Realized the outdoor area behind the bar wasn't open, so settled on going inside. Lots of people sitting at tables but no one was at the bar, so grabbed a stool and looked over their stories selection. Figured this was a good spot as any to try local gins. Had the Isle of Harris gin with some tonic (£5ish). Good flavor without being too floral; would have been fine without the tonic. Sampled a couple other things as well - such as the Rock Rose gin and Sipsmith. Each their own distinct flavor and fine to sip on. Food here looked okay, though better off sticking to the drinks. Service is busy, so best read more

56 North - Sipsmith offerings - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Absolutely fantastic distillery overview and tasting. Ross was a friendly, knowledgeable guide to 56 North's offerings and cultivated a very friendly atmosphere among the group (our tasting group never met each other before the tasting, but got along so well we stayed longer and split additional rounds of drinks!) Would highly recommend 56 North for any visit to Edinburgh. read more

Totes Trend Balls - You don't have to be beautiful to drink here, but it helps... City centre style Cocktail Bar without the city centre try hards - why don't I drink here more often? This place is awesome. I hereby vow to drink here more often!! Ok, awesome back bar, I mean banging. My highlights is the Aged Juniper (you got to try it) - not for the feint of heart! Cocktail list is extensive, and needless to say the staff know their stuff, and they aren't wanky about it. Last time I was in they just handed me some oreos and told me to help myself. Huge Moet & Chandon pillows all over the shop make vegging a necessity, and the food menu encourages this also. I'm gonna say their /nachos are the best in town, but my research has not been endless, regardless , this is my 'go to' nacho hangover spot, their burgers are also quite good. They have a good sized outdoor spot which catches the sun most of the day, and their windows slide open to create a real open environment. Music is trendy but unobtrusive, just like the service. This is a great place! read more

I have been to 56 North a couple of times in the past and never considered it anything special. However, after enjoying a gin masterclass here I now think there is something quite appealing about the bar. It's decided to give itself a niche and opted for gins from all over the joint in order to set the place apart from the competition. With comfortably over 100 gins on offer (as well as a cheeky wee off-licence), if the juniper berry floats your boat then this is the place to stop for a tipple. Saying that, if gin isn't your beverage of choice, there seems to be plenty other options on the drinks menu. I enjoyed several mulled wines here so there's lots of scope for drinky goodness. Ambience wise, it's a bit lacking in atmosphere. I think my winter visit and large glass frontage probably don't marry that well together. The seating is upright and table focused - not too cosy and laid back. Could do more with a couple of comfy couches and more booths. Service was good. The guy that did the gin masterclass really knew his stuff and the barmen were friendly and polite. Having not tried the food I can't comment on how good it is. But I'd be happy to come here again of an afternoon or evening and sample the drinks on offer. read more

56 North - Gin cocktail with sherbet spaceships. Yum! - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Where did Human Be-in go? Oh wait, no it's still there but with a different name, some nasty LED backbar lights and some snotty staff. Overpriced drinks only served after you've been evil-eyed for ruining two Edinburgh Uni looking girls conversation behind the bar. I now know three things, barmaid 1 had her shoes ruined by a girl in a club, barmaid 2 is shocked and disgusted. Three, I'm never going into 56 North ever again. read more

