Apiary Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

We visited this beautiful wee gem tucked away in this pleasant suburb of Edinburgh: Newington. The lovely couple who own it ( and two sister restaurants in the city) explained they have changed their emphasis to wine by the glass or bottle with upmarket snacks from local high quality suppliers such as Iain Mellis cheese. We loved the cosy autumn into winter vibe: beautiful tasteful lighting enhanced this. They have a truly fabulous selection of wine to suit all tastes. We can’t wait to go back!

If you want to spend £10 on a medium glass of wine visit this place. There were no menus or prices any where to be seen. Ask before you buy!

Rikelige ,gode,smakfulle middager. Hyggelig betjening. Litt støyete lokaler,greie priser i forhold til kvaliteten.

We booked to come here on Sunday night and were so glad - they are shut MOndasy-Wedensdays. Welcomed from the front door, nice comforatbale and priavte seating, wide ranging menu and great food. I had scallops and slamon, and my companion had the soup (beetroot with a mild kick and delvcious) and the sprouts. An absolutely repeatable experince.

Booked here as we were staying nearby. We were not disappointed! Lovely little restaurant and the food was fabulous! Different menu with things we hadn't tried before. Will definitely visit again when we're in Edinburgh.

We had the teriyaki salmon and cauliflower cakes and they were incredibly delicious as well as beautifully presented. The restaurant was also quiet and peaceful, even in the midst of the Fringe Festival.

Excellent food and atmosphere. Lovely staff too An interesting menu. We tried some new things we hadn’t had before. I had the pork shoulder and it was delicious. We also tried the pigs ears! They were tasty too!

My mother lives in Newington and this is where I always take her. Great food, well presented, and at very reasonable prices.

This is my second visit to the Apiary and the food is fantastic. I am lactose intolerant and my friend needs gluten free, the server was very knowledgeable about our conditions. The restaurant caters for dietary needs without compromising on flavours. The food is an absolute treat for the taste buds, full of different flavours and a feast for the eyes with lots of gorgeous colours. Gourmet flavours at affordable prices.

Restaurant à proximité de notre bed and breakfast. Service tres sympathique, souriant et efficace. Cuisine très bien exécutée, très goûteuse.

Recommended by our host we decided to eat there. But as it is, many smaller restaurants suffer and can’t get suitable staff. Therefore we had to book a table for Saturday and not for Sunday as planned. We did not regret it. The quality of the food was excellent, the service very very friendly and always attentive. We enjoyed our dinner.

After being let down by another restaurant arrived as a walk in and was given a table immediately. Our server was very pleasant and efficient. Lots of choices, went with the set menu which was delicious and very good value . Excellent gluten free food , highly recommend

Excellent food from the specials menu though there was a great range available anyway. Very attentive staff and a lovely atmosphere. 3 superb courses with drinks for under £45 each.

After booking a short stay in Edinburgh for Easter I booked this restaurant for the first meal and didn’t know what to expect , it wasOnly a Short walk from where we were staying which I hadn’t checked prior but worked perfect after a tiring 6 hours journey travelling a well needed meal was in order The staff were faultless and quality of the meals that cater for all I was blown away by the vegan meal and Family fully enjoyed there’s the waiter who I wish got his name was so welcoming and informative as I Learnt about the meaning behind the cafe bees song as they have 3 stores around Edinburgh with a different theme Then Shared the amazing vegan 🌱 dessert back at apartment and finished the evening nicely What An amazing start and first experience of Edinburgh

Finding food when you have multiple allergies is difficult, but our visit to the Apiary completely turned that theory on its head. On explaining the range of allergies we had in the group, the staff literally told us nothing was a problem and they could make anything work and oh my they delivered. The food was absolutely delicious, bespoke and clearly made with passion, coupled with a service that was outstanding and married attention to detail, efficiency and a pinch of fun and banter. The Apiary experience was exceptional as it allowed us the option to deliver a 3 course meal, which is rare when you have multiple allergies. The staff were phenomenal and created a relaxed environment that made us feel as if we were old friends and couldn’t have done more to cater for all our needs. I would wholeheartedly recommend this superb little restaurant and they will see both Jenni & I again.

