Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    One Square

    3.9 (20 reviews)
    PriceyBritish, Cocktail Bars
    Open 7:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

    One Square Photos

    ONE SQUARE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Upscale
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    Recommended Reviews - One Square

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Inside
    Sharon Q.

    I'm giving 3 stars only because the hostess was very patient with one of our party, who assumed we were there for traditional Afternoon Tea, but realised there were items on this non traditional set menu that a pregnant person cannot eat. (Raw things and blue cheese). I'd give 2 Stars for the rest of it. We (6) were seated at the very back table which seemed nice at first but then realised we were forgotten about. It was over 30 mins before anyone received their pot of tea... ? Afternoon tea right? It took forever. And then when things came out it was kind of like Tapas. On a sheet of slate? I do a lot of eating my way around this world and I think there was just too much thought put into this. Some of the things were not touched on our plates. Sometimes it's best to keep traditional, with a twist, rather than reinvent the wheel. All in all our group felt the sweets were better than the savoury, but no one was truly impressed. The Champagne was prob the highlight! The waitstaff almost completely disappeared. Trying to get the bill etc was like pulling teeth. And then when we were leaving the hostess cake to ask if there was a problem My opinion would be, go somewhere else for tea.

    Dinner menu
    Sophie L.

    Lucky for me, this hotel restaurant is listed on the Michelin Guide. The restaurant is reasonably priced for what it offers. There are typically seats available for walk-in, but it's best to make a reservation, especially on the weekend. If you're an SPG member, you receive 15% off your final bill, BUT you have to ask for it. The servers will not offer this discount to you when they bring you the bill. The duck was so great that I came here for dinner twice. Starters - Liver pate - 3 stars. The flavor is very mild. Nothing special about the dish. - Beef tartar - 3 stars. Also mediocre. What turned me away from this dish was the amount of dill/pickles they used. I'm not a fan of pickle flavors. Mains - This is where they shine - Duck - 5 stars. This was the softest and most tender duck I've had. The mushrooms and turnips served on the side are also full of flavor. The cabbage was also magical as well. - Scottish Fillet - 4 stars. Very tender and full of flavor. Not served with sides, so be sure to order the rocket salad or straw fries on the side. - Lamb - 4 stars. Great flavors, but this was the smallest portion of duck I've seen. It was comparable to what you'd expect if you ordered scallops, just three little dollops.

    Salmon mousse canapes
    Rayan D.

    We visited One Square armed with a voucher from Amazon Local for a daily 3 course menu meal with wine, aperitif, canapes and coffee after. Hotel bars and restaurants are not often visited by non hotel residents. This bar is no exception. Which is a pity for the people in Edinburgh that appreciate good location, excellent service and fine dining. I think One Square definitely deserves a place amongst the poshest of cocktail bars that this city has to offer. So what it is part of the Sheraton Hotel? It is still an establishment that caters for paying customers - and more. The prices are no more expensive than many of the bars you'll find in this category. On arriving I was courteously greeted at the bar and advised that the it is table service, I took residence in one of the green designer chairs in the window, overlooking the Festival Square, Usher hall and the Edinburgh Castle. They brought me my beer (Innis & Gunn from the draft - £4.90) and served with it a very generous selection of almonds and jumbo peanuts, yum. Taking in the surroundings you cannot help but think, understated opulence. Dark red velour resting sofas with loads of scatter pillows to prop up against. The window seats are the aforementioned green designer chairs with high curvy backs, which act as sound barriers to keep the conversation to the table you are seated at. Drinks menu looks like a gin blogger's nirvana - 51 gins from 7 different countries - wow. When seated in the restaurant we got a gin (No3) and tonic as an aperitif. with some beetroot and salmon mousse canapes. They were shaped like mini ice cream cones. According to Anita A. they were yummy! (I don't eat fish) We were supplied with 3 different kinds of bread & butter to wet our appetite a little further For our 3 courses day menu (choice of 2 starters,2 mains and 2 desserts) - I started with a crab soup - never had it before. Will not repeat that. It was nice, but not to my taste. For main I had chicken breast, creamy potatoes and a squared breaded meaty thing. bit of a mixed bag, but well prepared. All this we washed down with a bottle of Chilean Merlot 2013. The dessert is where they shone the most. I had a warm banana cake and cinnamon ice cream with some honey mango coulis - sharp & sweet. I just wished there was more. The size was decent: I wanted more. We exited the meal with a cappuccino and a frangelico liquor side. A very pleasant meal in well presented surroundings. The staff was impeccable. Well done to One Square. Would I go back - yes - but I will choose my own main next time instead of the limited choice of the daily menu

    Robyn Z.