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I wonder if there's a restaurant for every degree of latitude. My home town sits at the 54th parallel, while Edinburgh sits at the 56th. My town has a North 54, Edinburgh has a North 56--well, okay, 56 North. On a whim I did a search for a North 53 restaurant...bingo, Edmonton. North 52? London. North 55? Northern Ireland. Holy crap, it's true! I could run a blog where I travel the world visiting a restaurant named for every latitude. I'm waiting Hollywood! That being said, I'm sure there would be at least a few degrees missing--not sure if there's one at the North Pole. Taking this train of thought, would there be duplicates in the South, and would they be the Norths' mortal enemies? Would they explode if they touched each other like matter/antimatter? I have to check--HOLY SHIZZA, there totally is a South 55! Upon passing 56 North, I couldn't help but enter. It's a modest bistro where sections of charcoal tiles and tan wood panels spread across the floor. Matching tables and chairs are frugal; the tables feature hooks for people to hang bags from....novel. The bar carries enough alcohol to inebriate all of Goldie Hawn's children. The menu is the definition of humble--one paper affixed to a clipboard. A clipboard. No really, a clipboard. The prices are very reasonable with only a few items over ten quid and only one at seventeen pounds. I opted for two starters rather than one with a main. The first was a pork belly & black pudding filo parcel with homemade apple jam. I then followed it up with the autumn vegetable soup. While the filo parcel was amazing, I thought the soup was honestly...the best word to describe it was fibrous, which is...totally a word I just discovered. Thankfully, it was only a daily soup, which means I hope that in the future it won't repeat. A good meal and a good value. I liked the décor, especially the hole built into the dividing wall allowing me an unobstructed view of the TV in the corner--I kid you not, they did this. The service was great with the waiter/bartender/probable owner bragging about the free Wifi offered inside the restaurant. By the way, the password for the network was totally "FreeScotland". 56 North is a lovely modern addition to a bucolic, borderline antediluvian landscape (yeah, antediluvian). I've said that I loved and still do love the look of Edinburgh--the stone construction, the towering spires, the fact that the city is perpetually moist all the time--but I do appreciate it when I cross the threshold to an interior and find it upbeat and modern. There's a TV, but it's not a pub. It has a bar but it's not a club. 56 North is comfortable. It's like a giant pillow in front of a fire on a cold night. It's where you take someone to hang out with for two hours. It's where single guys work off a pint of bourbon and lament the days when they were in love. Okay, that last one doesn't sound very fitting, but I could totally see it happening. 56 North gets my recommendation because it was unpretentious, welcoming, with better than average food. With my review of North 54, that makes two latitudes. That leaves 178 more to go....more or less. DECOR: 7 PLATING: 7 SERVICE: 8 FOOD: 6 VALUE: 8 OVERALL: 7.2 out of 10 read more

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I found this little gem when I was perusing places to eat during a mini break in Edinburgh. I am very glad I did the food was delicious, I started with Buffalo Mozzarello and beef tomatos with some really nice ciabatta that I pinched from my friend who had ordered the soup of the day Mushroom and equally enjoyed by my friend. For mains I had Belly Pork with apples auce black pudding mash and parsnip crisps .OMG I have never eaten pork crackling befor but I will try it again this was so delicious and the pork very tender and full of flavour. My companion had a ciabatta steak sandwich with fries & salad my goodness they could not possibly got anymore into the sandwich, the steak was complimented with onions and mushrooms . I had a very nice Joker IPA and my friend had a glass of house red then we both had a cheeky wee cocktail, I had a Hendricks Gin with cucumber muddle , rose syrup and topped up with some fizzy it was served in a wee cup and saucer and was very nice, my friend had a Cosmopolitan which she also enjoyed. We had booked with a deal 33% of the a la carte menu which saved us £11.00, they do a variety of deals and also have Gin tasting session from their 100 Gins that they stock I will return to do that some day soon. PS. the service was impeccable and the venue quirky I loved the decor. read more

56 North - Great seating - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This swish bar is bigger than it appears and tends to be quite popular. Its large glass window/walls allow plenty of light in and also give it an even cooler appeal at night. There are small booths for those seeking more privacy and low tables and stools/couches throughout. When it's sunny they sort of spread out on to the pavement outside as well. The nachos are particularly good here and I am a big fan of the fishbowls, (cocktail bowls literally) which are fun to share. The low tables make it a bit hard to eat on of their mains though. The bar has a very good selection of cocktails etc even though it is a bit more on the pricey side compared to the other local student hang-outs and the bar tenders always seem grumpy. However, it's great for a chilled out chat, to start your night or for a casual date. read more

56 North - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

56 North seems to be the place to go for the local middle classes on their lunch breaks and after work. Nothing wrong with that except the place prices itself accordingly, and who can blame them. It has a really cool atmosphere with lots of blue lighting, big screens shwoing the latest match and comfortable seating. Some of the staff think they're the bomb, but on the whole the service is fast enough. The food is good and modern gastropub stuff. It's also surprsingy well priced(ish). The drinks are gut-wrenchingly expensive, however, with some pints costing around the £4 mark. This isn't the place to come if you're out of pocket, but it does have a great atmosphere and a vast outdoor seating area for warm days. read more

