Browse Traditional restaurants in Edinburgh

About 24 Royal Terrace

Located on Edinburgh’s most prestigious Georgian terrace, rt’s is the bar for 24 Royal Terrace, a boutique hotel housed in a William Playfair-designed townhouse. The Georgian setting works well with the multi-million pound modern refurbishment and makes rt’s quite exceptional. Hung with an ever changing collection of contemporary Scottish paintings as well as both Modern British and Aboriginal art, rt’s features an extensive whisky collection and its own house Champagne. It is unique. Where else in Edinburgh can you sip on a Sporran Cooler cocktail while admiring a John Bellany painting? For all the chic surrounds and original art, prices are in line with other Edinburgh city centre venues.

About Badger & Co

Badger & Co is on Castle Street in the former home of Kenneth Grahame, the author of Wind in the Willows. This history plays a prominent part in the decor. Think Toad Hall’s padded leather seats, chandeliers and wood panelled walls. There are deer heads wearing wigs and a picture of a well dressed badger riding a penny farthing. It’s how a 21st century hipster might imagine an Edwardian gentleman’s club. As well as a private dining room, there are several intriguing nooks and crannies
and a courtyard for al fresco drinks and dining.

About Biddy's

Located in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Biddy’s is an Irish pub and restaurant on Grassmarket with a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere. Serving hearty dishes made with locally sourced produce the restaurant prides itself on authentic homemade cuisine as well as their extensive selection of Irish whiskies. Biddy’s is open until 1am all week with live music everyday night and provides plenty of sports coverage, especially for hurling and Gaelic football.

About Golf Tavern

Established in 1456, The Golf Tavern is on Wright’s Houses in Bruntsfield, next to the Links and the venerable short-hole golf course from which its name ultimately derives. Sporting memorabilia and eclectic bric-a-brac cover the walls while the big screens deliver all the sports action.

About Hawksmoor - Edinburgh

Hawksmoor is a renowned family of steak restaurants committed to serving the finest cuts of meat as well as a quality seafood selection. This Edinburgh venue is situated in the show-stopping location of the A-Listed former Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters.
There, you can dine on dry-aged beef from grass-fed, native breeds and sustainably sourced seafood. Dishes are complemented by a selection of fine wines and striking cocktails, as well as craft beers and spirits.

About Lime Kiln

The Lime Kiln is a welcoming and family friendly casual dining restaurant on Almondvale Boulevard in Livingston. It has a smart, contemporary interior with a mix of booths and standalone tables. The outside dining area is always popular when the sun is out. The well stocked bar offers everything from classic draught beers such as Stella and Guinness to Champagne. Customers are as welcome to drop by for a coffee and cake as they are to settle in for a three course dinner.

About Mother's Bar & Kitchen

Mother’s Bar and Kitchen is a gin-focused bar on Howe Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. It is a fun place with bowler hat lights hanging over the bar alongside the occasional touch of Victoriana and big screens for the major sporting events. There are booths, banquette seating, a couple of nooks
and crannies plus a compact outside seating area for the sunny days. In short, Mother’s will look after you whether you want to watch the match with friends, have brunch with family or dinner with a date.

About Oscar's Bar and Grill

Oscar’s Bar and Grill is on Livingston’s Ladywell East Road. An independent restaurant and bar, it is both family-run and family-friendly with a kids’ play area and fun quirks such as free face painting on Saturday and Sunday weekends. Comprising a comfortable lounge area and spacious dining room, it has a DJ on Saturday evenings that will play through the decades. The terrace area is always popular when the sun comes out while screenings of all the big sporting events provide equally compelling reasons for staying inside.

About Peacock Alley - Waldorf Astoria

Based in the landmark Waldorf Astoria hotel, Peacock Alley is a genteel, Manhattan-style lounge serving breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails. In fact, it is formerly the Caledonian station concourse and the historic railway clock is still a feature of the space. Decorated in soft creams and browns with stone columns and marble floors, this is a restful, elegant spot for a catch-up with friends.

About Punjabi Junction

Decked out with a vintage Indian train theme, Punjabi Junction is a welcoming and cosy, little café run by the Sikh community. As well as home-style Punjabi cooking, this Leith Walk venture offers outside catering and cookery classes. It is a Social Enterprise Community Café which aims to help women from the capital’s minority ethnicities.

About Rodi Restaurant

Rodi is a small and welcoming Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant towards the top of Morrison Street. The restaurant is simply decorated with pictures of beach scenes and Turkish curios. The open plan charcoal grill is the star of the show and the source of much of the menu. Expect
engaging, friendly staff rather than reserved, formal service.

About Spencer's Bistro

About The Bothy Restaurant & Drinkery

The Bothy Restaurant & Drinkery is part of the Murrayfield Hotel Family. Located in Edinburgh’s West End, just a short distance from the city centre and minutes from Haymarket train station, it’s the perfect destination for business, leisure or family occasions.

About The Clock Cafe

The Clock Café on Dalry Road is a welcoming, split level, café diner which is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon bites and the occasional evening event. The extensive menu ranges from burgers, sarnies, wraps, panini, salads and jacket potatoes to more substantial meals such as bangers and
mash; lamb or pork chops; sirloin steak or spicy Swedish meatballs. Happily, the various breakfasts are served all day. The multinational staff give The Clock a cosmopolitan feel and the outside seating is much sought after on Dalry’s many sunny days.

About The Garden

The Garden is a restaurant within The Principal Charlotte Square Hotel in Edinburgh’s New Town. With dozens of plants dotted around the room, on the tables and hanging from the ceiling, it is a green oasis in the centre of the city. Wicker chairs and a glass roof add to the chic greenhouse vibe.

About The Garden Bistro

Imagine a dining spot tucked away in lovely walled gardens set within a landmark park and you’ve got The Garden Bistro…

The setting is Saughton Park & Gardens and the menu is inspired by the surrounding lush natural environment. Wherever possible, dishes are crafted from fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients from the bistro’s very own garden (you don’t get much more local than that).

Beyond its rustic wooden exterior, The Garden Bistro is a sleek casual dining space. There is also a large outdoor patio area for enjoying al fresco meal on finer days.

About The Grand Cafe

The Grand Café is a lovingly restored restaurant that channels old time opulence. Set in a landmark Edinburgh building, the decor is inspired by the ‘grand cafés’ of Europe.

About The Witchery By The Castle

Romantic, historic and utterly unique, the Witchery has been wowing discerning diners in the capital since the 1980s, serving Hollywood A-listers alongside loyal locals. The décor is an undeniable part of the appeal, all carved panelling, lush drapes, exposed beams, heraldic insignia and gilded ceilings, reflecting the building’s 16th-century origins. Candlelit tables offer intimate ambiance, while the cuisine lives up to the surroundings, with the emphasis on high-quality Scottish seafood, beef, lamb and game, elegantly prepared and presented.

About Three Sisters

Located on Cowgate in Edinburgh’s Old Town, Three Sisters is a trendy pub and restaurant serving traditional bar food. The informal, laid-back venue is part of the Central Hotel and just a few minutes from the famous Royal Mile. Wheelchair-accessible, Three Sisters often broadcasts sporting events on their big screen and has proven to be popular at weekends with stag and hen parties.

About Tolbooth Tavern

Housed in a former toll collection point, prison and court that originally date back to 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy and traditional Scottish pub. The small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. The Royal Mile location attracts many visitors as well as a regular clientele of locals.