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White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, Edinburgh,
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White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

4.3 (2279)
£26 to £40
Seafood
266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA

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2 people
20:00

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, situated on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, serving the best of British seafood and shellfish sourced from boutique suppliers across the country. Expect small plates, sharing platters & hand-crafted cocktails washed down with a carefully curated selection of wine & fizz. Brought to you by the team behind Chop House & Monteiths.

A child or young person must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Children aged:
0-5 from 12pm until 9pm
5-17 from 12pm until 10pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary British, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    0131 629 5300
  • Website
    http://www.whitehorseoysterbar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA
  • Area
    The Royal Mile
  • Cross Street
    Canongate & St. Mary's Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    8 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wine
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What 2,279 people are saying

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar offers "amazing food" and "fantastic service" with a focus on fresh, beautifully presented seafood. Highlights include the "best oysters" and creative dishes like tempura oysters and buttermilk cod. The ambiance complements the "wonderful" dining experience, making it a "must-visit" spot in Edinburgh.
2,279 Reviews

  1. Arzu

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing! A Must go place in Edinburgh ✨👌🏾

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  2. SteveS

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food & service!… loved the fact tourists walking in to have a quick pit stop of Oysters n Drink at the bar.. without a fuss from the team! .. very welcoming with food to boot! 👏👏

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  3. Wen

    New Orleans1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had lunch there. The food is find, service is good, but the portion is small and small for the price.

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  4. Gillian

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, excellent service, five star ambience. Premium all round!

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  5. Jenny

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 31 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved my first dinner here - will definitely be back ! Excellent dinner and loved the service,

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  6. Linda

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This is one of our favourite restaurants but unfortunately on this occasion there was a problem in the kitchen and the food was very delayed. There was also a confusion with our arrival drinks which weren't as requested. Both the champagne and white wine weren't chilled enough. Overall very disappointed although the food when it eventually did arrive was delicious. Sadly the manager has an overly informal and arrogant style.

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  7. Ryan

    Wisconsin37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried a sampler of raw and fried oysters, both kinds were good. Crab straw fries weren’t bad. Good service. No complaints.

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  8. Kelly

    Denver5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice dining experience and great location. We had the lobster platter and it was delicious. Cocktails were unique and top notch. Highly recommend

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  9. Michael VIP

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Popped in for Oyster Happy Hour. Freshest oysters and a great team of staff. Can’t wait to come back.

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  10. Charvet

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La meilleur restaurant d’Edimbourg! Les produits sont frais, l’équipe conseille très bien les vins. Personnel sympathique. Je recommande vivement!

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FAQs

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 2279 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. The Royal Mile

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2 people
20:00
Google Map for White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Canongate & St. Mary's Street
  • Area
    The Royal Mile
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–00:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary British, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    8 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wine
Gift card

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