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1. Loudons New Waverley

4.6

Exceptional(64)

££££Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Edinburgh

Booked 10 times today

8 years in the making and part of Edinburgh's New Waverley development within the old town, this is our newest creation. Hidden just behind the Royal Mile and only 5 minutes walk from Waverley train station, Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament building.

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2. Angels with Bagpipes

4.6

Exceptional(4336)

££££Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 15 times today

Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients.Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons

3. Monteiths

4.5

Awesome(1982)

££££Price: Expensive

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 16 times today

Monteiths bar & restaurant is nestled in a fairy-lit close in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The award winning venue is located on the historic Royal Mile and combines chic cocktail bar with intimate restaurant. A favourite of locals and visitors alike, Monteiths is a must for relaxed dining and innovative cocktails. Monteiths is by the team behind the White Horse Oyster Bar, and Chop HouseDue to licensing restrictions Monteiths cannot accept children under the age of 5 at any time. Children aged 15 & under can be admitted until 10pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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4. White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

4.4

Awesome(2285)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • The Royal Mile

Booked 12 times today

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, situated on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, serving the best of British seafood and shellfish sourced from boutique suppliers across the country. Expect small plates, sharing platters & hand-crafted cocktails washed down with a carefully curated selection of wine & fizz. Brought to you by the team behind Chop House & Monteiths. A child or young person must be accompanied by a responsible adult.Children aged:0-5 from 12pm until 9pm5-17 from 12pm until 10pm

5. Tolbooth Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(273)

££££Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 4 times today

Built in 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh was formerly part of the original Canongate Tolbooth. This medieval building was used to divide the Royal Burgh of Edinburgh and Canongate. The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm. The small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. It boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile. Serving hearty home-cooked Scottish fayre using locally sourced produce, we are sure to keep you full before a full day on the tourist trail or join us for an evening exploring our fine whisky collection.Our house favourites include Cullen skink, Tolbooth burgers, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips and our Tolbooth steak and sausage pie.If you want to embrace dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, The Tolbooth Tavern is a must visit whilst in Edinburgh.We are open from 11am daily for drinks. Our food menus are available from 12pm.

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6. House of Gods Cocktail Lounge Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(306)

££££Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Edinburgh

Booked 3 times today

Looking forward to reopening on the 17th of May.House of Gods is an acute clash of styles, broken rules and a balance of opposites. We believe beige is blasphemy and more is more. From our rooms to our cocktail bar, the hotel is built to immerse you in a world of unapologetic extravagance.

7. Nor' Loft

4.6

Exceptional(470)

££££Price: Moderate

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 24 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.

8. Le Bistrot

4.5

Awesome(1890)

££££Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 15 times today

The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!

9. La Garrigue

4.8

Exceptional(2704)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 11 times today

Opened in 2001 La Garrigue is a 2 AA Rosettes French restaurant located just a stones throw away from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley train station with stunning views of Calton Hill.The restaurant is themed around the culinary specialities of the southern regions of France offering hearty dishes such as Roquefort Cheese Soufflé, Fish Soup, Traditional Cassoulet and using the best of local produces as well as French ones. The wine list is extensive and is suitably representative of Languedoc, the largest of France's wine producing regions and has been awarded AA Notable Wine List for years. Be ready to be transported to France as you come in, friendly and relaxed atmosphere mixed with chic yet casual surroundings.

10. Chop House

4.0

Excellent(2009)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 14 times today

Best of British beef, butchered & dry-aged in house and cooked over a charcoal grill. Chop House is an innovative blend of classic British steakhouse and cocktail bar brought to you by the team behind Monteiths & the White Horse Oyster Bar. Provenance is at the centre of the Chop House offer and we use only the finest beef sourced from artisan suppliers across Scotland.The meat is dry aged for up to 90 days to add flavour, increase tenderness then the beef cooked on a charcoal grill, specially designed to give a subtle smoky flavour. Our fantastic food offering is matched by an extensive wine list from around the world and exceptional cocktail list. Open 7 days for lunch, dinner and Sunday roast! We have another Chop House in Bruntsfield & Leith

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Updated on 18/06/2025

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Good quality food and great service. Would recommend
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Fiona
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5.0
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Had a wonderful meal for my mums birthday, the atmosphere was amazing, so welcoming and low lighting, food was delicious and the service ice was outstanding, I will definitely be back, thank you for a lovley evening
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5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful dining, great atmosphere! Super fun to sit at counter and watch pizzas being made and cooked. Food and Staff were awesome. Highly recommend!
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3 Blind MicePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Old Town
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David
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The Nor Loft was a great experience. Relaxed, good food and views over the city. We’ll be back.
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Nor' LoftPrice: Moderate• Scottish• The Royal Mile
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Steven
Yorkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined on 8 Jun 2025
Great time at Loudons for breakfast. Throughly recommended!
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Loudons New WaverleyPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Edinburgh
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