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Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

4.8 (568)
£25 and under
American
32-34 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9AP

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Welcome to Bucks Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St. We look forward to welcoming you!

The best free range buttermilk fried chicken you've ever tasted! New to Edinburgh, 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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    0131 202 8181
  • Website
    https://bucksbar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Noon
  • Catering
    American food, buttermilk fried chicken, wings, waffles and chicken burgers.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to cater to large group bookings and any special occasions.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    32-34 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9AP
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    Just off Lothian Road and down from Princes Street behind Edinburgh Castle.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Edinburgh Waverly Train Station 20 minute walk.Bus links and tram links on Princes Street being a 10 minute walk away.Across the road from Usher Hall.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine

Menu

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street's menu was last updated on 12/03/2024.

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What 568 people are saying

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Ambience

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambience

  • Edinburgh

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh

    Good for groups

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bucks Bar Grindlay Street in Edinburgh receives rave reviews for its "tender, juicy, and tasty" chicken burgers and "amazing" food. Guests frequently praise the "friendly and helpful" staff and the "fantastic cocktails." Known for its "awesome vibe" and generous portions, it's a top choice for a lively dining experience.
568 Reviews

  1. Rebecca

    London4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 18 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Small venue but not enough wait staff. Seemed completely overwhelmed by having a full inside seating. Had to ask for menus when waiting outside, having been forgotten outside. Got our table and it was painful trying to get attention to order, the couple next to us were laughing at the absurdity. Asked three times for water and ignored every time. Asked three times for the bill. Food was distinctly average but the service is what puts me off.

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  2. Ross

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was efficient and to a high standard, the menu had a good range of options and the food was great. Would recommend to anyone who has not been before.

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  3. Katherine

    Yorkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't say enough good things about this place. We found it on TikTok so decided to give it a whirl. Easily the biggest chicken burger I've ever seen, and really tender, juicy and tasty. Highly recommend
    Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay StreetResponded on 17 June 2025
    Hi Kathrine. Thankyou for this awesome review and for taking the time to do so. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to inviting you back very soon. Best wishes, Bucks team

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  4. Patryk

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks so much for this, our date went amazing! Good food, Good drinks! Love the decor! 5/5
    Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay StreetResponded on 17 June 2025
    Hi Patryk. Thankyou for this awesome review and for taking the time to do so. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and we look forward to inviting you back very soon. Best wishes, Bucks team

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  5. Lewis

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always, only gripe is service charge being automatically applied, shouldn’t be happening

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  6. Santiago

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic!! Aaron a truly gem!! Thanks team, everything lovely

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  7. Andrew

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was superb and our server Rory was outstanding nothing was to much he’s a credit to bucks bar

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  8. Lynne

    Edinburgh/Midlothian4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 13 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service as usual huge portions and fantastic cocktails

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  9. Alex

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely servers, food brought out fast and tasted great. All of my friends agree

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  10. Gillian

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very fresh & full of flavour. Attentive staff. Tables a little packed together but not too bad. A little noisy but it’s a small place.

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FAQs

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 202 8181.

Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street is rated 4.8 stars by 568 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Edinburgh - Bucks Bar Grindlay Street

32-34 Grindlay St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9AP

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just off Lothian Road and down from Princes Street behind Edinburgh Castle.
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Edinburgh Waverly Train Station 20 minute walk.Bus links and tram links on Princes Street being a 10 minute walk away.Across the road from Usher Hall.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Yvonne Noon
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    https://bucksbar.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0131 202 8181
  • Catering
    American food, buttermilk fried chicken, wings, waffles and chicken burgers.
  • Private party facilities
    Available to cater to large group bookings and any special occasions.
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