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Royal Mile Pub

4 star rating
based on 33 reviews

Category: Pubs  [Edit]

2407 Price Ave
Wheaton, MD 20902
(301) 946-4511
Hours:

Mon-Thu. 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Fri-Sun. 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Parking:
Street
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Good for Groups:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Music:
Live
Best Nights:
Thu, Fri, Sat
Happy Hour:
Yes
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Coat Check:
No

33 reviews for Royal Mile Pub

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"Great food, great scotch, great beer, great restaurant." (in 18 reviews)
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"It looks like they have over 100 different single malt and blended goodies." (in 6 reviews)
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"The cedar plank salmon, always on the menu, is absolutely gorgeous." (in 4 reviews)
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Patrick O.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
Updated - 10/12/2009

Sea shanty,  for best results...
Get there early for a seat in the middle of the dinning room,
under the low opening with draped with tartans.
This divides the acoustics of the room, half the room will sometimes sing in a different key, this will help keep both sides in the same key at least for the songs you start . OR Sit wherever you like and have fun, please sing along to yellow submarine with me.

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  • 4 star rating
    8/3/2007

    Happy hour now 3:30-6
    Best  "all to yourself" Happy hour upscale barfood
    With loose cannon on tap.

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Esther O.

Germantown, MD

2 star rating
7/9/2009

Looks like I'm in the minority in my feelings on this place.  It was ok but... the service was awful, and ok plus awful equals not a very high rating.  

The food - I didn't actually eat, but all of my friends did.  They enjoyed their stews, but were left wanting more, and one wasn't entirely happy with his choice.  Nothing looked particularly exciting, except maybe the fish and chips, and the onion rings.  The Welsh Rarebit, which I used to eat and LOVE in Williamsburg, was weird and grainy.. idk.

Prices for beer were pretty typical, but for the draft beers it was nice to be able to order just a 1/2 pint, with appropriately cheaper prices.  Most were around $3, but my Yuengling was only $1.90!  They had a nice list of microbrews, scotch, etc to choose from.  

As for service... oy.  The waiter was barely to be found, and it took ages to order.  My friend asked for a larger glass for her water and was told no.  NO??  It's a PUB, they have large pint glasses - and they couldn't let her have one for water?  I don't get it.  The waiter stopped by once after I got there to ask if I wanted to order a drink (my friends already had theirs) so I said yes and that they wanted to order food actually, and he said "I can't take their orders now.  I have to get all my other food out first."  Again... *what*??  Who says that?  Shouldn't he take their order and get the food going?  

I really see no reason to go back here, so I probably won't, unless it's for an event again like the sea chanties last night.  And even for that - it's a probably bad location.  Yes, the "pub" location is appropriate, but there is a huge half wall in the middle of the room coming down from the ceiling that makes acoustics disaterous, which makes a night for fun singing kinda difficult.  For the majority of the night we could barely hear what was being sung, as most of the singers were on the other side of the room.  

Not a fan.

ETA: I received a very courteous message from the owner explaining the staffing situation the other night.  I will make sure to update my review after the next time friends drag me out to the sea chanties event.  :)

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KJ I.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
8/25/2009

This is my local pub and we are semi-regulars.

I highly recommend the Specials. Including the Cheddar/Beer soup if its on. Their pub fare and sandwichs are very tasty. If you are in the mood for a salad try the Pub Salad. Its combination of delicious cheese wedges and beets are sure to please.

If you sign up on their mailing list, you receive invitations to special events, like scotch-tastings from representatives or other special occasion dinners. I've been to a Glenfiddich tasting and was actually impressed by the pairings and the scotch. I hadn't really given thought to Glenfiddich before. The food was paired with each scotch marvelously.

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Gui L.

Burtonsville, MD

5 star rating
4/27/2009

Great food, great scotch, great beer, great restaurant.  Family-owned and run.  Love this place.

