Brewhemia in Edinburgh, City of

I got the roast, the meat and vegetables were fantastic and tasty and excellently prepared and presented.. The Yorkshire puddings appeared to have been left sitting out, and although tasty, tuned to powder when bitten down on. There was no chewiness at all. The gravy was tasty and plentiful (free unlimited refills of Yorkshires and gravy). The 4 singers they had on were most excellent. Some of the best live music I have heard in a long time. The lead singers voice (Kat I think her name was) was sublime and well suited to the music and songs they were performing. Unfortunately the "background" music between sets, and while we were eating, was so loud that it forced quite a few folk to another area of the pub as it was just too noisy to have any decent conversation. The bands sound levels were perfect and at a level where it could be enjoyed unlike the "background music" which rendered any type of vocal interaction with another person impossible. All in all a great wee afternoon out - BUT TOO LOUD BACKGROUND MUSIC.

Background music a bit loud for customers talking.

Great atmosphere, with friendly and attentive staff. We all enjoyed our food and drinks

Lovely place! Went for a Sunday Roast and it was yummy. Cocktails were hit and miss but staff were kind and welcoming and atmosphere was great too!

I sat for 25 minutes with my mother in front of the bar, the room was completely empty and the red-haired waitress with tattoos didn't even come close to asking us what we wanted or anything, the worst service I've ever had in my life.

I have been going here for years. Friends and family always love to come with up. Very well set out and designed, prompt service, great dining / drinking tables and fabulous staff who are always keen to help

Popped in for a couple drinks and was warmly welcomed and directed to nice table, cocktails excellent quality with plenty to choose from. Fast, friendly and efficient service. Although we didn’t eat on this occasion the food being served looked very good.

Good place for a bite to eat …..The German Sausages were lovely !!!!

Our visits here have been hit and miss. The last time we visited for lunch, it wasn’t great. But this time it was a lot better. The service we had at lunchtime on Saturday the 1st March was superb! Our waiter was so on the ball that I’d go as far as to say his service was perfect! He should be promoted. It’s so rare to get such good service nowadays. Staff just don’t seem ‘with it’ anymore. It was refreshing. I wish I took note of his name. He deserves a special mention. The food here is also very good! Although the sausage fest option is a bit steep at £26. And even though it’s a decent sized portion of 3 large sausages, let’s face it, they’re just sausages. Not exactly prime meat! I think it would be good to offer a smaller portion of the sausage fest for those of us who’d like to sample all 3 types of sausages, but cannot finish such a big portion. There was also live music playing which was a treat, but unfortunately the volume was uncomfortably loud. We couldn’t have a conversation whilst enjoying lunch. We love live music , but the volume needed to be turned down just a wee bit to make it more appropriate for an eating and socialising experience. We’ll definitely be back at some point I’m sure. Not sure what the next experience will be like because each one has been different. Hopefully it’ll be good! Fingers crossed.

I love this place, been three times. Food was great, service nice and even live music when we went. The best.

Great afternoon tea with very attentive service. Real value for money in the middle of Edinburgh.

Good atmosphere, bit expensive for drinks, wouldn't recommend the food over priced and very bland. Disaggree with service charge being added to the bill

The menu is great, the wine list is fabulous, but it just misses the mark a little with the service and food. The food was good but was missing sides and sauces and service was really spare and had to track down. Maybe an off night, I’d go again because it really is beautiful and a great concept!

Nice place to have a beer in. Tanks keep the beer fresh on site. Didn't get to stay for music but heard the entertainment is good.

Unexpected gem. Was not expecting the vastness of the whole place. Fabulous entertainment, food was great, Sunday paprika chicken and fish and chips was stunning and the staff, sorry I didn’t get your name, were great. We will highly recommend to friends and family as we are leaving tomorrow. Thank you xx

We recently visited Edinburgh and popped into Brewhemia before returning to our hotel. Nice atmosphere, bar staff were very good and the place was lively. The drink was expensive, but was worth going even just for one..

Went for breakfast. I had the rabbi burns full breakfast and my wife had the vegan breakfast.. both were amazing. Probably the best breakfast I've had in a pub or restaurant. My only gripe is the 12.5% service charge.

