The Scran & Scallie
Our verdict · Edinburgh's most complete Sunday roast: serious cooking pedigree in a relaxed pub, at roughly £20–25 per person (indicative).
Go if
You want the most accomplished, occasion-worthy roast in the city and don't mind travelling out to Stockbridge.
Skip it if
You need a last-minute walk-in or a spot right by the station.
Plan your visit
The Scran & Scallie
~£20–25 pp for the roast
Indicative price at the time of review.
The Scran & Scallie is our top pick because it pairs genuine fine-dining pedigree with an unpretentious pub setting. It is the gastropub from Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack, the team behind Michelin-starred The Kitchin, and it has carried a Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand (for good cooking at a fair price) every year since 2017, alongside a long-standing place on the Top 50 Gastropubs list. The menu leans on seasonal Scottish produce, and the Sunday roast sits alongside pub classics such as fish and chips and cottage pie; reviewers consistently single out the roast beef as a highlight. At an indicative £20–25 per person for the roast it is not the cheapest option here, but it is the strongest all-rounder for food quality and occasion. The main trade-off versus more central picks is location: Stockbridge has no nearby train station, so you will travel by bus, tram-plus-walk or taxi, and Sunday tables book up fast.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Cooking pedigree of a Michelin-starred team in a relaxed, family-friendly pub
- Holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand and features on the Top 50 Gastropubs list
- Seasonal Scottish produce and a well-regarded roast beef
Cons
- Stockbridge location has no nearby rail station
- Sunday tables get booked up well ahead
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Scran & ScallieThis pick | 92/100 | ~£20–25 pp for the roast (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Hawksmoor Edinburgh | 90/100 | From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin (indicative) | beef lovers |
| 3.The Broughton | 88/100 | ~£19–22 pp for the roast (indicative) | neighbourhood gastropub |
| 4.Chop House | 85/100 | From £30 for two courses; £35 for three (indicative) | steak-lovers on a set menu |
| 5.Old Pal Bar and Kitchen | 85/100 | Keenly priced, around £16–19 pp for the roast (indicative) | value with a choice of joints |
Good to know
- Address
- 1 Comely Bank Rd, Edinburgh EH4 1DR
- Nearest station
- Stockbridge (nearest rail: Edinburgh Waverley / Haymarket, approx. 1.5 miles)
- Phone
- +44 131 332 6281
- Price
- ~£20–25 pp for the roast (indicative)
- Recognition
- Michelin Bib Gourmand; Top 50 Gastropubs list
- Chefs
- Tom Kitchin & Dominic Jack (The Kitchin)
- Roast style
- Seasonal Scottish, roast beef a highlight
- Neighbourhood
- Stockbridge (Comely Bank Road)
- Booking
- Reservation strongly advised for Sundays
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 9:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Sept 2026
Insider tip · Book the Sunday sitting several days ahead and pair Stockbridge with a walk along the Water of Leith while you're out there.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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