# The Steading, Edinburgh — Reviews

> Rated 4.4/5 from 1,757 Google reviews. Comfortable country inn with real ales, bright dining area, Pentland views from large beer garden.

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Pub 🐾 Dogs Welcome

# The Steading

118 Biggar Road, Edinburgh

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8862989086021499411&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA)

Photo: [Jacqueline Baxter](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/109250831086885245803)

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**In short:** The Steading is a pub in Edinburgh, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,757 Google reviews, with dogs welcome.

Details checked 9 October 2026 · source: Google Places

Comfortable country inn with real ales, bright dining area, Pentland views from large beer garden. Summary via Google

## About The Steading

The Steading is a country inn on Biggar Road with a comfortable interior and a large beer garden overlooking the Pentland Hills. Real ales are available, and the kitchen offers a wide menu including fish and chips and steak pie, served in generous portions.

The restaurant takes bookings and welcomes dogs. Staff are noted for friendliness and attentiveness, though service can be slow at times.

## Menu & facilities

For the current menu and prices, see [The Steading's own website](http://www.thesteadingedinburgh.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu).

## What's nearby

- Subway 100m away
- Esso 150m away
- Bright Care Edinburgh 200m away
- Nuh s' Ark Car Wash 250m away
- Pentland View Outdoor Sauna Ltd 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and generously portioned food, especially the fish and chips and steak pie, with many noting the wide variety on the menu. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, the cozy atmosphere, and the reasonable prices.

Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Summary via Google

## At a glance

**Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (1,757 reviews)

**Dogs allowed** Yes

**Booking required** Yes

**Food hygiene rating** Improvement Required

**Destination** Edinburgh

Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/663433).

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★ 4.4 (1,757 reviews)

Typical price range (Google)

£20 – £30

[Visit official website](http://www.thesteadingedinburgh.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant)

[0131 445 1128](tel:01314451128)

(please mention staycation.co.uk when calling)

### Quick Facts

**Destination** Edinburgh

**Plus Code** 9C7RVQRX+6H

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## Quick answers

### Is The Steading any good?

The Steading is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1,757 Google reviews.

### Is The Steading dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at The Steading.

### Can you book a table at The Steading?

Yes, The Steading takes reservations.

### How do I contact The Steading?

Call The Steading on +44 131 445 1128.

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