Monboddo

So we have been ending the night here for the last couple of days, with a few drinks. The atmosphere is laid back and great to wind down. Tonight, we actually had some food, and that was really good as well. The staff has been friendly and inviting and is really attentive, unlike a neighboring pub, where I was passed by many times trying to get drinks after standing in line for at least 6 min(when I made it to the bar). The staff for me makes this place a must try. Parking: Parking for the Doubletree is at the castle parking area down below. There is street parking in the area. I believe street parking is paid around here( I have not used it).
Apr 12th, 2023

Its a nice space and some of the staff were v good. The (I assume) bar manager and his lackeys were not good if someone objects to you having taken their money without their consent you should probably return that money.
Oct 3rd, 2022

I was perusing the menu in the lift after checking in at the Doubletree, Edinburgh and was thrilled to see a Sunday Roast. It stated that the POPULAR Sunday roast should be pre booked due to limited availability, so once in the room my husband got straight to it and booked us in. We arrived at the restaurant at 1pm to find it completely empty. We were shown to a table and given menus which stated we should ask our server for the price of the roast as this could vary. The server didnt know so went to ask his supervisor, who arrived at our table and told us the price was 30. Not sure wed heard correctly we asked 1 3 as in 13 but were told no, 3 0. We both stared at each other open mouthed. She told us that we could choose a couple of sides from the menu to go with the beef but for that price there was no way we were paying through the nose for something that was not a proper roast dinner with the trimmings you would expect with roast beef. We both chose something else and ended up paying around 30 for a main for both of us. I researched best roast dinners in Edinburgh and found a roast beef dinner with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, selection of steamed veg and gravy for 17.50. We regularly eat in London so I also researched prices there, ironically for 31.50 you can indulge in 28 day matured Scottish beef at Simpsons in the Strand where the beef is hand carved at your table. The restaurant remained empty while we ate our meal. As we were readying to leave another group entered and enquired about the roast dinner and were equally horrified at the cost. The meal we had was ok but I would not be rushing back to what I feel is an grossly overpriced restaurant.
Aug 26th, 2022

Had a dinner night there. Loved the concept. Wee plates to share and I found out a little bit about Lord Monboddo (never heard of him, but pleased I do now) Mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes tart was awesome. Pork belly and lamb flank (I was told that they make seasonal changes in the menu) were super delicious (to be honest not a big fan of the chickpeas with the lamb). Cauliflower fritters were nice. My biggest surprise was the Rhubarb burnt cream for dessert. You have to try it. From the cocktails The cocktail Born with Tails just perfect! Definitely I'll come back. The team was fantastic. Well done everyone.
Aug 21st, 2022

My Mum was trying to book afternoon T for Tuesday 14th September was told they would phone back to confirm, my mum tried phoning on numerous occasions , I sent an email ... nothing....ended up having to go in , I explained the situation , basically was told I'm off Sunday and Monday couldn't reply to emails and because of covid we were only doing afternoon T at the weekends and no-one to answer phones as we've got more than a restaurant to run.Wow.... Totally shocked,What a way to run a business, yeah totally agree hospitality has been hit really bad. I'm currently sitting outside the restaurant and the potential customer flow yeah ...not the same as before covid but there are people passing by, may I suggest getting your fingers out and advertise.a sign over the scaffolding would maybe be a good idea to start with..What's the point of having all the tables there paying for staff electricity etc, surely you should be looking to the future rather than the place looking like a ghost town....
Apr 28th, 2022