I met a friend here for dinner, and it was warm and inviting on a rainy day. I wanted steak, and had seen this place in passing, and finally got around to having dinner here. I ordered steak fajitas, because it sounded amazing, though it was 15. So what, if it's good. The problem is that it was only ok. My friend's ribs were too fatty and he only ate some of them. His burger was small, and matched with tasteless pinkish tomatoes. He said he would never go back, and so while we enjoyed the ambiance, and the company, there is little point of spending what we spent for a meal that was less than grand. The staff were amazing, cute and sweet, and checked in on us a few times. If the food were only as good. read more

Smoke Stack - Good beers - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Too bad - it could've been so nice. Sunday morning brunch is sometimes a special hangover time and you want to be taken care off. Well in my view anyway. The promise of a fresh waffle with bacon and maple syrup with a Bloody Mary was music to my ears. Good thing that I didn't actually had an hangover otherwise I would have been really annoyed during this visit. The owner / manager showed us to our table. Which was nice, close to the heater. He took our voucher for the brunch and asked if we wanted coffee or tea. - huh? I sometimes like simple, non fuss choices this wasn't one of those moments though. I did find out from the drinks menu there were slightly more choices, but I got the idea that on the voucher it was either coffee OR tea. When our coffee & tea arrived I noticed no sugar on the table - or any table - so it was something that should have been served with the order - so I got up to ask the waiter/owner/manager for some and promptly he did bring some. - It should really be served with the Coffee & Tea (since that wasn't really that complicated of an order to start with) We ordered our waffles; mine with bacon and maple (?) syrup and the wife scrambled egg and salmon. The waffles were of the very thin, round Tefal waffle-maker variety. Shame, as I was expecting a nice thick square Belgium waffle. But yeah a waffle we did get. The bacon was OK and crisps, the syrup tasted golden NOT maple and very little was served. *sigh* here we go again.. I had to ask waiter (non owner / non manager) for extra maple syrup and some butter to moisten the waffle. - which was not offered nor were we asked if anything was to our satisfaction. The Bloody Mary was big, nice. No celery stick, not nice. - and here I went again.. this time asking for Worcester sauce and white pepper. - no white pepper on the premises - but celery salt was offered - thanks. Too many times I had to ask for additional things that you'd expect to be on the table or served with an order. - that staff was not easily approachable. I did try from my seat, but to get things I really had to get of my seat and go to the bar/serving/kitchen area. It was in all a bit of an disappointing visit. it is difficult to complain about having to ask for something and if it was only one thing fine.. but so many things that needed to be asked for was very annoying. read more

Smoke Stack - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Had an excellent full Scottish breakfast here (£9.50). It was hearty and kept me full for a day of sightseeing and walking for miles around Edinburgh. It had it all: delicious bacon and sausage, a surprisingly good black pudding (I didn't like it the last time I had it, but this was spiced very well), Heinz beans, fried tomatoes and mushrooms, and huge slices of toast. We were there fairly early on a weekday, around 9 AM, and it was pretty empty but got busier by 10 AM. read more

Smoke Stack - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Smoke Stack is an American style chargrill restaurant situated in Broughton Street. It specialises in meat (steaks in particular) so if you're dining with a rampant carnivore, there will definitely be lots on the menu to please them. The menu features four different cuts of steak and six different sauces to compliment them. Portions are pretty large and if you go for a weekend brunch, your meal will set you up for the day. In particular the all day breakfast is brilliant, you get massive portions of beans, Crombie's sausages, bacon and eggs served alongside slabs of tasty bread (there's no cheap white sliced here), all for a meagre £6.95. The menu generally represents good value for money, the pre-theatre menu served between 5-6.30pm is only £9.95 for two courses. The decor could probably do with a bit of an update, what was once 'modern' is now looking a bit nineties. However the staff are friendly and the service is really good, you'll leave with a full tum and a smile on your face. read more

Smoke Stack - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Do you like eating lots of meat? Is it really only quantity that you're wanting? Well, I think I've found the place for you. It's got all the bland aspects of the restaurant scene down, uncomfortable cheap furniture. Uninterested staff loiter and especially on quiet days, really hate you being there. The menu is good in the respect that you can choice how your meat is cooked and what you have with it but this by no means "tailor made". It's overpriced for what it is, somewhere to take your parents if they were in town or an old work mate that you're not fussed about impressing. It's an in and out affair with no atmosphere but it does fill a hole. read more

