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Down the Hatch - South Queensferry, Edinburgh,

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.5
4.5
2727 Reviews
£26 to £40
Canadian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Dog-friendly
North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months.  There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie! 

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Scottish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:30–17:00
  • Phone number
    0131 331 1387
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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Experiences

  • £29.75 Skillet Deal

    £14.86 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Any 2 skillets, 2 teas/coffees and 2 orange/apple juices for £28.00. (£14pp) Terms and conditions: Deal is based on 2 people sharing. Available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11am.
    £29.75 Skillet Deal photo

What 2,727 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Down the Hatch in South Queensferry offers "really good food" and "friendly staff" in a "great location." Highlights include the "amazing milkshakes" and "superb brunch." While some guests experienced slower service, the "outstanding" food and "fantastic customer service" keep diners returning. Perfect for families and dog-friendly!

2,727 Reviews
  1. Laura

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always great food, great service and a worthwhile trip!

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  2. David

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service and staff I absolutely cannot fault, they were brilliant. The food however I was hugely disappointed with, I really like down the hatch and always recommend. This is the first time I’ve felt the food let me down. Ordered a bacon cheese burger, the burger…well I wouldn’t say it was a burger. Thinnest piece of meat I’ve had on a bun and was non existent in the middle. It was just bun and pickle. It was very disappointing, the chips also tasted like they had been reheated or out of a bag from Aldi. Underwhelmed and would consider elsewhere given I paid £13 for a bun and some pickle. Credit where it’s due, I’ve never had an issue with breakfast but would consider elsewhere in future for lunch.

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  3. Patrick

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was incredible!

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  4. Lauren

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Haven’t been to down the hatch for a while and as our friends were up visiting we decided to go for a treat. Unfortunately we all felt the quality of produce was not as it use to be and of poorer quality. Hash browns looked anaemic and the rest was dry and overcooked. It’s a shame because the restaurant use to be amazing and looked forward to breakfast but we would not rush back back In a hurry

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  5. Lesley

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fantastic customer service as always

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  6. Suzanne

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely as always Food great, only comment was the sliced sausage on the full breakfast skillet was hard at edges otherwise Delish

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  7. Caroline

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Would highly recommend, been a few times for brunch and never disappointed! Only recommendation if going in winter is to bring layers as it does get cold in the restaurant!

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  8. Rachael

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always! 😁 went for breakfast and was fab!

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  9. Brian

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Best poutin and milkshake I’ve had this side of the Atlantic! Burger was excellent, too.

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  10. Martin

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Try it! Highly recommended (Ps you can verify your parking so it's free)

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FAQs

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 331 1387.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry is rated 4.5 stars by 2727 OpenTable diners.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

Port Edgar Marina, Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:30–17:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Scottish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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