    Edinburgh is not short of a cocktail bar, so to get me through the doors a place really has to do cocktails right. When we decided on One Square for our next book club location I was looking forward to a wee alcoholic treat while chatting about the finer points of our latest read. One Square is chic and well polished. It's in a five star hotel lobby so I'd expect nothing less. The seating arrangements are good with loads of chairs and small tables around the bar area. We missed out on the big cosy green chairs as the bar was crowded with conference goers, but our seat on the benches was good as well. It's also worth nothing that this place has a really nice terrace bit for those infrequent sunny days. Now a five star hotel bar had a classy cocktail menu with sadly classy prices to match. Two cocktails set me back £18.50 but they were well worth it. I wish I remembered the names of both but my second was called Avaition which was packed with booze while being very drinkable at the same time. I also enjoyed the maraschino cherry on the bottom. With drinks with you get a small dish of nibbles, mostly crisps and nuts but it's a nice touch for a pricey drink location. Service is what you'd expect from a five star hotel being there when you need and not overly hovering when you don't. I'll happy be popping along here again although the prices will make this more of a treat for me than a regular haunt.

    Soup "to go"
    Katie O.

    I wonder if poor service goes with "hotel guest" and/or "American". I have been waiting close to 30 minutes now for a soup to go and my check. The beginning of my meal was perfectly average- mediocre food and service. It's the after meal wait I am stunned by. With 4 other tables, it is far from busy. Side note- as I'm reviewing my soup came- in a bowl for here as they "don't do to go". Well worth the wait

    Textures of pea and ham - gluten free
    Claire L.

    Been here twice for dinner and its been good! Food decent, able to cater for gluten free which also includes providing bread which is always a nice touch. Both times I've been here I've had terrines as starter and a couple of weeks ago, my fish main course was perfectly cooked salmon which I devoured. Its worth checking online for deals. We came previously for a friends birthday- three courses and 3 matched gins for £23. Incredibly good value! It is a hotel restaurant so if you are looking for atmosphere then you may have to bring you own but you will be guaranteed a lovely meal with great service!

    Lunch with a view and even better at night!

    See all

    Photo of Karen V.
    247
    1094
    8292

    4 months ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 3
    Love this 13
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 62
    Thanks 1
    Love this 57
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Wow. A cut above the rest when it comes to hotel food and restaurants. Everything from the breakfast to dinner is amazing.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    13 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim H.
    22
    69
    21

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Review Highlights - One Square

    I'd been to see Elgar at The Usher Hall.

    Mentioned in 3 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for British 337 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Beer & Skittles - Opening night for Beer and Skittles! Great sports bar, cocktails and garden

    Beer & Skittles

    4.3(3 reviews)
    1.0 miNew Town
    ££

    Great new bar in the basement of Steak at Picardy place, a huge refurb has resulted in an…read moreamazeballs bar to enjoy a few drinks! I'd even be tempted to come and watch the sport here. They do beer cocktails yay. We tried a tequila based sangria style one and a beery take on a Moscow mule. Both were really tasty. They have a huge range of draft and craft beers and do bottles with chaser shots a personal fav was the Aussie bundy rum with my beer! Bar snacks are on to keep you going but not full meals yet, though you could always head up to Steak if you're peckish.

    Interesting sports bar under Steak on Picardy Place. I was a bit unsure as a previous reviewer said…read moreit was a bit of a lads' place. Anyhow the OH persuaded me to give it a shot for a quick drink to shelter from the rain whilst we deliberated on a venue for dinner. I'm glad he did. In addition to a decent selection of craft beers, there's a hefty cocktail menu. I tried the Ginger Tom Collins & it hit the spot. Just the right amount of ginger to pack a punch but not enough to be overpowering. The OH had a pint of draft beer & seemed happy enough. The low ceiling means it gets noisy even if it's not packed. There was a stag do, 2 birthday parties and hen group as well as some other folks. It was only just possible to hold a convo at normal volume & be heard. There's a decent sized courtyard out the back too but it was too wet & cold to try it out. I'd definitely visit again but maybe on a week night when it might be a little less noisy.