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The steak sandwich was made with quality rump steak, cut and cooked on site. The burger wasn't skimpy with the cheese and the egg was cooked properly with runny yolk. Comfortable, warm atmosphere with friendly staff. One of the best little meals I've had touring the UK. read more

The smoke stack is definitely the place to go for 'classy' wholesome comfort food. The menu is varied and has something for everyone. I love the fillet steak as they do a selection of sauces and great chips. You can opt for a baked or sauté potatoes too. Their flaming fajitas are fantastic and they also do great salads and a nice wine list. The decor is cosy and inviting. When it's busy the volume level is quite a lot to deal with but if you like a buzzing environment then this is the place for you. Service has always been attentive and friendly. read more

Smoke Stack - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Had my first visit here last night and wasn't disappointed. Friendly staff, a lovely ambiance and fantasticly hip surroundings. Service was incredibly speedy, with short waits in between courses which was impressive considering how busy the place was. The speed absolutely did not compromise the quality though. We ordered chilli con carne nachos to share and both went with the 5oz beef burger. The meat in both courses was superb, incredibly succulent and fresh. Likewise the side dishes were all obviously handmade and the ingredients freshly sourced, which makes a nice change from the frozen veg you find in a lot of Edinburgh's more casual hotspots. My partner had the banoffee pie, which he enjoyed but felt was a little overly deconstructed - it was whipped cream, atop whole banana pieces, atop a layer of toffee, atop biscuit. Although delicious, it was a little overwrought. All in all a fantastic dinner with speedy service at a decent price point and in trendy surroundings. Would definitely recommend! read more

Amazing food and ambiance. Wonderful courses and pairings. Steak was cooked exactly as requested. All food is locally sourced, so you know what you're getting. Great price. Definitely going back. read more

As a happy carnivore with a sweet tooth this place hit all the right spots. The atmosphere was comfortably casual with staff that was courteous and attentive. They never tried to "upsell" any other courses or items, they only pointed out the daily specials. The burger is hands down the best I've had on my holiday in Edinburgh. The seasonings brought out the flavor of the meat and the local cheddar provided a wonderful accent. And then I had dessert... a classic sundae stacked high with pudding, toffee sauce, ice cream, and a dash of whipped cream with wafers. My only regret is not finding Smoke Stack sooner! read more

Went to Smoke Stack to have a Sunday brunch with my husband. We had an itison voucher which offered waffles, coffee/tea, and a Bloody Mary or other cocktail. Booked table for 12 as the small print mentioned the licence law, which meant that our Bloody Marys could only be consumed after 12.30.. On arrival the place was almost empty. The orders were taken, but I was slightly surprised that there was no choice of coffees or teas - I would have maybe gone for a cappuccino but never mind. The drinks arrived with some milk on the side. Then a while later, the waffles arrived. i had waffles with smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, and my husband chose bacon and maple syrup waffles. They were ok, nothing special though. Bloody Marys were brought to the table, and again - nothing special. At this point I really realised what annoyed me about this place is we had to constantly ask for something: - there was no sugar on the table - asked for more maple syrup and they brought a small jug of what seemed like golden syrup - asked for white pepper for the bloody mary: the waiter then asked if we want black or white?? and only then did he mention that they had celery salt which we took and it complimented the drink All in all, ok place but I wouldn't perhaps rush back. read more

Quite possibly the best piece of steak I have ever had. While visiting Edinburgh, I had planned to go to at least one steakhouse based on the reputation of Aberdeen cows so I stopped by the Smoke Stack. I was able to walk right in since it was still early in the night. Service was pleasant and the atmosphere was nice and modern. I ordered the filet and mash. Price was good for a steakhouse, but not cheap. Also ordered garlic bread for an appetizer. The bread came out in a timely manner and was good. The filet also came out in a timely manner. The first cut into the steak was like cutting into butter. It was more than tender- words cannot describe it. The taste was also out of this world. The mash was also good as well, but I was left speechless with how good the steak tasted (you shouldn't speak with your mouth open anyways, but you get the point!) This is a must go! read more

Had brunch here the other day...Average is an understatement...Yikes! Wasn't our 1st choice, given that Broughton St has SO many options (however, on a Sunday it always pays to book!)! The place was empty... should have been 1st warning. The waitress was pretty glum... 2nd. My friend's bacon roll had to be sent back because the bun was charred... 3rd. Shall I go on? In all honesty, I don't really feel like wasting much more time on this review. Won't bother going back, and normally I give a place at least a few goes.... not this time. (And no, this review is nothing to do with side of bed I got up on!) ;-) read more

