The Mash Tun - Edinburgh

Pop in here on occasions for a quick bite of food and to meet friends/family. Good bar food, tasty and well priced. I’ve found the staff mostly welcoming and the atmosphere relaxed. Will continue to visit.

I visited the Mash Tun with 9 members of my family. The orders took well over an hour to arrive, despite enquiring several times what the delay was. Some of the food arrived earlier but they had mixed up the order. I was for finally served (see photo) a portion of regular nachos £9.50 but it was just a small bowl of tortilla chips covered with sour cream. When I queried the size where were he rest of the accompaniments as per the menu, I was told by the server that this was the standard size and that he doesn't make the prices. I was told there was no cheese or guacamole after complaining, I was given a tiny bowl of salsa on the side. I have eaten in here before and been satisfied with the quality and quantity but not in this occasion. All out food came at different times and because of mixing up the order, some if the accompaniments were cold by the time the rest arrived. No apologies of any sincerity, the server clearly couldn't be bothered. A very disappointing visit.

Went in for a quiet drink at lunchtime on a Friday to meet a client. Was 'greeted ' by a blonde haired Irish bartender who seemed indifferent that I was a inconvenience. Her Irish friend/colleague/flatmate was lying sprawled on the couch as if she had falling from the sky. The table beside her was littered with all manner of things and she gave the impression she was hungover. The bartender and friend continued with a loud personal conversation across the bar for some time. I reminded them that this was a bar and not a bedsit and if they wanted to socialise while at work at least sit together and not shout across the entire bar back and forth. We couldn 't hear ourselves speak. My remark was met with discontent. Shame really I used to go to The Mash Tun all the time before COVID next time, I 'll check who is on duty before entering. I appreciate hospitality is struggling to recruit staff but professional conduct is expected.

Came here to watch the football after coming here once before and really enjoyed it. The food is great pub food and still is, however on this occasion the bar staff (only one member of staff working) was very disinterested and rude. Half of the beers on tap weren’t working either. I would return however if greeted like this again I would go elsewhere

Attended for a quick bite of dinner before the football game. Didn’t expect much, as it looked like a standard pub catering for the football crowd. However I was intrigued by the names for dishes on the menu, and very pleasantly surprised when the food arrived. Well presented, but more importantly absolutely delicious. The staff were friendly and visible, without being pushy and “in your face”. If we play Hibs again, this will be a definite port of call for me.