56 North - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This restaurant/bar near the University of Edinburgh campus of George Square appears much more serious and grown up than the other cafes in the area, who cater mostly to students on a lunch break. So it makes sense I was only there once with my parents, during Fresher's Week and haven't really thought to head back since. There's nothing THAT special about it, yet there's quite little to complain about. Everything was okay when I had drinks there, and one thing it does have going for it is the large outdoor seating area. It may seem useless for most of the year, but while it's warm enough it's quite nice to sit out there and take in the sights, such as... Appleton Tower? Granted not the best of locations, but it'll do I suppose. They serve food as well, but I never planned to eat there so can't really say what's on the menu. read more

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I like it here. No, hear me out - I do. The cosy booths and dim-ish lighting are just right for a mid-week night out and conversation with a couple of friends, and the music in our booth wasn't so loud as to drown out the converation. Their cocktail menu is confusing in a good kind of way; it has an inexplicably Back To The Future themed section. Why? No explanation was apparent. But if you have a cocktail called the Dr Emmett Brown then I'm not going complain just because I don't know why! Sadly, it's a rum slushy premix so there's no harmlesss equivalent, but the mocktail they did make for me, the Pink Panther Mocktail, was a lovely refreshing watermelon thingymajig with a giant lump of the fruit right there. (I'm a devout muncher of drink-fruits. I even chew the lemon slice from my tonic water. I heard it's not the done thing but I don't care; my excuse now is that I'm from the future.) The bar staff were pretty chirpy, too, if a little slow with our drinks, although it wasn't busy. So it's all pretty fine, but there is just this weird thing that they have two big televisions, one at either end of the room, so no matter which way you look, you'll see it. I imagine that's for football but there was no match on. My friends and I kept getting distracted by the screen and zoning out. It made conversation tricky and they weren't even showing Back To The Future! (That might actually have EARNED a star...) So yep, I'd come back here again happily, but I'm not in any particular hurry to do so. read more

Oh dear. Been to 56 North before and it is ok. Just ok, but it was local the other night so popped in for a pre-show drink. Mistake. Prices clearly bumped up for the Festival. £13.80 for two small glasses of wine and then £3 for a small draft diet coke. Wine - bit meh, but it was a £5 a bottle type and the label definitely wasn't Cloudy Bay. Daylight robbery - meh, avoid. read more

I'm so meh about this place. I mean it's nice, there's a really good gin selection, the staff are nice and the toilets are always clean but 56 North is never on my radar. First off, the price. Seriously? They're right next to the college so I can't figure out if they want to be exclusive, keeping the riff raff out, or they think very highly of themselves. I'm not into paying a fiver for a pint or nearly £6 for a G&T (I am not fancy, ask a fancy person if you want fancy opinions!) Secondly, the music. The music is too loud. I don't know why 'cool' places insist on having such loud music. I've mentioned before that most people I know in this lovely city have English as a second language so trying to hear them over the unce unce unce -somehow made louder by the layout of the booths- is impossible! You get stuck talking to whoever you're directly beside, which is lovely but not great for group events! Thirdly, they made my friend give up the table she had reserved. Admittedly, we were late and she had booked two tables and was only using one but honestly? There was a bunch of empty tables when I arrived so I saw no reason for them to allow someone to sit on the one she had reserved. Especially as people arrived later and we ended up needing it. This would be a two star review if it weren't for the friendly staff and the very good drink selection. read more

