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Restaurant atmosphere is quiet and food was ok. Orders management can improve, 3 times we were delivered items that we did not ordered, starters, drinks and bill.

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mo24 . 2024-03-16

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Delicious food, charming oldy-worldy Sunday lunch atmosphere, and fantastic value for money.

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PhillipW . 2024-03-10

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Excellent lunch, lovely food and well prepared and presented. Lunch was good value for money and all staff were friendly and professional.

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Marnie . 2024-03-09

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We went for the Chateaubriand & it didn't disappoint. The beef was delicious & cooked to perfection, the accompaniments were all good including the wine. The service was friendly & efficient.

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UglyBetty . 2024-03-02

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Always enjoy an afternoon Birthday tea at The Bonham. If you like to be able to chat & hear each other, white crisp table cloth’s & excellent, but not in your face service then look no further. A hidden away gem

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LesleyJ . 2024-02-23

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We had booked afternoon tea and prosecco, the ambiance is excellent calm and friendly, however the meal was a little disappointing, the sandwiches were made many hours before and the bread use soft and full of fluid, the sourdough used was difficult to eat, the other aspects very acceptable

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Arno . 2024-02-19

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Fabulous hotel. Staff were lovely & it's only a 5 minute walk to the centre.

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Susan Dandy . 2024-02-13

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Food is fantastic and so tasty rooms are large and bright fantastic service. If your staying here and coming from the airport use the tram get off after haymarket and it is 5 minutes walk.

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James Robinson . 2024-02-10

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Overall good value and food but service staff, although very pleasant, could have been a bit more organised.

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Noname . 2024-02-09

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The food was delicious, the staff were professional, welcoming and helpful. The hotel and restaurant are lovely. Really enjoyed the experience

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CindyR . 2024-02-02

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Fabulous meal, good selection on the menu. Extensive wine list. Service was excellent and very friendly staff. We will eat there again when we are back in Edinburgh.

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TerriG . 2024-01-27

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Had snoozy boozie lunch with my hubby for my birthday. Three courses plus bottle of wine is excellent value. Every table in the restaurant is good. We were warmly greeted when we arrived, decided on a chilled glass of champagne while we choice our meal. Good range for each course and lovely wine options. Very attentive service throughout & lovely relaxed ambience. Everything was first class. Finally enjoyed coffee & cocktails in the stunning bar. Highly enjoyable afternoon.

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EatingOutFan . 2024-01-21

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Could not fault, everyone enjoyed their food and the snoozy lunch experience. We would return without hesiataion! Thank you.

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MargaretM . 2024-01-13

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Beautiful interior, lovely staff and delicious food. Snoozy lunch: Everyone in the party enjoyed their food and wine. Relaxed atmosphere, attentive staff and beautifully presented food.

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AvaG . 2024-01-13

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The New Year's Eve dinner was excellent. However, whilst the waiting staff were friendly , there was obviously a shortage of staff, which made the experience in ordering and being served strained. There was no space on our table for the wine to be comfortably placed, and when we asked for a stand, we were told there were none, so the wine had to be kept away from our table at the end of the room. There was a wedding reception at the other part of the hotel, therefore guests spilling out of it to the lounge and bar area meant that seating was compromised for diners wishing an after meal drink or coffee, and perhaps to see in the Bells. I do think that there should have been discussion on managing two large events to ensure service and space was not minimised to give precedence to the wedding party.

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EdwardG . 2023-12-31

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We had a very good meal with quiet but efficient service. My only comment would be that coat storage is a bit of a squeeze to say the least. Has been that way for years at the Bonham. I'm sure it could b improved though. People do wear coats in winter.

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Captain . 2023-12-31

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Really positive experience! Food was great, perfect portion sizes & nice service!

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RobynT . 2023-12-26

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Good food, with excellent views anf atmosphere in an old historic building. The staff was friendly and the meal, despite being a Boxing Day special set, was of excellent value with half a bottle of house wine included per person.

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JustinT . 2023-12-26

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We had a lovely christmas day, all the staff were kind and attentive, made our christmas very special

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Suzanne . 2023-12-25

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Fabulous. Great location in a really atmospheric setting. Service was excellent. Food was very very good. Pricey but not sure what the competition charge.

