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The Sheep Heid Inn

43-45 The Causeway, Edinburgh EH15 3QA, Scotland
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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4 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

While the food was good, we waited 90 minutes for our first course to arrive. The bar staff was friendly and most helpful, while the food staff seemed overwhelmed. If you have time to wait, it's a good option for dinner. (I canceled my main course because by the time our food got there, I was falling asleep at the... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

I love the sheep's heid. The setting is just beautiful and really does feel like you have left the city. The staff are always welcoming and friendly. The wine list is fantastic and the food yummy. I love to drop in here for a glass of red wine after a walk up Arthur's seat on a chilly day. Both the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013 via mobile

Booked for Sunday lunch for four on the way to the airport. Great pub, with bags of atmosphere, though downstairs is way better than upstairs. Nice place to walk to as well, given its location. We ordered starters from the main menu - slow arriving, but rather good all the same. This was followed by roast beef and trimmings for... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

Waited ages for drinks and food to be served. Couldn't cope with dietary requests, egg free - had mayo on burger, dairy free - had butter on potatoes. Chicken was nice but served with only potatoes and bit of lettuce - no veggies in sight?

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

I can see how this place has mixed reviews because when we were there (Monday night) it was really busy and so staff very a bit stretched and food was a little slow but they are not real complaints because it wasn't too bad. They had run out of half the menu (maybe don't pre plan your meals like we... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Been there once and the atmosphere was really pleasant. I was there a week ago with my partner and we really enjoyed the food and the whiskey they serve. The staff was kind and helpful. Also the spot is really good (close to the Arthur's Seat) and the interior quite cozy . Definitely worth paying a visit!

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013 via mobile

What a disappointment! We headed off to the Sheeps heid on a cold January day. We arrived and staff didn't greet us when we walked in. There were so many staff all evening they were tripping over themselves, yet it took an age to get served. The fire wasn't lit! How can a traditional walkers pub call itself a village... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013 via mobile

Ate here as a party of 10, and was unfortunately very disappointed with the experience. The pub itself and interior is attractive and cosy. The staff were also pleasant. However after ordering it took over an hour for our food to arrive when it did two meals had to be sent back as they were cold, one meal arrived missing... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

The Sheep Heid Inn is a cosy, lovely, scottish pub. Service is a bit slow, but apart from that, the food (pub food) is very nice with local tastes.We had the best fish and chips plate among others and the place had a really cute veranda for the smokers! We will return again for sure!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

Worse meal I have had in a long time, the service was fine but the meal itself was awful, the fish was dry and was tasteless. We went there because we had heard it had been done up but not the part we were in the decor left a lot to be desired. Would think again before going back

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The Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 43-45 The Causeway, Edinburgh EH15 3QA, Scotland
Region: United Kingdom > Scotland > Edinburgh
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Ranked #295 of 437 B&Bs / Inns in Edinburgh

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