The Auld Hundred is a british restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.5 stars from 2582 Google reviews. Known for food that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is and serious drinks programme without the gatekeeping. Best for dinner and group dining. Ranked #4 of 17 in Stockbridge. Price range: £20–30.
Rankings updated April 2026
The Auld Hundred
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in Stockbridge
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Book ahead for dinner and you'll understand why locals keep coming back—it's a proper neighbourhood pub that happens to cook better than most restaurants charging twice the price.
You want dinner with live music and don't mind sharing a small, busy room with people who know what they're doing.
About The Auld Hundred
The Auld Hundred is a two-level pub on Rose Street where the ground floor works as a casual café and the first floor opens as a proper restaurant. You'll find live music running 7 days a week (reviewers specifically praised Carl's acoustic sets), a serious whisky flight programme, and a beer list that takes itself seriously. The kitchen does straightforward British food—steak pie, fish and chips, haggis tatties and neeps, vegetarian haggis bonbons, Sunday roasts described by one reviewer as "richtiges Soul Food"—cooked well and plated quickly. Service is consistently praised as knowledgeable and attentive. The dining room upstairs is small and characterful, full by dinner most nights, which is why booking matters. Dogs are welcome inside. Portions are generous. It's the kind of place where staff remember allergies and help you navigate the drinks list.
What Stands Out
Food that doesn't pretend to be anything other than what it is
Reviewers consistently praised specific dishes: steak pie described as "really very good, full of well cooked meat", Scottish rarebit as a starter, fish and chips, and Sunday roasts. One German reviewer called them "richtiges Soul Food". Portions are noted as generous. The kitchen also handles dietary requirements—staff ask about allergies beforehand.
Serious drinks programme without the gatekeeping
One reviewer highlighted "El pie de res estuvo increíble no hay tanta variedad de cerveza pero su lista de Whisky está increíble. Tienen vuelos de todo tipo para probar". Google attributes list Great beer selection and Great wine list. Staff are described as knowledgeable in helping with beer and whisky choices.
Live music every night, not a gimmick
Multiple reviewers mentioned live music as a genuine highlight. One said "Excellent bar, very busy, enjoyed listening to Carl playing some good acoustic guitar". Another noted "live music in the bar downstairs was an added bonus". Google attributes confirm live music as a highlight.
What Customers Say
Tried some local cuisine: vegetarian haggis bonbons, fish & chips and Mac & cheese.
Lively pub-style vibes with delicious drinks and food to share!
Wir waren sehr zufrieden mit unserem Besuch 😌 die Sunday Roasts waren hervorragend - richtiges Soul Food.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Auld Hundred
Yes. Dinner reservations are recommended—the upstairs restaurant is small and regularly full by evening. One reviewer noted "a few diners had to be turned away as they didn't book beforehand and the dining room was full". Walk-ins for lunch or the ground-floor café are more flexible, but booking removes any risk.
Straightforward British cooking done well. Steak pie, fish and chips, haggis tatties and neeps, Scottish rarebit, Sunday roasts, and vegetarian options like haggis bonbons. Portions are generous and service is quick. One reviewer said: "Had Scottish Rarebit starter, very tasty, Fish and Chips for main, and chocolate cake for dessert. All very tasty and fantastic service."
Yes, 7 nights a week in the ground-floor bar. Reviewers specifically praised acoustic sets. It's a genuine draw, not background noise—people come to listen.
The whisky list is extensive with flights available to try different selections. Beer selection is solid. One reviewer highlighted the whisky programme specifically and praised staff for being knowledgeable in helping you choose.
Yes. Dogs are allowed inside and outside. It's family-friendly and casual enough that pets fit the vibe.
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