Since this is a pub, let's talk alcohol first:  They have Clipper City Loose Cannon IPA on draught - that's a local (Baltimore) brew, and it'll knock you on your ass!  They have around 9 taps I believe, and they put them all to very good use.  Warsteiner is a refreshing pilser on a hot summer day.  Guinness of course - I think it's illegal for a pub to not carry Guinness.  Monday is half-price bottle of wine night, which is hard to beat.  And last but not least, the scotch - I hear it's the largest selection in the DC area, which is not surprising since the scotch menu is more comprehensive than most restaurants' wine lists.  

The weekend specials are almost always awesome - I love when they do beef wellington or smoked pork. Out of their daily entrees, my favorites are the fried chicken (or better yet, the chicken tender appetizer is more chicken per dollar!), the cedar plank steak, and the shepard's pie.

My favorite sandwiches are the burger, the Little Nessie (best fish sandwich I've ever had), the steak sandwich with blue cheese sauce, the hot chicken club, the grilled chicken with pears... Oh all the sandwiches are great really.  It's hard to go wrong with them.  I order them with a salad instead of fries, so I can have their homemade beer-mustard vinaigrette.  

Their beer batter must be terrific because everything they deep fry comes out great.  Best onion rings I've ever had, hands down.  The fish and chips are legendary,  and although they recently started making their own french fries from scratch, it's the fish that wins over hearts and stomachs.   The fries weren't perfect at first, but they have gotten much much better. They're pretty delicious now.

As for desserts - can't get enough of the trifle (custard, jam, sherry-soaked lady fingers), and if they have butterscotch pudding as their dessert special I always make sure to order it.  Their cakes are not made in house (it's a scratch kitchen, so pretty much everything else is made on premises), but they are still very worthy.  Moist carrot cake, and a very rich Guinness chocolate cake.  

As you can tell, I have been here many, many times.

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Kim R.

Kensington, MD

5 star rating
7/8/2009

This is just the place we had been hoping for.  My husband and I were lamenting having nowhere to go to have a beer and a meal and be able to have the kids with us - a proper pub.  Days later a neighbor told us about the Royal Mile and we were thrilled.  My husband is a homebrewer and loves great local brews.  Royal Mile has your standard pub brews on tap (Guiness, but of course), and several more fabulous microbrews to choose from.  They do rotate in seasonal and special brews... so it's worth coming in regularly.

The food is also worth mentioning.  The menu mixes traditional Scottish pub fare with traditional Mid-Atlantic favorites (crab cakes).  The fish and chips are just right... crispy outside, juicy and flaky inside, and they don't leave that veneer of grease in the mouth that some do.  My father-in-law is a haggis fan (yes, really) and enjoyed theirs.  Bangers and mash don't disappoint and neither did a salmon dish.

As for bringing the kids along -- feel free!  This place is a true pub where the entire community comes together.  They have coloring books, crayons, kids' cups... and they are happy to serve kids.  Ah, and the kids menu includes fish and chips as well as the usual suspects.  We always come on the early side (between 5 and 6) and have never had to wait, have never had trouble with parking.

Oh yes, the scotch menu.  It is long.  Really long.  I am not a fan of Scotch myself, but my husband and brother-in-law found several they liked and the waiters have always been quite knowledgeable, which is impressive (did I mention the length of the list?).

I don't give many 5-star ratings and this one isn't for any single life-altering detail, but because this place is just exactly what it should be in every way.

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Ed H.

Washington, DC

5 star rating
6/26/2009

Excellent pub. The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, and the selection of whiskies can't be beaten.

The food is brilliant, actually. Their kitchen is a hidden gem, and you wouldn't realise it from the nondescript atmosphere. Have a go at the specials: there's always something interesting. The cedar plank salmon, always on the menu, is absolutely gorgeous. You can taste the cedar and the smoke. Their stews are wonderful, and I've heard ravings about the fish and chips -- although, to be honest, every time I go I tend to get something a bit more like a full main course, rather than regular ol' fish and chips.

Oh, and the first Tuesday of the month is sea shanty night! A bunch of locals come in and sing sea shanties, taking turns. They all look like they were conscientious objectors back in the day -- it's brilliant. We joke about how many former Weather Underground members you can spot in the crowd. I kid because I love. Young and old alike, the shanty night has been a special tradition. You can sing along with the crowd, or do your own solo -- or just listen.

