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The Fountain, Edinburgh,

The Fountain

4.7
4.7
318 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
For those looking for an alternative to the usual pubs and bars in town, this is the local for you.

Behind our bar you’ll find craft beers, a great mixture of classic & signature cocktails as well as a modest selection of wine.

Our food focuses on simplicity, home comforts and delicious flavours. All dishes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients.

Directly opposite from Fountain Park; it’s also a great hub to head to for ‘pre and post’ cinema food & drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    0131 229 1899
  • Website
    http://www.fountainbar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain delights with "fantastic service" and a "great atmosphere," perfect for football fans or a relaxed meal. Renowned for its "insanely delicious haggis pakoras" and "great Sunday roast," it offers an "interesting menu" with options like haggis bonbons. Friendly staff ensure a welcoming experience, though service timing may vary.

318 Reviews

  1. YVONNE

    Edinburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the midweek marvel menu. Good choice, very nice simple pub food and excellent value for money! Will be back.
    The FountainResponded 7 days ago
    Yvonne, thank you so much for the positive review! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Fountain

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  2. Annie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite honestly the best roast dinner EVER, all of it. Yummy and will visit again, and pass on the recommendation. Perfect if you have a doggo as they are made more than welcome. 🐾
    The FountainResponded on 9 December 2024
    Annie we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you so much for your kind words. and we do hope we can be of assistance in the future. Take care! The Fountain

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  3. Brian

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was fantastic. Service was OK but a bit slow due to busy kitchen on a Saturday night.
    The FountainResponded on 9 December 2024
    Brian, it's experiences like yours that really keep us motivated! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Fountain

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  4. Christina

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service good, staff friendly, clean. Definitely be back.
    The FountainResponded on 9 December 2024
    Christina, we are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Fountain

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  5. Alison

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came hear after the rugby with my parents. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. I had booked a table at the bar, but the staff managed to move us to the restaurant area. As always food was great, 3 roast beef dinners was enjoyed by all. Will definitely be back. Thank you all for your assistance this evening.
    The FountainResponded on 29 November 2024
    Alison, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Fountain. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Fountain

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  6. Laura

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed that we booked a table in advance and were made to feel we were a problem. Order not taken for 35 minutes and then we waited over an hour for food. The food was good when it arrived but had taken far too long!
    The FountainResponded on 28 November 2024
    Hi Laura, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, so we are disappointed to hear that your experience with us was not a positive one. We understand that the waiting time was unacceptable, and we are committed to improving our service. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide more satisfactory dining experience. Please contact us so we can make this right. Best Wishes, The Fountain

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  7. Gordon

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great speedy service and food was excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout.

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  8. John

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great pub, excellent trivia night on Sundays. Good selection of beer and pub food.

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  9. Nicola

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Faultless as always. Brilliant with kids, we will be back again and again.

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  10. Margaret

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for our meal and drinks on Saturday first time visiting and did not disappoint thanks

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The Fountain is rated 4.7 stars by 318 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Google Map for The Fountain

131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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