I'll start by saying this place is overpriced. It's charging too much for what it offers. I've been going her on and off for years as it's right next to Edinburgh University in studentville and always seemed like a great place to meet. Unfortunately, it's one of those places that likes to think it's swanky but has no real character. When I'm talking quite disparagingly about the latest great pub to get the dreaded relaunch and friends don't know what I mean I say "The 56 North Makeover". To me, it seems like every great little hole in the wall or pub in the community with character eventually succumbs to the corporate design disease and they lose all that was interesting about them. So, I think 56 North knows what it's doing and it's not subtle about it: 1. Hire only attractive student girls (from Surrey it appears) to wait tables. 2. Market the Swanky City Cocktail bar vibe in a predominately student area without charging student prices. 3. Cheap food at marked up prices. Access is pretty good for wheelchairs as you can access all areas of the main bar/socialising area but they don't have accessible toilets so they aren't compliant with the law.Wheelchair users who want to use 56 North will have to stay for one or two but move elsewhere when a toilet break calls. I will probably begrudgingly go back there and buy their overpriced food/cocktails as long as my friends keep suggesting it. I suppose it is the only place like that in the area. The drinks list is vast and cocktails are pretty good. Food not so much. read more

All style and very little substance is the easiest way to describe 56 North, an undeniably good looking bar let down by slow service and high prices... 56 North is very much a wine/spirit bar, only a few draft beers (mostly lager) and cider provided only in bottles. It is fortunate there is a good range of spirits, you can admire them while you wait to be served... The only positive I took away was that the staff are fairly good at keeping the tables clear of glasses. This place is simply not as trendy as it aspires to be and not good enough to make me want to return any time soon. read more

While visiting Edinburgh last Fall, I befriended a local fellow who recommended we meet up for drinks the night before I left town. My traveling companion was a big gin fan, and our new friend claimed 56 North had the best selection in town...turns out, it could be the best selection in the entire UK!! Beyond their 100+ varieties of gin, they have quite the extensive cocktail menu and wide array of whiskey, malts, vodka, and rum. But back to the gin, since that's what brought us in... The drink menu lists their gins by type (London Dry Style, Jenever, Old Tom, etc.) with 56 North's mixer and garish recommendation(s)...all in the effort of their guests getting the fullest gin experience. My favorites of the night were of the "unique gin" and "gin liquor" categories: Edinburgh Raspberry w/ Lemon Tonic and Caorunn w/ Elderflower Tonic and an apple wedge (both local Scottish gins). We also decided to celebrate our last night in town with some cheesecake. I know, I know...gin and cheesecake sounds like a weird combination, right? Well, their key lime cheesecake was the bomb, and sure hit the sweet spot :) From what I hear, they have a different cheesecake selection from time to time, but if they're all as good as the key lime, you'll enjoy whatever the flavor of the night is. If I'm back in town, I will definitely be hitting up 56 North again...and might actually try some food next time! The spirits are flowing and the space is regal and hip. 56 North isn't your typical pub, club or lounge...it's the cool kid in town you just want to kick back and relax with! read more

You know, I've got to be honest, the food here is just .. bland and worse for a student: horribly overpriced. I think you pay extra for the waiters fashionably ignoring you. Look, I live right around the corner and am seduced every now and again by their terrace to come and sit in the sun and have a choice beverage, but when I plopped down with a friend for food the other night I was horribly disappointed. The portions are ridiculously small (she had a Caesar salad, I had a shrimp cocktail thingy) and they're just not really what they advertise to be. The Caesar salad consisted of giant (and I mean giant) leaves of lettuce, thrown into a bowl-ish plate, with some croutons and a creamy dressing. That's it. 10.95 for that. Are we paying for the negative food that isn't on the plate as well, people? Nope, nope, nope. Never again 56 North, never again will you seduce me! read more

Another truly tremendous evening. Remembered to take a photo. They did a big salad with my fish &chips as I did not want chips. I'll be ordering another Shiraz. Mmmmmmm........ Had calamari as a starter. The service brilliant. Volume and choice of music very very brilliant. Free wifi. Great prices. So busy. Such a good sign. I loveeeeeee the xmas atmosphere here. read more

56 North - Mmmm...... My beautiful food!! - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We joined our friends for dinner and drinks on a Monday afternoon. We were able to at at a comfy booth right in front of a giant window! The bartender was incredible. If you weren't sure what type of gin to order, You just let him know what type of garnish you prefer and her prepares you something amazing! I wasn't disappointed in drink once. (My favorite was grapefruit!. I had the traditional burger for dinner, and it was delicious. I also had the plain fries. They were yummy, but nothing special. Will definitely be coming back to try more drinks. (P.s. they also have a huge selection of whisky/scotch for those not crazy about gin). read more

