The Waiting Room

7 Belhaven Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 5HZ
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Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: 7 Belhaven Terrace, Edinburgh EH10 5HZ
  • Cross Street: Morningside Road
  • Cuisine: American | English | European | International | Mexican | Spanish | Vegan |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Pub
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 0131 452 9707
  • Features: Full Bar, Sunday Brunch, Smoking Area, Wheelchair Access, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Tea Service, Big Screen TV,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Quiet Conversation, Special Occasion, Vegetarian, Dog Friendly, Quick Bite, Date Night,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
Thursday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
Friday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
Saturday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday
All Day - Restaurant 10:00 - 22:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.62 out of 5 stars based on 552 votes

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 07, 2024
Peter W.
Faultless and enjoyable from start to finish! Outstanding service providing top quality food in an unobtrusive but helpful manner. As a wheelchair user The Waiting Room is a pleasure to visit with good accessibility including the toilet!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 02, 2024
Frances M.
Very pleasant experience

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 08, 2024
Lesley R.
This is our favourite ‘local’. The food just keeps getting better and the staff and ambiance are great,

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2023
Morag P.
I did not have food so cannot comment

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Aug 05, 2023
Kim S.
A little variety in the menu would not go amiss. However my 'last resort' go to of fish and chips was cooked to perfection

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 19, 2023
Lesley R.
It’s a great neighbourhood pub , good value and great staff

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jul 02, 2023
Peter W.
From booking a table right the way through to leaving The Waiting Room everything was really enjoyable...

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2023
Frances W.
As always, a most enjoyable time was had by all! This is a place where we are warmly welcomed and looked after. The food was excellent, so fresh , tasty and great value. We were cosily ensconced in a comfortable booth. There is a pleasant and welcoming vibe at work here,whether it's a first visit or another of many past and more to come.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2023
Malcolm J.
We are regular visitors to this place. Fabulous service by Milda and really nice food. We will be back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 08, 2023
Lesley R.
Terrific local pub and bistro. The manager , Adam , is so friendly and the staff are always obliging. The food is reliably good. We go regularly and will continue to do so

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 9/10
Dec 15, 2022
Peter W.
Always great service here. Booked on tableagent to watch the World Cup semi, arrived to see a table reserved in my name where I had requested. I was served tasty haggis spring rolls, and attentive professional staff kept offering table service for drinks. The TV volume was discretely turned up at kick-off. Brilliant.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 05, 2022
Margaret G.
A good meal as usual. Excellent customer service. Friendy attentive staff.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 19, 2022
Maureen A.
Food was freshly cooked and worth the wait. We were greeted with a friendly welcome and service was excellent. Having visited a few times would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2022
Malcolm J.
We are regular visitors - as such we normally get one of the booths especially as my friend walks with a stick. Food choices are good and service friendly - Milda normally looks after us and remembers our drink and food choices. Greatly appreciated. Quality of food is good and delivery is prompt. It is very easy to book and adjust reservations as well. Very happy.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 04, 2022
Frances W.
I love this place. I've been a patron for many years. It never disappoints. I love the ambience, the food and everything else about it. I will keep going back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 10, 2022
Lesley R.
Terrific local pub , great food , reasonably priced.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
May 27, 2022
Lis S.
Thoroughly enjoyable experience but don't understand why children (15) have to be out by 8pm! Plenty of vacant tables and accompanied by adults!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
May 03, 2022
Sylvia N.
Great service even when really busy, always checked in, and good pub food,great experience

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 12, 2022
Anne O.
I had the small fish and chips and it was lovely. We had a good table, cosy in the saloon seats. The waitress was friendly and very attentive whilst we decided what we would eat. We had very little time to wait for our meal, which was nice and hot. My only criticism is that I think the room temperature in the restaurant was a little too cool. The longer we sat the colder I got, please can you increase this when the restaurant is not too busy.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 16, 2022
Jeanette W.
We had a lovely lunch and wine here, lovely place, very clean with friendly staff, not too busy and the window seat was great. Thanks again