Came here for breakfast and was given extremely good service by waitress as well as what seemed to be the owner. Here's the quick and dirty: - Berry Waffle was the best breakfast meal I've ever had - Streak and eggs were incredible as well - Whole menu looks really good with creative and traditional options - Simple, enjoyable, comfortable atmosphere - Good prices I came here with my girlfriend and when we ordered we mentioned we were sharing both plates. When the food came they were split up into 2 plates so that we didn't have to do it ourselves. Made the sharing much easier. I'd like to point out that I read the reviews on yelp before coming here and the few complaints on here are absolutely ridiculous. The food is amazing and the people are great. All around excellent experience. read more

It has more of a diner come canteen feel to this place which in all honesty I didn't mind as I was ravenous and in the need for a tasty plate of nosh. The place was quite busy but the service on point. Although the waitress didn't seem to know the menu too well and had trouble understanding what Stolichnaya was. As a buggy-barer we typically have to call in advance and ask whether firstly they allow wee bairns in and then whether they can accommodate us. Top marks on this front. Now for the food. It's good. Not blow you out of this world awesome nor is it worthy of a stinking review. It's nice. A little more of a shake on the season pot wouldn't have a gone a miss but all-in-all I was hungry, it filled a hole and there wasn't anything massively to complain about. A good place to drop in if you're hungry and need a relatively quick fix I would say. read more

I had walked by Smoke Stack on Broughton Street many times, and I had been wanting to try it for a while now. When a Groupon voucher came up for two breakfasts, two orange juices and two coffees/teas for £10, I jumped at this great deal. A friend and I showed up on Sunday, really excited to try Smoke Stack. The orange juices came out, and I was really disappointed that they were the horrid British orange juice from concentrate that pops up way too often to make sense. I just don't know how people drink the stuff and why they tolerate it! I had expected some nice freshly squeezed orange juice but was sorely disappointed. At least my cappuccino was fairly good and compensated it. With five different types on the Smoke Stack menu and with waffles dominating all of the breakfast options, I thought I was in good hands since that was what they seemed to do best. My friend and I each had the waffles with bacon and maple syrup. The waffles weren't terribly hot and were served with the maple syrup already poured over everything - an obvious mistake since it drenches the waffles and makes them soggy, and also doesn't let us customise how much syrup we want, or the quality of the pouring. I'm sounding like a snob here, but it seems really easy and logical for me to serve the syrup in a nice little pitcher so that customers can decide if they want syrup just in the middle (like I received) or evenly distributed in each waffle dent. Anyway, the waffle was ok but nothing special, especially when soggy with the maple syrup. I was just really excited about trying Smoke Stack, and really disappointed that they hadn't done better. At least I was on the deal since it certainly wouldn't be worth spending £20 on brunch here. Also, I was a bit annoyed that the servers weren't friendly at all, and they also hid us away downstairs even though I had made my booking weeks ago and had assumed we would have had a nicer table upstairs. Oh well. read more

What happens when Edinburgh's most deadpan bartender meets my most under-the-influence colleague on a Thursday evening?! It takes him half an hour to order a drink, that's what. They may as well have been talking different languages. Well my colleague might have been; the bartender was mostly impassive. This is more of a food place, but we spotted a cocktail menu in the window so dashed in for a drink and some shelter from the monsoon outside. I ordered an Old Fashioned and thought it was a nice touch that he asked me my choice of whisky (out of two, but it was appreciated!). I settled down at one of the high tables by the bar counter with another colleague who was keen for a bit of a deep & meaningful, and we pretty much forgot about the other two guys we were with for the next 20 minutes as we were deep in conversation. Eventually we realised 1) our drinks still hadn't arrived, and 2) the other two still hadn't managed to order. Confusion all round. I eventually got my drink which was unfortuantely quite watery, and I'm not sure what my colleague got but it didn't taste like any Manhattan I'd ever tried. I think the other two eventually settled on beers. So it ended up being a good chat spot for me, but not the most successful drinks stop, hence the low rating for now. I should probably come back for food though and give it another shot. I would also urge you to mind the step up to the street right outside - as one of my colleagues learned the painful way in his eagerness to bundle into our taxi afterwards... read more

