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56 North, Edinburgh,

56 North

4.5
4.5
85 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
56 North is Scotlands oldest gin bar and also a working micro gin distillery. It serves Scottish and continental food.

56 North is particularly renowned for its collection of gin with over 400 spirits and extensive cocktails & drinks menus features fine wines, local Scottish beers. South Loch Gin distillery is part of the bar and the gin distillery is in the bar to view. The food menu offers an extensive range of gourmet burgers, salads and main items.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 662 8860
  • Website
    http://www.fiftysixnorth.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP
  • Neighbourhood
    Newington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Drinks Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for drinks

  • Food Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for food

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
56 North offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." Located in a charming spot in Edinburgh, the restaurant boasts a relaxing atmosphere, friendly staff, and a diverse menu. Whether brunch or dinner, the meals are consistently praised, making it a "highly recommend" destination for both locals and visitors.

206 Reviews

  1. David

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and great service. Our table was in a fairly dark corner, but our server brought us a lamp to help us enjoy the experience.

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  2. Tim

    Edinburgh

    18 reviews

    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    An enjoyable Christmas meal at good value and friendly staff - Veg a bit too hard though ...

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  3. Christeen

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Lukewarm food served on cold plate with raw vegetables,

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  4. Ed

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wish could give the service more than 5 stars. We made last minute reservations for 9. Had a great table. Service was outstanding.

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  5. Jonathan

    VIP

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really relaxed environment, near to university so mostly students serving students. Big selection of gins and whiskies. Food very tasty. Would definitely go again. All good, minimal fuss.

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  6. Andy

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the food and the ambience of 56 North! Great venue - really nice menu - food very good. Great selection of drinks, especially the Gins!

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  7. Graham

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm a regular diner at 56 North and my overall assessment of yesterday's Brunch experience is that it was again Excellent in all aspects of a dining out experience - Food Quality, Table Service, Comfortable Seating, and Value For Money!! Graham Aitken

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  8. kathleen

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It is the first time we have eaten there but will definitely be back soon.

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  9. Shannon

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a voucher for brunch and the food was absolutely lovely. Would happily recommend to other people

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  10. Mona

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burger and drinks, Staff friendly. I would recommend.

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FAQs

56 North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 662 8860.

56 North is rated 4.5 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 56 North

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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