The ambiance was not our cup of tea seemed like a place for students and other University types. The seat covers looked a little tired and not clean. I thought the food was excellent overall. The Scallop starter was on the bland side but the Beef blade bourguignon was really nice. Bit strange no mushrooms in the dish and the pancetta was a bit rough (Spanish rather than Italian?) The smoked potato was a new experience but a good one. The staff were attentive.

This restaurant has nice decor, friendly staff and some good food. It is a pity that the serving times are quite extraordinarily slow and one is kept waiting 30 or 40 minutes for one’s food. If you have something to do, for example a train to catch or a scheduled hospital visit, this is profoundly inconvenient and irritating. I assume that in the restaurant trade there is some generally accepted waiting time. Whatever that time is, The Apiary exceeds it.

The most delicious meal ever. Attentive, friendly receptive and knowledgable service. Proper servings with delicious taste. A hidden gem in Edinburgh. Highly recommend the roasted cod and beef blade bourguignon

On a wet Friday night in Edinburgh, this was an absolute joy of an evening; so much so, we came back on Saturday. Beautifully cooked & presented, the menu offered variety & quality of a very high standard, at very reasonable prices, and the delightful staff made the whole experience even more special. Couldn't recommend highly enough. We very much hope to be back.

This venue is a fantastic place to eat fantastic food. We were looking for a restaurant away from the boring chains. This place was soooo good.Food fantastic, service the same and great price and ambience.Nice to be able to make a memory of food.If we are able to return to Edinburgh we will be back>>>

Food is creative, served hot, great staff, wonderful management - what else can one want in at Edinburgh restaurant. You can get in/out quickly or linger as we like to do.Good wine and desert selection. I'll repeat that the staff is wonderful and made us feel welcome and pampered

Lovely wee place. Clean, quality decor and amazing food. My partner and I opted for the Big Cow meal for two and were not disappointed. 2 huge steaks cooked exactly how we asked for them, a huge bag of crispy fries and a heap of fantastically prepared greens. Well worth the money. Our waitress (Canadian lass, didnt catch her name sadly) was brilliant, friendly, enthusiastic and was very welcoming. We will definitely be back next time we're in Edinburgh.

I took my elderly mother here for dinner on her birthday. The food is just amazing, with delicate blends of flavours and wonderfully imaginative pairings of ingredients. And such good value!

Service was spot on, staff could not have been any friendlier. Shared the Big Cow with a friend, it took around 35 mins but it was sooo worth the wait. Great service great food! Will definitely be back

I visited this place with my partner for dinner. Ordered a starter salad as a main dish from the chef's specials. Salad was tasty however it arrived on a side plate and certainly not a dinner portion size, for double the price of £14. Prawns were batter flied too so not really much protein on the plate to satisfy the hunger. It definitely wasn't worth the money. Ended up having some Jerk chicken off my partners dish (which was delicious) and more food when I got back home because I was still very hungry. I was offered a side dish by the waitress but I wasn't prepared to pay any extra for the meal. After the main, my partner asked for a gealic coffee (coffee with whisky) but instead he got a plain cappuccino. Food tasty enough, experience didn't live up to expectations. We will not be back. Waiting staff nice and welcoming.

We have eaten here several times and generally enjoyed it. However this time we were sadly disappointed2 out of the 3 of us had starters which were barely lukewarm and our main courses had to be seen to be believed.I had a lamb dish which consisted of chewy lumps of lamb heaped on a number of thick sauces none of which had a discernible taste

I always enjoy dining at the Apiary. The food is always delicious, the service always great and the atmosphere a pleasantly relaxed and welcoming buzz. This most recent trip was the first since Covid, and we felt very safe with the measures in place. It was great to eat out, and even better to do so at the Apiary. Extra shout out for their being so on point regarding allergens and food intolerances, and also for being so accommodating of an enormous golden anniversary cake!

Lunch at the Apiary what an excellent small restaurant with a menu for everyone. Staff very attentive . Excellent value.

