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The Blackbird, Edinburgh,

The Blackbird

4.5
4.5
338 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British
37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
11:30 pm
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
Welcome to The Blackbird – home to the Best Beer Garden in Edinburgh...probably!

Voted in the top 30 Cocktail Bars and Terraces in the UK by The Times Newspaper – The Blackbird gives you great cocktails, wines and beers as well as delicious Hot Sandwiches, Salad Bowls, Street Food and Small Plates from our friends at Flash & Ollie!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Tollcross/Fountain Bridge
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 second walk from closest bus stop on Leven Street. Bus number: 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101, 102, N11, N16.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Table for drinks

    Multiple dates available
    A Table for drinks only
  • A Table for Food

    Multiple dates available
    A Table for food

What 338 people are saying

The Blackbird 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird offers "great service" and delicious food, with standout cocktails and a "wonderful experience" on the patio. Guests appreciate the "lovely staff" that are attentive and accommodating, even to pets. While some found sandwiches less exciting, others highlighted "great value" and "fantastic sandwiches." The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming.
338 Reviews
  1. Jordynn

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 31 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service great food loved the patio it was a wonderful experience

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great staff members, a bit sad the sandwiches have changed, they definitely feel smaller and less exciting. Lovely cocktails and great atmosphere overall

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  3. Erin

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such nice staff, so helpful. Took my dog and they couldn’t have been more accommodating or nice to him. Couldn’t recommend a place more.

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  4. Catherine

    West Lothian8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Sandwiches was nice but I would have preferred a burger. Fries were too salty but overall good value for money with Itison deal. Nice venue but cold. Could do with putting their heating on!!

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  5. Amanda

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked drinks between Christmas and New Year - table was good and service very attentive and helpful.

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  6. Robert VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for lovely staff and a 5 star sandwich

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  7. patricia

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was excellent The staff are wonderful so attentive The food was great & the pub is so nice nothing to much trouble. We will be returning

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  8. Leah

    Argyll2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as per usual. A large range of cocktails all for a decent price and sandwich’s are so big u could have one between three. Great value for money.

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  9. Patricia

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too much bread and very little filling. Not particularly tasty or enjoyable. Very disappointing

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  10. Rebekah

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious and cocktails were 10/10! All the staff were super friendly and extremely accommodating (especially considering we ended up staying a lot longer than our original booking)! Atmosphere inside and out was amazing!

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The Blackbird is rated 4.5 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Tollcross/Fountain Bridge

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Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blackbird

37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH

Additional information

  • Area
    Tollcross/Fountain Bridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 second walk from closest bus stop on Leven Street. Bus number: 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101, 102, N11, N16.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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