Very cool little bar in a great location. We got into town late on a Thursday night and just wanted a pint and a snack. I got a local IPA and had some Haggis bon bons. The service was good, the staff was very friendly. Large selection of beer and spirits. Variety of specials throughout the week. Definitely a place worth checking out. read more

This was a great late night spot that was recommended by another bar that had just stopped serving food. They had a big tap list, and ample amount of seating. Food options were pretty much burgers, but they were great for such a late night spot. Counter service, so order at the bar. Right off the Royal Mile however, at night be aware of your surroundings when walking to and from. read more

Let me start out by saying that we came during the time that the Fringe festival was on and all of Edinburgh was turned into festival town. They had brought in new staff for the time period and there were a lot of people coming into the restaurant That being said, we were seated in 10 mins and they had menus in front of us immediately and offered us water as soon as we sat down. All in all, really prompt. They were also quick with taking our order for drinks and food. The space is really large, they have an upstairs as well, and it looks upscale. About half an hour after we order, the waitress tells us that the food order was put in but not the drinks, She apologises and comes back about 15 mins later with our pitcher of drinks - which were really good! The food comes later, and its good as well, but that makes me wonder how long it takes for food to be served in the restaurant in general, since it would have been about 1.5 hours since we ordered and the food order was put in. It took a really long time to get the check as well so overall, I would say that the evening started out great but fizzled into pretty bad wait staff service. I hope its just a seasonal problem, since the space itself is really nice, they have a lot of food options and are good with allergy information an they are helpful. I would come back for sure, since the food is good. read more

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Thank God for this late night spot. I was so surprised that it was hard to find a late dinner even on the weekends in Edinburgh. The food was delicious, great vegetarian options. Drinks were great too. read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Tried haggis finally, not bad, J. The burger is good, fries are great, mock tails too. read more

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Delicious half rack of rib and hot tasty French fries. Their sticky pudding wasn't much to talk about. More like spiced cake with dark syrup on top. Glad there was a good option past 10 pm in Edinburgh read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Great selection of beer and drinks and good environment. Our burger was over cooked but Still good. The fries were excellent but what took the cake was the mac & cheese! The bathrooms are up two flights of stairs so be prepared to do some more climbing. This area is full of hills so walking there he will go up and down hills or Drive. read more

Do you have more money than taste? Want to throw down £8.50 for a single chicken breast and a grilled fucking lemon? Who grills a lemon? Ox184, that's who. For this princely sum they will even have the incredible hulk jizz a mint sauce or something on your meal. This is to ensure mainly that the paper they serve your A-cup chicken on gets soggy and clings to every bite, adding bulk and fibre to what would otherwise be an unsatisfying snack. The fries were good, though, and they have pints. read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

No. The prices they're charging for a breast of chicken with some radioactive looking sauce is bordering on obscene. The quality and the venue do nothing to justify this!! The comments in my last review still stand but I am not fond of paying over the odds for a bit of chicken that doesn't even include chips. That, by itself would warrant dropping a star, maybe half a star (if you could) but added to the wait, the loooong wait for a simple pint of cider the last time I was in on a not particularly busy Friday night....brings this place down to a 'meh' in my mind... Please sort yourself out OX184, I wanted so much to like you!! read more

Holyrood 9A is one of my favourite bars in Edinburgh and so when I heard that the Cowgate was getting a sister bar I had to try it. I can remember the location for the bar being several terrible meat market style pubs and so it was pleasing to see that there had been a mini makeover that had turned the slutty girl from high school into a fairly cool young woman but you could still see the signs of the past misdemeanours. Firstly, they've done what you would expect, a changing supply of quality beers on draught which is going to challenge the nearby Brewdog. Holyrood 9a also has a great reputation for its food and its here that Ox184 loses a mark on its older (and slightly more cooler) brother. I had a snack from the Lights menu which was a Chorizo Flat bread, it came out on nice looking wood plate that dwarfed the food on it - it wasn't even a full flat bread. It was an odd combination of warmed chorizo and not quite cooked cheese, certainly not the quality I usually get from the Holyrood bar. The guys serving were really attentive and pleasant and do make the bar stand out from the nearby opposition of Brewdogs "too cool for skool' atmosphere or the 'can't be bothered to care' staff at Three Sisters so will carve out a little niche for themselves. It's good to see the Cowgate getting another quality bar but it needs a bit of a tweak in the food offering to come up to the class of its older brother down the road. read more

OX184 - Nice open bar - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Big open plan eatery nice layout. Had a pulled pork long boy and my partner had a bbq chicken long boy. Both came quickly on oven trays with chips. All tasted good maybe slightly pricey at almost £12 each. Service was quick but not the most helpful Of staff. read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Popped in for dinner & drinks. Poor customer service & a catalogue of errors with our food order meant I left hungry. There was no offer to make things right til we asked to speak to the manager. I like the vibe of this place but I won't be in a hurry to go back. read more