Oh My ! Out For Lunch! It's been TOO long. Introducing my son and daughter-in-law to a favourite place of mine- The Apiary in Newington. First post Lockdown lunch out! It is as fabulous as ever. Absolutely delicious food and such lovely, welcoming, friendly staff...highly recommend it. And the non-alcohol sparkling wine is pretty good as well #supportlocalbusiness #hospitality #lunch #family #fun

Had lunch at Apiary Sat 5th December.One of our favourite places and our recent visit was as good as always.With current tier 3 restrictions I was expecting to be on the juice, but they had a really good non alcohol drinks list with beer, cider and fizzy wine which was great.Food was amazing!! We had starts and mains which were all great, but the stand outs were my pork cheek starter and my mum's sea bass main...DELICIOUS!!!!It was a great atmosphere and so nice to see people enjoying themselves and supporting businesses.Along with the fab food, the people who work there make it...everyone is always so lovely, happy, friendly and helpful.Definitely recommend anyone to go if you've not tried it!

The Apiary ofrece una experiencia de alta calidad a un precio excelente, que no estaría fuera de lugar en el centro de Edimburgo o en Londres. Tuvimos 2 entrantes fantásticos, un entrante de carrilleras de cerdo delicioso y decadente y un plato de goujon de pollo con costra de semillas realmente único perfectamente combinado con una mayonesa de limón cítrico. Esto nos preparó perfectamente para dos platos principales preparados por expertos, pasteles de patata confitada de pato con huevos escalfados cubiertos de holandesa y una paleta de cordero marroquí complementada con patatas fritas de polenta y puré de zanahoria. ¡Dos campos increíbles juntos para 14 increíblemente razonables! No hay espacio para el postre o un plato de queso bien ensamblado o los helados artesanales servidos con un control deslizante antiguo. Tampoco se pierda la selección Dukkah y un excelente glaseado de chalota. La carta de vinos que incluye una jarra de 10, el ambiente rústico galo y el excelente servicio constante hacen de este lugar una visita obligada.

Amazing food, very tasty and well presented. I recommended braised pork cheek for starter. The atmosphere is really nice. Staff very friendly. Kids menu available.

Buena comida. Personalmente, me hubiera beneficiado de más opciones del menú, pero lo que obtuve fue bueno. También tienen ofertas especiales si quieres salir del menú. Buena selección de helados de postre. Me sentí muy COVID seguro. Hacía bastante frío en el restaurante, así que recomendaría capas.

Ha pasado un tiempo desde la última vez que visitamos este pintoresco restaurante. Mientras estábamos en nuestra visita a Edimburgo, y nuestro alojamiento estaba situado a solo una milla de distancia, me arriesgué a hacer una reserva tardía, y quedamos encantados cuando nos ofrecieron una "mesa para dos".Obviamente, la situación actual del virus ha causado problemas, pero nos sentimos más que cómodos sentados a una "distancia segura" del siguiente grupo de personas que llegó algún tiempo después de nosotros.Aparte de eso, nuestros dos platos principales eran deliciosos y sabrosos, servidos en platos calientes (una de mis mascotas odia que se sirvan en platos sin calentar). El servicio fue de primera clase, el vino delicioso, y no dudo en recomendar este restaurante a aquellos que nunca han tenido la experiencia. BevandFras.

Second visit to this restaurant and second time very impressed. Food is stunning, recommend the 'big cow' to share between 2 if you're really hungry. Bailey's latte is also a treat for a liquid dessert.

Una esquina en una calle, clima frío y ventoso, un cartel con abejas. . . y la sensación de un estómago vacío. No todas las cosas buenas comienzan con fuegos artificiales y desfiles.Entró, tenía una cabina junto a la ventana y disfruté inmensamente las siguientes horas de almuerzo tardío. Ligero, espacioso y muy amable, nos deleitaron con una comida excepcional, algunas composiciones nuevas y delicadas, algunas tradicionales con un toque especial, todo ligero y fino, con una buena selección de vinos y bebidas. Parece que la comida está recién preparada: una vez que vimos a uno de los cocineros romper el récord de 100 m por la habitación hasta una puerta en la parte de atrás, sacar algo u otro de la tienda, saludarnos y desaparecer en la cocina.Ve allí.