I'm gonna hedge my bets on a 3 for now so I can have the pleasure of bumping this up the next time I'm in there and get to sample ALL THE GIN (or make a valiant attempt to anyway). Amazing selection of gin, loved the wee code on the menu that helpfully points out the ideal mixer/garnish to have with each different one. I went for an old favourite (Botanist) cause I was intrigued by the idea of someone sticking a wodge of grapefruit in it...end result? Tangy citrussy ginny loveliness! The cocktail menu looked pretty ace too, so will be hitting this place up to try a few of those next time too (any excuse really!). Only downside I would note is that the prices are very edinburghish in here but the gin selection is second to absolutely none, the staff are friendly and the surroundings are lovely so it's worth it. Not somewhere I'd come to drown my sorrows but definitely a great spot for some weekend drinks and chat! read more

It's a bar and a very cosy and modern one. Good food, especially burgers and salads. Also good cocktails and not very expensive, actually. Perfect for a quick break or lunch during the day, near the University and a good place for a drink after study/work! At night it turns out a cool bar/restaurant! Tables also outside and the barman is very handsome! read more

All in all a decent place. Food was okay, hunger makes the best seasoning. My only complaint comes, along with many others, at the price. Tends to be a bit pricey for being located next to the Uni. 56 North might find itself more at home north of Princes Street. Not a wide selection of beers, but offers the classics, food arrived on time, and plenty of it which is always nice. Outdoor seating to enjoy the sun may be one of the few strong attractants to this place. Wonderful selection of cocktails, that I hope to test later. It does have a since of class, that one could bring a date to. However your date may think your a bit wealthier than you actually are. read more

It was pricey and the atmosphere was snooty. Great location, but the personality of the locale needs to be more welcoming and indicative of the culture. It really doesn't fit in the city. read more

Girls night out. We had a nice time but it's hard to hear people. The place is large and noisy. Everyone enjoyed their large chalasises of gin and other beverages. I had the Bill Murray burger. The meat was dry. The patty was thick and there was way too many carmelized onions and not enough sauce. The burger was a let down. I asked the waitres if I could have onion rings instead of fries, which was done without any issues (a star just for that.) however the onion rings were very greasy and not nice. The place is good for drinking but the food is so-so. read more

I came here at 12 one day for a girly lunch...but they wern't serving food. What?! But, out of the goodness of their heart, they served us. The kitchen didn't open till1 - which I found a bit odd. However, the food I did get was really quite nice! I had chicken Satay with a flatbread and sour cream and it was delicious! A little bit spicy though. I would go back, just for that dish. My friends both had burgers, and they said they wern't anything special. The whole time we were there, the bar was empty and we listened to the staff moaning about each other. The staff all had back-combed hair and holes in their tights - make your own opinion. Overall, although I really enjoyed my food I wasn't extremely impressed with 56 North. It has potential though, I plan on coming here on a sunny day and sitting outside and watching the world pass me by. read more

This place poses as a wine bar/restaurant, but frankly it would be better off if it just lost the bar bit. The food is fabulous - something new will always take your fancy, but more so it is no of the ordinary, I cant think of anywhere else that does such a different menu. If i was a food critic I would call it innovitave, but I'm not, so make up your own mind. The food is alwaysgood value for money, extremely tasty and quick to arrive. Now for the bar side of things. Firstly, its expensive - even the special deals on things like cocktails are on the dearer side. Its always empty too, meanin staff just seem to hang about. The bar area has seats and tables which are far too low and uncomfortable to enjoy your time here, and the booths are pretty cramped, but so isolated you cant split your party across two for fear of never seeing your friends again. As I said, great food, poor bar. read more

