Down the Hatch - Antigua Street

4.4

1372 Reviews

£26 to £40

Canadian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Child-friendly

Welcome to Down the Hatch - EDINBURGH!

We are a diner focusing on diner style food with big flavour, fresh ingredients, huge taste and all things Canadian!!

Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult and are not permitted from 8pm onwards.

We have a 10 minute grace period for your booking. Please give us a call if you are running late for your booking.

Your table will be booked for 1 hour 15 minutes for bookings of up to 6 people; and 1 hour 45 minutes for bookings of 7+.

We have a limited number of outside tables. These are not bookable at the moment and are on a first come, first served basis.

Last bookings are 9.15pm as our kitchen closes at 9.45pm, 7 days a week.

Please call for any more information.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 374 5566
Website
http://www.downthehatchdiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
13 Antigua Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3NH
Neighbourhood
New Town
Parking details
None
Public transit
Excellent bus links, walking distance from Waverly station, on the tram line.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,372 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

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for groups
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Good for groups
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Down the Hatch offers a lively atmosphere with "delicious food," particularly the "amazing" poutine and burgers. The staff is consistently "friendly" and attentive, enhancing the dining experience. Although some find the portion sizes smaller and service occasionally slow, the "great vibes" and "Canadian comfort" make it a must-visit.

1,372 Reviews

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Sam
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff and amazing food. Food arrived so quickly Would definitely recommend.
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Amy
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely experience, just make sure u mention allergies at the door :)
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Alan
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food and very friendly staff. Great vibe.
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Charlotte
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was phenomenal as ever, service was great, staff were lovely. Food was so quick as well! Absolute life saver on later plans.
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Megan
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant! Food was fantastic - highly recommend both the maple bacon poutine and carne asada fries!!
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Nicole
Edinburgh1 review
3.0
Dined on February 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
We usually eat at the South Queensferry branch but had a show at the playhouse so decided to check out the city centre venue. Food was good, service unfortunately wasn’t great and hindered our experience.
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Ian
Demoland (US)5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Love Down The Hatch. Unpretentious, high quality burgers. Great service, great flavours. What’s not to like?!
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Catriona
Connacht2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service excellent. Very quick getting food out. And very delicious. Definitely worth a visit 💯
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Claire
Edinburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff are so helpful and friendly, first time and my dog was well looked after. Really enjoyed our night.
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Frank
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and staff incredible and very accommodating and kind as always :)
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FAQs

Down the Hatch - Antigua Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 374 5566.

Down the Hatch - Antigua Street is rated 4.4 stars by 1372 OpenTable diners.

Down the Hatch - Antigua Street does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Down the Hatch - Antigua Street

13 Antigua Street, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 3NH

Additional information

Neighbourhood
New Town
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Canadian, Contemporary Canadian, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
Excellent bus links, walking distance from Waverly station, on the tram line.
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.downthehatchdiner.com/
Phone number
0131 374 5566

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Down the Hatch - Antigua Street

Make a reservation

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Additional information

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Popular dishes

CBR Fries

Cowboy Fries

Frickles

Menu

What 1,372 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Down the Hatch - Antigua Street offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Down the Hatch - Antigua Street restaurant rated?

Does Down the Hatch - Antigua Street offer gift cards?

Is Down the Hatch - Antigua Street currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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