Absolute fabulous vibes and food was amazing. Only downfall was the service. We waited for our starter for about 30 mins when the waitress realised we hadn't had it she brought it right away, but our mains came too. We would of liked to have that gap between starter and main. The girl who served us did apologise and admit to her mistake which was good. It is pricey we paid £94 but the food was worth the money. Highly recommend the muscles and orange wine!

Gentleman's Afternoon Tea, definitely worth a visit for both gentlemen and ladies.

Food, drink, service and entertainment were excellent. The security were atrocious. Witnessed several people being forcibly removed by a bouncer with a man bun another with a dodgy tash and a third with a tweed jacket. These three were looking for any excuse to put hands on people which was a poor reflection on Brewhemia which is normally top notch.

Amazing food. Great atmosphere! Great location. Lovely staff!

Great atmosphere, excellent service with smile and delicious dinner. Thank you

Tbh is was my third visit to Brewhemia. I’ve been here on all trips to Edinburgh recently. Great food and great atmosphere. Walked in a dinner time on a Friday (February) without booking and easily got a table. Good options for kids too and fab drinks.

Always worth a visit. Pleasant welcome from friendly staff. Good food and drink. Loads of entertainment and an exciting interior

Our order was mixed up and we got something completely different. After telling it to the staff, we got the correct order, but the chefs must have been in a hurry because it was half-raw. After we finished eating, we waited 20 minutes for the waitress to ask for the bill. After asking for the bill, we waited another 20 minutes to pay, and Courtney, the waitress, informed us with a sneer that she had forgotten about us. Maybe it was her first day on the job because she wasn't very nice either.

Nice place just outside the station

We arrived for our booking and led to a table with no working lights, we were told it would take twenty minutes but gave up after thirty minutes of poor service and communication. The visit to the gents toilets was an experience, the smell was worse than any public toilets I have been to. It’s a shame as from the outside it appears to be a welcoming venue.

Amazing night here. We ended our night out with friends here, we weren't disappointed. Such a fun vibe, the dancers, live band and party atmosphere made it an amazing end to a night out.

Food and drink was delicious, service was quick and friendly, prices were high but we aren’t from Scotland so other people may find them fine. During our 6 day stay in Edinburgh we returned several times for dinner and/or drinks. Would definitely recommend.

Wow phoenix choir were amazing brilliant service and delicious food our first time in Edinburgh and what a truly incredible place to eat drink and watch live music 😉

No complaints, everything was brilliant! Would definitely recommend

Excellent time. Big shout out to Josh and Ben, the best bartender’s in the business. Appreciated.

We came to Edinburgh to visit the city, but some pubs did not allow us entry because my son is under 18. This bar has a great vibe and allowed us in as a family 👍✨

Wow, one of the best dining experiences I have ever had! The service was amazing, the food was phenomenal and to top it off, there was a super talented singer playing to the restaurant with his guitar! We had the cheese fondue which was sublime and I must recommend. Don't forget to grab a few butterscotch shots too! Special shout out to Martha, Ava and Anya for such a special experience they provided for me and my new fiance, we will never forget it, and we will be back!!!!

Edinburgh is very expensive for food and alcohol, although Brewhemia is the perfect place to sample both.

Lovely and friendly staff, delicious food, and a fun, lively atmosphere! Great spot for a fantastic meal and a good time with friends and family. Highly recommend!

Warm and welcoming greeting on arrival. We got a nice booth with table service for food and drink. Food was fantastic, came out quick and was to a high standard. Service was very good and we got more drinks as and when needed! Would highly recommend this place 👌🏼

We visited Brewhemia for afternoon tea. When we were served, we asked for a cappuccino/latte instead of the standard Americano included in the offer. The request was accommodated without issue, but when we received the bill, we saw that we had been charged extra for the coffee swap. When we raised this with the waitress, we were told that the manager refused to include our coffees in the afternoon tea deal—an odd way to try and make extra profit. As for the food, it wasn’t great, except for the scones, which were absolutely delicious.

Great beer and friendly service.

