Pub-restaurant with a fireplace, plush sofas, an eclectic menu and walls hung with framed pictures. Summary via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.
About The Castle Arms
The Castle Arms sits on Johnston Terrace in Edinburgh's Old Town. This pub-restaurant has a fireplace and plush seating, with walls decorated in framed pictures. The menu draws on British cooking, with traditional Scottish dishes such as haggis, lamb shank, and fish and chips. Gluten-free options are available. Beer, wine, and cocktails are served.
The venue welcomes groups and takes bookings. Outdoor seating is provided, and both dine-in and takeaway service are available. Meals cost under £30 on average.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM
What's nearby
- The Hub next door
- The Knights Vault next door
- Grassmarket Hotel next door
- Camera Obscura & World of Illusions next door
- Edinburgh Castle 300m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this pub's delicious traditional Scottish food, including haggis, lamb shank, and fish and chips, with many gluten-free options. They also highlight the friendly, attentive staff and the cozy, traditional atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- British
- Guest rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2,303 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Old Town