    The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

    The Devil's Advocate

    4.3(630 reviews)
    0.6 miOld Town, Royal Mile
    ££

    Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

    The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

    Photos
    The Devil's Advocate - Whiskey flight tastings

    Whiskey flight tastings

    The Devil's Advocate - Fish Filet

    Fish Filet

    The Devil's Advocate - Double Shot with Dalmore 12, kahula, espresso shot, and Demerara.

    See all

    Double Shot with Dalmore 12, kahula, espresso shot, and Demerara.

    Bramble - Nomad Soul

    Bramble

    4.5(97 reviews)
    0.7 miNew Town
    ££

    If you blink, you might miss The Bramble--but you'd be making a huge mistake. Tucked away down a…read morenondescript staircase off Queen Street, this speakeasy-style cocktail bar is exactly the kind of spot you hope to stumble into in Edinburgh. My family and I came here on a whim and ended up getting far more than great drinks. One of the bartenders, a local with the friendliness of a lifelong pub regular and the insight of a Michelin concierge offered up genuinely helpful food recommendations. He had a perfect mix of laid back charm, genuine enthusiasm, and a sharp wit. That kind of service is rare, and it stuck with us. Now, the drinks. Phenomenal. Not just "good for Scotland" or "pretty decent for a bar that doesn't scream look at me" these cocktails were creative, expertly made, and well presented. You can tell these folks care about their craft. Each drink was layered and complex without being fussy. If you're into spirits, this is your place. Yes, the bathrooms are a bit of a squeeze. Definitely built for function, not luxury, but they were absolutely spotless. Like, hospital-pristine. Whoever maintains them deserves a raise and maybe a trophy. Bottom line: Bramble nails it. Great atmosphere, unforgettable drinks, and service that actually makes you feel like you're in the right place at the right time. Skip the tourist traps and find your way down those stairs.

    Excellent cocktails, very quaint and comfortable atmosphere. Outgoing and personable staff. We had…read morea little bit of a hard time finding it, *** look for the green astroturfing just underneath the dry cleaners** there is a stairwell leading you down to their entrance.

    Photos
    Bramble
    Bramble - Outside

    Outside

    Bramble - Interior

    See all

    Interior

    Bryant & Mack Private Detectives - Difficult to find, but well worth it!

    Bryant & Mack Private Detectives

    4.6(17 reviews)
    0.4 miNew Town
    ££

    I was there on 30 October 2025 with a few travel friends, and it turned out to be one of the best…read moresurprises of our trip. The minute we found the door off the little lane on Rose Street, there was an air of mystery... exactly what you hope for from a "detective agency" style speakeasy. Once inside, the vibe was perfect for a chilly Edinburgh evening. Like, moody lighting, vintage-style furnishings, and that cozy, clandestine feel that makes you glad you made the effort to find it. The service was absolutely welcoming. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and even at 9p, mid week (when you might expect things to be winding down), the place was comfortably busy but not packed, but full enough to feel alive. Drinks menus came in little "confidential" envelopes, which instantly added to the fun. We ordered several cocktails that evening, and every drink was carefully crafted and flavorful, smooth and topped off with warm hospitality. I honestly did not have one bad cocktail. If I were to highlight a few things from our night - I came away loving the atmosphere, the attention to detail, and the general ease at which we were treated which is exactly what I wanted out of a night out in Edinburgh. If you're visiting Newcastle, upon, Tyne, Edinburgh, or just wandering through Rose Street and looking for something a little different... don't walk past this place. Bryant & Mack Private Detectives is a fun little secret with classic cocktails, cozy speakeasy vibes, and service that makes you feel like part of the case, lol. It's a fully immersive experience.

