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Rooftop Terrace at Cold Town House - Cold Town House, Edinburgh,

Cold Town House

4.5
4.5
1790 Reviews
£25 and under
Brewery

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 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
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:30–01:00 Sun 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    0131 357 2865
  • 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
  • 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

  • RugbyQ&A - Join Us for an Unforgettable Afternoon!

    £30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Nov 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Join our Rugby Q&A event for a day packed with rugby excitement! Arrive early for a spot and enjoy unlimited pizza slices as you cheer on Scotland. Note: Tables aren't guaranteed, so come ready to mingle. Event Schedule: 12:00–12:15 PM: Arrival 12:15–1:40 PM: Q&A with Bruce Aitchison, Johnny Matthews, and Magnus Bradbury 1:40 PM: Match on big screens with pizza served throughout Half-Time: Commentary, chats, and surprises! Full-Time: Post-match wrap-up Cost: £30 per person (includes 3 pints). Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for rugby, food, and lively discussion today!
  • Brunch With Santa

    £15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Nov 2024 - 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. Sold out dates: 15th, 21st & 22nd
    Brunch With Santa photo
  • Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party 2024 - SOLD OUT!!

    £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
    Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party 2024 - SOLD OUT!! photo

What 1,790 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

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Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cold Town House offers a vibrant, relaxed atmosphere with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle from its rooftop terrace. Guests rave about the "amazing pizzas" and attentive service. The venue is perfect for celebrations, boasting "great food, great drink, great atmosphere." While service can occasionally be slow, the overall experience is delightful.

1,790 Reviews
  1. Ceri

    Bath

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service & overall great vibe from an ambience perspective with decent background music

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  2. Graeme

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and choice of drinks. The venue itself is stunning.

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  3. Ian

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff, great food, great drink, great atmosphere

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  4. Tracey

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was not the best. Took almost 40 minutes to order, we had to go find a server. Food was good but had to send one thing back as not hot. Good took 50 minutes to arrive after being told would take 30 minutes as busy. Girl who served us was lovely and told us at the end she had only been there a few weeks but the others almost looked through us when trying to get their attention. Won’t be heading back there in a hurry.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We four people as a family was assigned with a small round table. The staff reminds us every 10 minutes in the last 30 minutes to return table. Feel not very welcoming. The food is average and is pricy for the food it offers. Kids receive a colour pen set to draw. That’s a merit.

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  6. Anne

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The rooftop is neat! Burgers were lovely and service was better than expected. Well done!

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  7. Matt

    London

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted warmly and headed up to the rooftop and greeted warmly there as well. Service was excellent and food was fabulous. Loved the sausage platter and the buffalo chicken burger. Would definitely go back again.

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  8. Julie-Ann

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took ages to arrive and service generally was super slow, albeit friendly.

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    Washington DC

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Loved the outdoor heaters so we could still enjoy the rooftop bar and great view of the castle despite it being a little chilly. Loaded fries were yum!
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 21 October 2024
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We look forward to your next visit! Take care! Best, Nikk

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    Austin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for dinner and had pizza and drinks. The cold fashioned (their old fashioned) was very good. The pizza was good, but not the best I’ve had. It was quite loud in the beer bar and almost had a night club feel to it. The place itself was quite nice and they have a nice set up for live music, but the loud club music was a bit overwhelming. They also had a pizza bar area upstairs, which seemed a bit more laid back and quiet, but didn’t have the chance to check it out fully. It could have been that it was busy, but the service seemed delayed. Everyone was very nice though. It also took our food a while to come out, not a huge deal but would have appreciated an explication. Definitely a cool spot and would likely go again, just prepare yourself for more of a lively feel.
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 15 October 2024
    HI there, I am sorry to see you didn't have the best experience upon your visit, we did have a pretty busy day for service and it should have been noted upon your order if there were delays. We do hope that you would come back and have a better experience. We do strive our best to have the right atmosphere to all customers however sometimes it isn't always the case for some and we do apologise for this. Many thanks, Gavin

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Cold Town House is rated 4.5 stars by 1790 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cold Town House

4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:30–01:00 Sun 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Phone number
    0131 357 2865
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865
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