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56 North
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.5(123)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.Southpour
Price: Moderate•Gastro Pub•4.3(62)Welcome To Southpour
Located in a perfect spot on a cosy corner of Newington, you’ll find us serving a selection of our favourite things, from craft beers and boutique spirits to seasonal, fresh food and coffee.
So whether you’re in for brunch, lunch, dinner, catch up cocktails with friends, or just to grab a coffee and use the WiFi… you’ll find a warm welcome from us.
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- JJames CAngus/Fife •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent service, great chilled-out atmosphere, brilliant food 👍🏻More info3 Blind MicePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Old Town•4.8
- AAnjaDallas - Fort Worth •8 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoVery yummy food! Definitely recommend the mozzarella sticks!More infoPizza PostoPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Edinburgh•4.5
- OOlufemiEdinburgh/Midlothian •1 review4.0Dined on 10 Jun 2025The service was great, a portion of the food was served not hot and not looking freshly cooked, this was later replaced when we called their attention to it. The toilet facility needs upgrades and refurbishing. Thank youMore infoShishPrice: Expensive• Turkish• Edinburgh•4.6
- JJulieEdinburgh/Midlothian •1 review5.0Dined on 9 Jun 2025Fantastic food and brilliant gluten free options. We mainly had a variety of starters, all excellent. The staff were very good. Highly recommend.More infoSEN Vietnamese DiningPrice: Expensive• Vietnamese• Newington•4.8
- AAngelaNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on 6 Jun 2025Dinner at Merchants exceeded expectations. Food, service and ambience were outstanding. Off the beaten path but worth the trip. Every entree was delicious and dessert was a sweet way to finish the meal. Friendly and welcoming staff added to the relaxed atmosphereMore infoMerchantsPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town•4.7
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Healthy restaurants located in Newington include SEN Vietnamese Dining, Sora Diana and 56 North
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Newington are SEN Vietnamese Dining, Sora Diana and Southpour
The most romantic restaurant in Newington is Sora Diana
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