The Empress in Edinburgh

Not called that anymore its back to being called Mathers, very nice old style bar great staff, Robert is very nice and making a great job of the bar, happy to visit anytime.

Nice drinks, great service. Very accommodating and friendly staff.

Now back to being Mathers.They have tried to recreate the wooden gantry behind the bar.Not as good as the original which was ripped out. During the Empress's refit. Should never have been changed. Good to see it back to an Edinburgh landmark.

Excellent bar in Edinburgh, great craft ales on offer, superb selection of gin, whiskey, cocktails and very good organic coffee on offer.Excellent cooked breakfast, all of the attaches picture for £9!Could be £10 easily!Next door to Premier Inn York Place and offers a much better bar.

Felt like a local on my first trip. Nice selection of various drinks (beer, cider, special gin/rum menus), plus mulled cider and great cocktails. Food selection isn't huge, but everything we had was great! Little bit of everything - Live music on Thursday, quiz night on Wednesday.

Friendly service, good choice of craft beers, and surprisingly not full of tourists!

The staff were very friendly, and the food and hot chocolate were delicious.

Great little local pub - nice atmosphere, cold beer and good music. Staff are really friendly and the food was simple but good. Nice place to sit on a Sunday afternoon.

A nice place for a quick grub and drink. Located in a busy area. Very attentive staff and quick service. Food and drinks at reasonable prices. Food potions are quiet generous.

Nice decor and laid back feel. Large beer selection and similarly comprehensive spirit stock. Bar staff pleasant. Empress burger was great, but dismayed to see a member of kitchen staff with his hand down his boxers!!