We went as a party of 12 for a Christmas meal and had a great time. There was something for everyone and the staff checked in advance regarding any allergies anyone may have. Everyone enjoyed their food.

Not long home from a family dinner at The Apiary. A cozy little Newington restaurant I've passed thousands of times but never ventured in. That was definitely my mistake. It was midweek in January, before payday, so the restaurant was fairly quiet. There was a good selection of starters and mains and some cracking specials. The wine list was also good and some interesting beers.The waitresses clarified any queries with the menu, allergies etc and were very personable. The food came in good time and was excellent. The four of us definitely had a certain degree of food envy over each others plates during the meal. The meal was reasonably priced and having looked at the breakfast and lunch menus, we'll definitely be back!

All 3 courses excellent though slightly disappointed with apple purée part of starter with scallops.Been coming here and sister restaurants for years and they never let you down.Keep up the great work and we’ll keep on coming back.

Have been several times and always enjoyed it. Tonight was the first time I have been out for dinner by myself. Well it was just lovely. Staff were very attentive, explained everything, and my dinner was delicious. Scallops followed by market fish and then pudding - marshmallow wafers with my choice of ice cream. I chose vanilla but the waitress recommended turmeric and gingerbread ice cream from Over Langshaws farm. Gosh was it tasty.

Super cozy location with eccellent food and super friendly staff. I ate an amazing hamburger with my girlfriend in an awesome place. You have to go!

Super food and very good service which lent itself to a most enjoyable lunch. This is the third visit which again was very satisfactory. I highly recommend the Apiary in Newington Road.

A perfect restaurant! Delicious food, great surroundings and wonderful, friendly staff. We were a mixed table of carnivores, pescatarians and vegans and everyone loved their meal. Their pre theatre deal is astonishing value. Highly recommended.

We were so late getting into Edinburgh for Reasons. Had booked this place as it was close to Salisbury Hotel. We were over an hour late and got there at 2055, service closed at 2100. We could not have had better service. Our waiter was an absolute diamond, nothing too much trouble, he was charming. It's a friendly and welcoming place.

Average food - and the service let’s it down further. Staff were inattentive and we waited 30+ minutes before someone would acknowledge us to allow us to get the bill.

Outstanding food, good wine and cider choices. Warm staff. we tried 3 times before we could get in - worth the wait and walk to the restaurant. Food choices were varied from vegan to meat. Highly recommended and recommended making a reservation. Always very busy but comfortable and with a nice atmosphere

We are big fans of the The Educates Flea(I’m coeliac, so this restaurant group are heaven to me) but we were heading to a gig at Summerhall, so booked at Apiary for the first time. We were not disappointed. Service was great. We expected the food to be good, but it was incredible. The pork shoulder and potato terrine were to die for. Will definitely be recommending. Thank you!

Attended a charity dining event at this restuarant recently, where the restuarant teams from all 3 of their restuarants donated their time, food and profits to the Rock Trust, a local youth homelessness charity. The food was amazing, the wines were interesting, the atmosphere was great and nothing was too much effort for the staff. We had a great evening and have added thi to our list of 'must return' restaurants

Whilst in Edinburgh staying with friends, we went out to Dinner at the Apiary Restaurant. Three of us ordered the Pork - only to be told that it was not available - surely we should have been told us this when being given the Menus? Portions of the mains we thought fairly small for the price being charged. However, the Restaurant partly redeemed themselves with the quality and taste of desserts. The Restaurant was very quiet on the evening we visited (a Sunday) - perhaps a reflection on the prices being charged.

Were staying nearby and chose at random. What a find. Had pre theatre dinner and it was brilliant. So good we went back in the morning for brunch and it was also fantastic.

We are at the Apiary for a family event and they could not have looked after us better. The food was outstanding both in terms of quality and range - very well presented and cooked.This an excellent choice for a family event.

Nos detuvimos por capricho. En un lunes frío, triste y lluvioso después de un viaje a Arthurs Seat. El servicio fue espectacular. El café estaba caliente. Y nuestro brunch fue sublime.

