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56 North, Edinburgh,

56 North

4.5
4.5
101 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
56 North is Scotlands oldest gin bar and also a working micro gin distillery. It serves Scottish and continental food.

56 North is particularly renowned for its collection of gin with over 400 spirits and extensive cocktails & drinks menus features fine wines, local Scottish beers. South Loch Gin distillery is part of the bar and the gin distillery is in the bar to view. The food menu offers an extensive range of gourmet burgers, salads and main items.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
    0131 662 8860
  • Website
    http://www.fiftysixnorth.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP
  • Area
    Newington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Drinks Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for drinks
    Drinks Booking photo

  • Food Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for food
    Food Booking photo

  • Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp

    £15.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our two course Steak Frites every Friday Steak Frites with 6oz rump steak, skinny fries with peppercorn sauce and then choice of dessert for only £15pp
    Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp photo

Menu

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What 101 people are saying

56 North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
56 North in Edinburgh offers a "lovely atmosphere" with a "great selection of drinks," particularly gins, and "wonderful food." Guests appreciate the "friendly and attentive staff" and the "relaxed ambience." While some dishes can be hit-or-miss, the brunch and cocktail offerings receive high praise, making it a "fab place" to return to.

222 Reviews

  1. Norman

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Used Itison Voucher on Hamburgers for two. Food was excellent . Prompt and pleasant service. Good selection of drinks. Excellent value.

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  2. Catherine

    West Lothian6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The Tower burger is huge. Served quickly by friendly helpful staff and food arrived quickly too. Lovely modern venue. Would highly recommend this place and planning to go back soon.

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  3. Cailin

    Glasgow3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was brilliant just a shame out table was slip over 2 different ones but apart from that it was amazing

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  4. Tim

    Edinburgh19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 6 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    An enjoyable burger & friendly staff - Worth a visit

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  5. Bruce

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food with friendly staff and a nice atmosphere Our server Adelaine was attentive and diligent

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  6. Frances

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a very warm welcome greeted us when we arrived! We had exceptional service. The food was, again as always, first class! Unfortunately this was a flying visit as we were en route to catch a train after our quick lunch. We usually go there for Brunch and linger on to the cocktail hour!

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  7. Kevin

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiet mid thursday afternoon, great food & service, no complaints, pleasant enjoyable afternoon

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  8. Julie

    Glasgow3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very helpful and knowledgeable service. Very wide selection of Gins

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  9. Gail

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 10 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal . Staff friendly and helpful . Lovely environment.

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  10. Louise Simpson

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Had Itison vouchers so very good value. Staff lovely. Only group in restaurant.

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FAQs

56 North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 662 8860.

56 North is rated 4.5 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for 56 North

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Newington
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Payment Options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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