Best Casual Restaurants in Old Town

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1. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

4.0

Excellent(761)

Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 34 times today

Located on St Andrew Square, Bread Street Kitchen is a modern all-day restaurant between Princes Street and Queen Street - the perfect place for a get together with friends, family, colleagues, or even a treat for yourself. Don't miss our classic Gordon Ramsay dishes, from Beef Wellington and traditional fish & chips, to rare-breed steaks and delicious seasonal salads. We also have some exciting Scottish inspired dishes on the menu. Plus, try our amazing cocktails, drinks and wine lists. We can't wait to welcome you to our restaurant and bar - you can join us for lunch, dinner and late night drinks 7 days a week.

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2. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

4.7

Exceptional(230)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 31 times today

Welcome to Bucks Bar Hanover St. We look forward to welcoming you! The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! Buck's is a rock’n’roll bar specialising in authentic buttermilk fried chicken, seriously addictive Nashville hot chicken, cocktails, beers and Bourbon. Live music every Saturday night! 40% Off Selected Cocktails Monday - Wednesday weekly offers www.bucksbar.co.uk

3. Urban Angel

4.7

Exceptional(881)

Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 31 times today

Our café in central Edinburgh is open every day for brunch, lunch, coffee, cake & drinks, sit in or takeaway! We have indoor and outdoor seating available, and we are dog friendly. The finest, carefully sourced produce should be for every day, not just for special occasions.We always save space for walk ins! So if there are no online tables available, please pop by and we will get you seated as soon as possible.

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4. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7

Exceptional(537)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 15 times today

The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.

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5. Society Bar & Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(272)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Town

Booked 34 times today

Welcome to Society, where you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere paired with efficient and friendly service. Our staff takes pride in making your dining experience enjoyable and memorable. Our delicious menu features a variety of breakfast choices, including the highly recommended Breakfast Bun. For those seeking an evening meal, we offer a delectable range of pizzas, salads, and a comprehensive selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. With panoramic views of Princes Street and St James Shopping Centre, Society provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and tasty brunch, lunch, or dinner in Edinburgh. Plus, we're conveniently located near iconic landmarks like Calton Hill and just steps away from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Join us and discover why our customers return time and again, eager to share the joy of their dining experience with friends and family.

6. Element

4.6

Exceptional(537)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • New Town

Booked 7 times today

Your local in the heart of the city. Tucked away just off Princes Street in amongst the boutiques of Rose Street you’ll find a modern Scottish bar with food and drinks that have been intimately created and served with pride. Our food is of traditional Scottish heart with plenty of modern twists.Come down and try our brand new brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pmEvery month we give a craft Scottish distillery their time to shine with our In Gin Cocktail Menu.🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm🐶 Dog-friendly in the bar area🍳 Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm🏃 Walk-ins welcome🍹 Bookings for food only. 🍹Drinks only bookings are walk in only in our Bar Area!📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

7. Merchants

4.7

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 1 time today

Back after more than a two year closure following the George IV Bridge in late 2021, Merchants has undergone a full refurbishment. Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk.

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8. Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - Edinburgh

4.0

Excellent(154)

Price: Moderate

• Burgers • New Town

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Street Burger - Edinburgh! Gordon Ramsay Street Burger is landing in St James Quarter, which means The City of Edinburgh just got a whole lot tastier! So come and say hello over signature burgers - including a special Scottish-inspired addition you wont find anywhere else, alongside seasoned, and seriously tasty, loaded Koffmann's fries, new flaming hot wings, amazing shakes, cocktails and so much more! It's that easy!

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9. Burgers & Beers Grillhouse

4.4

Awesome(175)

Price: Moderate

• Grill • The Royal Mile

Burgers & Beers is a stylish new Bar & Grill situated on Edinburgh’s most historic street The Royal Mile.Boasting interesting rustic décor, comfortable seating, friendly attentive staff, an impressive food menu expertly created by our culinary team consisting of the finest locally sourced produce including a large range of gourmet burgers, slow cooked meats, exciting side dishes and traditional desserts. We also have a separate bar area carry a large imported and craft beer selection as well as offering cocktails, premium spirits, wines, champagne, soft drinks and ice cream milkshakes.Burgers & Beers is a must for anyone visiting the city and locals alike. We even have an outdoor seating area where you can wonder at the sites of the Royal Mile including the number one street performers spot right on our doorstep.

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10. Twenty Princes Street

4.6

Exceptional(3083)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Town

The award-winning Twenty Princes Street blends visionary design with contemporary menus that incorporate the finest seasonal ingredients to deliver an unforgettable experience with the best views in town.We offer the very best of dishes, from mouth-watering steaks cooked to perfection in our Josper Grill, to the finest seafood & an array of vegetarian and vegan dishes. Our seasonal menus boast handcrafted dishes, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. We cater for all dietary needs with no compromise on quality or flavour, whether you're with us for lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.Our hand-selected wine list perfectly complements our seasonal dishes, and you'll be spoilt for choice with our extensive drinks list offering the very best in bottle beer & spirits, including an array of whiskies and gins from across Scotland and beyond.Ask our team about our “recommended serves” – a generous serving of our favourite premium spirits matched with the perfect mixer & garnish.

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olivia
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
First time ever going to bucks bar and it was amazing. couldn’t fault it. Had a cocktail which was amazing. The food was outstanding. Service was amazing so friendly and food was quick to be served barely waited at all. Well worth the money.
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Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover StreetPrice: Moderate• American• New Town
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4.7
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Laura Maria
Berlin •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The ambience was great, the food delicious and the the service very friendly and fast. Amazing smoothies!
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Urban AngelPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
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4.7
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Carol
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We loved this restaurant! Our friends from Philadelphia USA - recommended this & our first stop in Scotland was Mussels& Steak! Our waiter was Duncan & he was worth it! The food was perfect!! Thanks!
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The Mussel and Steak BarPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.7
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Andrew
Newcastle and Northumberland •51 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Return visit to BSK: nice food, quite quickly and unobtrusively delivered by pleasant table staff. Reasonable price and easy booking. Would come back.
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Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — EdinburghPrice: Moderate• British• New Town
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Al
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 28 Dec 2024
Truly wonderful experience. Delightful waitress (Miriam) and great tasting food. Great veggie options
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Society Bar & KitchenPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• New Town
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4.6

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1. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

2. Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Hanover Street

3. Urban Angel

4. The Mussel and Steak Bar

5. Society Bar & Kitchen

6. Element

7. Merchants

8. Gordon Ramsay Street Burger - Edinburgh

9. Burgers & Beers Grillhouse

10. Twenty Princes Street

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