Nor' Loft

Name: Nor' Loft
Address: 6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom, EH1 1DE
Telephone: 0131 322 9229
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (460)

£25 and under

Scottish

6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1DE

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2 people

22 May 2025

21:30

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

For those looking to sip on a tall glass of champagne or call out Sláinte with a dram in hand, and not forgetting the foodies looking to graze on seasonal small plates and sharing platters, whether you're a regular or here for the first time, there's something for everyone, all in our rooftop champagne lounge.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary British
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 12:30–00:00 Sun 12:30–23:00
Phone number
0131 322 9229
Website
https://www.marketstreethotel.co.uk/norloft
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1DE
Area
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Spring Afternoon Tea
£35.00 per person
1 Apr 2025 - 8 Jun 2025
This Spring, enjoy Nor' Loft's signature style of bites, including Goat's Cheese Tartlet with Piquillo Pepper, Basil, and Charcoal and Shetland Salmon, Wasabi Tobiko, Keta Caviar, Blood Orange & Ponzu Mayonnaise, accompanied by a selection of sweet treats, made in-house, featuring a Blueberry and Lemon Baked Alaska and Gochujang Caramel Pecan Tart for £35 per person. Served with a selection of tea from Canton Tea or locally roasted Gordon Street Coffee.

Oyster, Cucumber, Chilli, Ginger£3.75
Caramelised Onion & Feta Bread Twist£4.50
Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted Beer Puffs£3.50
Chorizo Dulce, Truffle Honey£8.00
Blini Platter, House Cured Trout, Smoked Salmon, Katy Rodgers Crème Fraîche£22.00
IJ Mellis Charcuterie & Cheese Platter, Homemade Chutney, Crackers & Pickles£56.00

Bites

Goat’s Cheese Tartlet, Piquillo Pepper, Basil, Charcoal£14.50
Shetland Salmon, Wasabi Tobiko, Keta Caviar, Blood Orange & Ponzu Mayonnaise£16.00
Harissa Lamb Kofte, Preserved Lemon Labneh, Homemade Pita, Sumac Red Onion£12.00
Miso Black Cod, Pickled Daikon, Ginger£14.00
Paneer Tikka, Hot Honey, Pomegranate, Tamarind Chutney£12.00
Stornoway Black Pudding & Ham Terrine, Arran Mustard, Celeriac Remoulade£13.00
Jamon Croquetas, Spiced Tomato Aioli£9.00
Kintyre Roasted Salmon Arancini, Jalapeno, Mussels, Lemon Aioli£14.00
BBQ Short Rib Croquettes, Maple Aioli, Sweet Potato£16.00

Desserts

Champagne Semifreddo, Peach, Raspberry£10.00

What 460 people are saying

Nor' Loft 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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Ambience
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romantic
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Best Ambience
Edinburgh
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Romantic
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nor' Loft delights with "fantastic views" of Edinburgh and a "lovely atmosphere." The staff are praised for being "attentive and friendly," creating a welcoming environment. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the drinks, particularly cocktails and champagnes, are consistently highlighted. The personal touches, such as complimentary chocolates for special occasions, enhance the experience.

