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Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

4.8
4.8
555 Reviews
£25 and under
American
32-34 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9AP

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Bucks Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St. We look forward to welcoming you!

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! New to Edinburgh, Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon.

Live music every Saturday night!

40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers
www.bucksbar.co.uk

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Noon
  • Catering
    American food, buttermilk fried chicken, wings, waffles and chicken burgers.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to cater to large group bookings and any special occasions.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    Just off Lothian Road and down from Princes Street behind Edinburgh Castle.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Edinburgh Waverly Train Station 20 minute walk.Bus links and tram links on Princes Street being a 10 minute walk away.Across the road from Usher Hall.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

What 555 people are saying

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Ambience

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambience

  • Edinburgh

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bucks Bar Grindlay Street in Edinburgh offers "great food" with generous portions and a vibrant atmosphere. The "friendly staff" deliver "excellent service," making it ideal for pre-theatre dining. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and diverse beer and cocktail selection. Despite its popularity, the bustling vibe and rock music enhance the experience.

555 Reviews
  1. Helen

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quick service and food delivered to table with little to no waiting time. Huge portions. Very friendly and courteous server. Highly recommend

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  2. George

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Arrived early but we were taken to our table. Lovely welcome,attentive staff, excellent meal.

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  3. Tony

    Lancashire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service. Food awesome as always and 40% off cocktails. Can't complain

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  4. Stefan

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb, the staff were excellent and enthusiastic when catering to a birthday, the food was excellent. thank you to front of house and the kitchen.

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  5. Linda

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Bucks Bar and enjoyed both the food and our drinks. The service was excellent and the staff delightful. 10 out of 10

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  6. Jenny

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendliest staff and great food, everything was just cooked perfectly.

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  7. Liam

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly class brilliant will be back soon I definitely promise thank you

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  8. Emma

    Edinburgh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is delicious and the portions are very generous. Staff are are really friendly and helpful. Great range of beer and cocktails. The music and decor are awesome. Highly recommended.

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  9. Claire

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant food. First time here and will definitely be back!

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  10. Brian

    Edinburgh15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 10 minutes to get our table, which we only had for 1hr 15mins. When we did get seated, drinks order was quick enough, food was a very solid 8/10. The range of extra sauces was class too (watch out for Dave’s Ultimate Insanity Sauce though ! 🔥). Overall, really enjoyed the food. The service was ok, but a bit manic. That said, I’d go back and go for the top end heat Nashville Chicken. Look forward to it.

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FAQs

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 202 8181.

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street is rated 4.8 stars by 555 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

32-34 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9AP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just off Lothian Road and down from Princes Street behind Edinburgh Castle.
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Edinburgh Waverly Train Station 20 minute walk.Bus links and tram links on Princes Street being a 10 minute walk away.Across the road from Usher Hall.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Noon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    American food, buttermilk fried chicken, wings, waffles and chicken burgers.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to cater to large group bookings and any special occasions.
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