empire of pubs that we soon learned has a dominant presence in the central part of the city.  This beer sure wasn't bad.

• Linda V.

  star star star star star 15 September 2026

  Nice cozy restaurant on a Main Street, Rose Street...lots of restaurants here. We were looking to have dinner around 7pm but so was half of Edinburgh! When we got in line to get in we were told they don't rush anyone seated but we decided to wait. It wasn't long and our server was very quick and efficient. We wanted local food and heard "pies" were good so I got a chicken, mushroom and truffle sauced pie.. delicious; with mashed potatoes , greens and carrots. Bruce got lamb and haggis pie in a little casserole pan with mashed potatoes on top. With a pint of beer we were set to go!

• Jacob S.

  star star star star star 1 September 2026

  Had a great night at Rose Street brewery tonight! We were walking around downtown Edinburgh and just happened upon it. The pub is downstairs and the restaurant is upstairs. The pub was really busy and we were interested in dinner so we went up top. The atmosphere was great and our server was super friendly and helpful.
  Wanting to take in all that we could during a short trip, we opted to split a trio of meat pies and their fish and chips. The fish and chips were really good, but the meat pies absolutely stole the show! That's what they were famous for and now we know why.
  I don't drink, so I can't really comment on the drink selection, but I would go back again in a heartbeat. They have other Scottish classics (like haggis) that I would like to try. As odd as it sounds the folks at the table next to us ordered it and it looked really good.

• Tammy P.

  star star star star star 27 August 2026

  Rose Street is a pedestrian mall area with lots of shops and restaurants. Always looking for a brewery no matter where I am, we ran into this establishment. It is a two level building. The bottom area is a pub which is for ordering drinks only. The upper level is where the restaurant is located. There is plenty of seating downstairs but can be crowded upstairs. We ordered a flight downstairs first to try some local beers. We then headed upstairs for lunch. We started with the Smoked Scottish Salmon (the best smoked salmon), fish and chips and for dessert we were told we had to try the Cranachan which is a traditional Scottish dessert. All of our lunch was great. Our waitress was very nice and loved her suggestions. There were a few other things we wanted to try but will have to wait until next time.

• Josh A.

  star star star star star_border 25 August 2026

  Last night near 930 my wife and I were trying to find something good to eat before everywhere closed.  We took a chance on this place and we're glad we did.  Friendly staff great food.  We eat had the Cuddle Skink soup to start, which was as good as most chowders in the states but less heavy.  For our main meals I had the Crofters pie, which was similar to a Shepard's pie but with slow cooked lamb and haggis instead of beef.  It was savory and delicious.  My wife had the trio of mini pies which she also enjoyed