The Hermitage has had a bit of an upgrade recently. The star increase is really for the staff. I don’t know what changed in their hiring policies but the staff went from being alright to being really nice, friendly and interactive. It’s the little things that make this local just a wee bit friendlier!
Conner M.
Tu valoración: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
New here to Edinburgh and looking around for a favorite place. I’m up in the morning side area and finally stopped in here for the live music night. The staff is amazing beer selection is awesome and a little cheaper than some of the places in been to. This will be a place I hang out at quite a lot I think. Worth a stop in anyway. Come try it out and enjoy a laid back pub that is friendly to groups, couples, and loners. Hermitage!
Oli B.
Tu valoración: 5 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Went on a Tuesday night for a friend’s birthday dinner. I had never been, but the others said it’s a regular spot for them, and I can understand why! The couches and armchairs are clean and comfy, and the place itself is just really charming. There was sweet, accoustic-type music on(at an appropriate volume!), there were a few other guests sitting around the place, and we were just generally very comfy. My favorite thing, though, about this place? The staff! They were so friendly and sweet, and they do their jobs well. They brought hot, good comfort food(at an affordable price for a student!), checked on us for refills often enough(but not too much), and were just a pleasure to be around. I’m really excited to go back to this place – don’t know how it gets on busier nights of the week, but it was perfect for what I’m looking for after a typical weekday. :)
Graeme W.
Tu valoración: 2 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Went in here for a quick pint as I was walking home from town. Nothing much to add apart from telling you they serve alcohol. Not much of an atmosphere and not much chat from the bar staff. They do have a few comfy couches dotted about the place and it would probably be a lot more chilled out if it wasn’t so busy when I went in. If you’re after a quick drink on your way out/home or need a starting place for a night out in this area then you can’t go wrong, but there are far better pubs in the area.
Amy M.
Tu valoración: 3 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Decent pub to pop into for a quiet drink. Bar staff pleasant and service ok. Didn’t try food but a lot was being served and the place was busy.(Typical pub grub, i. e fish and chips, burgers etc). Mostly male clientele when I visited… due to football(they have sky sports). All and all a nice place for a quick drink if you are in the area.
Claire C.
Tu valoración: 3 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Big pub on the corner, does its job without a problem. I stopped here for lunch and a blether and was perfectly happy with everything. I ordered a panini and chips for a fiver that filled a hole and had a chinwag on a comfy chesterfield sofa. All A OK. Football was on, which was a bit annoying. But this seems to be a local boozer where all the guys watch the sports while glued to their chairs, so that’s fair enough. Décor wise it’s all quite modern and airy. Looked nice. Loos were clean. Service was good. Would probably come back here, but not all that inspiring for some reason.
Jen Y.
Tu valoración: 3 Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is a decent wee local pub. I didn’t realise it was right where it is. I’ve wandered down Bruntsfield many times, and whenever I get to Holy Corner I’d veer right. And yet on the left there’s the Hermitage, and pretty big it is too. Comfy sofas, ample seating, beer and wine, gastropub food, decent tunes(Stereophonics«Mr Writer» — I’d totally forgotten how much I love that song!) Plenty of locals enjoying their pint on a Friday night. I’m not sure I’d come out my way for their food, but I’m sure after a long vodkas their nachos wouldn’t go a-miss!