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AJS64 . 2023-12-25

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Everything was perfect, food, vibe, service. We really liked it

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CoralieR . 2023-12-24

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We had a lovely meal, served in your beautifully decorated dining room. Service was chatty but efficient and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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CharlesT . 2023-12-23

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The service was slow. The starter was cold but very tasty but the main course was pretty bad. The turkey was dried out. The stuffing couldn’t be tasted. The potatoes were tough and very difficult to cut into and the Brussels sprouts were raw.

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Muriel M . 2023-12-20

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Have been going to No. 35 throughout the year for a number of years now. A group of friends always gather before Christmas and have a great time catching up. This year though the consensus was that the meal was a little disappointing....the starter portion was small - and obviously prepared in advance and sitting waiting as it was served very quickly after the order was taken; the turkey didnt have much taste with some potatoes undercooked. For me the cheese platter was disappointing too with only two 'bland' cheeses. We all came away from the meal still feeling hungry and disappointed. This is the first time I've had to use the word 'disappointed'. I still recommend No 35...the service is wonderful and the staff are wonderful but the Christmas dinner off was not on par as other years. I don't want to leave the table still feeling hungry.

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ALANB . 2023-12-16

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Excellent meal & service as always. Great value for money.

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Turco . 2023-12-16

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Afternoon tea very disappointing. . Scones appeared not baked on premises . Poor selection of sandwiches etc .

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FionaC . 2023-12-15

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Lovely ambience and good service. Not great value for money. We chose the turkey dinner. The meat and the potatoes in particular were rather hard and dry.

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NormanW . 2023-12-15

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Excellent venue for annual Christmas catch up with old friends. We like the lack of music so we can have a conversation and the food is great - although folk in the group mentioned they would like to have Christmas pudding on the menu! We'll be back next year - God willing!

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AndreaM . 2023-12-15

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We really enjoyed our visit to the Bonham for Christmas lunch.

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JillD . 2023-12-14

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Beautiful restaurant. Have dined here several times and each time found service extremely slow. Fortunately this has not caused us a problem, but, should be better. Staff always very pleasant. Food served nicely.

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Ellie . 2023-12-14

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The food was excellent, and the service was friendly & efficient

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UglyBetty . 2023-12-10

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We had a lovely time. Will definately be back soon. Thank you. Jenni

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JenniferM . 2023-12-09

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Coming to The Bonham with my friends for the Festive Menu is always an absolute highlight of my Christmas. We do it every year and it never disappoints: lovely food with classy service in the most beautiful of surroundings. And all for a very reasonable price. I could not recommend this more highly.

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DawnR . 2023-12-07

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Excellent service , lovely Xmas decor , good choice of food . Reasonable price and good selection of wines. Always try to go at least twice a year .

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Concorde . 2023-12-02

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Just the best!!!!! Will be booking again. Thank you

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. 2023-12-02

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Would love to do this again, just as I had pictured it! Beautiful environment, attentive service and delicious afternoon tea!

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. 2023-12-01

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Another lovely lunch at The Bonham. It's so very comfortable, food is excellent, and the staff are lovely. No sense of being rushed, very relaxed, and good value.

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AlisonC . 2023-12-01

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I had the Festive Boozy Snoozy lunch, and it was delicious. It was also a relaxed experience, which I really enjoyed, and I felt like I had time to enjoy the meal and the ambience with no rush. Perfect service.

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AngelaH . 2023-12-01

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Delicious food and a lovely experience with excellent service.

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AngelaH . 2023-11-30

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We have always been really delighted when we’ve dined at Bonhams…… sadly after our experience today the bubble has burst. When we booked we weren’t advised that it would be the Christmas menu which was significantly more expensive than the usual Boozy Snoozy offering. While the presentation was very impressive sadly the quality nor the quantity matched that. The food was lukewarm and it was obvious that the attention had very much been on presentation over substance. There were no stand out dishes and I doubt we will be returning any time soon.

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Paddockholm60Snowy . 2023-11-26

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Excellent festive menu at The Bonham. Great value and half bottle of wine.

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AEG1 . 2023-11-26

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Lovely afternoon tea at the Bonham . Great food and service efficient, friendly but unobtrusive. Great pre Christmas meet up with my sister.

