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56 North, Edinburgh,

56 North

4.5
4.5
80 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • 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

  • South Loch Gin Distillery Guided Tasting

    £24.95 per person

    Prepaid

    30 Nov 2024 only
    15:00
    Join us for an immersive experience as we show you the craftsmanship behind South Loch Gin! Our exquisite gin stills, provide the perfect backdrop for a comprehensive exploration of the gin-making process. Begin your journey upstairs in 56 North bar with a warm welcome, where a refreshing South Loch Gin & Fever-tree tonic awaits you. Subsequently, we'll guide you to our exclusive tasting room, where you can savor your G&T while we unravel the intricate journey from botanical to bottle, sharing insights into the art of gin production. In the tasting room, there are three additional South Loch Gins to try, each with its unique profile explained in detail. Conclude the experience with a return to the 56 North bar for a final drink.
    South Loch Gin Distillery Guided Tasting photo

  • South Loch Gin Distillery Guided Tasting

    £24.95 per person

    Prepaid

    7 Dec 2024 only
    15:00
    Join us for an immersive experience as we show you the craftsmanship behind South Loch Gin! Our exquisite gin stills, provide the perfect backdrop for a comprehensive exploration of the gin-making process. Begin your journey upstairs in 56 North bar with a warm welcome, where a refreshing South Loch Gin & Fever-tree tonic awaits you. Subsequently, we'll guide you to our exclusive tasting room, where you can savor your G&T while we unravel the intricate journey from botanical to bottle, sharing insights into the art of gin production. In the tasting room, there are three additional South Loch Gins to try, each with its unique profile explained in detail. Conclude the experience with a return to the 56 North bar for a final drink.
    South Loch Gin Distillery Guided Tasting photo

  • Drinks Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for drinks

Menu

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What 80 people are saying

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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
56 North is a delightful dining destination in Edinburgh, known for its "excellent service" and "fabulous food." Guests rave about the "friendly, attentive staff" and the relaxed ambience. The menu offers a wide variety of options, including standout brunches and delectable burgers. It's a perfect spot for celebrations and casual meals alike.

202 Reviews

  1. Andy

    London

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed the food and the ambience of 56 North! Great venue - really nice menu - food very good. Great selection of drinks, especially the Gins!

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  2. Graham

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I'm a regular diner at 56 North and my overall assessment of yesterday's Brunch experience is that it was again Excellent in all aspects of a dining out experience - Food Quality, Table Service, Comfortable Seating, and Value For Money!! Graham Aitken

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  3. kathleen

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. It is the first time we have eaten there but will definitely be back soon.

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  4. Shannon

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a voucher for brunch and the food was absolutely lovely. Would happily recommend to other people

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  5. Mona

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great burger and drinks, Staff friendly. I would recommend.

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  6. Philip

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely brunch spoiled by our own naivety & lack of knowledge, experience & or professional. We had a itison voucher & had booked the table no problem through open table. When we arrived we had a warm welcome & asked for our name. The young waitress recognised the name & escorted us to our table. We did not wait long when asked for drinks & our food order. The food was very good & we just had our one drink. When we went to settle our bill, our assumption was no money required as the voucher was for a burger, fries & onion rings to share with wine or beer. As we only had 1 beer & 1 wine we thought it would be a simple transaction….but oh no. It should have been a glass of house wine & only certain beers. So we were charged circa £13.50 for our two drinks. I let the young lady know my feelings but paid up & left. In reality we should have sat back down & said bring us our drinks covered by the voucher & the onion rings that they did not being. An unpleasant end to what should have been a lovely afternoon 😟😟😟

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  7. Philippa

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good tasty food. Friendly attentive pleasant staff. We'll be going back

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  8. Scott

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Really good burgers. Service was very good. Will go back.

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  9. Graham

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All aspects of dining at 56 North were excellent - quality of food, table service, comfortable seating and value for money!!

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  10. Catherine

    West Lothian

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Great value for money with itison voucher. I would recommend the tower burger it was a huge portion.

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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 80 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 5 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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