The Piper's Rest
The Piper's Rest is an Old Town pub on Hunter Square, right beside the Royal Mile and the Tron Kirk. It opened in January 2020 after a major refit and serves Scottish dishes made with local produce, with live music every night of the week and a good list of single malts.
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Scottish food from local suppliers
The kitchen sticks to traditional Scottish dishes and names its suppliers: meat from Buffalo Farm, bread from Breadwinner and ice cream from S. Luca in Musselburgh. It is a dependable stop for a proper meal in the middle of a day on the Royal Mile. Come at lunchtime for a quieter table, or in the evening if you want food with a soundtrack.
Music every night
Live music runs seven nights a week, which makes the Piper's Rest a good place to settle in for the evening. At the bar there are single malt whiskies, craft beers, local gins and cocktails. Booking for events is through the pub's website. It suits visitors who want an easy introduction to Scottish music and whisky without committing to a formal ceilidh or tasting, and it is just as comfortable for a single drink as for a long night.
Right on the Royal Mile
Hunter Square opens straight onto the Royal Mile, and the pub is about ten minutes' walk from Waverley Station, Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket. CODE The Court is next door if you want to stay close by, and the Edinburgh Larder on Blackfriars Street is a short walk for breakfast. The Advocate and Boston Bar are also on the square if you fancy a change.
Highlights
- Live music seven nights a week
- Scottish dishes using named local suppliers
- Single malts, craft beer and local gin
- On Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile
Good to know
- About ten minutes' walk from Waverley Station, the castle and the Grassmarket.
- Table and event bookings are made through the pub's website.
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Sources: thepipersrest.co.uk