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Rooftop Terrace at Cold Town House - Cold Town House, Edinburgh,

Cold Town House

4.4
4.4
1818 Reviews
£25 and under
Brewery

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2 people
21:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for craft beers
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 occasion

Last 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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 11:30–01:00 Sun 11:30–23:00
  • Phone number
    0131 357 2865
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival

    £15.00 per person

    Prepaid

    4 May 2025 only
    12:00
    Get ready for the biggest and best Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival yet at Cold Town House! After the incredible success of our May and November events, we’re back with an even more exciting celebration of craft beer in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Time: 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Cold Town House Brewhouse Bar Tickets: £15 per person Includes: - Entry to the festival - A bespoke festival cup - An exclusive festival tote bag. Explore a world of craft beer as we bring together a fantastic range of vendors (to be announced soon!) offering unique brews to taste and enjoy. Don’t miss out on our biggest festival yet—secure your tickets now!
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What 1,818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cold Town House offers a delightful rooftop experience with "stunning views" of Edinburgh Castle. Guests rave about the "fantastic pizza," "amazing staff," and vibrant atmosphere. While service can be slow during busy times, the "friendly" and "attentive" team ensures a memorable visit. Ideal for casual dining and special occasions.

1,818 Reviews
  1. Monika

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Great experience, for Sunday lunch with a dog friendly table. Great good and good service. It was a quiet time so would if preferred the music turned down slightly.
    Cold Town HouseResponded today
    Thank you for your feedback, Monika! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us, and we’re glad your dog could join you. We appreciate your suggestion about the music and will definitely keep that in mind for future visits. Hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Kieran

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, amazing service, very friendly and welcoming. Music for atmosphere was spot on
    Cold Town HouseResponded today
    Kieran, thank you for your kind compliments of our team and food - we really appreciate it! We look forward to welcoming you back very soon :)

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  3. Jake

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked the balcony on a cold Thursday night. We arrived, the host placed us in view of the castle and turned the fire pit on for us and even gave us blankets! The food was outstanding. The service was outstanding. The price was very reasonable for such good food. The ambience of the place was brilliant. We’ll be going back!
    Cold Town HouseResponded today
    Jake, thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time on our Rooftop Terrace with the castle view and fire pit, and that the food, service, and atmosphere exceeded your expectations. I have passed your kind compliments to our team working that evening. We can’t wait to welcome you back!

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  4. Grace

    Munster

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The halloumi fries were divine. We will be thinking about it for the next 10 years. So so yummy. The staff were so friendly and everything tasted so yummy we didn’t have time for dessert but we definitely would go back.
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 12 January 2025
    Grace, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House! Thank you again for leaving us this response!

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  5. Carol

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely, atmosphere really good my daughters loved the Photo Booth. Definitely be back soon
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 8 January 2025
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!

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  6. Steve

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new years experience, staff and venue and live music were spot on 👍
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 2 January 2025
    Thank you for your five-star review, Steve! We really appreciate your kind compliments, we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

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  7. Cindy

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Dined here for Hogmanay and unfortunately the staff was friendly but neglectful. Service took ages causing me to have to get up to approach them three timesto check on where our food was, more water, and for the check. It was difficult to ever get their attention from our table and empty dishes were not cleared. Food quality was just ok and didnt make up for the lack of attention.

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  8. Dave

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Brewery inside. Awsome atmosphere. Highly recommend.
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 1 January 2025
    Thank you for your very kind review, Dave! We really appreciate your compliments, and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

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  9. William

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly staff good food served promptly great ambience
    Cold Town HouseResponded on 30 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your review, glad you enjoyed your visit! Team Cold Town House

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  10. Cristina

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food took ages. We were sat for about an hour before the food arrived, and it all arrived at the same time, appetizers and main plates. Pizza dough was kind of gooey, so not my favourite. The burger was pretty standard, nothing really special. It definitely was a disappointment, as this restaurant was a recommendation.

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FAQs

Cold Town House is rated 4.4 stars by 1818 OpenTable diners.

Cold Town House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
21:30
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cold Town House

4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 11:30–01:00 Sun 11:30–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 357 2865
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Private party contact
    Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865
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