One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.3

621 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0131 229 9131
Website
http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Private party contact
the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131

Location
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Cross street
Lothian Road
Parking details
One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
Public transit
BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29
£29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the seasonal delights of One Square's award-winning kitchen team, as they present their regularly-changing market menu. Using the very best produce Scotland's natural larder has to offer, these creative dishes offer a culinary experience from starter through to dessert! Perfect for pre-theatre enjoyment, do give us a call directly if you're looking to book for over 6 guests. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.
Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea
£59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Inspired by Edinburgh's famous authors, their words and their wisdom, our afternoon tea celebrates the city's storytellers and their famous tales. Each dish will take you on a journey of escapism through different chapters of history inspired by stories, poetry and prose. From Robert Burns to Irvine Welsh and many in between, this afternoon tea menu draws inspiration from each storyteller's depiction of our city and each dish represents a different chapter, fact or fiction, for you to enjoy in the world's first UNESCO City of Literature! Please note from the 4th Dec to 4th Jan all Afternoon Teas will be from our Festive menu. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice.
2-course Weekend Brunch
£23.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy an elegant two-course brunch with La Garde Ecossaise Champagne. Begin with a sharing platter of fresh fruit, pastries & more, then a delightful brunch dish of your choice. Add a glass of La Garde Ecossaise Brut for £12 or upgrade to 1/2 bottle per person for £42. Scotland's famous 'Auld Alliance' with France was forged through centuries of shared values and strategic interests. In the 1420's, 6000 Scottish soldiers arrived in France to fight against the English. Their bravery was honoured with the Kings of France naming their personal bodyguard La Garde Ecossaise du Corps Du Roi; the Scottish Bodyguards to the King. This experience is in One Square Bar with live DJ each Saturday. Not available on the first Sunday of the month.

One Square Gin-cured Salmon
Allergens: Milk, Fish, Sulphites
Crispy Duck
£5 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Sulphites
Cauliflower Veloute
Salted Baked Beetroot
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Sulphites
Caesar Salad
Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites

Course 2

Cured and Grilled Cod
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Fish, Milk, Sulphites
Poached and Roasted Corn-fed Chicken
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sulphites
Mushroom Bolognese
Slow Cooked Dry Aged Sirloin
£15 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Mustard, Sulphites
Chickpea Panisse
Allergens: Nuts, Soya, Sulphites

Course 3

British Cheese
£5 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Soya, Egg, Milk, Sulphites, Nuts, Mustard
Chocolate Fondant
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Soya
Set Cheesecake
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Soya
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphites
Chef Tomas' Sweet Treats
£6 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphites
Coffee, Teas and Infusions

Sides

All £5.50

Pont Neuf and smoked garlic aioli
Allergens: Mustard, Soya, Sulphites
Creamed Potatoes
Allergens: Milk
House Salad
Allergens: Sulphites
Carrot and swede mash
Tenderstem, romesco
Allergens: Nuts, Sulphites

What 621 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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One Square Bar + Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing service" and "delicious food," making celebrations memorable. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "beautiful surroundings." While some found service slow, most appreciated the attentive staff and "fantastic brunch." A must-visit for its stylish ambiance and "fantastic food."

621 Reviews

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Nele
Hamburg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Heel lekker eten. Zeer goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding. Professionele bediening.
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Lorna
Perthshire
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely brunch at one square today, lots of choice and were very accomodating customising dishes. Staff were lovely
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Robert
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good and tasty but we waited one hour between 1st course and 2nd/ Main course. As there were only 4 tables to serve.
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Moira
London
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was delicious a really lovely brunch. Will definitely return as such great value
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linda
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
The service started really good and warm. The food varied but it was a great deal on itison! We will come back however a few dirty glasses etc
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Leanne
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A fabulous Christmas dinner was had at this lovely restaurant We went home as full as a fat ladies sock !
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Gail
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Cold food, empty dishes, no meat and only one guy filling up, therefore a wait and a queue. Definitely overpriced and not worth half the price. Excellent service from our waiter.
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Bruce
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really good day out. Staff very friendly and efficient
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Foodie132
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We had a voucher for brunch wiyh champagne. It was a bit of a disappointment to discover this was served in the bar rather than the restaurant however, the food was very nice and there was enough of it. What let our experience down was the lack of service from staff, hence why I think brunch should be served in the restaurant where staff are attentive. We asked for water, glasses were pored but the bottle was taken away therefore we had to keep asking for more which was fine while staff were near the table. On clearing the plates, a piece of melon rind was dropped. The girl said she'd come back for it. I picked it up after about 30 mins otherwise it might still be there. I have a walking impairment therefore slipping, and possibly falling on a piece of melon wasn't something I wanted to do. We ordered and drank our coffee. Yhen we waited for st least 30 minutes without a single member of staff coming to check up on us, ask jf we wanted anything else etc. We were tempted by a cocktail but having sat for so long with dirty dishes we left to go elsewhere. My husband went to the toilet while I waited in the foyer. A couple of minutes later, to my surprise I finally saw a member of staff who came out of the bar asking me to settle my bill! This took me much by surprise as we'd given our voucher at the start. I was then told that brunch doesn't include coffee! I am still shocked that a £90 champagne brunch does not include a hot drink. The staff member toldme a lot of people make that mistake! I think it is the hotel that perhaps needs to rethink this. Had someone come near our table I'm sure we would have been brought a bill rather than being chased down in the public area for £7.87! Which obviously included a service charge. Had I not been so embarrassed at being asked for payment in front of other people I'd have asked for that charge to be taken off. We are due to stay at the hotel for two nights this week which is not cheap. I am hoping the service is much better!
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Michelle
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food had the Skye mussels and burger. Cocktails spot on and beautifully presented. Staff very attentive and polite.
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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.3 stars by 621 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Additional information

Cross street
Lothian Road
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
Public transit
BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 229 9131
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Private party contact
the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131

One Square Bar + Brasserie

Make a reservation

Private dining

Additional information

Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea

2-course Weekend Brunch

Snacks

Smoked paprika marinated gordal olives£6.50

Fresh house focaccia, whipped dulse butter£6.50

Cheese and black pepper straws£5.50

Course 1

One Square Gin-cured Salmon

Crispy Duck

Cauliflower Veloute

Salted Baked Beetroot

Caesar Salad

Course 2

Cured and Grilled Cod

Poached and Roasted Corn-fed Chicken

Mushroom Bolognese

Slow Cooked Dry Aged Sirloin

Chickpea Panisse

Course 3

British Cheese

Chocolate Fondant

Set Cheesecake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chef Tomas' Sweet Treats

Coffee, Teas and Infusions

Sides

Pont Neuf and smoked garlic aioli

Creamed Potatoes

House Salad

Carrot and swede mash

Tenderstem, romesco

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