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The Blackbird, Edinburgh,

The Blackbird

4.5
4.5
334 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Dog-friendly
Welcome to The Blackbird – home to the Best Beer Garden in Edinburgh...probably!

Voted in the top 30 Cocktail Bars and Terraces in the UK by The Times Newspaper – The Blackbird gives you great cocktails, wines and beers as well as delicious Hot Sandwiches, Salad Bowls, Street Food and Small Plates from our friends at Flash & Ollie!

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Experiences

  • A Table for drinks

    Multiple dates available
    A Table for drinks only
  • A Table for Food

    Multiple dates available
    A Table for food

What 334 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird offers a "lovely wee beer garden" and a "huge selection of drinks." Guests rave about the "most delicious giant sandwiches" and "fabulous service." While the menu may change, the "great atmosphere" and "friendly, attentive staff" keep patrons returning. Ideal for enjoying "great cocktails" with "good value for money."

334 Reviews
  1. Amanda

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked drinks between Christmas and New Year - table was good and service very attentive and helpful.

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  2. Robert VIP

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for lovely staff and a 5 star sandwich

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  3. patricia

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was excellent The staff are wonderful so attentive The food was great & the pub is so nice nothing to much trouble. We will be returning

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  4. Leah

    Argyll2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as per usual. A large range of cocktails all for a decent price and sandwich’s are so big u could have one between three. Great value for money.

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  5. Patricia

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too much bread and very little filling. Not particularly tasty or enjoyable. Very disappointing

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  6. Rebekah

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious and cocktails were 10/10! All the staff were super friendly and extremely accommodating (especially considering we ended up staying a lot longer than our original booking)! Atmosphere inside and out was amazing!

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  7. Jenny

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding, as always! Table was abit tight for the four of us but made it worth while with the amazing Christmas cocktails

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  8. Sandra

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Our server was lovely - friendly, attentive and v efficient.

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  9. Doug

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great portions and very tasty sandwich’s . Very friendly service too

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  10. David

    Edinburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub that does fantastic sandwiches. Every should go for a visit just to experience the food and amazing beer garden

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The Blackbird is rated 4.5 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blackbird

37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH

Additional information

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  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Delivery & takeout
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