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The Cumberland Bar, Edinburgh,

The Cumberland Bar

4.4
4.4
48 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT

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2 people
7:00 p.m.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
The Cumberland Bar serves Scottish food, real ale, classic wine and spirits in Edinburgh’s New Town. It takes about 15 minutes to reach its location at 1-3 Cumberland Street on foot from Waverley Station. Edinburgh Castle is about a 10 minute drive away from its premises and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre can be reached within a 10 minute walk. The restaurant uses fresh and organically sourced ingredients to prepare its food including several traditional Scottish recipes are served with a modern flair. Thoughtfully chosen sumptuous dishes find their way on to the specials menu. Sunday is celebrated with a classic roast menu which is updated every week. The pub is famous for serving real ale, local and imported beer and wine.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 558 3134
  • Website
    https://www.cumberlandbar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT
  • Neighbourhood
    Stockbridge
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stop on Drummond Place. Bus number: 13.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 48 people are saying

The Cumberland Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Cumberland Bar offers "excellent" food with quality ingredients and "great value." Guests praise the friendly and efficient staff, cozy atmosphere, and a good range of drinks, including gluten-free options. The pub is ideal for gatherings and offers "superb" Sunday roasts, "great for people with Coeliac's disease."
48 Reviews

  1. Mark

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was brilliant but the service especially was excellent. We will be back.

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  2. Karen

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality ingredients used for food. Arrived hot. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered.

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  3. Steve

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good traditional pub with good value for money food

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  4. Lynn

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It couldn’t be faulted. The food was excellent and very well presented. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. I will certainly be back.

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  5. Robert

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited on a Sunday for the Sunday roast. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was superb. Great value.

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  6. Russell

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice meal and. excellent beers.

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  7. IRENE

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared small dishes. Always v good. Would recommend.

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  8. Rory

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a wee Christmas gathering - very cosy, great atmosphere and food and service were fab. Good selection of beers too!

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  9. Heather

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub, no loud music or queuing for ages at the bar. It was busy without being overcrowded with a great atmosphere. We arrived an hour before our booking following a show, fully prepared to wait at the bar until our allotted time. We were seated earlier than expected. We had the Christmas dinner which was lovely, although the generous portions meant we couldn’t eat it all. There were 7 of us, we had 3 courses and didn’t feel at all rushed. The service was fantastic. We will definitely go back to The Cumberland Bar.

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  10. Rebecca

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely pub on a quiet street that you can park your car on that is still walking distance from princes street. Advisable to book a table in advance but there's always bar space to sit at for walk ins. Good range of drinks and the ambience makes it my favourite

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The Cumberland Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Stockbridge

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Google Map for The Cumberland Bar

1-3 Cumberland Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6RT

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Stockbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stop on Drummond Place. Bus number: 13.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wine
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