Comimos aquí como un grupo de trabajo: el menú era imaginativo e incluía una buena selección de opciones de carne, pescado y verduras. Uso los Three Birds regularmente y no me sorprendió que tengan los mismos dueños. El Trhee Birds es más pequeño y tiene un ambiente acogedor, es más grande pero puede llevar grupos. Tiene un bar donde puedes pararte antes de la cena. Buen valor también.

Esto ha estado en mi lista durante años y no me decepcionó. Es espacioso y cómodo, está bien decorado y el ambiente es encantador. El personal fue increíblemente amable, nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos. La comida era sinceramente maravillosa, fuimos a la hora del almuerzo y pensamos que dos platos para 14 era una excelente relación calidad-precio. El menú era creativo y bien equilibrado, y todo lo que comimos estaba lleno de sabores, estaba delicioso. ¡Este no es un lugar para perderse!

Muy contento de conseguir una mesa aquí este año en nuestro peregrinaje anual al Ed Fringe, ¡no pudimos comer aquí el año pasado!

I’ve order a delicious vegetarian option from special dinner menu with a glass of vinho verde, couldn’t have chosen a better combination! Not too busy and very pretty. Lovely staff big thanks to Sarah for all the attention and kindness. Coming back for sure!

Carte sympathique avec des plats variés. Excellent saumon : fumé en entrée, filet en plat. Bonne daurade (sea bream). Egalement très bons sorbets en dessert. Nous avons apprécié le geste de la patronne (d'origine française) qui nous a offert des verres de vin pour s'excuser pour l'attente. Effectivement nous avons un peu attendu pour le plat principal, mais rien d'extravagant !

We ordered the seafood platter to share. . I was a little concerned that it might be too large but it was so delicious we couldn't stop eating it. The staff were friendly and helpful. We will definitely return.

It's a nice restaurant serving imaginative and tasty food. And on the whole, it is good value for money. However, on a recent pre-theatre visit, we felt there were some issues with portion sizes (i.e. too small). As an example, the 'market fish' option turned out to be sea bream. Now, your average sea bream is not a big fish, and the one they used for my meal was arguably smaller than average. So it would not be unreasonable to expect both fillets in a dish that was priced at £16. But no, one fillet, very nice but really quite small, accompanied by a veritable abundance of white beans, olives, etc. So, all very tasty, but totally unbalanced. I would rather have paid a supplement and got more fish and fewer beans. There were one or two other issues with portion sizes which I won't go into, but the important point is that this sort of thing can easily be the deciding factor in whether one chooses to return to a restaurant.

Nous avons découvert ce restaurant par hasard car celui où on voulait aller était complet. Comme quoi le hasard fait bien les choses. La gérante d’origine française s’est occupée de nous et elle a été d’une grande gentillesse et nous a expliqué tous les plats. Nous avons très bien mangé et nous recommandons ce restaurant et nous y reviendrons

A pretty average place to eat - reasonable menu, reasonable prices, good service but nothing to make it stand out as a must visit or must return. If you are in the area and need to eat, you will probably be content with this. I did wonder why they didn’t,t make some effort to clean the skylights which are filthy and give the whole place an uncared for look. Maybe they are sealed but it would be worth unsealing them if this is the case.

We arrived and were seated promptly and provided with water.

Locale dell’area sud della città, a ridosso del centro, frequentato da gente del quartiere. A cominciare dall’arredo, semplice ma gradevole, per continuare con la cucina, rappresenta una interessante alternativa alla diarchia pub - ristorante etnico che dopo un po’ affligge noi italiani quando siamo in viaggio in UK. I piatti sono curati, ben presentati e spaziano dalla carne al pesce, con qualche influenza mediterranea e orientale, ma senza esagerare. A pranzo menù di due portate a 12 pounds, ben spesi. Buone birre artigianali prodotte localmente.

An excellent menu, with a wide variety of dishes, catering for all tastes & dietary requirements. The food is delicious and is served in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere by well informed staff.

First visit to The Apiary but certainly won't be the last. Plenty of gf options on both the brunch and lunch menus - including the burgers. Staff clued up about gluten-free. Good friendly service. Very reasonable prices.