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Paul M.

Washington, DC

3 star rating
3/15/2009

The other advantage of Wheaton Regional park is that it is a hop, a skip and a jump from this venerable establishment.

Me and Soccerballgirl have a weekend pact - we do what she wants for one hour, and then what I want for two hours. As she gets older she will realize the inherent imbalance in this arrangement and demand to renegotiate, until that time I am making hay when the sun shines.

I had wanted to come here for a while - the region's only Scottish pub, and I thought coming here on a Satruday afternoon when Ireland play Scotland in the 6 nations championship would be the best time. Sadly. I was wrong. One little TV in the snug and it certainly did not have Setanta pay per view. But a pleasant wee bar it is.

It feels like somebody's house, and everyone there seems to know one another. About 100 scotchs and malts on the menu - majority of them from Speyside and a few hard to find Lowland whiskeys. Lowland whiskeys are usually shite - that's why they are hard to find.

So me and my buddy and our girls sat here, had some food and beer. Decent chicken tenders for the kids, an OK sandwich for us, and very pleasant Clipper City ales on tap. A lovely place to spend Saturday afternoon, even without seeing Ireland's rampaging victory over the Scots. Just the Welsh for us to beat next week and that will be the first Grand Slam since 1948. Absolutely bloody shocking.

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Jackie D.

Wheaton, MD

5 star rating
2/5/2009 1 photo

This place is awesome. Total neighborhood bar with a family feel. It's cozy in the dinning area with a gas fireplace, tartans hanging along the walls and faded maps of Scotland scattered about. Certain nights they have trivia games, book club meetings, Scottish clan meetings, and live music. Defiantly go see Paddy Goes West, if they're playing. They have a lot of regulars because the food is so good and the staff are so nice. Some of my favorite dishes here are the Cedar Plank Steak, Robert the Bruce Burger, Prince Charlie (grilled salmon wrap), Scotch Broth and the Fish & Chips.

Sunday brunch gets packed but you should wait it out and go get the Full Scottish Breakfast: 2 pieces of Rasher bacon, haggis, black pudding, 2 sunny side up eggs, grilled tomatoes and toast. MMM

The only thing bad I can say about brunch is that sometimes it takes a long time to get your food at brunch, so order an Irish coffee or beer or OJ and be patient because the food always comes out hot and delicious.

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Chris T.

Washington, DC

4 star rating
12/17/2008

The Royal Mile Pub is the kind of place at which I could see myself becoming a regular-- if it weren't so far away from where I live.

A warm, inviting atmosphere (they have a fireplace!) with equally friendly employees and patrons made me feel at home right away.

I was originally drawn here by their large single malt scotch selection, and my first visit was on a Thursday when they offer scotch tastings (1/2 shots for reduced price). The Royal Mile Pub also has a rather impressive beer list as well, but I was more focused on the scotch!
Although they were out of the Buichladdich 15 that I've been wanting to try, they had plenty of other options. By the end of the night, I had tasted 5 different scotches for about $20.

Then the food... hearty and delectable British comfort food. Our group tried a variety of dishes: haggis, welsh rarebit, smoked salmon, baked brie, scotch broth, Royal Mile stew, and the onion tart. Nobody had a bad thing to say about any of it--then again none of us really have much in the way of prior experience with British comfort food, so take that for what it's worth. My personal favorites were the haggis (well-seasoned and beautiful texture) and onion tart (so utterly rich and indulgent we decided that dessert was unnecessary).

Royal Mile Pub isn't cheap, but we were delighted with our experience and nobody objected to the cost.

I guess it's best that the Royal Mile Pub isn't within walking distance; I'd be fat, drunk, and poor in no time flat. But I'd be an extremely happy fat, drunk, and poor person.

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Michael X.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
5/4/2009

Good beer, good food, service is somewhat slow, prices are bit high for pub food.

