Herringbone Abbeyhill in Edinburgh, City of

We had friends and family to the herringbone for food & drinks in September and it was brilliant. Iona was so accommodating and helpful, especially about dietary requirements. We chose the canapé menu and they kindly made adjustments for different dietary needs. The food was delicious and the team were lovely about making sure everyone knew what they could eat. We were concerned about the weather and using the outdoor space but it was perfect for the casual gathering, people could come and go as they needed, and we had to turn the heaters off it was so nice & toasty. I’d really recommend the restaurant, and the outdoor space in particular. The team are really lovely, we had a great time.

This restaurant is really lovely. Hard to belive it used to be a public toilet. The food was really good and our waitress Bonnie was really excellent and friendly. We had burgers and they were really cooked to perfection. The cocktails were also great too

Lovely service and tasty food and coffee, always love to be back!

Lovely little spot with a fantastic food and drink menu. Service is super friendly and the little outside headed deck is fabulous. One of my new favourite places!

The location and ambience are great. Staff are accommodating and kind- I made my reservation for the wrong location and they were really helpful. The prawn appetizer was delicious. Wish I could say the same for my main course- the seitan burger. It was very very dry and kind of tasted like something you might get at a cafeteria. Beer and wine selection is good.

Nice trendy place with a nice atmosphere and delicious food. Recommended.

Lovely atmosphere and beautiful surroundings. Felt very at home here. We were on for drinks and nibbles and it was reasonably priced for what we had.

Fantastic food, cocktails and atmosphere, very flavoursome - will definitely be back.

We came for breakfast today and it was lovely. The decor is beautiful with lots of leafy plants inside and out. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast with Paolo nuttini music playing in the background, we will definitely be back to this chilled out fairy light restaurant

Great spot for a meal or just for some cocktails. The food is very good with lots of options. The kitchen is mindful of allergies and cross contamination. The gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian dishes are clearly reflected on the menu. This place totally passes the vibe check and is great in summer for outdoor dinner or colder months in the cozy dinning room.

1st time visit, and took my dad and our wee dog. Excellent service, great food, nice portions. Soup starters, then a steak burger/fries and a chicken burger with fries, both with bolt on haggis and bacon. Fabulous. Will definitely be back with friends and family. Only wish I didn’t have the car or would sampled some of wines and beers on tap. The deserts looked great too but no room so that’s for another day….

Staff very polite Food nothing to rave about Pork loin for starter, bland and so finely sliced Gourmet burger tasteless and dry Dessert nice Won’t hurry back

the burgers were sadly very dry, almost no sauce and the bun too cross. the cocktails were very very small- which we did not expect considering their price. the fries were good and the service nice, but that‘s about it. It was really expensive as well, considering that we did not order that much. Can’t recommend.

Although a bit noisy, the restaurant has a great atmosphere and a very interesting menu. The Creme Brûlé was the highlight!

We had a delightful evening - the cocktails and food were really good, also love the Pravha beer on tap. I also enjoyed the soup of the day - parsnip & ginger. I can also recommend the prawns on avocado starter!

Wow - what a cute place! Plenty of options for our vegan and gluten-free group. Our server Kathryn was so sweet and lovely to talk with! Delicious food, great vibes, and a wonderful night all around.

This is a really beautiful restaurant, ideal for a nice brunch and to relax with friends. I wish I had found it earlier on my visit to Edinburgh, I would have probably come here everyday :) The food is good and it has verious options, from a filling full breakfast to a lighter avocado on toast. The restaurant is very spacious and the staff is friendly. It is also in a nice location next to a park and has a nice terrace, but don't worry about coming here on a rainy day, it also has a lot of space inside :)

Lovely place food and staff so nice.

Excellent!!! Staff friendly and helpful, well stocked bar with alcohol and non alcoholic beverages, reasonably priced great for a meeting place

Great place, excellent food, with good vegetarian options and wonderful cocktails.

Great food, great wines and brilliant live music on Sundays!

Delicious food, prompt and friendly service, lively atmosphere. Elevated terrace is perfect for outdoor dining without (too much)smoke or street noise.

