Browse Gastro Pub restaurants in Edinburgh

About 56 North

56 North is a Modern and airy restaurant in the southside of Edinburgh which creates a relaxed atmosphere. Modern twists on classic dishes are the order of the day and we are renowned locally for our selection of cocktails.

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 Biblos

Biblos is on Chambers Street in the atmospheric Old Town. Handy for Edinburgh Uni, and with licensing hours which are very popular with students, Biblos is open from breakfast until the small hours. The wall-to- ceiling, wraparound windows are great for people watching, particularly during the Festival. Part of Biblos, the adjacent B Bar runs live music every night. The cocktail list begs to be explored thoroughly.

About Carnivore

As you’d expect by the name, Carnivore is all about the meat (which isn’t to say that there aren’t a few creative veggie options too).

The stylishly stripped down interior puts the focus firmly on the food, while the menu itself has a distinctly cross-Atlantic appeal. So expect Philly cheesesteaks and reuben sandwiches jostling for attention alongside fish & chips and pork belly with mash.

About Clerk’s Bar

Barbecue smoked low and slow; craft beers and all the sporting action keep the customers coming at Clerk’s Bar on South Clerk Street. The kitchen smokes its own ribs, chicken and meats for up to twelve hours and then serves them with a range of hot sauces. Dogs, nachos, burgers and burritos complete the finger-licking line-up.

About Clermiston Inn

The Clermiston Inn is a family-friendly community pub in west Edinburgh serving quality, homemade pub grub.

About Cloisters Bar

A craft beer bar long before craft beer bars existed, Cloisters is a cheery, welcoming and down to earth bar on Brougham Street. Cloisters kitchen serves several varieties of burger, all made by hand from prime Borders chuck steak. These are supplemented by daily specials and non-burger options like the cheese and cold meats deli platter; the feta, walnut and plum chutney filo bites or the deep fried squid with coriander, lime and sea salt.

About Cross & Corner

After a complete rebrand, Cross & Corner on Canonmills is winning a new and loyal following as a contemporary craft beer bar with a serious food menu. The craft beers, many of them local, and a wide range of gin are big attractions but the kitchen plays its part ably. Dishes range from the simple – like the buttermilk pancakes with maple syrup served at breakfast – to main courses like the pan-seared pork fillet wrapped in Parma ham and served with sautéed new potatoes and creamed leeks.

About Damm 27

Occupying a totally revamped space, Damm 27 is a café bar offering all-day casual and contemporary European dining. Exposed stonework, leather banquette seating and a soft amber glow all create a vibe that is cosy, chic and rustic in equal parts. A late night licence and DJs at the weekend keep things buzzing.

About Indigo Yard

Part of the award-winning Montpeliers group, Indigo Yard is a welcoming bar and restaurant on Charlotte Lane, just off Queensferry Road in Edinburgh’s West End. As well as a covered outside terrace, it has a light and airy bar, cosy mezzanine and a dining area with comfortable booth seating. Up-cycled and reclaimed materials give it all an enjoyably rustic edge but, underneath the stripped walls and wooden boards, this is a sleek, professional operation.

About Lebowskis Edinburgh

You don’t need to be a fan of the Coen brothers’ film to enjoy a visit to this Dude-approved Morrison Street bar. However, fans of The Big Lebowski will appreciate the wide range of White Russian cocktails while film lovers will know how handy Lebowskis is for several Edinburgh cinemas. Other classic cocktails, DJs, acoustic music and quizzes are among the other non-food related attractions.

About Lock 25

There are no frills or gimmicks in this friendly Fountainbridge bar. Instead, it’s all about good company, cold beer and home-style food made with fresh locally sourced ingredients. Along with sharing platters of nachos and baked Camembert, there is a wide selection of sandwiches, appetising salads and hearty bowls of gnocchi or jambalaya. The classics selection includes fish ‘n’ chips plus steak and ale pie or you could explore the burger selection. The large windows make Lock 25 a sunny affair and the outside patio is always popular when the weather is really benevolent.

About Malones Edinburgh

Malones Irish Bar is a cheery sports bar on Forrest Road – handy for Edinburgh Uni students. A large bar with a mezzanine and gallery, it has plenty of nooks and crannies in which to while away a couple of hours. Or days. Regular live bands and ceilidh nights keep the crowds dancing. Sports fans can watch all the action on four large HD screens and two projector screens.

About Montpeliers

Located on Bruntsfield Place in the heart of the popular Bruntsfield district, Montpeliers has been a local favourite since 1992. Decorated with an eclectic collection of art, it is a laidback, neighbourhood venue. The sort of place where mums meet for a coffee post-school run and friends get together for lunch, dinner or after work drinks. Regular promotions such as the Wednesday gourmet burger night mean that Montpeliers offers a hassle-free alternative to cooking at home. A large variety of bottled and draught craft beers; a good wine list and a wide-ranging spirits selection keep thirst at bay.

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 Murrayfield Bar & Kitchen

Fully refurbished and relaunched in the summer of 2017, Murrayfield Bar & Kitchen is a gastro bar on Roseburn Terrace. As the name suggests, it is within kicking distance of Murrayfield Stadium and the bar is hugely popular before and after concerts and on match days. Friendly staff offering a warm welcome; acoustic music, a wide drink selection and a satisfying food menu ensure that there are plenty of reasons to visit at other times.

About No1 Grange Road

A neighbourhood bar and restaurant, No 1 Grange Road is well located for the Queen’s Hall, Meadows or a stroll up Arthur’s Seat. As well as a great range of beers and Scottish gins, No 1 serves contemporary bar food. Options range from the steak and ale pie or fish ‘n’ chips to fajitas, pulled pork burgers and twice-cooked pork belly served with a bacon and black pudding mash plus cider sauce.

About Nobles Bar and Restaurant

A beautifully restored Leith bar, Nobles mixes a traditional, maritime-themed interior with quirky contemporary touches. The drinks list is always fresh and interesting while the food would give many a full-blown restaurant a run for their money.

About One Canonmills

One Canonmills is an independent local bar and eatery offering lovingly crafted comfort food with a gourmet twist. The decor of exposed brickwork and stripped wood offers a stylishly low-key setting for brunch, lunch or dinner, as well as cocktails, beers and gins. Your pooch is also welcome.

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.