We had a hankering for some fish and chips and English style food.
We live nearby and so we  tried this place. I have to say it was pretty good.

Very packed on a Friday night. We had to wait a for while to get seats.
The service wasn't very fast but that gives you more time to enjoy your drinks. Food was very tasty; but prices were bit high for pub food.

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Dak F.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
11/30/2008

Welsh rarebit and lager by the fireplace.  Yes.  
I wonder if they have a Burn's night?

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Debbie L.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
11/13/2008

The Royal Mile Pub has been "the Scottish pub" in my head for years and not much has changed. Great atmosphere. Decent food. Very friendly crowd and waitstaff. My British friend swears this is as traditional Scotch-Irish food as you could find outside the Isles. I love it for the live music at nights, but it can get pretty crowded at times. I'm a vegetarian so the menu is problematic but they have a fantastic (if slightly overpriced) salad with lasagna noodles that has become my staple when I go in the evenings. For lunch or brunch, I prefer the grilled cheese, which is sharper than most cheddars in the US.

If you're a beer connoisseur, this place is for you. They have probably forgotten more about beer than most people learn in a lifetime.

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James M.

Kensington, MD

4 star rating
9/26/2008

Onion Rings!  Onion Rings !

How rare it is to find the perfect Onion Ring, the kind that is crispy and golden, sturdy, a tad greasy, and crunchy with the spurt of fluid (is it water, is it grease?) just before biting through to the perfect onion...  Royal Mile has the best Onion Rings I can find in the DC area - Kudos to chef Ian and his talented fast fried hands...

Royal Mile can be considered a local hang-out, full of regulars (I am an irregular, regular, the kind that they generally remember my name, but not necessarily what I'm having to drink), or it can be considered a special place to take visitors..  the place is usually lively, with an occasional line out the door, and on Saturdays there is live music from 8:30 on, (the time they start depends on who's playing (they recently had Shannon Tide and they played their hearts out - unfortunately, some of the older folks didn't appreciate it and I don't expect the band back anytime soon  - too bad, since they really rocked).  

The Royal Mile caters to a dependable and loyal crowd - the kind that come in on Fridays and Saturday nights for the delicious and renowned fish and chips, or shepherds pie (I've had better), or a Robert the Bruce burger - or even the ever splendid cedar plank steak (which remains a bargain at $19.50 -- at last glance).   The Irish pub salad is a great call for anyone wishing to eat lightly while nursing their Smithwick's or Guinness.

However, what sets Royal Mile apart from the standard "pub" is the incredible daily specials that chef Ian (properly trained in cooking) concocts..  you're likely to find authentic sauerbraten or bratwursts at Oktoberfest time, or a great lamb shank at Easter, delicious rockfish, or mussels on other occasions - it's always a pleasant surprise to see the four course offerings on any given day..  this past weekend the theme was Cajun, and the menu sported oysters and Monkfish Étouffée - however, I went for the pork tenderloin Po'Bay which was undoubtedly the best darn Po'Boy I've ever had.

Others have commented on the Belhaven - yes, they had had Belhaven on tap - on occasion, sadly, those occasions are fewer and fewer... haven't seen it in quite a while -- and while they have a great scotch collection, their prices have increased at an alarming pace... (Highland Park 25 goes for $34/shot - standard shots typically go for $8-$9) so, I only order a scotch on the rarest of occasions...

The staff are generally friendly, and it is obvious who the regulars are since the bar staff have developed a significant rapport with many of them..  what I've found most interesting about the place is meeting all sorts of interesting people there - the bar, while small by most standards, seems to attract an eclectic and interesting crowd - and the coziness of the place only invites conversation among strangers...

All in all, the Royal Mile is a good place for food, beer, the occasional scotch and a good time.  Hope to see you there !

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Libby F.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
4/6/2008 1 photo

I had forgotten how much I liked this place!

The friends I used to come with moved away and I guess I abandoned it too!  I rekindled my relationship back in July when I met up with a fellow Yelper for their single malt Scotch tasting night. This place rocks!  The owner, Ian was on hand to pour beers and answer questions about the scotch selections.