Awful food. Rest is decent. Got food poisoning

Great food and dog friendly - Good deal on food and drinks

Popped in for a few drinks great night

This is the second time I visited. Was not too impressed with the level of noise the last time I was here, but can recommend the afternoon tea experience I had today. Nice variety of food, lovely tea - all spent in a chair looking out the window.

Staff were were friendly and nice, wait time was short and food was delicious!! Isaac was particularly chatty and nice. Would come back again!

Wonderful place service sensational very wonderful atmosphere (live music) when it comes to service I would give 6 stars here they are very organized everyone knows what belongs to him food exceeded our wildest expectations delicious cuisine and the starters that are served are fantastic and very good drinks

Having booked for Burns Supper night out, we were not disappointed. Great Atmosphere and music and Poems and Shenanigan's from the Bard himself. The food was amazing and the staff brilliant as always.

Nice cream tea but jeez it was SO loud in there!!

The best steak we've had. Comes raw on a hot lava stone to be cooked to your liking while eating. Friendly staff and nice enough service but an unexpected £30 tip on the bill was a bit steep. There were only 4 of us and we didn't have deserts and only 3 starters between us. When asked the waitress was very happy to take the tip off as we said we would still pay a decent tip just not that much but she then had to wait for a manager to take it off which felt awkward as staff staff should have this power. Nice atmosphere.

The place is beautiful!! The food is really good and the vibe is on point!

My very first stop for a drink after long journey. Good location just in front of train station. Wasn’t busy when i visited. Been seated but no one ask why i’m sitting here mean service is not good. After sitting some time, been to counter, grab a drink, enjoyed myself and move on to not come back here. Btw atmosphere was nice but it means nothing without service. Thats all my story. If you wanna try, then help yourself.

Excellent service and the steaks are amazing

I booked a table for 6 for our family Christmas day out back in October, and couldn't wait for my family to experience the festive buzz at Brewhemia. On the weeks running up to our reservation I was asked to move to an earlier time which we agreed to. We were sat at a table directly under a large loud speaker and when we asked if another table was available they said no- which was fine. We ordered 2 bottles of Prosecco, a coffee , 2 mains and 2 x sharing boards (which states on the menu that one board feeds 2 people). The waitress came back to the table and looked embarrassed to tell us her manager said we needed to order more mains if we wanted to sit at that table. We couldn't understand why we would order more food when we all had food coming. We asked to speak to the manager. Her manner was atrocious. She immediately had an attitude, and said we either ordered more food or they would move our table to another section and that I would have been told this at the time of booking. I was told we needed to dine- but it wasn't specified about how much food etc. We asked why the sharing platters were on their menu if they didn't count as a meal and the reply I got was "because they are." We were told "your food and drinks will be held until you either move or order more". I wish I was joking!! I explained I had booked this for my family and I was so embarrassed at how we were being treated. She shrugged her shoulders. I asked why on this instance they couldn't make an exception, we had already moved our reservation time from 2.30 to 1pm to suit Brewhemia. The manager was totally unwilling to make any form of exception (even though I showed her every email I had and not one of them stated we had to order "main meals"), her body language was standoffish, confrontational and rude. We ended up leaving, and I will never return. She totally ruined the start of our Christmas day out, and judging by the other recent bad reviews it seems like we aren't the only ones. The waitresses who seen to our table that day were lovely and I could tell they were embarrassed having to ask us to basically spend more money in order to sit at the table. (Date of visit- 14th December)

We booked this restaurant 8 weeks in advance for drinks and snacks, expecting a pleasant experience for our family gathering. Upon arrival, we were seated, given the menu, and placed our orders for starters, sharing platters, and drinks. Everything seemed fine until the manager informed us, quite abruptly, that we had to order mains. This requirement was never disclosed during our booking or in the confirmation email we received. When we showed the manager the email to clarify this, she was rude, patronising, and completely unapologetic. Her attitude was appalling—she outright told us that if we didn’t like it, we could leave. Feeling humiliated and embarrassed, we had no choice but to leave, as her behavior made it clear that our presence and comfort were of no importance to her or the restaurant. We were a group of ladies celebrating a family gathering, who were left stranded and scrambling to find somewhere else to accommodate us. This was, without a doubt, the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had. The lack of empathy, humility, and basic respect shown to us by the manager was shocking. There was no attempt to resolve the issue or make us feel welcome—just complete disregard for our comfort and experience. I strongly advise avoiding this place if you value basic human decency and respect.

