One Square Bar + Brasserie

Name: One Square Bar + Brasserie
Address: 1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH3 9SR
Telephone: 0131 229 9131
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.2

4.2

602 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–01:00 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 13:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Phone number
0131 229 9131
Website
http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Private party contact
the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131

Location
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR
Area
Edinburgh
Cross Street
Lothian Road
Parking details
One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
Public transit
BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29
£29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the seasonal delights of One Square's award-winning kitchen team, as they present their regularly-changing market menu. Using the very best produce Scotland's natural larder has to offer, these creative dishes offer a culinary experience from starter through to dessert! Perfect for pre-theatre enjoyment, do give us a call directly if you're looking to book for over 6 guests. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.
Ginnasium - Gin Tasting Experience
£32.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Led by our Gin Expert, you'll learn about the processes involved in gin distillation and have the chance to indulge your senses as you get to know the botanicals and junipers that make gin so distinctive. If you would like to discover more but don't know quite where to begin, then our gin-tasting package is for you. The perfect chance to sample some of our current favourite serves with paired canapés and get better acquainted with this most intriguing of spirits. Includes 3 seasonal gins with the recommended tonic and matching gin-spired canapés. Advance Booking Required: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. This experience is served in One Square Bar.
Endless Sunday Lunch
£45.00 per person
5 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2024
Endless Sirloin beef, perfectly cooked roast tatties and all the seasonal veg you can enjoy! One Square is the perfect place to get the family together for a Sunday feast, while being entertained by the wonderful Viper Swing. To start you will have a range of salad stations, charcuterie, our seasonal soup and more! And our wine-experts are on hand to help you pick the perfect accompaniment to your lunch. With a free-flowing chocolate fountain, One Square ice-cream cart and mountain of desserts, make sure to guarantee your families table as soon as possible for this once per month offering!! This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.

Winter root vegetable soup, crispy carrot, cumin oil
Allergens: Celery
Chicken and apricot terrine, fig chutney, fennel salad, dark rye croûte
Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sesame Seeds, Sulphites
Twice baked Mull cheddar soufflé, grain mustard cream, Conference pear
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Milk, Mustard
Scottish Smoked salmon, dill and lemon crème fraîche, yuzu gel, baby watercress salad
£6 supplement / Allergens: Celery, Fish, Milk, Mustard
Smoked duck breast salad, salt baked beetroot, radish and chestnut salad, mulled wine vinaigrette dressing
£8 supplement / Celery, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Nuts, Sulphites

Main Courses

Sage and onion stuffed turkey roulade wrapped in Serrano ham, duck fat roast potato, maple roasted root vegetables, braised red cabbage, redcurrant gravy
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Mustard, Sulphites
Roast fillet of salmon on a prawn, pea and saffron risotto, Parmesan tuille, pickled samphire
£8 supplement / Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Sulphites
Braised beef shin and cheek, mustard mash potato, Prosecco braised leeks, red wine jus
£12 supplement / Milk, Mustard, Sulphites
Black Isle Amber Ale battered haddock, pomme neuf, One Square mint purée de pois, homemade tartare sauce and curry sauce
Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Fish, Mustard, Sulphites
Sweet potato, spinach and Feta tart, pimento sauce, Tenderstem broccoli, crispy potato herb crumb
Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites

Sides

All £5.50

Honey mustard pigs in blankets
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Mustard
Pork and sage stuffing balls
Allergens: Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Egg
Mustard mashed potatoes
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Mustard
Maple glazed root vegetables
Sourdough and whipped butter
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk
Prosecco braised leeks
Allergens: Celery, Milk, Sulphites
Truffle Parmesan fries
Allergens: Milk

Desserts

Sheraton spiced steamed pudding, marmalade ice cream, treacle sauce or cream
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Milk, Sulphites
Salted caramel cheesecake, Biscoff crumble, poached wine pear
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Milk, Soya, Sulphites
Chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding, milk ice cream, brandy custard
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Milk, Sulphites
Selection of French cheese, oatcakes, grapes, spiced plum chutney
£4 supplement / Celery, Cereals containing Gluten, Egg, Milk, Mustard, Sesame Seeds, Sulphites

What 602 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.2Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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One Square Bar + Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous menu choice" and "very friendly and knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the "delicious food," particularly the creative afternoon tea themed around Edinburgh's literary culture. While some mention occasional slow service, the exceptional atmosphere and attention to detail make it a standout choice.