1st visit to this place and won't be my last. Absolutely love it 😀

Good drink, good vegetarian food and a troubadour who played. What more could you want?

fantastic place, very friendly and great service, food very good too 👍

Great chips. Orange and cardamom creme brulee was delicious.

Excellent place. Great food with generous portions and fair price. Friendly and attentive service. They had the detail of inviting us to beer for taking a while to serve us. We will be back

really cozy atmosphere, polite service and quality food. the prices are in line with Edinburgh, but the dishes are absolutely incredible. Proper exquisite vegan options.

Totally loved this place 🥰 Very friendly professional staff, the food we ordered for lunch was outstanding. We sat outside in a lovely covered area. Dogs are very welcome, and there were about 5 in while we were there so very dog friendly. The burger was perfectly cooked and delicious. Sticky Toffee Pudding was the best I've ever had!! Will definitely be back

Lovely place with lots of light and *very* good food and drinks.

Service is lovely, food and cocktails are great, and the outside terrace is a cosy haven on a rubbish day. Good vegan options too!

Sat at table next to wet dog. The smell became more unpleasant as it dried. Dogs nose on our table. No reply when restaurant e mailed re dog policy. Perhaps a separate area for dogs. Certainly wouldn’t return.

This place is one of the best restaurants that I’ve tried here in Edinburg! I recommend it for anyone looking for an amazing meal in a cute and cozy place. The waitress was really nice and the food was 10/10.

As tourists, pleasant welcome and good cuisine

Food was pretty average, nothing offensive, portion sizes were quite small for the price. Staff were great at their jobs. Unfortunately this chain adds a service charge which was removed when asked but leaves a pleasant meal with an awkward taste.

The food was delicious and affordable, the staff were friendly and the service was good. Would recommend to those close by and afar for a great meal. The vegan options were also very tasty.

Normally fantastic food and service. Lovely outside on a sunny day too. But yesterday’s burgers were really disappointing… dry, stodgy brioche and soggy crispy chicken in between. The steak burgers were also really dry. Strange as previously had a great burger there…

Staff were helpful without being ‘in your face’. When we arrived the staff member suggested that the table reserved for us was in quite a busy section close to a slightly larger/noisier table so took the time to check for a quieter spot. Just a wee detail but shows a really nice level of customer service.

The best of the best! First time here and it was absolutely amazing. I got the grilled sea bass and my husband got the king scallops and we were both shocked. The place is also very cute and unique

The food was fabulous - Salt and pepper squid, fish skewers and Creme brulee (sorry no access to accents on the "e")!

First time - terrific weekend brunch and drinks in such a beautiful setting! Delicious and diverse food options for wide variety of tastes. Wonderful, attentive and friendly service provided by all the serving staff. Look forward to returning again for dinner!

Mixed feelings about this place! We originally booked for inside but as the weather was gorgeous decided to move outside. It was obvious they were quite understaffed (something I never blame service staff for but rather mismanagement from above) and the terrace was very busy. Our drink orders were missed despite ordering right as we sat down, so we didn’t get our drinks for about 25 minutes. We ordered quite quickly and again didn’t get our food for an hour after we ordered. It was basic - chicken burgers all around. They weren’t that great and at that point we were all pretty hungry as we’d been waiting for a long time. The three stars are really more for the ambiance, design of the restaurant, and one apologetic waiter who seemed sorry about the state of things. Unsure if I’d go back.

We came for a Birthday dinner to treat my partner, we had high expectations of cocktails as you're always busy with people on the terrace especially when it's sunny, unfortunately, we've come on a wet day, nonetheless, you haven't disappointed us. The atmosphere and music were brilliant. Cocktails were a massive hit, so you've lived up to the expectations 100%, but what impressed us more was the food and service. I'll be honest, we didn't have high expectations and WOW you've blown our minds with your menu - great choices and food not only tasted delicious but also looked stunning too! Well done! Massive well done to Iona and her colleague on the shift - they were calm and handled a busy service incredibly well. Very attentive, kind and welcoming. Although the place looked busy, it didn't feel frantic or anything like that, they bounced off each other with such grace - well done! We are excited to be back again very soon!

