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: 4.4

4.4

1850 Reviews

£25 and under

Brewery

4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

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2 people

24 Apr 2025

19:00

Booked 50 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

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!

*Live Bar & Taproom- Drink the freshest Cold Town Beer straight from our tanks. With live music, amazing food and an electric energy, its the perfect spot to drink, dance and make unforgettable memories.- Dog Friendly!

*Brewery & Pizza Floor-Relax in the comfort of our Brewery & Pizza floor, watch our artisan pizzas come together all while sipping on the freshest beer from our Microbrewery.

*Rooftop Terrace–Cocktails, cold pints, and epic Edinburgh Castle views! Soak up the atmosphere, sip in style, and make the most of our iconic rooftop—whatever the weather!

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!

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–01:00 Sun 11:00–00:00
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.

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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Jump N Bingo
£10.00 - £15.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Jun 2025 only
19:00
🎉 Jump N Bingo at Cold Town House 🎉 Get ready for the ultimate party night on Friday, 27th June! Jump N Bingo combines high-energy bingo, live performances, and non-stop dancing in one unforgettable experience. The night kicks off at 7 PM with our incredible DJs, followed by bingo between 8 PM and 11PM. Get ready for live sax by Leo Sax and show-stopping routines from the Nitros Dancers throughout the night. After bingo, we’re turning up the fun with a disco party that’ll have you dancing until late. Expect dance-offs, conga lines, and an all-around amazing atmosphere. 🎟️ Tickets: £10 entry or £15 with a welcome drink (Fizz, Cold Town Beer, or non-alcoholic). 🔞 Over 18s only. Arrive early to grab the best seats and make it a night to remember!
Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
4 May 2025 only
12:00
Get ready for the biggest and best Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival yet at Cold Town House! After the incredible success of our May and November events, we’re back with an even more exciting celebration of craft beer in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Time: 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Cold Town House- Live Bar & Taproom Tickets: £15 per person Includes: - Entry to the festival - A bespoke festival cup - An exclusive festival tote bag. Explore a world of craft beer as we bring together a fantastic range of vendors (to be announced soon!) offering unique brews to taste and enjoy. Don’t miss out on our biggest festival yet—secure your tickets now!

What 1,850 people are saying

Cold Town House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cold Town House offers "great service" and "a beautiful atmosphere" with stunning rooftop views of Edinburgh Castle. Guests rave about the "delicious pizzas" and "fantastic staff" who are "friendly and helpful." The rooftop is perfect for sunny days, and the venue provides a "relaxed vibe" and "fantastic entertainment."

1,850 Reviews

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Eilidh
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were friendly, attentive and brilliant. We had a bigger group so they helped us split the bill. The band were also extremely good. Food was also lovely. Really good vibe for a Saturday evening and set us up for the rest of our night!
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us—from the friendly and attentive service to the fantastic live music and delicious food. It was a pleasure accommodating your group, and we're glad we could help make your Saturday night extra special. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another amazing evening!
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Daniel
London1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Great GF options including delicious pizzas.
Cold Town HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're delighted you enjoyed the service and our NGCI options—especially the pizzas! It means a lot to hear that we're hitting the mark, and we hope to welcome you back again soon for another delicious visit.
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sharon
London3 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We visited the rooftop for cocktails. Nice space with great castle views and fantastic staff but not a lot of cover for a drizzly April evening. Cocktail menu a bit limited.
Cold Town HouseResponded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for joining us on the rooftop and for sharing your feedback! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the space, the views of the castle, and our fantastic team. We appreciate your comments about the limited cocktail menu and the cover especially for those unpredictable April evenings. We hope to welcome you back soon, perhaps on a sunnier day, for an even better experience!
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Jane
Brighton2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked the roof terrace and I had a fantastic Philly Cheese Steak handheld pizza (the best food I’ve had in a long time!) and my OH had haggis loaded fries (equally as good) washed down with a coldwater lager and Baltic ipa. Nice view of the castle and nice relaxed vibe. Good service too!
Cold Town HouseResponded on 14 April 2025
Wow – what a fantastic review, thank you! We are so glad you booked the roof terrace and made the most of the view – it really does make for a special spot, especially with a cold drink in hand. Delighted to hear the Philly Cheese Steak handheld pizza hit the mark (we think it's a bit of a hidden gem!), and that the Haggis Loaded fries and beers went down just as well. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to the team – hope to see you again soon for another round!
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Vidhyah
Edinburgh1 review
2.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
After taking our orders, servers forgot to bring our drinks. We asked for water for the table three times and only got it as we were about to leave. They automatically added the discretionary charges when we were paying without asking us if we’d pay it.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 14 April 2025
Dear Vidhyah, thank you for your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your recent experience. We understand how frustrating it must have been to wait repeatedly for water and drinks that were forgotten about. That’s not the level of service we aim to provide, and we’ll be addressing this with our team. With regard to our discretionary service charge, we absolutely trust our guests to review their bill before making payment, and we're always happy to remove or adjust it upon request. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the chance to welcome you back for a much better experience next time.
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Abbi
Edinburgh1 review
3.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Food was good but cocktails and beers are very expensive for what you get.
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Anna
London1 review
4.0
Dined on 7 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really lovely bar in the heart of Grassmarket. A nice escape from normal tourist traps.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 13 April 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed our spot in the heart of the Grassmarket and that it felt like a nice escape from the usual tourist crowds. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back soon!
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Katie
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience, friendly staff and good food/drinks. It’s a must have experience when in Edinburgh
Cold Town HouseResponded on 13 April 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us — from the friendly team to the food and drinks. It means a lot to be considered a "must" in Edinburgh! Hope to see you again on your next visit!
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Alex
Hawaii1 review
1.0
Dined on 5 April 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Food was cold, didn’t get an order for drinks or food for ages. Our food plates sat for ages and didn’t get removed until we asked. Seemed to have no structure to the service. Won’t be back.
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Rick
Richmond2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had fun. Took awhile to get service, not sure why. Servers were friendly and helpful. Good was good.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 6 April 2025
Thanks for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a positive interaction with our friendly team. We apologize for the delay in service – we’re always looking for ways to improve and will certainly look into it. Hope to see you again soon!
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Cold Town House is rated 4.4 stars by 1850 OpenTable diners.

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