602 Reviews

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Debbie
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The customer service was outstanding! So lovely and attentive without being intrusive. A waitress overheard we were celebrating a birthday and came out with a wee treat! It was so thoughtful! The food was amazing as usual, so tasty I did intend to have 3 courses but I was full after 2 courses, so three of us shared a dessert, just to get a wee taste! Yummy
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Charlotte
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Waited 40 minutes for main course. Waited was apologetic. Other table after us was served before we were
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June
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Over two hours to be served our dinner. When it came (3 steak pies, 1 plant based burger) they were cold - the burger very overcooked and inedible, steak pies pastry undercooked. Gravy for the pies was just like coloured water. However, the bar and wait staff were excellent and attentive. We refused to pay for the meals that we had. Unfortunately, this did not make up for the time we spent there or the fact that we had to go elsewhere for our dinner.
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Kevin
Edinburgh
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service there was a mix up with the booking. We were booked for Sunday lunch but they only do it once a month on the 1st Sunday, the manager booked us in for January and offered us a free lunch in the bar area. Lunch was good the burger was excellent but the steak pie was just ok the gravy was very watery. The staff were very attentive and friendly, even though the bar area was very busy. We will certainly be back for our Sunday lunch and there is a lovely outdoor terrace beside the bar which we will visit during the summer.
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Jonathan
Edinburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
As a restaurant, the layout was nice with a pleasant ambience. There was a new menu (Nov '24) which had a small but varied selection, sufficient for all guests. The service was very good, although a little bit slow. The food quality was very good, all four of us had different main courses and everyone enjoyed what they had.
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Alex
London
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent market menu in lovely restaurant. Central and convenient access. Great service.
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Julie
Edinburgh
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The fruit and pastries was nice but I think I ordered the wrong brunch dish. I had the chick pea, which was very rich with overpowering flavours. I ate less than half of it and developed a sore stomach later in the day. We felt it was hard to get staff’s attention and had to ask for the dirty mark on our table to be cleaned after I sat down.
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DAVID
County Durham
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very convenient location for visits to the theatre or city centre. Service was great from start to finish. Food quality was also very good although one fish course was slightly undercooked - so only four stars. Our table was next to a service desk so not a great contribution to our “ambience” but nothing that would prevent us from returning as we intend to do for future visits to the theatre.
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OpenTable Diner
Cheshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing presentation fabulous and the service was excellent
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Kimia
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and experience! Lovely staff and overall an enjoyable afternoon tea.
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One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.2 stars by 602 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Additional information

Cross Street
Lothian Road
Area
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 10:00–01:00 Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 13:00–16:00 Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
Public transit
BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
Payment Options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 229 9131
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Private party contact
the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131

One Square Bar + Brasserie

Make a booking

Private dining

Additional information

Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

Ginnasium - Gin Tasting Experience

Endless Sunday Lunch

Starters

Winter root vegetable soup, crispy carrot, cumin oil

Chicken and apricot terrine, fig chutney, fennel salad, dark rye croûte

Twice baked Mull cheddar soufflé, grain mustard cream, Conference pear

Scottish Smoked salmon, dill and lemon crème fraîche, yuzu gel, baby watercress salad

Smoked duck breast salad, salt baked beetroot, radish and chestnut salad, mulled wine vinaigrette dressing

Main Courses

Sage and onion stuffed turkey roulade wrapped in Serrano ham, duck fat roast potato, maple roasted root vegetables, braised red cabbage, redcurrant gravy

Roast fillet of salmon on a prawn, pea and saffron risotto, Parmesan tuille, pickled samphire

Braised beef shin and cheek, mustard mash potato, Prosecco braised leeks, red wine jus

Black Isle Amber Ale battered haddock, pomme neuf, One Square mint purée de pois, homemade tartare sauce and curry sauce

Sweet potato, spinach and Feta tart, pimento sauce, Tenderstem broccoli, crispy potato herb crumb

Sides

Honey mustard pigs in blankets

Pork and sage stuffing balls

Mustard mashed potatoes

Maple glazed root vegetables

Sourdough and whipped butter

Prosecco braised leeks

Truffle Parmesan fries

Desserts

Sheraton spiced steamed pudding, marmalade ice cream, treacle sauce or cream

Salted caramel cheesecake, Biscoff crumble, poached wine pear

Chocolate brioche bread and butter pudding, milk ice cream, brandy custard

Selection of French cheese, oatcakes, grapes, spiced plum chutney

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