460 Reviews

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Jackie
Edinburgh/Midlothian6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous evening for drinks a Nor’ Loft. Excellent service, lovely staff and fantastic views.
Nor' LoftResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback following your visit, Jackie! Hopefully we will see you again soon!
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Alison
Hampshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Glorious food and wine in the sunshine Great service
Nor' LoftResponded 3 days ago
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and wine whilst basking in the sunshine in Nor' Loft! Thank you for taking the time to share a review following your visit.
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tracy
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on 10 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I can't fault Nor Loft, although I'm slightly reluctant to post this because I don't want it to become too popular! The staff yesterday were fabulous. Friendly, welcoming and attentive. The venue and views from the balcony are fabulous and I love the fact they provide blankets, but it's the staff that keep me returning. Thank you Nor Loft.
Nor' LoftResponded on 13 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review following your visit to Nor' Loft, I am so pleased to hear you were able to enjoy the outdoor terrace and some Scottish sunshine! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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Naomi
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 8 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and lovely drinks. Food was okay but would have expected better.
Nor' LoftResponded on 13 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your visit to Nor' Loft, we are sorry to hear that your expectations were not met and will feed this back to the team.
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Claire
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful views across the city. Service fantastic
Nor' LoftResponded on 8 May 2025
We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the service and views when visiting us in Nor' Loft. We hope to see you again in the future!
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Jacqueline
Perthshire10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit to Nor’ Loft. Service was just as good as last time. It’s clearly a very popular venue but didn’t feel crowded as there is plenty of space between tables. Will definitely return and continue to recommend to others.
Nor' LoftResponded on 8 May 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review following your visit to Nor' Loft, we very much look forward to welcoming you again next time!
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Fiona
London13 reviews
1.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
One of my very favourite places. I go frequently and have recommended it to many friends. I have spent a considerable amount of money over the years and knew quite a lot of the staff over this time. I have booked the picnic, afternoon tea and fondue. I have given many excellent reviews over the years. However last night, the female who appeared to be in charge was rude and unprofessional and refused to serve us our last drink giving no further commentary on why. There were no previous problems. This was after she let us spend over £200 on food and drink. She then refused to refund our service charge which is simply unacceptable. So upsetting as it was a colleague’s leaving night and ruined the end of what was a lovely day. Very different place with this person which is very sad. All other staff were courteous, friendly and professional I must point out.
Nor' LoftResponded on 5 May 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback following your visit to Nor' Loft. I have messaged you to obtain further information and would like to apologise again that this was your experience during your visit to Nor' Loft.
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Michael
Edinburgh/Midlothian11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Came to Nor Loft for a few drinks for my friend's birthday. Couldn't have have a nicer time. Staff were very attentive and even surprised my friend with some chocolates and a card for her birthday. Everything we ordered was lovely. Highly recommend.
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GARY
Edinburgh/Midlothian4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a variety of drinks and ate off the small plates menu when we dined on Friday 2nd May. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our time at Nor Loft from seating, attentive staff, quality of food and drinks and the overall surroundings and fabulous views across Edinburgh city centre. It was our anniversary, which I had noted when booking and we were presented with a very personal hand written card and complimentary chocolates to wish us a happy anniversary. A brilliant personable touch from the team. Bravo! and 5 stars all round.
Nor' LoftResponded on 5 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review after you visited Nor' Loft to celebrate your anniversary. I am so pleased to hear you had an excellent time and we were able to make your special day even more magical! Hopefully we will see you again in the future in Nor' Loft!
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Rona
Edinburgh/Midlothian13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely visit as always. Excellent service and drinks.
Nor' LoftResponded on 2 May 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your visit to Nor' Loft and hope to welcome you again in the future!
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Nor' Loft is rated 4.6 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

22 May 2025

21:30

Booked 29 times today

Experiences are available.

6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1DE

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
The Royal Mile
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 12:30–00:00 Sun 12:30–23:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary British
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.marketstreethotel.co.uk/norloft
Phone number
0131 322 9229

Nor' Loft

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Spring Afternoon Tea

Menu

Shares

Oyster, Cucumber, Chilli, Ginger£3.75

Caramelised Onion & Feta Bread Twist£4.50

Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted Beer Puffs£3.50

Chorizo Dulce, Truffle Honey£8.00

Blini Platter, House Cured Trout, Smoked Salmon, Katy Rodgers Crème Fraîche£22.00

IJ Mellis Charcuterie & Cheese Platter, Homemade Chutney, Crackers & Pickles£56.00

Bites

Goat’s Cheese Tartlet, Piquillo Pepper, Basil, Charcoal£14.50

Shetland Salmon, Wasabi Tobiko, Keta Caviar, Blood Orange & Ponzu Mayonnaise£16.00

Harissa Lamb Kofte, Preserved Lemon Labneh, Homemade Pita, Sumac Red Onion£12.00

Miso Black Cod, Pickled Daikon, Ginger£14.00

Paneer Tikka, Hot Honey, Pomegranate, Tamarind Chutney£12.00

Stornoway Black Pudding & Ham Terrine, Arran Mustard, Celeriac Remoulade£13.00

Jamon Croquetas, Spiced Tomato Aioli£9.00

Kintyre Roasted Salmon Arancini, Jalapeno, Mussels, Lemon Aioli£14.00

BBQ Short Rib Croquettes, Maple Aioli, Sweet Potato£16.00

Desserts

Champagne Semifreddo, Peach, Raspberry£10.00

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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