This space is light, bright and beautiful. Well laid out with a mix of patio and indoor seating. Tons of natural light. Service was down to earth and friendly. We felt well cared for throughout the meal overall. The food was delicious - I really enjoyed the lentil curry and a Pinot noir. It was a perfect amount of food. Prices felt fair for the food + atmosphere. Overall I would go back, it's likely a nice spot to go for a drink with a friend. Saw lots of people catching up with drinks. There were accessible toilets, but otherwise a lot of steps up to access.

Lovely place staff very friendly, only complaint would be a bit pricey for food portions that were very small.

Well that just has to be one of the best nights out with friends dining at The Herringbone! You have a great team, excellent food and lovely venue - what more could we ask? We eat out often enough and usually have a good time but this was excellent and that was in no small part because the team you have there are so welcoming. It almost seemed as if we were eating at a friend’s house.

There is a lot of good to be said about this place in principle, it is quite nice. However when the chips are down, it is essentially venal. The ugly side of gentrification. I went in with a pal at 1600 on a Friday, I was treated as if it was a special privilege to get a table by a snooty young man... Luckily, I was given a table and fairly warned it was booked for 1730. When the witching hour arrived we moved without complaint to another table. Sometime later, and about 20 mins after ordering a new bottle of wine (at the instigation of enthusiastic and freindly staff), we were told our table was booked and we would have to move outside. I have been there many times, spent (for me) a lot of money, but we were simply not welcome when there was a queue at the door, made to feel uncomfortable and rushed out by immature and unskilled staff. My friend was gulping down wine because of the pressure from staff. When they are busy, you will be valued here depending on your spending power, if you want a relaxed time, this is not the place.... The Trump Towers of cafes, you can buy into the 'money is greater than God' thing or you can go somewhere friendly and warm. I wont go back - under the surface gloss, it is coarse. There are some really nice people working there, I enjoyed several visits, but the people in charge may not be good. Ultimately, the culture of the business trumps all.... £$£$£$£ Spend or get out.

Great food, service is a touch slow but overall it’s a great place

Had an amazing time with Lottie who made us feel so welcome and provided great service - despite having to deal with a difficult customer! Really tasty food and drinks also.

The food was absolutely delicious !

I attended here for lunch today. At first, we were the only customers in the restaurant. Despite the restaurant being empty other than ourselves, the customer service was truly awful. Slow, avoiding eye contact, no smile, no welcome, no regular check in. Whilst we ate, l noticed 3 other tables come in and equally experience really poor service. There did not appear to be any floor supervision, no one was paying any real attention to the customers. Floor and bar staff seemed much more interested and engaged in their conversation. What a cheek to include a service fee for such awful service! I won’t be returning or recommending this place to anyone.

Unfortunately, our expectations were not met: our drinks were mixed up - instead of the Hugo, my wine had a lemon slice and mint. When I pointed this out to the waitress I was given a new glass of wine, which was also charged. And to top it off, a spider crawled out of my fries (that's never happened to me either). I also pointed this out to the waitress, the reaction was limited to “oh, a little bug”;

I am giving this place a 3/5 stars due to the imbalanced service we received on the two occasions we went. Our first time there was for wine on the terrace and this was a lovely time. Tables are a bit uncomfortable, but the ambiance and wine selection was superb. Our waitress knew a fair amount about wine (though I think the restaurant could invest a bit more into training their staff on wine if they continue to have such a wide variety of options) and I was able to make a good choice for me. My friend and husband were also pleased, especially my husband as he does not drink alcohol and loved the non-alcoholic options. However, the second time we went was very poor. It was a late Saturday morning (11:15am) and we decided to get a quick coffee and a pastry on the terrace. The poor waitress was all alone in her tables and was well over worked, which might have been why she completely ignored us, got our order wrong, and took forever in getting our croissants. I don't blame the waitress entirely, but she should have asked us more questions to clarify what we wanted if there were multiple, similar, options on the menu. We left at 12:15pm, ruining the 'quick' coffee we intended to have. Long story short - eat inside, not outside, for meals; go for brunch, not a quick coffee; and enjoy the evening on the terrace with wine.