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Yes, it's middle-class and poshish, and expensive-- for Embra-- but they do the stuff up right... mostly. Guinness is passable. They've got Innes & Gunn on tap. They make a mean, mean, martini - glasses inthe freezer, crushed ice, not watery, and they know what they like in a martini. The same goes for the Mojitos, if my mate has anything to say about it. A fairly wide selection of ales. I know nothing about the food situation, but if you're looking for something different from the pub scene, this is a nice comfortable place with lovely staff who are talkative & patient. read more

I think this place is 3.5 stars for me. Overall I had fun but I think that was more to the company than the food and atmosphere there. It's not bad food, especially with the student deals the prices are good. I had a standard burger but the buns were a bit too much and the meat was expected. The gin selection is awesome and the staff are really happy to help and give a bit of inspiration if you have no clue about gin like me. There was just nothing that blew me away, the vibe isn't warm but it isn't cold either. I feel overall it's a place I wouldn't go to if I had other options but if you have a gin friend they might enjoy the selection (and even if you aren't a big gin fan they can find something you might enjoy) read more

In that chain trend feel,.. Food was good, bar was okay... Missing character. read more

Unfortunately my revisit here was not for the better. The food quality has dropped, at least for the burgers I have tried so many times in the past. The portions are now significantly smaller and at the same time they are not as tasty as the used to be. It's quite pricey with a very good selection of bottled beers and draughts. I would still recommend it for drinks and a small bite, but not as a dinner place anymore. read more

Haggis, haggis, haggis. Great starter place for a haggis intro. Non-traditional style but perfect for the haggis novice. Warning: The haggis will make you realise why this non appealing food source has thrived in Scotland and will make you a fan. Yes, it sounds questionable but please trust me. The gin is also unique and the in house micro distillery is efficient and impressive. Very good use of spices and a great place for a relaxed meal. Not cheap but the ingredients absolutely justify the price. Not fine dining but definitely worth a try for any visitors from across the pond. Enjoy! read more

When I first visited this place in Edinburgh in 2011 I love it and I used to go there almost every week. Unfortunately many things have changed through the years and not for the better. The original quality and quantity of their burgers declines, yet it's still a good burger but nothing special. The selection of draught beers has shrunk as well. But the most disappointing part was that in this place we used to go to watch many football games while enjoying our burgers and drinks. It was a huge let down when we came by on the latest champions league final one week ago, only to find out they they don't screen games anymore :( . They stop serving food at 9pm which I also find really early for a pub. On the good side, it's still a decent pub with spacious outdoor are during the summer. But it's not the place that we loved a couple of years ago. read more

Came here for lunch today and it was fantastic! Started out with an order of nachos, which were smothered with seasoned cheddar, jalapenos, salsa, and sour cream - they were great. Then had the portobello burger, which was piled with pesto, roasted peppers and buffalo mozzarella. It was awesome. We also had drinks, which were fabulous. My companions ordered bloody mary's which I heard were great, and I had a margarita which was also wonderful. Not too expensive for mixed drinks either - about £4 for each. There was a full bar, and tons of different drink options. I'll definitely be back! read more

FANTASTIC! Honestly amazing! Came here with my little sister while visiting her at University. We stumbled upon this adorable venue and loved the aesthetic of the place! We ate brunch & drank tea and all of our food was to an exceptional standard! Utterly devine - to die for! The tea was served in cast-iron teapots and the waitress must've been Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson because she balanced them like a strong-man! I was wow-ed! I will definitely be coming here again! It was a wonderful brunch-ing experience! The prices aren't awful either. ALSO! THE FRONT OPENS UP? Architectural genius right there! read more

I've always passed this thinking "it's a bit on the swanky side" due to the dark glass but I was surprised last night. They have an extensive menu where the selction of cocktails is vast. I was told to try the cremola foam cocktail, but couldn't spot it on the menu, so went for the Cherry Tree Long Tea. It was nice, you could taste the cherry cola and the alcohol - don't ask me what was in there as i can't remember I'll be back to try the food and a few more of these damn tasty cocktails! read more

