Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Grassmarket, Edinburgh

Katie F. • August 13, 2016My favourite ice cream in Edinburgh. White chocolate and basil is amazing!

Shell B. • December 13, 2017Best smoothies in town, and the hot drinks are pretty outstanding too. Can get rather busy—but that’s because Hula is great.

Jennifer W. • February 2, 2016Food and staff were amazing. Try the delicious coq au vin or the creme brûlée. Worth your money. 😍

Diana C. • October 24, 2014The Oink with homemade BBQ sauce is amazing, cozy and comfortable. They have brow bread rolls too!

Goksen • November 25, 2016Tons of nice draft beers (we loved white cloud most), nice whiskey, nice ambiance, friendly staff.

Selin U. • March 15, 2017Delicious mussels, oak aged Innis and Gunn, and this dessert! A good variety of single malts as well.

Mark B. • April 19, 2014Fantastic breakfasts, lovely friendly service: a Bradley destination for years now

Justin H. • August 16, 2017Great pub with an interesting history. Definitely the best pub in the Grassmarket.

Sebastian N. • September 26, 2014Good bases in all dishes, like deer, ribeye or lamb, with interesting side-elements like tongue, lived or cheeks. All cooked and seasoned perfectly. Probably some of the best chefs in Edinburgh.

Zafeiris K. • July 9, 2017Great Atmosphere! Loved chicken with haggis!

Harper S. • July 26, 2020cats are super cute, the employees are very sweet and the cakes are delicious. i just wish the cats were a little more social

Heather R. • August 23, 2013Amazing music. Excellent venue for travellers. Large bar area with plenty of servers. Seating area rearranged for dancing later in the evening.

Layla • December 15, 2018Now that they’ve updated the bar, it’s become one of my new favorites in town! Lovely staff and amazing drinks, recommend to have a chat with the bartenders if you’re not sure what to get. ;)

Red Mullet • March 6, 2014Just lovely. Nice food (Haggies and Salmon steak as well), good ale, wide selection of whiskey. Live music every night at 9, not too loud though. Place to be!

Pietro • July 14, 2014An awesome place!!! liquors, olivoils, vinegars, such a huge choice, nice bottles to take them away. The manager is really kind.

Ben E. • November 4, 2022Really cool space and good beer. Food is about average and it gets quite busy so be prepared to wait for whatever you're ordering.

Illegal Jack • January 11, 2012Awesome bacon & tattie scone rolls!

Stan K. • August 29, 2011Fantastic little restaurant. Try the chicken biryani or any of the shawarmas. Portions are huge and staff are always nice. What more to ask for!

Cristiana C. • January 22, 2017great music, sometimes live. The beef was a bit spicy, but really good and the waiter was so easy going!

Simon P. • January 3, 2014We had a "carnivore platter" to share, very tasty. Great value for price, totally recommended!

Ian C. • May 4, 2011The paninis here are really good. Great for lunch!

Mazdak A. • September 5, 2011Good food. Both burger and Cod & Chips are delicious and generous in size.

Julya v. • January 5, 2019I liked the spaghetti carbonara. This is one of the few places where they serve real italian carbonara without cream.

Faiz S. H. • April 20, 2012Handsome portions of excellent soup, and great overall value on the menu. The bread is exceptional.

Melissa B. • August 12, 2014Great terrace that overlooks a bustling street. Foodie type with great flavored.

Merve Y. • October 20, 2017Zaza' s- scotchland breakfast, tea was very good, and very welcoming owners

Mick T. • September 21, 2014The big screens for football

Daren W. • August 24, 2018Dairy-free coffee shop with plenty of organic and juice options

Helga B. • August 23, 2013Really good machos!!! Very hot!! Love the decoration and music.

Zosia L. • April 8, 2013Fried Mars Bars!!! Delicious!