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

Cold Town House

4.4 (1888)
£25 and under
Brewery
4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 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, Tue, Sun 11:00–00:00 Wed–Sat 11:00–01:00
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • EYP Networking

    £7.00 per person

    Prepaid

    18 Sept 2025 only
    18:00
    EYP Networking Night at Cold Town House 📍 Cold Town House, Grassmarket 📅 Thursday, 18th September 🕕 From 6pm till late 🎟 £7 per ticket – includes entry and a welcome drink! Join us for a relaxed evening of networking at one of Edinburgh’s most iconic venues. Whether you're new to the Edinburgh Young Professionals community or a regular face, this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow members, make connections, and enjoy a great night out in the city. 🌟 Don’t forget your EYP membership card – it gets you 20% off drinks all evening! Spaces are limited, so grab your ticket early and we’ll see you there!
  • Hogmanay 2025! - Table reservations Indoors

    £5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 2025 only
    Celebrate Hogmanay at Cold Town House! Join us for an unforgettable night as we ring in the New Year in true Cold Town style. 🎉 Live entertainment across all floors 🍕 Delicious food served until late 🎟 Entry just £5 per person from 8pm Secure your spot and book now to guarantee a table—let’s toast to 2025 together!
    Hogmanay 2025! - Table reservations Indoors photo

What 1,888 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

NoiseEnergetic

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 an inviting "rooftop vibe" and "amazing views" of the castle, perfect for sunny days. Guests rave about the "delicious food," especially the pizza and loaded fries. The "friendly staff" enhance the "great atmosphere," making it a memorable Edinburgh spot. Highly recommended for its "fun ambiance" and unique experiences.
1,888 Reviews
  1. Paul

    Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I brought a colleague here for food and drinks after a work trip. The roof terrace was what initially attracted me to book as the forecats was sunshine. What I didn't realise what the ski theme and we were mega chuffed when we found that our table was actually in a ski lift bubble. The food was awesome as were rhe cocktails. The service was also great. Really can't fault anything. Highly recommended.
    Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
    Hey Paul, we are so happy to hear you had a great time up on the rooftop terrace! Hope to see you back here again soon. Kind regards, Cold Town House

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  2. Christine

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was just ok this visit, service was slow and I felt that it was very expensive for what we got.
    Cold Town HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Dear Christine, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I’m really sorry to hear that your experience wasn’t what you were hoping for. Slow service and feeling like the meal didn’t match the price are definitely not what we aim for. We truly appreciate the feedback—it helps us know where we need to do better. If you’re open to it, we’d love another chance to make it up to you. Please drop us an email on cth.management@signaturepubscouk when you wish to return.

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  3. Lloyd

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambience from the terrace, a view of the castle of a bit obscured, and some delicious craft beer. Definitely recommend the XPA nitro
    Cold Town HouseResponded 7 days ago
    Thanks so much for the great review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the terrace ambience and loved the XPA Nitro—it's one of our top picks too. Hope to see you again soon for another round of craft brews! 🍻

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  4. Fiona

    Edinburgh/Midlothian12 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 11 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very tasty lunch at Cold Townhouse. We booked the terrace as the sun was shining. View of the terrace slightly obscured by tattoo seating, which did not detract from experience. Staff were extremely friendly & courteous. Service was very good. I had chicken caesar salad which was extremely tasty. My husband had The Grange pizza,which was demolished with gusto. Excellent lunch & great venue for a sunny day.
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 13 June 2025
    Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your lunch on the terrace — sunshine, good food, and friendly service is exactly what we aim for! It’s great to know the Chicken Caesar Salad hit the spot and that The Grange pizza didn’t last long — always a good sign! Thanks again for choosing Cold Town House — we hope to welcome you back for another sunny day soon! 🌞🍕🥗

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  5. Anna

    Toronto / Ontario1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 9 June 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Very strange experience. Booked for the rooftop terrace and when I arrived they sat us inside because of the weather, which was fine but there was no acknowledgment of the change. The food was the most disappointing part, the halloumi fries arrived barely warm and the brownie was extremely dry. The service was not great, but I think they were understaffed, so it was understandable. 4 or 5 different people served us and the service might have been better if they were more organized about who was responsible for which tables.
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 13 June 2025
    Thanks for the honest feedback. I'm really sorry the terrace change wasn’t acknowledged and that the service felt disorganised. That’s not the experience we aim to deliver. We really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and hope you’ll consider giving us another try.

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  6. Mandy

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food. Starters of halloumi fries and haggis bon bons were amazing. All 4 of us had different mains - steak skewers, fish and chips, halloumi salad and burger and again all were excellent. Great atmosphere. Will definitely be back
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 9 June 2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the halloumi fries and haggis bon bons to start, and that all four mains were a hit—it's always great to hear when everyone at the table finds something they love. We're so glad you enjoyed the atmosphere too. We really appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Beth

    Texas Panhandle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent pizza, garlic butter chips and raspberry white chocolate cheesecake! Drinks great as well. We will be back!
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 9 June 2025
    Thank you so much for the lovely feedback! 🙌 We're so glad you enjoyed our pizza, garlic butter chips, and that raspberry white chocolate cheesecake (a favourite of ours too!). Delighted to hear the drinks hit the spot too. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon

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  8. Lauryn

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic location and the service of every employee was above and beyond! They have the best view of the castle and the atmosphere is so fun. Ben was great, he made us feel like old friends! We bought a few souvenirs and the two gentlemen downstairs that helped us were so generous. All-in-all the Scottish are some of the happiest and kindest people we’ve met, what a wonderful trip, thank you all for making it what it was!
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 9 June 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰 We're thrilled you enjoyed the view, the atmosphere, and most importantly, the service from our team. We'll be sure to pass along your shoutout to Ben and the team —they’ll be so happy to hear they made your visit special. We hope to see you again very soon!

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  9. Kimberly

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rooftop is a total vibe! The food and drinks were delish!
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 5 June 2025
    Thank you so much for the awesome review! We're thrilled to hear you loved the rooftop vibe and enjoyed the food and drinks. Can’t wait to welcome you back for another great time soon! 🌇🍹✨

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  10. Sydney

    New Orleans / Louisiana10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibes all around at cold town house. And the roof terrace is wonderful with amazing views
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 3 June 2025
    We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the great vibes and wonderful roof terrace at Cold Town House. Thank you for sharing your experience with us! Best, Nikk Stevens General Manager

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  5. Edinburgh

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 51 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, Tue, Sun 11:00–00:00 Wed–Sat 11:00–01:00
  • 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, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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