Restaurants near Museum on the Mound

319 restaurants available nearby

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1. The Ivy on the Square

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Old Town

Booked 194 times today

Located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Ivy on the Square is an all-day British brasserie serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics.

2. Whiski Rooms

4.5

Awesome(2350)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 31 times today

Award Winning Whiski Rooms is located just off the Royal Mile on the prestigious mound. Our restaurant serves food all day which is freshly prepared using the best locally sourced produce. We have an extensive cocktail list, wine, and craft beer and a great whisky selection. Whiski Rooms has a reputation as being one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh, one of the best Whisky Bars in the world, the first Ardbeg Embassy in the UK, a whisky and gift shop, and a tasting room for daily whisky tastings.Whiski Rooms is located off the Royal Mile in the city centre looking over Princess Street where you will experience traditional Scottish food.

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3. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

3.8

Excellent(721)

Price: Moderate

• British • New Town

Booked 77 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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4. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(4579)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Town

Booked 84 times today

Hard Rock Cafe is a global phenomenon with 185 cafes that are visited by nearly 80 million guests each year. The first Hard Rock Cafe opened on June 14, 1971, in London, England, and from there the brand has expanded to major cities and exotic locations around the world.

5. Gaucho Edinburgh

4.4

Awesome(3099)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Edinburgh

Booked 61 times today

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!Just a short stroll from Waverley Station and steps from St. Andrew Square, Gaucho Edinburgh is our first restaurant in Scotland, bringing the finest free-range, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef from Argentina to the heart of the city. Along with big, bold Latin flavours, we offer a premium wine list that complements every dish. Step inside this sleek, modern glass building and you’ll be greeted by stylish interiors, featuring textures and tones inspired by the rich landscapes of Argentina. We proudly celebrate Scottish produce, working with Campbell’s Meats, the world-renowned IJ Mellis cheesemonger and Mark Murphy fruit and vegetables. Of course, we have a cocktail using Irn Bru and are pleased to serve Stewart’s Craft Lager, brewed out of Loanhead.

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6. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.6

Exceptional(497)

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.

7. Cold Town House

4.5

Awesome(1800)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Edinburgh

Booked 38 times today

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening. Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021! THREE DIFFERENT AREAS* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasionLast bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.Walk-ins welcome!

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8. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(95)

Price: Very Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

The Commons Club Restaurant offers the best bites in Scotland. Where every plate is a culinary journey – from the cobbled streets of Edinburgh to the wild heart of the Highlands. Here, everyone ends their meal with an empty plate and a full heart.

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9. Angels with Bagpipes

4.6

Exceptional(4289)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 24 times today

Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients.Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons

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10. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4.3

Awesome(1427)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Edinburgh

Booked 16 times today

Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.

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5.0
Dined 1 day ago
From a salad to dessert, everything was beautifully prepared, and the service was excellent. Great cocktails! Even the simplest green salad was artfully done. The fish and chips, the butter, chicken curry, the brim were all delicious. Would definitely go back.
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5.0
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The combo was good Ribs & pork was good choice Service very good
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Hard Rock Cafe - EdinburghPrice: Moderate• American• New Town
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Alanvip
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4.0
Dined 2 days ago
An enjoyable dining experience-good food and ambiance.
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Gaucho EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Steak• Edinburgh
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Kim
Edinburgh/Midlothian •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
we had an amazing time 10/10 staff are outstanding so welcoming decorations and atmosphere of course the food was delicious such a fantastic place xx Never get tired of coming here
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The Ivy on the SquarePrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Old Town
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4.3
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Jackie
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Had a lovely meal at whiski rooms last night, great food and service, was a little loud in there but there was a few xmas parties in so to be expected, overall excellent
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319 restaurants available nearby

1. The Ivy on the Square

2. Whiski Rooms

3. Bread Street Kitchen & Bar — Edinburgh

4. Hard Rock Cafe - Edinburgh

5. Gaucho Edinburgh

6. The Mussel and Steak Bar

7. Cold Town House

8. Commons Club Bar & Restaurant

9. Angels with Bagpipes

10. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

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