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: 4.5

4.5

1769 Reviews

£25 and under

Brewery

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2 people

12 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 28 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. It's all about atmosphere! 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 an exclusive food menu served 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
Daily 11:30–01:00
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
Area
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

Brunch With Santa 2024
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
30 Nov - 24 Dec 2024
Following last year’s hugely successful Brunch with Santa, we’re delighted to bring them back for another year. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting families from near and far and can’t wait to welcome back the big man himself for another month of fun! We have a range of dates to choose from but do be careful as they sell out quickly. On the day you’ll enjoy a hearty brunch for adults (hot drink included) and we more than look after the wee ones with food & drink and of course a visit and gift from Santa.
Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party 2024
£60.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
There’s nowhere better to feel a part of our city’s world-renowned Hogmanay celebrations than on the Rooftop of Cold Town House. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and at the foot of Castle Rock our Rooftop is in prime position to take in the sights and sounds of the festivities. From the warmth and comfort of your own outdoor table, you’ll enjoy your welcome dram or Prosecco, delicious sharing platters of food and of course, when the bells ring and the Castle fireworks start above your heads we all celebrate with another round of drinks to toast the new year. Tickets are already selling fast so don’t miss out. Last Entry 8:30pm

What 1,769 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Most Booked

1,769 Reviews

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Erica
Louisville
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Incredibly disappointed to feel like we wasted one of our dinners out here. The service was the worst we have had in two weeks of travel across Europe. The food was subpar, which was really surprising considering the reviews we read. We had to ask for our drinks to be brought to us after seeing them sitting on the bar for over 10 minutes, we asked for ketchup for our entree and a literal single squirt of ketchup in the bottom of a sauce ramekin was given, the server had zero common sense and chose to roll silverware in a nearly dead restaurant rather than attendee to the tables. We even had to get up and find another member of staff to ask for the bill just to be able to leave. Don’t waste your money here on holiday!
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OpenTable Diner
Perthshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
**Review: Cold Town House** We were fortunate to snag a booking for the rooftop terrace at Cold Town House on a Saturday, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The location is absolutely stunning, offering breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle that set the perfect backdrop for an evening out. Sharing a cold brew tower with friends was a unique and refreshing experience, and paired with their delicious, freshly made pizzas, it made for an ideal outing. The atmosphere was vibrant yet relaxed, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Cold Town House is definitely a perfect spot to enjoy great food, drinks, and company in a stunning setting. Highly recommend!
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We really hope to see you again soon!
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trisha
Tampa
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 3 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a cool experience. The food was really good!
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! Appreciate the feedback on our food! We look forward to your next visit Best, Nikk
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Karen
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous setting and fabulous service. We enjoyed a few cocktails which were also excellent. We pre booked for the roof terrace and were given the perfect table with various heaters to keep us cozy. 10 out of 10!!
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Hi Karen Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, always great to read such positive feedback! Thanks for mentioning our team, food and drinks, and of course our gorgeous roof terrace. We look forward to your next visit to Cold Town House Best, Nikk
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Rick
Calgary
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat on the rooftop patio and it was perfect! The weather was great! The view is epic! The food drinks and service was wonderful!
Cold Town HouseResponded on 2 September 2024
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We hope to see you soon! Best, Nikk
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Kevin
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fanatics venue food was great staff friendly and knowledgeable We will be back
Cold Town HouseResponded on 31 August 2024
Kevin, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Cold Town House! We're looking forward to your next visit with us! Jamie
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Allison
San Diego
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived during a down pour and were booked for the rooftop terrace. The host was kind enough to find us a table inside where it was warm and dry. Pizza was incredible. Service from all excellent.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 30 August 2024
Allison, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. If you have further needs or questions, please reach out! Jamie
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Aimee
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff are amazing, they managed to let us in when we arrived 20 minutes early.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 30 August 2024
Aimee, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at Cold Town House! We're looking forward to your next visit with us! Jamie
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gillian
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Food was great, but we were booked and seated at 4.15 and took ages to get our order taken. Couldn’t order through the QR code on the table as the kids menu was different and didn’t have pizza on it which is what my little boy wanted. We had our drinks delivered at 4.50. Waaaaaayyyy too long to wait! The girl went and checked 3 or 4 times as she could see us getting quite impatient. We were going to the Tattoo at the castle and had to rush off. It was ashame as the food was excellent!!
Cold Town HouseResponded on 2 September 2024
Hi Gillian, Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback on your recent visit to Cold Town House. I’m sad to read you didn’t have a good experience, and that it delayed your visit to Tattoo. Please drop me an email on nikk.stevens@signaturepubs.co.uk I would love to discuss your visit further. Best, Nikk
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Carla
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place to go. Great food, good service and a great location.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 30 August 2024
Carla, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. We're looking forward to your next visit with us! Jamie
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Cold Town House is rated 4.5 stars by 1769 OpenTable diners.

Cold Town House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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