Checked out the 2 course lunch for £7 quid which I thought was reasonable, especially for this street. I started with the Soup of the Day, which should be the Soup Of Every Day because it never changes, but hey, it was nice. I was so curious to see what a chicken and bacon crepe looked like so I ordered. My imagination couldn't prepare me for what was put on my plate. It's exactly as strange as it sounds and if you insist on ordering, remove the Crepe ASAP, otherwise it will absorb the bacon grease. Strange, but tasty. Not a bad at all. read more

Smoke Stack - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Steak isn't my favourite food, in fact I have never once ordered it in a restaurant because it just doesn't appeal to me, but I decided to throw caution to the wind and actually try some in here, which, if you knew me, would really surprise you! The whole concept of Smoke Stack is a good one. I love the exterior, it's very American-esque and the interior matches up nicely. We went for a lunchtime meal, one that would probably double up as dinner too, so we decided to go all out and have the 8oz Scottish Sirloin, which was part of an £8 lunchtime meal deal. My steak came, medium well as I'd asked for it, with garlic butter and thick cut chips. Taking my first meaty mouthful, I have to be honest and say it was beautifully cooked, I couldn't really fault it in any way, except from the fact that I really don't like steak that much! It's just too much meat for me, way , way too much, and I struggled to finish the lot. My boyfriend had no problem helping me out though. Overall, the Smoke Stack is great for those of you who love a big fat hunk of cow on your plate, but next time, I'll be trying the prawns I think. read more

Smoke Stack - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We had a great meal here. Friendly staff. My wife and I had Rib Eye with a delicious blue cheese sauce... Yum. My steak was cooked just as i asked, and was tender. My son had the fillet with seafood which he really enjoyed, it was really big, and the steak came on top of a huge pile of muscles and prawns. (Which we had to help him finish! :) The chips were also great - they were home style, cut and cooked with the skin on, i loved it. read more

Came here for dinner with my husband on Friday and it was fantastic. We both had the fillet steak, blue and it was cooked to perfection - one of the best I've ever had. The nachos and cocktails are fabulous too read more

I must say the food here is great, I recently ate there and had a rare tuna steak with wasabi mayonnaise and it was delicious and I really enjoyed it. But it was quite expensive just for a tuna steak, even with a nice glass of wine and a side order of chips. My friend enjoyed her steak as well so no quibbles over the food. I do find it quite a claustrophobic space, in the back there are lots of tables for 2 people which are really close together and I felt a bit uncomfortable being so close to the other diners. Good service and good food though. read more

We had a cauliflower soup and an all day breakfast. The breakfast was good, the best part was the sausage and the haggis is just alright. But the cauliflower soup was delicious. Just like everywhere else in Edinburgh, some waiters & waitresses tend to be slightly abrasive at first but then they're nicer. A little smile goes a long way! Well we came a second time and our waitress was much nicer. She recommended the green machine smoothie and said her 10 year old son loves it. And it really is refreshing and amazing. It tastes like a smooth blend of vegetables & fruits. We also had Sausage butty & Sausage cheese & egg bap. They were both lovely and the most important thing is that the sausage is from the butchers down the street. That is lovely To hear and you can taste the freshness! But I'd still pour some caramalised onions on top instead of just in the sausage. This second visit made me up the rating by one star. So this is a 4 star place for me now...oh shot I just saw our previous unfriendly argumentative waitress roll in, she probably had a fun night and had trouble waking up. I'm glad we missed her haha :) read more

Smoke Stack - Green machine with broccoli, spinach, celery, banana & pineapple! - American Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Full disclosure, I am from the Southern part of the United States. Fortunately I have been to plenty of restaurants named "Smoke Stack" in my life. The expectation I have is that the food would have some beautiful smokey flavour. Unfortunately this place does not meet that expectation. The location and atmosphere are great, which is the only thing saving this place from a 1 star. The price is high for what you're getting. I got the ribs, which had never come close to a grill or smoker. They seems to have been boiled in too much sauce, and reminded me of the McRib. My wife got the prawn and avocado salad. Prawns were completely unseasoned and the avocado was a wee bit past it's prime. The highlight was the elderflower martini. One last thing I would like to add...FOR THE LOVE OF GOD TAKE THE BLOODY MARY OFF THE MENU. That was a joke in poor taste to the wonderful drink that has saved me from many a hangovers. I believe it has cranberry juice in it. Disgusting. read more

Went here a couple of weeks, I like GOOD steak, and this is exactly what I got. I am a bit suprised that folk keep saying it wasn't the nicest setting, ok...it doesn't look like The Dome. but it wasn't over the top, the lighting was perfect, the decor was clean and lovely. Really enjoyed the service too. Can't really complain to be honest! read more

