Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

Name: Down the Hatch - South Queensferry
Address: Port Edgar Marina Queensferry, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH30 9SQ
Telephone: 0131 331 1387
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2768 Reviews

£26 to £40

Canadian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Great for outdoor dining
Dog-friendly

North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months. There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie!

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Canadian, Scottish, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 08:30–17:00
Phone number
0131 331 1387
Website
http://www.downthehatchdiner.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Port Edgar Marina, Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SQ
Area
Edinburgh
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Cafe, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Experiences

£29.75 Skillet Deal
£14.86 per person
Multiple dates available
Any 2 skillets, 2 teas/coffees and 2 orange/apple juices for £29.75. Terms and conditions: Deal is based on 2 people sharing. Available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11am.

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What 2,768 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

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Child-friendly
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Child-friendly
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Down the Hatch in South Queensferry offers "fantastic atmosphere" and "epic food." Known for its "super friendly" staff and "quick service," this child-friendly spot is perfect for families. The menu features "amazing" Canadian dishes like poutine. Outdoor seating allows enjoyment of scenic marina views. Booking recommended.

2,768 Reviews

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Nicola
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
1st visit today, was excited to try this but was hugely disappointed. Our Scottish breakfast come out with the egg under cooked, toast was cold, bacon was very salty and greasy, sausage was cod aswell. Wanst a nice experience, left hungry and paid over £30 for it.
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Riona
West Lothian
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very yummy food, great value for money also! Poutine 5* so delicious 🤤 Booked a table outdoors which was probably a mistake on my end giving the fact it’s winter and freezing so my two daughters were very cold, I think it would benefit the restaurant having some blankets for the outdoor sitting, also some outdoor heaters just to make the experience more enjoyable through the winter months :) Staff not too attentive outdoors , didn’t get asked how our meal was and had to grab own cutlery and had to go up to pay bill as no one was coming over but unsure if that’s just the norm being outside. Overall can’t wait to come back to sit outside in the summer months or if invest in blankets and heating outside will be back in winter months also! :)
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James
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointed. I ordered a gluten free version of a burger explaining that I was celiac and how important it was only For the burger to turn up with crispy onions on it and make me extremely unwell. No offer to take it off the bill or anything. Otherwise, food there is nice. Big shame. My daughter’s meal was also left on the bill despite it being a kids eat free promotion.
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David
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Went for breakfast, food really good. Been down to try for lunch:)
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Gale
Edinburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always an amazing experience at down the hatch. Food second to none. Great portion sizes. Used a deal which made it even better. Staff great.
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Tom
Hungary
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
First time visit. Great tasty food Friendly staff Good service Will definitely visit again!
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Colin
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great experience, nice breakfast. May be a little bit expensive. But will be back
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Ann
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love this place. Consistently great comfort good with friendly service.
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Cameron
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I had the Canadian and Argentinian skillets respectively for brunch and they were both amazing! Would highly recommend! Staff were excellent but would recommend booking in advance!
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Lynn
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fab food, quick and pleasant service and you can have a wee wander along the marina after to work off some of those calories as you admire the bridges and boats. What's not to like? It's pretty child friendly too
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FAQs

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 331 1387.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry is rated 4.5 stars by 2768 OpenTable diners.