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2021
Sheila M.
Love the Waiting Room. Always a great day out.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2021
Sheila S.
Everything was just fine thanks. Staff very pleasant and attentive and food most enjoyable.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 14, 2021
Jacqueline A.
Excellent local pub with great staff. Always a pleasure to visit

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 13, 2021
Frances W.
We were made very welcome and had a wonderful time. We love this place and the very lovely Milda who takes care of us as a friend. The food was great too. We'll be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 0/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 11, 2021
Alison H.
We loved our lunch ,food excellent, staff very attentive and its dog friendly! We are booked again next week.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 28, 2021
Tom P.
We really like the waiting room for food , atmosphere and friendly staff, and they’re dog friendly which is perfect.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 0/10
Nov 14, 2021
James W.
Staff, service and food all excellent.Also a good singer on later on in the evening.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Nov 10, 2021
Tricia C.
Sadly we had to cancel as one of our party tested positive for Covid. We have, however, visited multiple times over many years and have always found the staff efficient and pleasant, the food excellent and the overall ambience makes it a very pleasant place to enjoy a meal. We’ll be back!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 7/10
Oct 29, 2021
MYRA W.
The food was delicious and the service was excellent. It was quiet as it was on a Tuesday that we visited but we couldn't fault anything. We will be back soon.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 18, 2021
Ruth L.
We only had drinks and it is a efficient service, always clean and friendly.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2021
Paul R.
Very friendly pub with great food. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2021
Kenny B.
Service excellent- attentive and welcoming.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2021
Rachel H.
Wow what a fantastic little find. Food was fantastically tasty, very good value for money and great prices considering location. Staff were excellent, very friendly and facilities were clean. Brilliant place

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 14, 2021
Olga L.
Superb

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2021
paul K.
Always a great time. Staff friendly. Great beers/Great food. Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2021
Marilyn M.
Good food and service

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jun 16, 2021
Jacqueline A.
Just great to be back at our local bar and it's better than ever

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 31, 2021
Charmaine M.
Great place

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 20, 2021
Claire B.
Loved it, great staff and food! Too much food. Will definitely be returning.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
May 20, 2021
Wendy W.
Fantastic menu; wonderful tasting food served by lovely staff. We will certainly be booking again.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Aug 17, 2023
Malcolm J.
We are regular guests. Frequently Milda looks after us - she knows what we want and we love that. The food is excellent. We miss the breakfast options that were part of the menu but lots of great options for all

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 04, 2023
Maggie H.
My friends and I had a lovely lunch and thought the staff were lovely and we enjoyed the food and wine.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 22, 2023
Malcolm G.
Great customer service throughout the two days I was there to watch the British Open Golf on Sky. Malcolm

Overall: 9/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Jul 12, 2023
Caroline M.
Lovely friendly waitress!

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Apr 12, 2023
Sara J.
Came to The Waiting Room with my Grandparents as it’s local to them. Always a great lunch when we come. Only suggestion I have is that it could be a little more child friendly. Eg. Menus with colouring, puzzles, crayons etc. apart from that lovely place with great food.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Mar 20, 2023
Alistair L.
Always good when you take people to your local and they have a good experience. Good service for drinks and food.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 18, 2023
Rosemary M.
The staff were great, friendly and helpful. I enjoyed the food but felt half a slice of garlic bread was not really enough for the price of the meal.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 9/10
Jan 10, 2023
Iain M.
Fantastic thank you

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 17, 2022
Stephen J.
Very attentive table service.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 01, 2022
Ruth M.
Had a really enjoyable evening with friends Great service It was felt that portion sizes had reduced since last visit. Especially of fish Still very tasty

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 10/10
Mar 07, 2022
Patricia L.
Food was excellent shame it became so quiet after 9.30 but suppose haven't got used to change in restrictions

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 05, 2022
Callum A.
Excellent service, very attentive.

