Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near New Town, Edinburgh

Brandon H. • June 3, 2018You can’t go wrong. Pick anything and you’ll be happy. Come hungry!

Gordon A. • September 29, 2018Coffee here (espresso and pour over) is excellent. They have best beans in Edinburgh. Mornings are nice and quiet :)

Jarryd C. • December 27, 2017Top notch cocktail bar hidden away in the basement. Great for a cozy cocktail or three.

Bill • April 14, 2019Historic building, beautifully renovated and, very good service, excellent deserts

Mike C. • May 6, 2014A fantastic selection of whiskey to try, amazing rooms and relaxed atmosphere. Definitely one to return to.

Angus R. • July 1, 2010Nice food - bread & dips starter is excellent value, lots of bread and tasty, tasty dips. Plus they have Atlas beers on tap ( Kinlochleven's finest) and Brewdog in bottles.

Karolina C. • January 7, 2017The staff is hands down EVERYTHING. Super fun and kind, making me feel like I'm the only, and best, customer in the world. Loving the interior and Kentucky Greeting cocktail, too❤

Adam M. • April 26, 2017Quiet setting, with superb cocktails and knowledgeable, passionate staff. Candles on every table add to the ambience. Great spot on its own or for waiting for a table across the street at el cartel.

Ambush P. • June 28, 2024Fabulous for drinks with amazing views of Edinburgh castle, the cocktails are innovative and very moreish!

Elizabeth • August 11, 2014What a nice place! The great cocktails and speakeasy atmosphere make this place a winner! Very excited with the bookcase entrance and the barber shop theme.

Zomula • October 13, 2017Fresh oysters, superb chargrilled scaloops, spicy Maroccan mussels. Everything is fresh and tasty also meringue and cream strawberry confusion.

Jean-François G. • May 4, 2010Great cask ale, good value for money lunch, you have to try the homemade chilli. Pretty good atmosphere during rugby games!

Christina A. • November 7, 2015Amazing espresso and i have no words for the carrot cake! So so tasty!!

D C. • July 14, 2015Definitely try the haggis stuffed chicken. This was my first experience trying the Scottish speciality. My waitress, Aston,was awesome!

Tin K. • June 18, 2014Amazing eggs Benedict on spinach. A breakfast must!

Dale H. • May 4, 2014Excellent food and magnificent service. Reminds me of Paris!

Brooke L. • July 21, 2021Blueberry smoothie is creamy like a shake. Burgers are BIG. Delicious.

Iain T. • August 14, 2015Fish Tacos are the best :) Staff are really friendly highly recommend.

Sam M. • April 4, 2015Beer selection can be quite variable but when it's good, it's very good. Food is good and great value, nice chilled atmosphere, lovely beer garden if you're lucky enough with the weather.

Simon W. • April 3, 2013By far the best bar we've been in Edinburgh. Great drinks including real ale and wine plus the food is extremely good and reasonably priced.

Diane R. • April 28, 2017Love this place! Food amazing, coffee great and staff are awesome! Def recommend!

Elif E. • May 21, 2014Try lobster and fish&chips! Yummy!

Veronika K. • August 23, 2014Officially the best burgers in Edi. Love that you get the option to pick the meat and then the topping (so any burger can be a chicken burger!) And also you can have any burger without the bun.

Oliver M. • October 8, 2014Loved the eggs royale, excellent Americano. Worth visiting just to see their coffee machine!

Antonio M B. • September 6, 2014A comfortable, small but very nice restaurant. The steak and desserts are all of very high quality. Don't forget to book beforehand as it is almost always full.

Viajandolavidaloca • March 24, 2018The cocktails were delicious. Chill quiet vibe.

JC • December 3, 2019Loved every dish especially the mushroom and truffle tortellini and the chocolate dessert

Andrew W. • January 3, 2015The Caipirinhas are fantastic, order them whilst you peruse the menu oh and the guacamole too 😃

C S. • September 2, 2018Excellent tapas style local/pub dishes for lunch. Relaxed atmosphere.

Ben E. • November 15, 2022Such a quaint pub. Low key, trad sessions on Sunday, people reading, great vibe. One of my principal Edinburgh haunts.