OX184 - Too many wibbles might make you wobble - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This place saved me. I was starving!!! It was late and this was the only place bartenders were telling me to go to. Beer on tap was delicious, I had the pale ale called cloud something. Served ice cold and went great w the mac n cheese croquettes. It came a tarragon mayo which blew my socks off!! If they sold bottles i would buy it. I also got the small salad which had excellent portions of avocado and tomato. Could have had more quinoa but it was super healthy and yummy. The dressing was some type of mayo, some people dont like that but it worked w bitter arugula. read more

The venison and black pudding burger with Blue Murder cheese was one of the best burgers that I have ever had. Many local Scottish craft beers. An outstanding bar and restaurant. read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I was attracted by the cute shepherd dog brought by other guest inside so I came into OX184. Great (and dog friendly) pub for grilled food. read more

OX184 - Hot rib tips & house sausage & beer unforgiven - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The best drunchies!!!! Open until 230 for food. Don't deny this greatness in your life!!! read more

OX184 - Sunday night scene - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Look, go here if you like eating smoked meat it's worth a try. We have been here 3 times now - mainly as we are lazy and it's super near our house, not for any other reason. I really don't know what to say, the space feels a bit too BIG, the food is good but I feel a bit pricey and there needs to be a bit more variety for me to make a bee line to come back. The staff have always been helpful and nice, and you do get sweeties at the end when you pay your bill! read more

My friend and I decided it must have been staff training this past weekend, because things were pretty shoddy here. I can appreciate it's a newish place, and they probably are taking on extra staff for the fringe, but I nearly passed out water for out food and drinks to arrive. A bunch of orders for both booze and food were forgotten, and what wasn't took an age to show up. Generally we were happy enough with the food that arrived, although I felt my Halloumi burger could have done with a bit more grilling. OX184 has a pretty decent vibe, and seems a lot better than I remember it's predecessor being, however it really failed to light me up this time round. read more

It looks super trendy from the outside, and inside even more. We had a lovely waitress whose name began with a K, who I would recommend to ask for to everyone and anyone. It's super hip, the bottom floor has more life as it is open, great place for large parties. The inside is very modern with a base shade of dark grey which is lightened with intense blue, purple and yellow. Upstairs is perfect for groups up to four, as it has smaller tables there. Amazing interior here as well, with transparent fabric creating a soft division between groups. The food is divine and is fairly priced, with an interesting variety. The barrooms are clean and fresh, which is always greatly appreciated. The staff are kind and always around, so one is never left wanting for long. Great place for trendy people of all ages for sure! read more

Went here tonight with 3 year old and a baby. Serving staff were super friendly and really accommodating towards the kids. The food took a while to arrive and we were a bit taken aback by how spicy everything was, including the fries and the BBQ sauce on the ribs (?!) which meant that said 3 year old couldn't share any of it (though she had a brave go). Fortunately aforementioned fab staff ran up to get her some unseasoned fries at no extra cost. I quite enjoyed the pervasive smoky smell on a cold night. However I found the food a tad overpriced and it took a long time to come when we were one of the first people eating. May give it another chance but will be sure to ask for unseasoned fries next time! read more

Great location, decor and choice of beers in this large airy industrial-chic pub and restaurant. Sad to say that when there on a Thursday night in festivals season that I was really unimpressed by some of the staff. I don't mean to sound like a grumpy short person but the staff tend to serve the person that shouts loudest - or the tallest! The bar is seriously high. The waitress only brought menus when I hunted her down and then never came back for an order, ever! read more

Been to OX184 a few times now, and each time has been lovely! Always easy to find a place to sit - which is rare for Cowgate. Last time I went, they were featuring a local brewery - can't remember the name of it now but had a great selection, and a delicious mocha stout. My friends had some food as well, and apparently the halloumi burger is fantastic. It's a bit quieter than other bars in the area, which can be nice. Also a great spot if you're looking to go with a large group. Very modern decor - and big windows facing the street, which can be so entertaining for people watching at 1:00am on a Saturday. Also - I don't know if it's on the drinks menu anymore, but if you can find it - get the winter gin and tonic. Sooooo delicious if you like nutmeg and cinnamon flavors. read more

Yummy half rack baby back ribs with dry rub. My son says it has the best Mac and Cheese on the globe (bearing in mind we are from CA). read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Just went up to the bar to ask for a menu as we have been seated for a while and had no one address us and was answered with: "I can't talk to you now, I'm making a cocktail". The barman proceeded to talk to his colleague the whole time (so evidently he can multitask) and it wasn't until another barman came and offered his service that I was able to get a menu. Unimpressed. The food has yet to be tasted but hopefully it's better than this idiot's attitude. Okay. Have just eaten and I've gotta say- the food was pretty good. A big thank you to our waitress Ruta for being accommodating and amiable. We had 2 people with intolerances with us and she made sure the dishes were safe to eat. The other staff would do well to learn customer service from you, Ruta. read more