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Nov 09, 2021
Fiona m.
Good food and service

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 09, 2021
David W.
Friendly, happy atsmosphere

Overall: 9/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Jul 29, 2021
Kimberley A.
Lovely meal, server was efficient and friendly, good value, and the rustic decor is beautiful!

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 7/10
Mar 21, 2024
Kathleen G.
We were very happy with our reserved table and our waitress was lovely. The fish was good , there could have been more chilli beef with the nachos, my chicken burger was a bit overcooked. The sauvignon blanc wine was very expensive at £9.50 for a large glass. Perhaps this price could have been pointed out as I may have chosen a cheaper option. Trying to be helpful with comments as we did enjoy our evening.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 8/10
Feb 23, 2024
Malcolm J.
A regular visitor to this place over the years and seen the menu go through many iterations. Shame they no longer offer a breakfast menu nor any food until noon. Still, the staff are good, we frequently get our requested booth and the food is excellent. Worth a try for lunch.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 9/10
Feb 25, 2023
Alison H.
We always enjoy lunch at the Waiting Room.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Jan 17, 2023
Lorna S.
We had a family night with food and drink for my sons birthday. Liked the decor and spacious. Food was lovely . There were a couple of things we asked for that they didn’t have . We wanted a rest after the main course but we’re told the kitchen will be closing if we wanted dessert and there was only one dessert so we decided not to have one .

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Sep 04, 2022
Kirstie C.
Food was really excellent. I had the veggie breakfast and Dad had the steak pie. We did have a long wait for our food - 40 minutes from ordering. However the staff were excellent and warned us about the long wait when we ordered. They also apologised when eventually bringing our food. To be honest, it was worth waiting for, so we will return.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 8/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Jul 18, 2022
STELLA N.
Airy, comfortable and seating able to accommodate friend using crutches. Young waitress was polite and efficient. Mains were fairly limited but food we had was tasty. The 'special' - cheesecake and ice cream served in a ginger snap basket with fresh berries was delicious and beautifully presented.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Dec 18, 2021
Charlotte B.
We were delighted with the service, despite Covid restrictions, which is the reason for not giving 100% review. The food was excellent, with a comprehensive menu.

Overall: 8/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 18, 2021
Fiona C.
Good service, a lovely house red, pleasantly quiet in the bar which suited our group. Food for main course was fine if a little uninspiring (steak pie pastry was not great), disappointed that of only 4 desserts on the menu one was not available that day. All in all a satisfactory evening with friends.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 14, 2023
Edward B.
Food, drink good. Pleasant staff. Pity about barking dog in booth next to us.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
May 19, 2023
Linda K.
Staff attentive and welcoming. Food tasty but too many capers!

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 7/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 7/10
Jan 25, 2023
Maureen G.
Could have offered more selection of deserts.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Jan 06, 2023
Caroline M.
Nice place but very overpriced

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 5/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 7/10
Jun 05, 2022
Kati C.
We had a really long wait for our food (about 50 minutes) which is not great with two small children. It was busy but not busy enough to warrent that long a wait and then all the food didn't come out at the same time. This is the second time that has happened to us here. The dirty fries are also not as good as they used to be. However my children loved their puddings and my mother loved her food.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Nov 02, 2021
Graeme M.
Enjoyed our food, large screen TV with Premier League football was a bit distracting [even though I'm a football fan].

Overall: 7/10
Food: 7/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Aug 24, 2021
STELLA N.
Food was average - tasteless chips and cold tortillas. However still good value for.money. Great desserts. No draught coke available so charged.£2.20 for a mixer size coke! Very noisy from adjoining booths. Great location, easy to park and polite and helpful waiter.

Overall: 7/10
Food: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 4/10
May 24, 2021
Rosemary M.
Staff lovely. Under a bit of pressure due to capacity. Food not very hot and not a lot on plate so not good value for money. However we were out and in a pub!