Restaurants near Writers Museum and Makars Court Edinburgh

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1. Whiski Rooms

4.6

Exceptional(2389)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and a great whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.

2. Cold Town House

4.4

Awesome(1830)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Edinburgh

Booked 35 times today

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! THREE DIFFERENT AREAS* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. Live entertainment & Dog-friendly.* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and table-served food under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasionLast 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!

3. Nor' Loft

4.6

Exceptional(437)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 18 times today

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.

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4. Angels with Bagpipes

4.6

Exceptional(4319)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients.Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons

5. Scran New Town

4.6

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Edinburgh

Booked 11 times today

Scran New Town is the perfect spot for a brunch experience that is as lively as it is delicious. Our brunch menu celebrates fresh, local ingredients, blending classic favorites with unique twists to create dishes that surprise and satisfy. But what truly sets our brunch apart is the option to go ‘boozy’ enjoy brunch with a delightful selection of cocktails crafted to kickstart your day with style, from mimosas to Bloody Marys and beyond. It’s brunch, but with a spirited touch that makes any morning or weekend gathering a little extra special.

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6. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7

Exceptional(558)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 9 times today

The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.

7. Merchants

4.7

Exceptional(122)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk. Most importantly, we are dog friendly.

8. Le Bistrot

4.6

Exceptional(1834)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 14 times today

The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!

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9. House of Gods Cocktail Lounge Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(302)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Edinburgh

Booked 4 times today

Looking forward to reopening on the 17th of May.House of Gods is an acute clash of styles, broken rules and a balance of opposites. We believe beige is blasphemy and more is more. From our rooms to our cocktail bar, the hotel is built to immerse you in a world of unapologetic extravagance.

10. The Black Bull

4.5

Awesome(250)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

No bull, no fuss and no muss - just a gid Scottish pub.We serve up scran (that’s food) and swally (that’s drink) that tastes guid (that’s great.) We won’t waste your time with a wall of text, but we’re proud to work with some awesome local suppliers who know their stuff. We've got a great central location on Edinburgh's Grassmarket. If you're looking to catch the game then look no further - we're a sports bar at heart thanks to our 8 high definition screens. Pub quiz is every Thursday; grab a bunch of your (preferably smartest) pals and show the world that you're our top quiz team of the week.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 8pm with food, last bookings with under 18s is 6pm🐶 Dog-friendly🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome⚽ Coming for sport? Let us know in your booking notes and we’ll accommodate📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

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