I love their beer selections.  They carry bottles of a Scottish ale by Belhaven called Twisted Thistle which is divine.  But alas, they almost never have it (2/3 times) when I have been here.  That's okay.  They have Belhaven Ale and Smithwicks on draft.  Boddington's is also available.

Their food is good too.  The fish and chips are cooked in soybean oil for a healthier option.  The Welsh rarebit was just okay; I make it better.  Theirs needed just a bit more Worcester sauce.  The onion tart and their grilled cheese made with Irish cheddar (Hey, isn't this suppose to be a Scottish bar?) are nice light meal options.

On a final note, they have Pub Trivia the last Tuesday of every month.  I haven't made it yet b/c of all my more important Yelp obligations (Yelp Elite Rocks!)  School's almost out, so I'm sure I'll make it to trivia one of these days.  Maybe they'll have a cold Twisted Thistle waiting for me!

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Peter M.

Alexandria, VA

5 star rating
7/19/2008

Run by my distant family, I had to give this five stars. But not just because of that, but because the food is good and the live music they have is great  and the bar is fantastic. You'll feel like you stepped off the Royal Mile that runs through the middle of Edinburgh, Scotland for a pint. But don't miss the wee drams that abound here either, as the single malt selection is quite fine with Oban and McCallan's. I echo Libby F's comment on the fine selection of beers and ales, as I too enjoy a Belhaven here - even though I've moved to Virginia. Located a short distance from the Metro Red Line stop in Silver Springs, this is an excellent place for a steak or light lunch. Make sure to try the stew, as it's a winner too.

Tell Ray and Joie Morrison "Hi" for me, and watch out for their son (Ian?) - the chef - if he happens to be in the kitchen!

Bottom Line: Tell them you're Scottish, even if you aren't!

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dave h.

Olney, MD

4 star rating
12/11/2007

Where else can you get haggis??  This is the only place that I have ever found that carries the old Scottish delicacy.  I am afraid to try it, but at least when i get the balls to try it, I know were i can go.  
I went here for the first time the other day, and i was really impressed with the selection of scotch and whisk(e)y.  It looks like they have over 100 different single malt and blended goodies.  I am not any expert of this by any stretch of the imagination, but i do enjoy a good scotch at a good pub.    
They also have a good selection of beers, it looked like they have about 12- taps and traditional beers (smithwicks, guiniess, Clipper City beers, Strongbow, etc...)  They also have over 100 bottles of a world wide beer selection.  
If you did not notice, i did not eat anything there, i simply drank; so i can not talk about the food, but it looked good on the menu.  I did like the drinks.

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Silver S.

Silver Spring, MD

3 star rating
8/16/2009

I went to this place on the recommendation of Yelp reviews. I wasn't disappointed. I didn't like there was no parking and no happy hour specials (we went at 5pm on a Friday), but the abviance was European homey and comfortably laid back. We ordered the haggis, lamb stew, and fish&chips. Everything was fresh and homemade. A huge scotch/beer menu. Efficient service. Good tea.

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Kate C.

Rockville, MD

4 star rating
8/4/2008

The morning service for breakfast on the weekends has been REALLY bad the last few times - and if I hadn't been before I wouldn't have considered coming back but I have a history with this place and the food is so damn good...

to get - Irish breakfast - welsh rabbit - fried chicken - fish and chips - bangers and mash - smithwicks on tap yummmmmmmmmm

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Neal E.

Haymarket, VA

4 star rating
7/24/2007 1 photo

The Royal Mile Pub is a Scottish Pub - NOT an Irish Pub - but Yelp does not yet have a category for a Scottish Pub - so this is as close as I can get - category-wise.

The pub has some good grub: The Fish n' Chips, Shepherd's Pie, the Beef and Guinness Pie, the Summer Berry Salad, and the burgers are all good choices.

The drink menu is outstanding at the Royal Mile. They have by far the best Single Malt Scotch menu I've had the pleasure of perusing! I'd guess they offer 80-90 different single malts!

