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1. Nor' Loft
4.6
Exceptional(434)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • The Royal Mile
Booked 11 times today
For those looking to sip on a tall glass of champagne or call out Sláinte with a dram in hand, and not forgetting the foodies looking to graze on seasonal small plates and sharing platters, whether you're a regular or here for the first time, there's something for everyone, all in our rooftop champagne lounge.
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2. Whiski Rooms
4.6
Exceptional(2377)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • Old Town
Booked 8 times today
Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and a great whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.
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3. Cold Town House
4.4
Awesome(1828)
Price: Moderate
• Brewery • Edinburgh
Booked 25 times today
Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening. Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021! THREE DIFFERENT AREAS* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. Live entertainment & Dog-friendly.* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and table-served food under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasionLast bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.Walk-ins welcome!
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4. Hawksmoor Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(5651)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Edinburgh
Booked 77 times today
In Edinburgh, Hawksmoor draws on the amazing produce that Scotland has to offer, featuring seafood from around the coast and beef from grass-fed native breed cattle. Private dining areas available.
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5. The Spanish Butcher - Edinburgh
4.7
Exceptional(365)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Town
Booked 46 times today
The Spanish Butcher has two amazing locations to choose from in Glasgow & Edinburgh Scotland. Both restaurants serve the finest grades of Galician beef, the most premium Jamón ibérico and the freshest of seafood; combining Spanish and Mediterranean inspired flavours.Set within chic, modern New York loft style interiors, The Spanish Butcher delivers quintessential style along with the most vibrant cuisine.
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6. The Queens Arms - Edinburgh
4.6
Exceptional(1522)
Price: Moderate
• Scottish • New Town
Booked 11 times today
The Queens Arms is a cosy pub hidden under the cobblestones of Edinburgh, and home to the city's Best Sunday Roast.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 9pm, but only in the restaurant area, not in the bar area. Please leave a note if you have under 18's in your party. If booking in the bar area you may be declined entry.🐶 Dog-friendly.💡 Pub Quiz Sundays at 8pm.🏃 Walk-ins welcome but bookings recommended.🍹 Bookings for food & just drinks welcome.🏉 We show all sports events & proud sponsor of Edinburgh Rugby. Your home away from home!
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7. Kyloe Gourmet Steak Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(3276)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steak • Westend
Booked 31 times today
Kyloe Gourmet Steak Restaurant is a hot spot in Edinburgh for its outstanding steak dishes and excellent service. Reviews rave about the fantastic food, good temperature, efficient service, and lovely ambiance. Customers highly recommend it for special occasions or just for a top-quality steak. The restaurant's commitment to sourcing from top Scottish farms and butchers adds to its appeal.
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8. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh
4.3
Awesome(1494)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • Edinburgh
Booked 28 times today
Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.
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9. Greenwoods
4.7
Exceptional(1158)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • New Town
Booked 32 times today
The first breakfast brunch venue in Amsterdam finally makes it to Scotland! ALL DAY Breakfast / Brunch and Lunch menu. Vegan - Vegetarian and Gluten Free dishes and options. Fully licenced and located in the centre of town just off George Street and 5 minutes from Princes Street and the Station.Dutch inspired and owned.Homemade drinks and all food prepared fresh daily.We pride ourselves on sourcing top quality local ingredients and make our products fresh on the premises as much as we can. And of course, we also brought our Dutch roots with us as well. You’ll find it on the menu and in the restaurant itself. Fancy some traditional Dutch ‘appeltaart’ (apple pie)?
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10. Shish
4.5
Awesome(252)
Price: Expensive
• Turkish • Edinburgh
Booked 5 times today
Drawing on Turkish heritage and tradition, Shish’s ethos is borne out of a desire to create a hub as the heart of the home, centred around the fire hearth where cooking and families come together and share in the occasion. The spacious restaurant lends itself to large gatherings, smaller group parties and more intimate dining occasions, with the option of private hire. Its slick interior, ambient lighting and booth seating lining the parameter of the restaurant provide the perfect setting for any occasion. At the helm in the kitchen, the passionate team of chefs have created an inspired menu underpinned by true authenticity and rich taste. Highlights include Karisik Izgara – traditional mixed grill platter and loads more...Shish is a one of the first Dry Bars (No alcohol) in Edinburgh, stocking all the fine wines available, Champagne, Spirits, Popular Cocktails and Beers but all containing zero alcohol substitutes such as Zero percent Rum, Whiskey and Gin.

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