Nice outdoor seating area with a bit of protection, since it is still Edinburgh after all. Really nice food, with a range of good options on the menu. Decent beer choice, with good craft bottle options.

First time here. Place looks great both inside and out and dog-friendly for those with 4-legged companions. Service was excellent throughout. Our mains of steak burger and halloumi salad were super. We would come again for sure.

Amazing place to have a drink or even eat something. Very close to a park.

Lovely place to have breakfast.

Great and much needed addition to my local area. Great selection of drinks and good food. Pours a lovely pint. Wonderful atmosphere and a lovely outside area. Brilliant staff.

Fantastic place local to us. Delicious combinations of flavours and quality ingredients. Great service too!

Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with young and enthusiastic staff. Nice food.

The food was so so good, but and there is a but.......it was freezing in there when we went which soured the experience, staff great food great, if you are happy to be cold as you eat.

What was supposed to be a quick stop off for a quick drink turned into several drinks and food. The mushroom on toast starter was absolutely incredible. Great decor and atmos, really lovely staff and no silly prices! Highly recommended if you're passing.

We went with our mum & Grandson and from the minute we walked in the door we were made to feel comfortable & welcome. Taz was our server and he was so lovely, really helpful when it came to ordering and there wasn't a long wait for the food. We all enjoyed our lunch and would definitely go back again. Thanks Herringbone.

Gorgeous environment, great service and excellent menu. We went for breakfast and will be returning as soon as possible for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, drinks. A perfect neighborhood spot

Fabulous restaurant situated at 3 Royal Terrace Gardens at the corner of London Road and Easter Road at Abbeyhill, Edinburgh. It was a former Public Convenience and the transformation is outstanding with great atmosphere and good food.

Tasty food, friendly staff but could be quicker. A nice local to have and a good addition to the options in this area. The salmon burger was a big update from KFC

Food is not great and served cold Service was good

This must be our 5th visit and always a pleasure ,lovely staff and fantastic food ,and a awesome cocktails xxx

Exceptional brunch all round and perhaps the best avocado on toast I have ever tasted! Can’t wait to go back again… and again!

Delicious food. Positively surprised that they have a vegan menu and the staff is careful to serve you vegan drinks too. The place is very cozy. I'll try it again in summer to drink something on the terrace outside. Maybe slightly expensive for what we got as mains but it's fine.

Nice little place. Had soup of the day and a latte for lunch ...friendly helpful staff ..even left a tip

Overall we enjoyed our visit but one slice of my seitan was rather burnt. The other two were a bit hard. Not sure if it's supposed to be like that? The dish itself had a great combination of flavours but I was a bit disappointed with how seitan was prepared. My friend had a burger with black pudding but she also wasn't totally happy with her meal. Black pudding was not what she expected and the meal was quite dry. Staff were great, the place seemed a bit crammed. It was nice to try a new place but we were slightly disappointed with the main courses. The board with hummus and olives was great though. Also,I don't know if it's become a standard now but the tip was added to the bill which we almost didn't notice and wanted to add an extra tip...

Really enjoyed my visit and intend to return. The atmosphere is frendly and cosy yet the standard is professional and fine. Solid food with sensible portions.

Really enjoyed my meal. Only complaint was the slowness of service. They need more staff. We had a 2 hour slot, only had 2 courses which took 2 hours 10 minutes, so we went elsewhere for coffee. So warning don't go if you're in a hurry!

Great restaurant not far from the city centre. They have a large choice of wine. The food is really tasty and the atmosphere is fantastic. I went there on a business trip for dinner and the food was delicious.

Booked myself and my friends a table for some early drinks at new year. We were made right at home with welcome drinks which were delicious. My friend was so impressed with how tasty the non alcoholic prosecco and cocktails were and the vibe was perfect for our catch up. Really appreciated it and was the perfect start to our festive evening.

Great cocktails, good selection of wines, good food, and friendly service.

Amazing service from Nicky and superb food. May have eaten the main courses so fast I forgot to take photos 😂 But the steak burger (with added haggis) was sublime. Beautiful atmosphere and place too.

