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The Fountain, Edinburgh,

The Fountain

4.6
4.6
338 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
For those looking for an alternative to the usual pubs and bars in town, this is the local for you.

Behind our bar you’ll find craft beers, a great mixture of classic & signature cocktails as well as a modest selection of wine.

Our food focuses on simplicity, home comforts and delicious flavours. All dishes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients.

Directly opposite from Fountain Park; it’s also a great hub to head to for ‘pre and post’ cinema food & drinks.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 338 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain offers a warm and inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly service." It's a dog-friendly spot ideal for pre-rugby meals or a casual brunch. Guests rave about the "fantastic staff" and "great atmosphere," making it a terrific choice for both locals and visitors looking for a memorable dining experience.
338 Reviews
  1. Kenny

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Great service.

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  2. Ian

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The tables they that were allocated were in the corner and very tight but the waitress saw we were struggling so moved us to an open table which was mutch appreciated. The service was good and meal was excellent would book again

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  3. Richard

    Argyll3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was tasty and good value. The staff were fantastic and our dog was very welcome.

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  4. Christina

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed no mussels on menu now. Ordered haggis parcels NONE. Ordered beetroot and feta salad NONE. We all had burgers. They were okay but nothing great to warrant a 4 or 5. Not as good as it used to be.

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  5. Lucy

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. It was a Saturday afternoon and the pub was really busy with Scotland rugby supporters, but we got our table no problem and the service from all the staff was great and we did not wait long for our food. A really enjoyable couple of hours. Thanks David and Marie
    The FountainResponded on March 15, 2025
    Hiya, we're so glad to hear you had a good time, we'll let the team know they did a good job! Hope to see you again!

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  6. Graeme

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best venue for pre-rugby food and drink. Great service and atmosphere.
    The FountainResponded on March 15, 2025
    Hi, we're so glad to hear that we rank so highly! Hope to see you for the next game!

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  7. Orry

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be going back again.
    The FountainResponded on March 15, 2025
    Hiya! Always a pleasure to hear the team are doing a good job! Hope to see you in the future!

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  8. Susie

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent menu choices and great beers. Central location friendly staff
    The FountainResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hi Susie, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your time here, I'll pass on the compliments to the team!

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  9. Patricia

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely not too noisy despite busy crowd and lovely and warm 3 important things for me when eating out. I'll be back
    The FountainResponded on March 7, 2025
    Hi Patricia, we're glad to hear you had a good time! I'll let the kitchen know you enjoyed your food!

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  10. Tessa

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pub meal. Dog friendly. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended!
    The FountainResponded on February 27, 2025
    Hi Tessa, thanks so much for the good review! We're so happy you had a good time, we're always happy to see a dog in the pub!

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The Fountain is rated 4.6 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 4 times today
Google Map for The Fountain

131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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