An incredible bar and place to eat, listen to good music sounded by a warm and friendly atmosphere.

Lovely venue. Food was good and the service was great. Felt wery welcomed.However, live music was too loud making it hard to catch up with friends. We were 4 pm sitting hoping to have a chat but it was hard to hear.

Located across from the entrance to Waverly Station on Market Street. Enjoyed an excellent lunch of Jager Spatzle. Very nice atmosphere. Restaurant and bar area on ground floor, more dining on upper level. Friendly staff and prices reasonable. Family and dog friendly. Probably best to make reservations. Definitely worth a visit.

Loved it. Are there a few times, Breakfast and the Sunday Roast. Great service, good food, fun atmosphere and the bar is good.

Some of the most expensive drinks in Edinburgh, insensible for their quality. The venue is vast with many rooms available, quite a nice space.

The food was delicious, the restaurant was beautiful, and the atmosphere was great. The staff provided excellent service. The salted cod was less salty compared to other places, the fish was tasty, and the fried onion rings were perfectly crispy. The orange wine had a great flavor. The restaurant is conveniently located near the train station, making it easy to get to.

I was served by a really genuine bartender upstairs at the café whom I think was called Josh. He made our experience at Brewhemia amazing!

Never experienced such horrendous customer service. Despite having reserved a table for 6 a number of weeks ago, we were refused entry as one of our party had a jacket on with the Edinburgh Rugby logo. According to the assistant manager this breached their “no sportswear” terms and conditions. If you are therefore thinking of booking this restaurant during the upcoming six nations as we have done many times, then please be aware. Never experienced such nonsense in any other restaurant or city in the world

Upstairs bar had four tables in but yet asking for half a pint of Guinness which is poured in the downstairs bar made us feel like a hassle and a pain after the young smug bartender rolled his eyes and smirked to his colleague about us asking for that and a cocktail. I’ve worked as a bartender for over 5 years so I understand about bad shifts and busy sections but for a quiet bar with a few tables and a basic drink order, there is no excuse for utter rudeness and smugness from the young bartender who should rethink if hospitality is the field for him

Good atmosphere, good selection of food and drinks. Cocktails are on the expensive side (£13) but still delicious and worth it

This was a different Xmas treat,most of it was really good,just a couple of things wasn't to my taste ,it is definitely worth a visit.

While the eggs benedict was great the crumpet was like rubber. Needed a saw to get through it. Otherwise it was OK.

Had our work Christmas night out in the private Boudoir Room, lovely atmosphere and decorated to a high standard. Would like to give an extra thank you to Fergus for being our barman for the night! He was really helpful especially with our numerous shot requests, great mixologist and an all round great barman! Thank you Fergus!

Came for the gentleman's afternoon tea and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was of fantastic quality and the service was superb. We were able to substitute the beer flight for a pint of our choosing. I'd definitely return and recommend this experience.

Nice decor and warm place , lovely themed place but I’m disabled and got put out downstair at a walkway by the way everyone pushed by . Placed right under speakers too with autism and adhd customers. Crockery lovely , but food not nice over every dish we ordered . Spent £320 and needed a mcdeees after and that’s poor food as is . We are Edinburghers too and was rubbish service and no cutlery till asked 4 times . Some girls there are great workers but most servers talked too much or stood idle in posses .

The staff party was held at a superb venue; the live music was excellent, and I would certainly return.

Went here for some Christmas work night out pre-drinks and a bite to eat. Sat at the bar and was able to have bar snacks which were sublime, good selection. Staff were lovely and made for a great start to the day.

Came in during a busy period. Bar staff on duty was too casual and very slow. But we got a table and the drinks were fab

Awesome place to be. Very vibey. Food is nice.Drinks even better if you choose well. Good and quick service by our waitress.

Alayna was amazing so helpful cleansing out table and provided amazing service she's lovely

Place looks extremely festive and well decorated. Food is good for the prices and decent range of beer, although if you are gonna have that much Czech stuff have pilsner urquell.

