56 North

Name: 56 North
Address: 2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH8 9JP
Telephone: 0131 662 8860
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

101 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

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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Additional information

Location
2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP
Phone number
0131 662 8860
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–01:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Drinks Booking
Multiple dates available
Booking for drinks
Food Booking
Multiple dates available
Booking for food
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

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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2 people

14 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
0131 662 8860
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00–01:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa

56 North

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Drinks Booking

Food Booking

Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp

Menu

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does 56 North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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