First time there and thoroughly enjoyed my night with friends. Food was delicious along with wine and cocktails felt all was very reasonably price and service was so lovely 👌❤️

Lovely! Staff super warm and friendly. Chowder beautiful. Great for a coffee too. Love the outside tables with heaters too.

This was our second visit to Herringbone after having a lovely meal there back in October. The staff are wonderful, food delicious and the ambience very cosy and chilled. Fast becoming a new favourite.

3 of us had starters and mains 2 alcoholic drinks and a soft drink. Mushrooms on toast were the best I've ever tasted 😋 Staff were very friendly and professional. I was slightly cold, I could have done with a blanket, other than that everything was perfect. Beautiful place to eat.

We had a great meal here with friends on Thursday 23rd November. Fabulous place

The food was great, cocktails spectacular, and the servers and managers were so friendly! Everything was great except the fact that it's clear they were operating very understaffed. It's clear the staff care about the quality of the service, which makes it all the more confusing why there can't be at least one more employee either on the floor or bar. Maybe they were short staffed that day, but last week it was the same. Hope they can improve this, so it can be our new fav spot :)

Service was excellent, ambience interesting even though a bit too dark at the table, but food very disappointing and overpriced. Small plate option, which I assumed to be bigger than a starter, consisted of 4 prawns and a spoonful of kimchi - £9.95. For the main course I ordered halloumi salad- salad leaves, half a smashed avocado a few pieces of halloumi and a dressing consisting mostly of vinegar (gf option no crostini)-£12.95, you have to pay an extra £3.50 to add chicken or salmon to make it an actual main course meal, which it wasn't. I left the restaurant hungry and disappointed.

We didn’t enjoy our meal. The menu is small and our food was disgusting. It was greasy and we both felt terribly unwell for some time after. A costly mistake. Think this place was better suited as a public toilet. Although clearly not much has changed.

This new cocktail bar and restaurant has a vibrant atmosphere, it felt fun just being there, very lively. The dinner menu is simple, without too much choice and food made to a very high standard. The service was our only let down- although the staff were friendly and pleasant, it was just a bit chaotic and inconsistent. Our drinks order was mixed up and on the bill we were charged for drinks that were never brought to us. Also we had a very long wait to catch staff attention to order dessert. However, it was extremely busy of a Friday evening and it's understandable that staff were run off their feet. Would go back maybe one quieter evening as the food really was extraordinarily good and it's a nice cosy place to be.

Love this place and this is a welcome newcomer to the Carlton area of Edinburgh - varied menu with good choices of wines - service excellent

Great food and atmosphere, large drinks selection with some lovely cocktails and mocktails

Amazing food. I personally got the steak slices with parmesan and it was such a great quality of meat, taste to die for. The crème brulée was more of a custard than a classic french one, but still tasted good. The ambiance was nice and cosy, music not too loud which we loved. Will be coming again.

Our first time at the Herringbone Abbeyhill and we were delighted with the food, venue and staff. Dinner specials were superb and a great atmos.

Charming place, very warm inside. Fantastic food and cocktails

Great neighbourhood cafe. Been a couple of times for breakfast and dinner and both were very tasty. Friendly service too. They share some very good offers on their socials so worth checking ahead of booking!

First time was with friends anniversary meal with her family food &service really enjoy it .very busy place I would come back again

Great environment, service and a tasty breakfast! Will be back!

Beautiful atmosphere with great service. The halloumi salad, venison and pulled pork dishes were absolutely delicious. Also the crème brulee was the cherry on top of the meal.

It was my daughter's birthday, we were in for dinner & everyone looked after us so well. Complimentary glass of fizz for us all was a lovely touch. Thanks for allowing us to bring in cake and candles & serving it at perfect time!Brilliant night many thanks again Herringbone Abbeyhill team👏

I found this restaurant on a morning walk on Calton Hill while visiting Edinburgh. The staff were welcoming and the atmosphere warm with a lovely vibe. Staff accommodated my special request for poached eggs to be added to my delicious mushroom toast.

I met a friend for coffee... charming and fast service despite it being a quiet, pre lunch rush time

Just popped in for drinks after football, was impressed with service, and food looked good ,will be back.