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The Court, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Court

4.1
4.1
24 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
Taking inspiration from the city’s picturesque streets and cobblestoned squares, The Court will be a unique journey through time, culture, and music.

You’ll enter a realm of local experiences and joyful indulgence with exclusive cocktails, Scottish-inspired menus, and a signature patisserie selection.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Festive Afternoon Tea

    £30.00 - £60.00 per person

    3 Dec 2024 - 4 Jan 2025
    A festive Caledonian tradition in the heart of the hotel, taste your way through an abundance of holiday flavours, from pistachio to praline, spiced orange and Bailey's. Discover the magic of the holidays come to life, creating a new Christmas tradition for the entire family.
    Festive Afternoon Tea photo
  • Tropical Afternoon Tea

    £30.00 - £60.00 per person

    5 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025
    Our first Afternoon Tea of 2025 features tropical flavours from around the world to brighten up the new year.
    Tropical Afternoon Tea photo

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Court offers an elegant dining experience with "fantastic food, service and overall vibes." Guests praise its "absolutely beautiful venue" and "stunning" new decor. Despite some criticisms of slow service and occasional noise, the delicious cuisine and attentive staff make it a recommended spot for memorable meals.

24 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not a patch on the afternoon tea from the Waldorf Astoria/Peacock Alley as it used to be before changing to The Court. Nice new decor and ambience. Would go for drinks but I'll not be back for afternoon tea.

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  2. Pam

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first visit and we really enjoyed it. Menu had a good choice. Alcohol a bit pricey but expect this in such a beautiful setting. Only thing I didn’t like was the 12.5% service charge. We always leave a tip for good food and good service but I do object to it being added to the bill. Would recommend

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  3. Gill

    London

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was very nice, but pricey. Service was slow, with no apologies for the wait. Tables very close together. Despite the restaurant being only a third full, they tried to squeeze us in between two other couples. I asked for a better table and was told no problem, why not just give us a good table in the first place? I advised it was our 20 year anniversary when i booked, and someone called a week in advance to check this. But on the day there were no nice wishes, no good table (as already mentioned), not even a candle in the dessert. Very poor. Given the price, it just didnt feel special. I doubt we'll be back.

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  4. Stephen

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable breakfast, good service, friendly and efficient. Recommended.

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  5. Tina

    Cheshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely nice staff but shouldn’t be added 12.5% surcharges on extra😱

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  6. Diane

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing from the food, the service and the ambiance. We will definitely go back.

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  7. Erin

    Angus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff are wonderful, so attentive and friendly, 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  8. Anne

    Dunbartonshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious meal, excellent friendly service and great atmosphere. Love the new Court and especially the smart new menus.

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  9. Judi

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu needs to have more information, we were told we didn't need sides,however the mushroom Wellington for example came with a couple of teaspoons of mash and carrot had we known this we would have ordered sides. Very tasty though

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  10. Julie

    Edinburgh

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is good and the musical accompaniment was superb in the evening we had dinner.

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The Court is rated 4.1 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Court

Princes St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–23:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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