    Awesome speakeasy in New Town…read more It really is on the hidden side, it took me a few minutes longer than I thought it would to find the door (look at the posted pictures, it helps). Once inside (you'll have to knock to get in), you'll find a cool little lounge with great cocktails, chill music, and amiable bartenders. We were surprisingly the only ones in there around 9 pm on a Friday night, which we thought was odd (as did the bartenders), but it meant we got to hang out with them and shoot the shit (meeting bartenders from all over the world is one of my favorite hobbies). Besides the fact that both were into motorcycles (and one came to Edinburgh once and immediately backed up his bags and moved over from Italy - props), we found out that they could make a mean cocktail. We, of course, started on menu, but wanted to see if they could do any variations, which they not only did, but nailed: "do you like bitter or sweet" - bitter "Floral or not so much" - surprise me "base?" - gin Dunno what it was called, but it was one of the nicest gin drinks I had in a town that is crazy for gin at the moment. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a good cocktail place, the ambiance is on point and the drinks are superb.

    Photos
    Bryant & Mack Private Detectives - Bowery theater

    Bowery theater

    Bryant & Mack Private Detectives
    Bryant & Mack Private Detectives - September gem

    See all

    September gem

    Picardy Place - Pan roasted Scottish Halibut Fillet: Herb Crusted, Confit Turnip, Butter Poached Oyster, Star Anise "Air"

    Picardy Place

    4.6(9 reviews)
    1.0 miNew Town
    £££

    Three and a half skewing positive. Extremely convenient location wedged conveniently between the…read moreinsanely touristy old town and the bourgeoning hipster Mecca of Leith, and directly abutting, I am told the epicenter of the cities gay scene. The lovely century plus old building is beautifully restored and tastefully updated. If the 3rd floor walk up room might count as a negative for some, at this point in life I appreciate anything that forces even an iota of more of something even suggesting of exercise into my life whatsoever. Staff was uniformly courteous and helpful with my needy jet lagged ass. Unfortunately what you gain in terms of a strategic location, and charm inside the premises, you lose in terms of the immediate view outside of your room. While the building itself and a few spare stragglers like it in the immediate area, as well as the plaque outside indicating that Arthur Conan Doyle's birthplace was in a once existing building across the street, suggest the surrounding few acres were once as lovely and ancient as most of the glorious historic streets of this ridiculously enchanting town, its sadly no longer the case. Somehow this district avoided historic preservation, and in its current stage is pretty much comprised of at least 50 percent active construction zones with gaping holes of torn up streets and massive building footprints. The remaining half of the area is already completed monolithic hideously modern shopping malls of the type I would suspect must already be gravely threatened by online shopping. As distressing as the view outside my window was to view during my short stay here, those stores proved convenient when I needed some adapters and a stop at a nearby apple store, and a mere 5 minute stroll put me firmly in the center of some truly breathtaking scenery. At the end of the day it offers a solid value and friendly hospitality in comfy and low key elegant accommodations in a central, if soulless feeling locale. Oh yeah; and one word of advise: This place oddly apparently has 3D TV sets in at least some of the rooms (which by the way, in a cute touch, are each named after one of Scotland's beloved "loches' aka lakes). Be aware that those glasses are in there for the TV, and do not make the same mistake I did and assume they were novelty son glasses there for the guests to take as souvenirs. I guess the fact that the sun barely ever shines in this country would have been a good indication that they wouldn't be offering gratis shades...womp womp...

    A bar that's open until 3am is always a winner with a great team of bar staff and plentiful…read moresheepskin, which is great when your face gets a little warm from the vodka and wine and you want to snuggle up (i.e my entire New Year). it's a completely perfect place to spend the wee hours. What used to be a private members club is set in a tremendous Georgian townhouse set over 3 floors comprising of a restaurant, the main bar, a whisky bar, and four luxurious hotel rooms. The food during normal operating hours is pretty good, could do with fancying down as it's all a bit fiddly with the amount of jars and plates but it's really topnotch. However, we went on a meal deal kinda day but I don't doubt that the food normally might be a wee bit pricey.

    Photos
    Picardy Place - Photo from official website

    Photo from official website

    Picardy Place - Pan roasted Scottish Halibut Fillet: Herb Crusted, Confit Turnip, Butter Poached Oyster, Star Anise "Air"

    Pan roasted Scottish Halibut Fillet: Herb Crusted, Confit Turnip, Butter Poached Oyster, Star Anise "Air"

    Picardy Place - Amuse Bouche: White Onion Espuma, Curry Oil & Baby Herbs

    See all

    Amuse Bouche: White Onion Espuma, Curry Oil & Baby Herbs

    One Square - british - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...