We passed this place and found out it was very busy with many different type of people in the restaurant. This was far from fine dining and rather relaxed bohemian style but with great food and good serving

I had hight hopes for this restaurant, based on the previous reviews. However, my choices were completely missed. The soup of the day was cold mix of herbs, cream and water (borderline edible). My main was duck breast, which I could not cut at all. My dessert was ice cream slider with choc nougat wafers. The ice cream was ok, however the wafer was certainly not fresh, my guess - mass produced from a pack of 6 for £1.20 from Tesco.

Met a friend for coffee at 10.45am and we were asked if we were having brunch! All tables were set for lunch time, even so early in the morning. The server was a bit disappointed that we were only have having a tea/coffee. There were 3 people in the restaurant and I couldn't believe how long it took to get served. Pot of tea was cold!! Table arrangements were odd and you needed to be skinny to fit into the booths! I tried several booths and I clattered my leg on the metal table ends. If I were returning for a meal I'd need to ask for a table in the general restaurant area as the booths space are far too small. Not ideal and quite uncomfortable seating arrangements even at the main tables. Would I return - ?????

We were a large party of around 20 people, who were extremely well looked after by Laura and the team at Apiary, at very short notice. The food was beautiful and served together as much as possible, and tasty. Many of our colleagues commented on the interesting menu and the good quality of the food, but it was the combination of this and the superb service (we weren't rushed at all), which really meant we had a very successful and enjoyable evening in a relaxed venue.

Interesting choices, very carefully presented food. Quite expensive as the taste wasn't as good as the presentation suggested. I recommend to try the scallops starter with squid ink meringue, that was a dish worth having again. Main duck dish was a bit overcooked and chewy. Worth giving it a go but probably won't go again.

Un décor sympa, une musique pas trop forte (ce qui est rare) et une cuisine excellente et inventive avec des cuissons de viandes et de poissons tout simplement parfaites. Quant aux légumes, ils sont sublimes. Une adresse à recommander les yeux fermés.

Imaginative menu well cooked and presented, Friendly and helpful staff. I just had to try the crispy pigs ear, I know what some might say but shredded and dusted in smoked paprika yummy, next time I'm in Edinburgh I'll be there.

I had a very nice lunch here with a friend.

I wish I could give this restaurant 6 stars, it is brilliant. The staff were friendly and attentive without being over bearing. The decor is lovely ( someone has even made them a patchwork cushion). The standard of the food and wine was astonishing. Quite simply one of the best meals I have ever had! Looking forward to my next visit already.

We were immediately greeted with the extremely friendly staff and were impressed at the lively atmosphere. The menu was amazing and there was a perfect meal for each of us which rarely happens. The food was incredible and at such a good price for two courses at £12! The quality and taste was worth so much more. Overall, we had a great time and an even nicer meal.

Vivo cerca de este restaurante y lo uso a menudo. Es excelente para el desayuno, brunch, almuerzo y cena. El menú se cambia regularmente con las estaciones y los platos son siempre interesantes y muy sabrosos. El personal es muy amable y excelente servicio a un buen precio.

Fabulous dinner tonight, good food and excellent service, we were not disappointed. Think we may even go back!!!

Un amigo me recomendó Colmenar y no me decepcionó.

Como era el cumpleaños número 40 de nuestro hijo # 2, estábamos buscando un lugar bueno para comer. ¡Hay una complicación adicional de que él es celíaco mientras que su compañero es vegetariano! . Apiary está libre de gluten por defecto, así que pudo comer del menú completo.

Bit out of the city centre but well worth a visit. Very good 2 course lunch menu that’s super value for money (£12). Food is fresh & very well presented. Nice relaxed atmosphere & pleasant dining area.

While staying with friends we went to the Apiary for Sunday breakfast. The food was excellent (I had the eggs Benedict) and there was a wide range of choice for the vegetarians amongst us. I usually go for the full fry-up but this wasn't on the menu. I really didn't miss it!

Popped in for the £12.00 lunch. Good variety on offer. Very welcoming and excellent prompt service. Recommended

We enjoyed our family meal at Apiary. Good, but not great.

We had a great lunch at the Apiary recently. There was nine of us which had no effect on service or timings, we all had our food at the same time. I had the pork schnitzel which was delicious. Everybody in our group were happy with their meal and we would all go again. It is family friendly too which is nice. We opted for the £12 menu, you get to choose two courses. Great food, good atmosphere and easy enough to get to. Would warmly recommend.