Visited here on 14/12/24 for our work Christmas Party. First time coming and will definitely be back, food was delicious, staff were so nice and you felt really welcome, not to mention the amazing atmosphere. Well done everyone at Brewhemia :) xx

Great food and service and the live music was excellent too.

Amazing venue , great entertainment and brilliant selection of drinks. What a place

Brewhemia in Edinburgh is the perfect spot for a lively and delicious brunch! The spacious, vibrant venue boasts a unique blend of modern style and rustic charm, making it an ideal place to gather with friends or family. The brunch menu is fantastic, offering a variety of mouth-watering dishes, from classic favourites like eggs benedict to creative options that are full of flavor. The portions are generous, and the ingredients are fresh and high-quality. Pair your meal with one of their expertly crafted cocktails or a refreshing coffee for the ultimate brunch experience. The service is friendly and attentive, making you feel right at home. If you’re in Edinburgh and craving a top-notch brunch, Brewhemia is definitely worth a visit!

Hi there, a couple of days ago I came in for lovely dinner with my partner and I was so impressed by the greeting of a lovely red headed Australian hostess. I was blown her enthusiasm and willingness to serve me and my husband. I was then served by Ruby, she catered to all our needs and made sure our anniversary was the best one yet! Loved the haus schnitzel, will definitely return!

Brunch menu is horrible. Too meaty, you can't escape bacon. And no option for salmon or avocado. But the place is nice

Great place for a work Christmas party

I was on a night out with my friends and we were served by Angus. He was amazing and very attentive! Such an amazing experience and definitely will be back because of Angus. He is such a lovely guy and made our night

Great atmosphere with good live music, nice food and good drinks. Great for a big group. We just walked in but I would book.

Went for a works Christmas night out. Food was great, atmosphere was bouncing and cocktails went down a charm 🥂

Highly recommend sleighbell Sundays event, kids had a ball from start to finish. V memorable event for everyone was amazing

Amazing venue, amazing staff, amazing time !

Far too noisy and not good service at all. Food was lovely but had to shout to ask for coffee and tea. May go back when not so busy felt bit anxious throughout my visit here. Music far too loud! Too many stairs to climb not good for my disability!

First time in Edinburgh and it did not disappoint. Lovely bar, great staff and the atmosphere was chilled and welcoming. Ordered an old fashioned and was recommended to to try the fight old fashioned.......out of this world!! Thank you!!

Not good, no flexibility and overpriced

Drinks - A great experience apart from one thing; the service charge. While I’m more than happy to add a tip, or pay a service charge the one we received for an £18 antipasti plate on the ‘bar snack’ bar of the drinks menu (while sitting in the bar) was obscene. The item, which we ordered on its own at the bar we were sitting at, was priced at £18 and billed at £25. Not only that, but the price hike was not indicated to us, we were given a card machine which we tapped, and then discovered our bill had had a 40% charge added. When I enquired as to why the bill was now £7 more expensive I was told politely that it was a percentaged service charge, which no one seemed to be able to explain why was so high. It would be handy in future to have this advertised on the bar menus, as well having staff (who were all lovely) announce the price before paying (which is probably more important for those going contactless on a machine who’s face they cannot see). This is especially true if it is indeed a percentage calculated based on items. 40% on an item under £20 is quite the service. I’d dread to think how much it would have been had we added another item.

The food was nice, however service was a bit slow which is the only bad thing I can say about this place. The live band were really good.

Had a voucher for afternoon tea and overall, it was a good afternoon. Easy access from Waverly, attention to detail between the actual place and down to edible flowers on the afternoon tea. It felt luxurious! Only downside is we had to go looking for a member of staff if we wanted refills.