53-55 Broughton Street, EH1 3RJ. Cannot speak for the food myself, but we almost stopped for brunch here and looked foodie worthy. Emily Rose Reeder read more

A wee Wednesday night dinner with a friend after a visit to the very expensive German Christmas Market. We saw the food the people were having next to us and decided to have fish and chips. The fish was huge, so large I could only manage half which is annoying because I hate to waste food, particularly food that comes from another living entity. The fish was fresh in a lovely crisp batter, well drained and piping hot. Best fish I've had in a while. The chips were chunky style, but crispy, accompanied with a sweet pea purée and tartare sauce. Really enjoyable although I note other reviewers have had lukewarm experiences. I had a glass of rose wine with my meal that I didn't enjoy so much. The seating upstairs is a little impersonal as you're sitting very close to the next table. read more

Myself and a friend went here for brunch on Sunday as she had one of those groupon type vouchers so basically I got free food :). We had a choice of tea or coffee, then one of four options on the waffles and a smoothie to boot. I have to say I really enjoyed the food (possibly as I wasn't paying, and I hadn't eaten that morning). I got the Canadian Waffles which were good and had plenty of syrup on it. I was thinking/hoping the bacon would be streaky bacon but it was just regular bacon, which was ok too. It felt nice an relaxed in there and the staff were pleasant too. I'm not sure I was totally in awe of the place that I would go back again but it was nice. read more

Let me start off by saying that the day we arrived in Edinburgh it was about dinner time and our taxi driver suggested the place to us. It was right by our Airbnb and we were very tired so it seemed like the best option. The atmosphere was very casual with paper placemat-like menus and a small venue. The staff is incredibly friendly and the service was very attentive and prompt. Almost everything on the menu made my mouth water. Since we were starving we ordered a TON of food and boy did we get our moneys worth. For starters we has the mussels and calamari. The mussels are some of the best I've ever had. Typically I'm not a fan of food like mussels or oysters but I'd eat Smoke Stack's mussels for every meal if i could. They were served in a delicious sauce and it had bacon too (this I was timid of but it proved to enhance the dish dramatically). The calamari was also delicious, but the mussels beat it out overall. In between we ordered their special cocktail of the day "Party Remy" which I was shocked to find how incredibly smooth it was. The mixing of the drink was splendid and I'm interested in coming back to see what more they have to offer. For meals we (there were three of us dining) ordered a burger, steak, and rump steak salad. Again my taste buds were spoiled with how incredible the meals were. The burger was incredibly cooked and decorated (the menu offers an assortment of deluxe toppings) and the chips tasted like they had just come out of the fryer. The rump salad was absolutely delicious as well. Perfectly made and dressed while perfectly cooked rump meat was lain on top of it. The best meal out of all three was the sirloin steak. I got it medium style (it arrived perfectly cooked) and with a side of baby potatoes and macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese could be its own meal in itself because of its large size. I'm extremely picky about macaroni and cheese and this batch passed my test with such high scores I took more home in a take-out box. The baby potatoes were also delicious and got a take-out box for themselves too. I wish I could have saved room for dessert, but I was absolutely stuffed because we underestimated the proportions when we first ordered. Overall I will probably eat here at least once per visit to Edinburgh because you get 5 star food (and A LOT of it) while also having a friendly casual atmosphere. We enjoyed dinner so much we are planning to go again tomorrow. Well done Smoke Stack! read more

We did the dinner experience with beer and wine. Food was amazing, bee and wine pairing were great! I loved the host he was amazing!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

This was the first place we ate on our trip. It was close to our AB&B. We might have simply been hungry. But whatever the case, the food hit the spot. We had Steak & Ale pie; fish and chips; chicken salad; and a Burger. Everyone was happy. It was a pleasant atmosphere. The service was great. The prices good. The food was tasty. read more