We have been regular customers of The Apiary's sister restaurant, the Three Birds, but had only visited the Apiary once, which was for lunch. With a film screening at the Festival Theatre (about 10 mins walk away) we decided to try dinner and were able to book an early Saturday evening table for four.

My son booked us into this restaurant while we visited them in Edinburgh. So glad he did as we had an excellent meal served by great staff. The food was excellent with good choices. Overall a top place to eat.

After a reservation mix-up at a sister restaurant we experienced the most amazing customer service when the staff organised for us to be accommodated at Apiary. We were warmly welcomed by the excellent staff and the service continued to be exemplary throughout the evening.

Good atmosphere and menu with pleasant informal service. Very good specials available on the food and wine, eg warm fish platter and Givry. Great effort in the face of strong local competitors

We were a party of eight, booked for a Saturday concert at the Queen’s Hall. We phoned The Apiary, having found them on Trip Advisor. They confirmed they could accommodate us at what would be a busy time, provided we could arrive by 5 pm. In the event, holiday traffic led to problems with the bus service. Although 15 minutes late, we were warmly welcomed by staff who proved delightfully friendly, helpful and professional throughout our meal.

Was at the Apiary a few weeks back with 10 work colleagues after visiting the nearby escape rooms. On arrival the restaurant was still busy from the lunch service however our table was reserved and the staff showed us all to our seats. The staff were very welcoming and friendly and were quickly on hand to offer advice on the menu and available specials. We all went for the 2 or 3 course set menu for around £13, food arrived quickly and was very nice, well presented and flavoursome. We were in the restaurant for around 2.5 hours and throughout this time the atmosphere was friendly, fun and somewhere I would return to if back in this area.

We went here after we were let down by another restaurant. Some things happen for a reason and this was a beautiful find... we shared the Big Cow to share between two and it was the best best steak I have ever eaten in my life. Cut like butter and cooked to perfection. Stunningly amazing food would recommend over and over again. Thank you for taking our last minute booking!

Lovely meal with friends in this stylish relaxed friendly restaurant. I good selection of Scottish inspired foods. Changing menu with complex selection of flavours and ingredients.

Never had a bad meal here - superb value and a menu that changes quite regularly. Puts some of the "high-end" restaurants to shame

We went to Apiary for my partner's birthday, having been to the Educated Flea on a group trip previously. We had a wonderful time.

Came here for brunch of a Sunday, and was impressed by a very inventive menu. Had a delicious meal of ox cheek, potato, fried eggs and white barbecue sauce which was exquisite. Good coffee and attentive service as well, and I was a fan of the bee themed decor. Very impressed!

We had been for a walk with some friends and had booked here for lunch at 1pm.

I absolutely love Three Birds and so was very excited to try out Apiary. It’s a lovely menu (superb for gluten free) and I can’t fault the food at all, all dishes were very tasty. The menu doesn’t make the pre-theatre rules clear so, for others’ benefit, I’m told you need to book your table between 5.30pm and 5.45pm to benefit from the deal. This seems quite limited for such a heavily advertised deal and it wasn’t explained to us by any staff member which led to us feeling a bit disappointed when the bill arrived. It’s still good value and so it wouldn’t stop me suggesting you give it a try but it’s just good to know what you’re signing up for.

Five of us dined here recently on a visit to Edinburgh. One of our group needs gluten-free options, and The Apiary offers almost an entire menu of gluten-free items. The service was very good and the food delicious and the prices reasonable. The one quibble was that it took a little long for the food to come to the table, although to be honest it may have just seemed that way since it was rather late (we were the last group to leave the restaurant) and we were famished when we arrived. But I would definitely recommend this restaurant - especially if anyone in your party wants more than one or two choices of GF options, as they usually get on a 'regular' menu.

Vi bodde i denna del av Edingburgh och ville gå in till de centrala mer turistiga delarna.

Arrived late for a one night stay, went looking for a place to eat, and what a find. The food was really really great, service faultless. We shared every thing the staff brought extra