They also offer some hard-to-find beer and ale selections. My favorite being the McEwan's Scotch Ale and Skullsplitter.

A favorite activity at the Royal Mile is to show up the first Tuesday evening of the month for the Sea Shanty Sing. The Ship's Company Chanteyman - hold forth in the Pub and lead the crowd in singing old nautical, sailing, and pirate songs! What a lot of fun!

Getting a table can be difficult. They don't accept reservations. You have to show up and put your name on the list for a table - and if your entire group is not there when your table is ready - they won't seat you and will give the table to the folks who are next on the list and are all there ready to go.

Every Thursday evening the Royal Mile Pub Vatting Society conducts a Single Malt Scotch Tasting.  Different single malts are selected each week - the cost tends to run in the $11-$15 range per person. A lot of fun!

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mic g.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
1/20/2009

i am not going to bother writing about the food - you don't come here for the food (unless you really like haggis).

you come here for the scotch and then the scotch and then the whiskey and the beer and as the night goes down you stay for the music - all in a nice, clean, cramped, sub-urban rustic, as close as you can get "pub" pub.

if it's not scottish - it's crap! (unless it's irish).

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laurie w.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
8/21/2007

I used to go to the Royal Mile a lot with a group of my bookstore friends. Yes, it's crowded and cramped, and I have to say that the service can be a little bit random (especially for such a small place, it can seem a bit harried and absent-minded.) Still, it's got great atmosphere, a decent pub menu, and a bunch of single malt Scotch and beer options. I haven't ingested Scotch since an ill-advised 25th birthday episode, but friends who do swear by the Mile.

Celtic music session nights are fun, but again, if you don't like loud music while you're eating, there's nowhere to escape from it. I've dragged people to the Sea Shanty Sing too, where we were openly mocked for picking the "Sloop John B", which is apparently a wimpy option in sea shanty world. Who knew. I haven't hung out with Captain Jack Sparrow lately. Still - it was all in fun and better for us not to massacre another tune we didn't know at all. Just make sure you're with laidback folks. A peek at the calendar (on the Website, http://royalmilepub.com, of course) tells me they've added a twice-monthly book club meeting, and last night was Family Game Night, where you could get a board game from the hostess. Interesting. There are frequent wine-tasting evenings as well. I'd call this a welcome rarity in Wheaton, so for that alone I give the place some points.

The food has improved over the years. Ian Morrison is the chef and son of the pub's two other owners, I believe. I never stray from the stew or Shepherd's pie, and of course chips with malt vinegar - yum!. They also have a nice Irish Coffee and desserts too. Brunch is an option but I've never been.

Be careful with parking. Street parking is limited (in the evenings you're competing with the dance club on the corner) and a metered lot is down the street. I'm usually there at night so I snag a space in the bank parking lot, which is probably okay on Sundays too.

I have a soft spot for the Royal Mile, so I don't mind the size or its occasional failings. I wouldn't rave about it for any one thing in particular, it's just provided my friends and I with a nice place to go and catch up over the years, grab some beer and listen to some music. I wish there were more places like it mid- and up-county. I'm wondering all of a sudden why I haven't been by in a while!

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Aaron A.

Silver Spring, MD

3 star rating
1/7/2009

Great atmosphere.  Solid service.  Cold beer.  Tasty vittles.

Bangers and mash are spot on.  Crisp and tender fish and chips.  My wife loved the fried chicken.  The Irish Pub Salad was a bit different from the traditional ploughman's lunch I'm used to - but was still very good.

Nice beer selection.

Kid friendly.

Parking can be a hassle.  Give up on finding street parking and slip into a spot in the city lot about a blocks east of the restaurant on the right hand side.

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Mike S.

Brookline, MA

2 star rating
6/25/2007

Maybe I just don't get it.  I have several friends who swear by this place, but in reality, the food is ordinary Irish/Scottish fare you could get at any pub in the country, the beer is overpriced, and on top of it all, you are guaranteed a lengthy, and sometimes impossible-to-understand wait to be seated.  The wait is even more complicated in bad weather, because the lobby is about the size of Papa Smurf's pants pocket.