We had dinner here one night in November (2018) as a group of 4. The restaurant was very busy but the staff were really helpful and friendly and got a table for us as soon as possible. The food here was great value and super yummy. We all got different dishes for our dinner and everyone was so happy that we decided we would go back there for breakfast the next morning. When we arrived the following morning (hungover heads ready for the best food and service like we received the night before) the place was not busy at all - nothing like the night before, everything was so calmed and relaxed. There was only one (very large group (15+)) table occupied when we first arrived. We ordered quickly and had our coffees served to us quickly enough. We noticed a couple arriving and occupying another table - making it three tables in the whole building occupied so it seemed manageable. To our surprise the coffee was awful. It was so milky I could barely taste the coffee in it as did the other people on my table and we said we would complain it to the waiter when he brings our food - which I have never done before about anything so this was a first for me. So we waited as our coffees were getting cold - 15 minutes passed, no sign of the waiter and only three tables still occupied, 25 minutes passed - no sign of our food and then at about 30 minutes the waiter came down to us and apologised for the delay in our food and offered us another cup of coffee on the house (which we still hadn't complained about the previous one) so we saw this as a great chance of just getting another cup of coffee instead of complaining about the first one. This time I asked if I could have a DOUBLE SHOT in mine as the previous one was so milky tasting. Our food finally arrived along with our coffee. The coffee was still pretty milky with a slight taste of coffee and the dish I had ordered was okay - not great tasting, not bad but was not worth more than a half an hour wait. We all left with a bitter taste in our mouths from our second experience here after having such a pleasant one the night before. I can't say if I would recommend here for breakfast but dinner was great. Never have I ever experienced coffee like this - I don't know if it was the type of coffee beans they used or if it was the person making it but it was definitely the WORST coffee I've ever had. read more

OX184 - WORST COFFEE EVER - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Only ate here so can't comment on the beer pricing but they seemed to have a good range available, albeit some are only served as 2/3. A can of San Pellegrino will set you back £2 or so though. Shelling out £10 or more for a burger still feels a bit unusual but at least the ones here come with chips. We both ordered the venison & blue cheese variety and wolfed them down. Unusually the house coleslaw was also very good so that disappeared in a flash too. Service was good a the table & reasonable at the bar. read more

This place is a bit weird. Ventured here on a Saturday night looking to try some BBQ, but after going to college in the Southern US my hopes were fairly low. The interior of OX184 is pretty cool, a hip warehouse sort of vibe but not uncomfortable. If anything I found it a bit cavernous. We had called earlier to ask to make reservations for 2 and they said 9:30 was the only time available...ok...but when we got there it was pretty much empty. A bit strange. We ordered a bunch of starters/small plates to share and the food was...not good. I honestly found most of it WAY too salty. I love chicken wings and they were so salty I couldn't eat them. I like greasy BBQ food but this just was not greasy in a good way at all. The drinks were ok, but served in these big heavy crystal glasses which again I found a bit strange with the vibe of the place. The service was good but I really doubt I will be coming back here for food again any time soon. read more

We went for a late, light dinner, and had an overall very pleasant experience here! We loved the chicken longboy (which came with what we believe may have been the BEST CHIPS we've ever had) and chose a few 1/3's from the tap beer selection to sip and enjoy the restaurant space. We'll definitely be back! read more

This venue has a great atmosphere and smells divine of woodsmoke! The food disappoints a little, when you judge it by the character of the venue, but it's still fine to eat. It does get super busy here in weekends so don't expect to be served asap! They do great cocktails and have an amazing selection of beers. I wouldn't go here for food necessarily, but it's a great venue for a lovely pint (or 2/3 or jug!)! read more

This place is cool, a huge space, massive bar and upstairs has even more tables and neat private sections you could hire for bigger groups! Also the smell, ahhhh I can't even describe, so smoky! You just have to go and experience yourself! My advice if you go here, order meat!!! And lots of it! The wings, the hot rib tips, jalapeño smoking piglets, steak, sausage, ribs are all so tasty and cooked to perfection on their wood fired grill! Unfortunately every time I order anything other than meat i'm disappointed. I could not find ANY lobster in my shrimp and lobster sliders, both times I've had them :( the mac cheese side was bland and just ok, the bacon cornbread was dry and my fries were overdone and unseasoned. I can't comment on the burgers as I've not tried any but next time I'll defo give one a go! If they can just bring their sides and non-meat dishes up to the same level as the meat I would defo give OX184 a 5! read more