What a fantastic experience staff super friendly we had the afternoon tea added an cocktail cherry Bakewell was Devin celebrating a friend's 40th birthday Definitely be back again

The worst food experience I have ever had. I never normally go into much detail as this in a review but I think it is important for others to know. I recently dined at Brehewmia and unfortunately, it was not a great experience. Literally every dish had no flavour. We ordered the pretzels and the pork belly for starter. For mains, the fish and chips and the chicken schnitzel. The cheese sauce that came with the pretzel and schnitzel was lacking any real flavour—neither cheesy nor savoury—and I had to add salt and pepper just to get any taste out of it. The pork belly was a big letdown: just three small pieces served with a cheap-tasting mustard sauce, paper-thin apple slices, and a few garnish leaves that didn’t make it feel like a proper dish. Without the sauce, the pork belly tasted of literally nothing. It looked nice but the portion size was awful for £10. The gherkins were another disappointment— impossibly thin and tasted like they had only been pickled that morning. They were closer to cucumbers. Somehow, the fish was so bland that it might have been the most flavourless dish I’ve ever encountered, which is saying something. I’ve never seen fish naturally as tasteless as that in my life. Even if you don’t season fish it usually taste better than what was served to me, it’s like they somehow managed to extract the fish flavour! The tartar sauce was barely more than bland mayonnaise. Very cheap. With food you can usually smell it - all of our dishes didn't have any smell from it. The schnitzel was tough as a boot, crispy in parts but the texture was off: the top and bottom were mushy, and it fell apart like poorly cooked chicken. Its pale colour only added to the bland presentation. The chips were the best part, though I still needed to salt them. As for the schnitzel’s cheese topping, it was like eating Parmesan that had been left at the bottom of a frying pan after you made a meal, and you came back later to eat it—oily, greasy, and not intentionally part of the dish. The “crisped Parmesan” just tasted like scraps. The piece of Parma ham (or whatever it was) on top added nothing of value. The waitresses were nice, but the service wasn't that good. Multiple waitresses approached us too often asking us the same questions - felt very rushed. One asked if we were finished our food whilst we were still eating. They should focus on improving the quality of their food rather than the aesthetics. Overall, I left feeling genuinely sad, disappointed and very cheated by the experience, having paid almost £85.

Right opposite Waverley Station. I stumbled in randomly with my wife and suitcases as we were catching a train a few hours later. So. Fantastic service. Paulaner on draft a lovely lunch and we left full, merry and happy. Not necessarily in that order. Cheers 🍻

Phoebe was delightful! We came in for a wee drink before she our train back home and she gave us such a laugh! Love her so much, an asset to the team.

WOW! What an incredible venue - every city needs a Brewhemia. We hosted our first ever Singles Event at Brewhemia in 7 November the room was absolutely buzzing. So many people we asked had NEVER been to Brewhemia before so it was great to introduce lots of people to this fab venue. A huge thank you to the whole team who made our first (hopefully first of many) event at Brewhemia an absolute blast. It really is a unique and special place to have a fun night out. Next time we're in Edinburgh we'll be trying what sounds like a legendary brunch.

The atmosphere was lovely and so was the service. We had a Sunday Roast and it wasn‘t the best, the gravy was a bit watery and the knives were very blunt. The cheesy cauliflower was way too liquidy.

Its one of the biggest venues im Edinburgh, in the heart of old town. For that, it is both unique and can get a bit "empty" and not so cosy. The live music room could be toned down a bit when not super busy. The band was a bit meh. No vibe and impossible to have a chat like that. Beer selection is good. Food was ok. The pie was awesome. The pork belly was a bit tough and was nothing special. I liked the rueben croquettes. The spätzle was just super disappointing. Portions are on the small size. Prices are just ridicoulously high. Seems they are attempting to be fancy/avant garde, when German/alpine/British cuisine is all about comfort. Service was okish, maybe. Music hall bartender seemed lost or did not speak English properly. Waiters changed all the time. My beer waited some 5 minutes staring at me on the bar until someone finally decided to serve it while the bartender and a manager had a long chat. "Quiete" area waitress was super nice and maybe more attentious than I would've liked to, borderline rushing us from step to step, which was weird bc the place was empty. I think I told her some 5 times we wanted to have starters and order later on, she kept coming back for mains. She didnt know anything about what was on tap and served one of the rounds with something else other than we ordered. Smiley but not genuine. All and all the while experience felt impersonal, expensive and characterless. Its a shame bc I like the idea of the place, but execution is lacking.

Soulless, massive joint full of bangers on a Saturday night