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One Square Bar + Brasserie, Edinburgh,

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.3
4.3
612 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
    Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29 photo
  • Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea

    £59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Inspired by Edinburgh's famous authors, their words and their wisdom, our afternoon tea celebrates the city's storytellers and their famous tales. Each dish will take you on a journey of escapism through different chapters of history inspired by stories, poetry and prose. From Robert Burns to Irvine Welsh and many in between, this afternoon tea menu draws inspiration from each storyteller's depiction of our city and each dish represents a different chapter, fact or fiction, for you to enjoy in the world's first UNESCO City of Literature! Please note from the 4th Dec to 4th Jan all Afternoon Teas will be from our Festive menu. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice.
    Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea photo
  • 2-course Weekend Brunch

    £23.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an elegant two-course brunch with La Garde Ecossaise Champagne. Begin with a sharing platter of fresh fruit, pastries & more, then a delightful brunch dish of your choice. Add a glass of La Garde Ecossaise Brut for £12 or upgrade to 1/2 bottle per person for £42. Scotland's famous 'Auld Alliance' with France was forged through centuries of shared values and strategic interests. In the 1420's, 6000 Scottish soldiers arrived in France to fight against the English. Their bravery was honoured with the Kings of France naming their personal bodyguard La Garde Ecossaise du Corps Du Roi; the Scottish Bodyguards to the King. This experience is in One Square Bar with live DJ each Saturday. Not available on the first Sunday of the month.
    2-course Weekend Brunch photo

What 612 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
One Square Bar + Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with exceptional service and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fabulous brunch" and "amazing value" for money. The ambience is "lovely," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service delays, the attentive staff ensures a "wonderful experience" overall.

612 Reviews
  1. Michelle

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food had the Skye mussels and burger. Cocktails spot on and beautifully presented. Staff very attentive and polite.

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  2. June

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately restaurant was not busy which meant there was a lack of ambience. It was also quit cold. Service was quick and polite. We have gone for a pre theatre meal from the set Market menu. I was quite surprised to find that one of the starters and three of the five mains had a supplement of £8 or above. The food was passable but that was all. My friend has the turkey, veg was very hard even the roast potatoes and gravy very strong not really for Turkey. Overall our market menu turned out to be quite expensive for what it was plus a 12.5 % tip was automatically added.

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  3. Andy

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can sum up my evening here with two words, simply lovely! The food was amazing, the wine was amazing and the staff were friendly and knowledgable. If you’re in Edinburgh come here and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you for an amazing evening!

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  4. Rosie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service was amazing staff really friendly and the food outdid my expectations - bigger portions than you would think too! - great value

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  5. Denise

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful concept, super impressed with the attention to detail in the presentation, the choice and the exquisite teas. The inventiveness. Absolutely loved the experience. Only downside … the food was all beautiful to look at but flavour / freshness let it down slightly.

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  6. David

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spot on and the service was like a comfy shoe , the staff made it a special birthday romantic dinner

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  7. Jodie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food outstanding. Would recommend to anyone

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  8. Steve

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cocktails and Bar Food, service was good and the place was busy

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  9. Sheila

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great range and quality of food. Staff and ambience excellent. Very enjoyable relaxed lunch for our party of 6 ranging from 3years to 70 years. Our second reservation and we will certainly return.

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  10. Maxine

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at One Square for Sunday lunch every year and it never disappoints. Requested to be sat near the band as my children love them and we had the most perfect table. Food, as always, was incredible. The roast beef is 10/10. Desserts are to die for. All the staff are so incredible. My daughter accidentally dropped a glass with water and all the staff were more caring and attentive towards her first before kindly cleaning the mess up, so thank you very much for that. The staff go above and beyond.

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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.3 stars by 612 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
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
  • 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
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