Great food and tasty drinks. Loved the atmosphere and the service. They have a great whiskey selection and good flights to select from. Kitchen is open late too. Will return. read more

Happened to stop by the same week this place opened and so nicely surprised. Great for food and/or drinking. The craft beer selection is immense and one of the funky more unusual aspects of this bar is that you can get a huuuge bottle of craft beer for your table (I think around 8 litres for £30). Just be sure you like the beer you choose first! They also do these weird & wonderful shot combos called Picklebacks - a shot of pickle juice and a shot of whisky. It kind of works ... i think. The food is also tasty - wood fire grill themed. I had the half smoked chicken which was huge and the cheesy fries - one thing to note it's not simply grated cheese on top of fries - it's like a gooey creamy sauce instead. I wasn't a fan but everyone else seemed to love it. The bar itself is huge with quite a lot of space upstairs where the booths are curtained off for privacy which is quite nice. The lighting is also very darky - purples and reds. Stays open to 3am! Staff really helpful when choosing drinks and quick service. Oh and ground floor is apparently dog friendly read more

OX184 - Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

5 stars for serving food until very late and for great ambiance. Deduct a star for really inconsistent service (my last visit involving having to send back 2 items the waitress straight up got wrong and then essentially having to pay my own bill due to staff goofing off with each other (in person and over their radios) to the complete ignorance of their customers. I would deduct 2 stars based on the staff in this visit (around midnight Mar 9/10) but it's been decent in the past. However, I WILL deduct 2 stars for prices. The quality of the food is nothing special, the drink is nothing special, and the service is definitely nothing special--so why am I paying £11 for a burger and chips? Hard to justify unless I leave feeling like I had an excellent experience. read more

This place has a cool vibe, but the food is awful. I had the house sausage, for eight or so quid, which was served by itself on a plate without any kind of sides or anything and burned so badly that it was crunchy to the point of carcinogenic on one side. That's not an exaggeration, it was clearly cooked improperly. I would be embarrassed to serve a single burned sausage to a customer. I would be ashamed to charge so much for it. read more

This bar / kitchen / grill is right bang in the middle of cowgate where it is happening especially during the weekends. The establishment is divided into 2 floors. Ground floor is the main bar area, with long tables & chairs for food. Upstairs are more seats for restaurants and some sections are good for groups as seats are 'curtained' off for a little bit of privacy. I believe there is also a small area for private group. There is also a grilling section of the kitchen here and you can watch them cook while you drink. I had my leaving do here and what they do is they give you a big section downstairs for your group to mingle around. Towards 10pm on a weekend, there are also DJs to pump up the atmosphere. Staff here are great and extremely helpful too. They also have a good selection of beers and ales which is always good for after work drinks. Prices are reasonable high Edinburgh prices. The food is mainly western carb / fat laden and grilled meat. The item I have tried here a couple of times is the lamb chop and it is highly recommended. Right proportion of fat and cooked how I liked it. I didn't have the pulled pork but my colleague had this twice in 2 lunches which says how good it is. The baby back ribs is slightly on the dry side so maybe avoid this unless they improve. Food can be a bit slow to come out so suggest come here when you are not rushing. read more

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Great atmosphere. Busy restaurant with a very hip vibe. Great drink and food menu. Would have given it 5 stars, but the appetisers were not that good. The t bone steak we ordered was cooked to perfection and very flavorful. read more

First and foremost, the fantastic tap list was just what I was looking for! Henry was amazing and attentive. The staff worked with us and our large party and everyone was happy with their food. We'll be back. read more

Open late night, thank god, everything seems to close at 9 in Europe, food was great, got something vegetarian, has the hipster feel

Opted to finish this a while back to get a bit during the Festival. Granted, maybe not fair to review this after a Festival visit, and I don't think they had been open too long...but I will just say a few things. They were nice enough to seat 6 of us with no reservation. It was obvious how busy they were and the place is massive, so I don't think that makes it a picnic to serve in when rammed. We ordered drinks and some food. I had a veggie burger, which was nothing special and lacked a sort of sauce. I appreciate most places offer a veggie burger these days, but my general experience is that they aren't very good, and this was no exception. I sort of wish places wouldn't offer something that isn't going to be enjoyed by people who actually have no other option to eat it. Now, I do understand it was busy, so it could have easily been just wanting to get the food out, but maybe a BBQ joint isn't the place for me to eat a veggie burger anyways. I might go here for a drink again, but prefer smaller, quieter places. read more

Great place just off the royal mile, love the atmosphere and the staff are helpful, kids are allowed in during the day which is good, food is very good and cooked fresh. We asked for a mocktail and the bar staff made one specially for my wife with her favourite fruits, great service. Have been back a few times and never been disappointed read more