If you don't listen to me and go anyway, do yourself a favor and don't go near the place on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.

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Aloysius Y.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
1/30/2009

A great local pub.  Good food & drinks.

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Denise D.

Silver Spring, MD

5 star rating
8/9/2007

This is a Scottish pub, and you can tell that from the tartans on the wall as soon as you walk in.  It draws a faithful crowd of customers, and it's almost always packed; make that always on a weekend.  

I've been there for live music (Celtic mostly) and shanty sing (tons of fun but get there two hours earlier than the stated time if you actually want to sit down) and have enjoyed myself every time.  

The place is family owned, and it's got a local mom-n-pop pub feel to it.  The food is very good, and there's plenty of it.  I'd recommend the shepherd's pie or the Guinness stew if you want something hearty, or any of the huge salads if you want something green.  They've got an amazing selection of scotch (for their tasting nights I'm guessing) and the beer is good too.  Plus, any place that serves cider is an instant 5 stars in my book.

Royal Mile is just up the street from the Wheaton metro, which is nice if you live in the city and want to check it out.  I've been coming here off and on for years, and this is one of the places I'd come to even if I moved out of the local area.

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Tom D.

Washington, DC

4 star rating
12/4/2006

Great selection of scotches and they almost always have Belhaven on tap -- the food is usually very good too -- one visit I had the burger with irish chedar and onion/leek confit -- and it ranked as one of the best burgers ever....

Though speaking of burgers and Scotland -- Stravaigin in Scotland has awesome burgers -- The thai chili chicken burger is a delight -- and the regular ol' burger is nothing regular -- if you are in Scotland (Glasgow):
Stravaigin: http://www.stravaigin....

And be sure to go to the U Chip, the Wee Pub and Wee Curry House too....
UChip and Wee Pub: http://www.ubiquitousc.../

Scotland is totally underrated when it comes to food...
When will Yelp be international?????

Nominee, best burger.
Best beer on tap -- Belhaven Best.
Best scotch list.

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shieva r.

Towson, MD

4 star rating
6/9/2008

I really like this place its a bar and restaurant that seems to always be packed!!! The food is good... I love having exciting things to try like haggis (it was actually good!) They also have typical bar food thats better than a typical bar =)

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Amanda D.

Washington, DC

4 star rating
3/23/2009

This place is great!  The beer is very good, and the food is excellent.  I wish they would relocate closer to Washington DC -- although it's metro accessible, it's quite a ride from inside the city up to Wheaton.

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sarah s.

Alexandria, VA

4 star rating
3/10/2008

Good, decent pub food. My only beef is that the menu says they have Guinness pie, which is why I made the trek all the way there from VA for lunch. Well, they only have the pie at dinner-needless to say, I was quite disappointed. But the Royal Mile stew was a good substitute-

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Pete O.

Washington, DC

5 star rating
9/27/2005

Great place for a pint and conversation, the food is also tasty

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jeni m.

Kensington, MD

4 star rating
6/18/2008

scotch, scotch, and more scotch! fun restaurant decorated in plaid. great beer and scotch. they have scotch tastings every (other?) thursday night. don't be afraid to try the haggis, it's delicious!

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Michelle W.

Silver Spring, MD

5 star rating
8/28/2007

The Royal Mile Pub is a cozy, friendly, neighborhood restaurant & bar hidden in Wheaton.  The standard pub fair is good (no one else's fish & chips are as fresh & crunchy), but the chef's weekly specials are what really stand out.  Not limited to Scottish fare, the weekly specials are diverse and divine,--anything from Cuban style pork to German schnitzel have made an appearance-- for a price that won't empty your pocketbook.  The alcohol prices are standard for Montgomery County (The county has hefty charges on restaurant sold beer, wine, & liquor).  However, the price is worth it to indulge in the wide selection of scotch and beer.

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Karla F.

Silver Spring, MD

4 star rating
1/16/2009

my husband and i love this place. good pub food.  great beer on tap.  it can get crowded but the wait staff are always friendly and doing their best.

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