One of Edinburgh's oldest pubs was transformed in 2017 into this intriguing seafood restaurant. The decor is bare stone and wood-panelling in shades of…

You can't beat 'a buck a shuck', and Oyster Happy Hour runs from 4-6pm Monday to Thursday at the White Horse Oyster and Seafood Bar at the bottom of the Royal Mile. This sleek seafood restaurant, in what was once an 18 th-century inn, has a bespoke green marble bar, custom-designed oyster tank, leather banquettes and exposed stonework, and dishes up a smorgasbord of seafood. The smattering of exquisite small plates designed for sharing includes tender octopus with pine nut, mint and basil, moreish monkfish satay, chargrilled mackerel with pickled beetroot and horseradish and crab and crayfish toast with chilli, orange and avocado, as well as traditional seafood platters.

This small bar on the Royal Mile is very traditional in its Scottish heritage. Despite referring to themselves as a cellar, inside you will find a rather bright cozy bar area with an array of drinks on offer, including 15 gins and circa 40 whiskies, plus a number of craft beers and wines which, complete with the snug atmosphere, create a truly welcoming mix. Still, one can easily pass this place by totally unaware of what's behind its narrow black frontage, as the keepers of the White Horse deliberately avoid putting on anything fancy to attract tourists.

The Royal Mile of Edinburgh, flanked by Edinburgh Castle at one end and Holyrood palace at the other, is a famous thoroughfare that got its name from being a common procession route for past royal members to parade down. And tucked away in the site of the oldest pub in the area is a seafood banquet fit for a king, that’s for sure. But be warned; when you enter White Horse Oyster Bar, you’re not greeted with a blast of the herald’s trumpet.

What better way to end the day after a romantic stroll through Edinburgh's stunning Old Town than with seafood and shellfish galore?. Situated on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, this restaurant is the ideal location to spend an intimate evening filled with small plates, sharing platters, wine and cocktails. It's worth noting too that there's an oyster happy hour which is available from available between 4 - 5pm.

Address: Royal Mile, 266 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8AA, United KingdomPhone: +44 131 629 5300Website:whitehorseoysterbar.co.ukDetails: $$, Seafood restaurant. Nestled along the historic Royal Mile, the White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar is a culinary haven that celebrates the ocean’s treasures. With an inviting atmosphere and attentive service, this restaurant offers a delectable journey into the world of seafood.

Spend the day like a tourist and soak up the history and heritage of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and then enjoy a delicious seafood meal at the White Horse Oyster and Seafood Bar which happens to be located in the oldest inn on the Royal Mile. The restaurant’s small plates are cooked to perfection including the monkfish satay served with sides of seaweed slaw and straw fries which makes for the ultimate combo.

A post shared by White Horse Oyster Bar (@whitehorseoysterbar) on Nov 23, 2017 at 7:26am PST. Superbly located on the Royal Mile, the White Horse is heir to an illustrious culinary history. Occupying premises on the site that was once the Royal Mile’s oldest inn, it prides itself on welcoming locals and tourists alike to its small and friendly bar & restaurant.

An 18th-century pub that has become an oyster and seafood bar, the White Horse might be our favourite spot on the Royal Mile. The old place still has its atmosphere, but it’s also now got a kitchen with a thoroughly modern commitment to the provenance of its ingredients. Try for seats at the bar and order the outstanding, oyster shell-infused Rockpool Martini.

Ondine, voted Best Restaurant in Scotland 2018, offers Scottish produce coupled with amazing worldwide flavours; classic fish soup enhanced with North African spices, razor clams with Iberico chorizo and Sicilian lemons or Shetland mussels cooked in an Asian broth of fermented ginger & black bean with freshly shredded coriander.

Smart, understated decor sets the scene for the thoughtfully prepared and well-presented seafood dishes on the menu here. You'll find a wide range of fresh seafood and an extensive list of wine and champagne. The reasonable prices and generous portions served from the lunch menu are popular among diners.

The White Horse is an oyster bar and one of the best seafood restaurants in Edinburgh. Located on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, this restaurant sources its seafood from boutique suppliers across Scotland. Indulge in a sharing platter while you sip on wine and cocktails- very classy.

First, the building is the oldest surviving inn on the Royal Mile from 1742. Second, the quality is fantastic, standing out as one of the best seafood restaurants in Edinburgh. It’s a sister restaurant to the Chop House and Monteiths (both mentioned above).

2021 Review: The oldest trad boozer on the Royal Mile (est 1742) has now been reincarnated as an oyster and seafood bar – the name switching connotation from the equine to the maritime. It has won immediate high ratings for its “outstanding” crustacea.

This gorgeous hotspot is dedicated to serving the finest, freshest gifts from the ocean. As The White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar sources its ingredients using local suppliers, there won't be dishes quite like these anywhere else.

If you are looking for one of the best seafood spots in Edinburgh, the White Horse is the place to go. Found in the oldest inn on the Royal Mile which had b ...