If you are here strictly for the food, don't bother. We ordered the calamari and ribeye steak. The calamari and marinara sauce was decent but the portion size look more like a side order than a starter dish. The ribeye was ordered as medium rare but when the 10 oz steak arrived, it was really shriveled up. When we cut into the steak, we confirmed that the food was way overcooked. The manager had to take the order back but the second version wasn't any better. The steak was grey colored and very bland in taste. There was no ounce of fat in the ribeye and it tasted like a really badly cooked sirloin. We even had to double check with the manager to make sure we got the right meal. Sadly enough, this dinner really messed up our night because the dinner was expensive and the quality of the food was just extremely disappointing. read more

56 North - Calamari that is more like a side dish than a starter. - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I really wanted to be able to give this place more than three stars. I'm not in this area very often, so when I was picking up my DRESS (I'll try to avoid mentioning wedding things...) yesterday and was very much in the mood for a cocktail, this seemed like the perfect place. I'd checked out the cocktail list online and (sad, I know) had already zoomed in on a very tasty sounding strawberry and elderflower gin fizz. It was disappointing to discover that the actual cocktail list and the online one were different, but oh well. I decided on a cucumber and pear one which the incredibly nice bartender made right up for me. As he was helping me, the waitress came up and ordered a diet coke for a customer. He (rightfully so) continued with my drink and transaction, but she apparently expected him to stop serving the customer standing right there, and get her drink immediately. She stood next to me and nagged about the drink until my transaction was finished and I was able to get away from her. Right away, points off. We went to take a seat in a relatively empty bar, only to discover that over 50% of the tables were reserved. This created more of an issue as the evening progressed as it resulted in tons of people unable to sit down, and tons of empty "reserved" tables. As a bar, I would suggest reserving only a few select tables on a Friday, and not just accept every reservation that comes your way. We decided to get a bite and settled on the nachos, though the flat breads sounded fantastic and unusual for a bar menu. The nachos were a decent portion for £6, and had a very generous amount of dips and a massive load of jalapenos on them, which is hard to find but great. I finally tucked into my drink which was tasty and refreshing but was served with a huge amount of ice which diluted the flavour, and was in a daquiri glass. I have no idea if that's the standard in fizz glass but I kind of felt like a 16 year old girl with my huge girly looking cocktail. I felt like it should have umbrellas and sparklers in it or something. As I finished my drink and the nacho plate was just about licked clean, we attempted to order more. You know when you're somewhere with table service and you feel like, despite the fact that the wait staff are rushing around, they're not actually doing anything and in fact they seem to have blinders on when it comes to customers who are trying to get their attention? It was ridiculous. It took ages for me to get another drink, though thereafter it came immediately, ages to get the bill and aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssssssssss to get our change for the bill, which was especially ridiculous because there were tons of people who would have loved our table and we just had to sit there waiting. We had time to get the bill, get our money and pay, my friend went to the toilet, she came back and we chatted, then I went to the toilet, I came back and we chatted (this time about what they would do if we just left), until FINALLY our money was taken and change brought. Never an apology and not even eye contact or a smile. The tip had been progressively dwindling the whole time we waited, until there was just nothing left. I would come back here because I had an enjoyable experience, but ooof man do they need to sort out their waitresses. The bartenders were great, the food was tasty, the drink was (girly but) nice, but the waitresses were shocking. read more

Have only come in for drinks and I was impressed. The selection of drinks is massive and I had no idea what to choose. I love the themed drink list such as Star Wars and Back to the Future. Staff is nice and know what they are doing. They also put the football match on for me when I was there. Kind of pricy and hipster but still not to bad. I like this place and look forward to the next time I come to it especially since I will be trying the food. read more

Had an enjoyable burger and bellini. Great value for money. Atmosphere really good. The only downside is the food takes ages to appear so be prepared for that when you arrive. Overall a good experience read more

First I should point out that this is mainly aimed at the food side of things. So the place is very nice to look at, well designed and plenty of money put into it. Everything however seems to be priced to cover the money they've spent on all the polished granite. Menu is the same stuff as every other bar/restaurant, and as always seem to be trying too hard. As a result the food is fairly substandard and indifferent. Service is good, but it always should be and can't make up for other things. Coffee is fine, drinks are good. read more