a rainy sunday afternoon (which ironically reflected the mood i was in) i found myself wandering down broughton street to the smoke stack for a lunch meeting...or a lunch date, i'm not really sure what it would be called. either way i was here for lunch. on arrival at 1pm the restaurant was totally empty save me and the guy who told me to pick any table and brought over some menus. i was a bit concerned about this as an empty restaurant usually means the food isn't that great.... i started wondering if maybe i should text my lunch date to let him know this and ask if we should move to treacle. however, i stayed put and when my lunch date arrived we took our time deciding on what to have. i believe that the smoke stack has a specific weekend menu that has an offering of brunch all day. while i was initially tempted by this, i was also tempted by the burger or steak sandwich. too many choices and being indecivise made us send the waitress away with just a drinks order, mmmm ginger beer!, while we thought a bit more. i ended up with the steak sandwich and my date the chicken club. we had a wee wait for the food after our order which was reassuring that it was being made fresh. and when the plates did come out neither of us were disappointed. my steak sandwich was literally a steak on ciabatta!! a whole steak!!!! usually this sandwich is some thin slices of steak served with lots of fried onions to mask the fact that there isn't that much steak. after a quick assembly of the two halves and making sure all the fried onions were secure in the ciabatta i took a bite and yum!! the steak was tender and the onions nicely caramelised with a hint of mustard mayo on a nicely toasted roll. it was supremely tasty! maybe not the best i've ever had, but definitely very good. my chips were fresh and crispy and i ate them all after taking on the majority of my sandwich. my date's empty plate clearly reflected that he'd enjoyed his chicken club as well. while we were waiting for our food and eating the restaurant began to slowly fill up, so maybe this is just a later lunch spot and i was an early bird turning up at 1pm. the service as well was very good, although they seemed a bit cautious of our table as i was visibly upset and i don't think they wanted to interrupt. i really need to stop being the girl that cries in public places... but well done for their professional service during my upset and not making it obvious to other diners what was going on! so this place gets 4 stars as i would like to go again (maybe in a few months when they forget about my most recent tearful visit!) and try some other options on their menu. read more

A solid place for a casual bite with a twinge of hipness. Several cuts of steak, bunch of different toppings for burgers, fries, baked potatoes and a few beers and wines. No complaints here! But its nothing to go on about. read more

Stopped by the Smoke Stack cuz Hamburger Heaven was closed, and it was starting to rain. GOOD DECISION. Opted for the two-course lunch deal for £7.95, and was treated to a big bowl of the BEST mussels I've ever had, a steak sandwich, a huge bowl of excellent chips (fries to my fellow Americans), and a small side salad. While the steak was a little overcooked for my personal taste, I can't exactly fault the kitchen as I didn't request it the way I would've wanted it. But forget the sandwich for a minute and savor that tarragon, white wine and cream sauce in which the mussels were bathing. Good Lord... I dunno if I'll ever want bivalves any other way. This is quality food for a song with friendly service in an unpretentious setting. read more

Food was great and the people were really nice. I got a local beer and a 5 oz burger, the flavors were really spot on. We highly recommend this place for anyone looking to have a great meal in a relaxing environment. read more

I can only agreewith a previous reviewer. Stay away from the ribs, i gave them a chance because "how bad can they be (when you are european)", well i will not have them again!!! but the steaks and burgers are still worth a visit and i keep going back read more

The Smoke Stack is a strategically placed eatery in the Broughton Street area of Edinburgh that caters for meat lovers, ideal for family brunch, business lunches (WiFi available and pretty strong too) & pre-theatre dinner. My friends and I went there after a long day in a pretty ravenous state. I ordered the double burger plus bacon, jalapeños & Orkney Cheddar. The two patties were perfectly cooked, juicy and super tasty, a real treat! My mates went through a home-made Steak & Ale Pie with mashed potatoes, green beans and julienne cut carrots and a Chicken Fajita with the usual attached paraphernalia. The Steak & Ale Pie was subtle in flavour but with character and the Chicken Fajita was hot and spicy but with enough "room" so the hotness was not masquerading the main flavours. All in all it was a very positive (and affordable) culinary experience. The service was adequate and a bit aloof at times as more attention to detail (aka: what-is-happening-on-the-floor) was needed. The place interiors are really cool with stripped stone all encapsulated with a retro-style approach. Will certainly pay them another visit!!! read more

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I've been to the Smokestack twice and both times I left feeling very happy and pleased with the food. The staff put up with six of us arriving a few sheets to the wind on Friday evening, and humoured my request for a vegetarian burger with bacon and blue cheese (made of win btw!) without so much as a raised eyebrow. The wine was good, the chips were good, and everything was super tasty. read more

Cracking wee venue, a couple of beers on tap and good honest pub food. We had a table of 20 adults and kids and they gave us the backroom so we could sprawl out and make as much noise as we wanted. Recommended read more

Good service and some awesome vegetable fajitas were just what the doctor ordered after yoga practice on Sunday. Other's at the table had aubergine salad and a healthy portion of soup. Nice for the price. read more