Cold Town House

Name: Cold Town House
Address: 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JU
Telephone: 0131 357 2865
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1828 Reviews

£25 and under

Brewery

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for groups
Great for craft beers

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 occasion

Last 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 11:30 am–1:00 am Sun 11:30 am–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 357 2865
Website
https://coldtownhouse.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865

Location
4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
Neighbourhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
May 4, 2025 only
12:00 p.m.
Get ready for the biggest and best Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival yet at Cold Town House! After the incredible success of our May and November events, we’re back with an even more exciting celebration of craft beer in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Time: 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Cold Town House Brewhouse Bar Tickets: £15 per person Includes: - Entry to the festival - A bespoke festival cup - An exclusive festival tote bag. Explore a world of craft beer as we bring together a fantastic range of vendors (to be announced soon!) offering unique brews to taste and enjoy. Don’t miss out on our biggest festival yet—secure your tickets now!
Cold Town House - Meet The Brewer - February
£15.00 - £30.00 per person
Prepaid
Feb 28, 2025 only
5:00 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cold Town House, where passion, craftsmanship, and cold brews collide! Our Meet the Brewer Nights are your exclusive chance to connect with the masterminds behind the beers we all love. What’s more, you can sample limited-edition releases, enjoy one-of-a-kind beer pairings, and be part of an intimate evening full of great conversations and even better drinks. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just someone who enjoys a refreshing pint, there’s something for everyone at our Meet the Brewer Nights!
Cold Town House - Meet The Brewer - March
£15.00 - £30.00 per person
Prepaid
Mar 28, 2025 only
5:00 p.m.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cold Town House, where passion, craftsmanship, and cold brews collide! Our Meet the Brewer Nights are your exclusive chance to connect with the masterminds behind the beers we all love. What’s more, you can sample limited-edition releases, enjoy one-of-a-kind beer pairings, and be part of an intimate evening full of great conversations and even better drinks. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just someone who enjoys a refreshing pint, there’s something for everyone at our Meet the Brewer Nights!

What 1,828 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cold Town House offers a stunning rooftop terrace with "breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle," making it a perfect spot for a memorable outing. Guests rave about the "amazing service," delicious pizzas, and vibrant atmosphere. While some mention slow service, the friendly staff and "fantastic location" leave visitors eager to return.

1,828 Reviews

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Steven
Yorkshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, staff were quite attentive. Great beers and lovely food.
Cold Town HouseResponded today
Thank you for your five-star review, Steven! We really appreciate it, we look forward to seeing you soon.
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Lynn
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Easy to book and I was able to modify my reservation. Food was tasty and servings generous. Our server, Matilda was friendly and helpful. It was a bit noisy, in the Brewhouse Bar, but we soon got used to it and would definitely recommend and go again.
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us, from the ease of booking to enjoying the food and service. Matilda will be especially happy to know she made your visit memorable. We appreciate your feedback about the noise in the Brewhouse Bar - it is definitely a party atmosphere. We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Tony
N. Ireland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience for a group of 6. Originally on the roof terrace, they kindly obliged and moved us to the second floor. Made sure rugby was on as requested, ran a drinks tab all afternoon, ate some great pizza and then recommended we sign up at the end of the meal for a 25% food discount. All in all, an outstanding day out celebrating my 50th.
Cold Town HouseResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for your review, Tony! We really appreciate your kind compliments, and we are delighted to hear we looked after you so well. We hope to see you again soon.
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Michael
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and atmosphere on a busy rugby weekend
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Maxine
France
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Joel was a brilliant host all night! Ciaro was 1st class cocktail maker! Strongly recommend
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Caroline
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great bar, great service, great location! Highly recommend
Cold Town HouseResponded on February 3, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Caroline. We really appreciate them, and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Rima
Edinburgh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and good food, was pleased with the discount using the crave app. The flickeing disco lights were a bit annoying for dinner midweek.
Cold Town HouseResponded on January 31, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Rima! We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and were able to make the most of the discount on the Crave app. We completely understand your feedback regarding our spotlights, and we would have been more than happy to adjust these on the day for you. We'll certainly take your feedback on board and look into adjusting the lighting for a more relaxed dining experience. We hope to see you again soon!
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Caitlin
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibes and food were amazing, the waiter on roof terrace was great didn’t get his name but he was from Chicago!! So friendly and helpful! Photo Booth and rentable phone chargers are a great touch. Definitely worth a visit, stunning views of Edinburgh castle but bring a coat for roof terrace😄
Cold Town HouseResponded on January 27, 2025
Thank you for your kind compliments of our Zach, he is a superstar! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review, and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
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Alma
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first visit. We had great servers who thoughts about our little one and making sure we had space for the high chair, buggy and still a nice table. Sunday fondue was amazing! We will 100% be coming back again for this. Such a great price and amazing location to relax and enjoy your food. Thanks again to everyone today and look forward to recommending to friends and returning!
Cold Town HouseResponded on January 27, 2025
Thank you, Alma, for your brilliant review! We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your Sunday Roast Fondue, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Grant
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Shown to table where we could hardly hear each other due to booming music, lights also all over the place, like sitting on a dance floor, no one came to take order and we had no reception to order via phone so we left after 15 minutes of being ignored
Cold Town HouseResponded on January 31, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Grant. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We strive to create a comfortable environment for all our guests, and it is clear we missed the mark during your visit. We do wish to create a lively atmosphere on Saturday with live music in our Brewhouse, and we will be sure to review our booking policy to ensure our guests can join us on a floor that suits their needs. Additionally, we apologise for the lack of service you received and will address this with the team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We hope you will consider giving us another try in the future.
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Cold Town House is rated 4.4 stars by 1828 OpenTable diners.

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