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ANDREAR . 2023-11-25

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Lovely festive feel and excellent value would recommend

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AMCL . 2023-11-24

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Good food beautifully presented. A great value lunch option in a great dining space.

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Johnr . 2023-11-24

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The Bonham is a little out of town. However, for a little walk, it’s like finding an oasis🙏🏻. Decor is beautiful. Staff very attentive. They had live music when we were there (perfect). The food was absolutely divine. The venison just melted in my mouth (complements to chef). A wonderful evening all round. Well done guys.

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AlanW . 2023-11-17

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The restaurant is very tastefully decorated retailing the tradition features of the lovely old building. Lots of space , no background music ( a real positive for me ) . Staff were all very attentive and friendly. Top quality food and included bottle of wine made it great value .

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BG111 . 2023-11-17

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Boozy snoozy lunch Lovely menu Delicious red! Staff excellent

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AlexaM . 2023-11-17

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This is excellent value for money. The food is very tasty and beautifully presented. The service is professional and staff take time to answer any questions you ask.

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AnneM . 2023-11-10

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We were able to tweak the sandwich fillings a little with no issues. Great welcome, lovely table, service awesome and food was super. Best afternoon tea I’ve had 🤗

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fionar . 2023-10-28

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Great food and service. This was a last minute booking and it exceeded expectations.

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Jenny . 2023-10-27

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Having visited the Bonham on many occasions I was very disappointed with the portion size of the main course. The food is delicious as always and the staff are very friendly and helpful and it is no reflection on them. But I feel that with the increased prices over the last few years it has become less attractive to dine there or recommend it to friends and family.

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DavidE . 2023-10-20

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Booked the Bonham Boozy Snoozy for my son’s 27th birthday . It was his first visit and he was really impressed with the whole experience. We were a party of 4 booked at 13:00 and remained at the Bonham bar until about 18:30 it was a great day. The food an service was excellent.

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AEG1 . 2023-10-07

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Highly recommend! Lovely way to spend a relaxing afternoon! Food, staff and atmosphere excellent.

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FionaL . 2023-10-07

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It was okay. Nothing special. Service was mediocre. Food was mediocre.

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StefR . 2023-10-01

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Had a lovely meal. Staff were really good and service was great.

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Brando . 2023-09-30

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Excellent food and value once again. Good choices on menu, quick friendly service

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MarieS . 2023-09-24

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Lovely afternoon tea in great surroundings. Would recommend for a special occasion.

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abcdef . 2023-09-23

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As always we had a lovely time at The Bonham. We had the Afternoon Tea with Bellini and it was delicious. The staff are always friendly and efficient. The decor and furnishing of the lounge are so comfortable and of the highest standard. We look forward to returning at Xmas.

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JaneMBu . 2023-09-10

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We enjoyed our gift of a boozy snoozy lunch. Warm welcome and very attentive service. Limited choice menu but enough for us both to select courses we both enjoyed. Service very good. Food well presented and delicious. Relaxed atmosphere although the room we were in was quite busy. Will recommend to friends for a special occasion.

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IanF . 2023-09-09

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The meal was tasty, value for money. The settings were tranquil and had stunning views from the restaurant. Overall very pleased with our special anniversary day celebrations. Thank you Bonham hotel.

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PaulQ . 2023-09-09

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My friend and I enjoyed a delicious 'Bellini' afternoon tea to celebrate her birthday. We had a window table in a spacious and attractive lounge. We were each given our own cake stand, perhaps because I'm vegetarian. There were sandwiches (sourdough bread), a small filled roll, two small scones with jam and cream, and four mini 'sweet treats', like caramel éclairs and raspberry squares. My Bellini cocktail (prosecco and peach) was tasty and my friend enjoyed her mocktail. After we had finished, the waiter brought a birthday surprise for her - three petit fours on a plate with 'happy birthday' written in chocolate icing. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the service. Although the waiters were friendly and polite, we had to wait half an hour before the first drinks appeared, and my friend was initially given a Bellini when she had ordered a mocktail. We then had to wait another 10 minutes or so for her drink to arrive, and the food. I was told there was no decaff Earl Gray, but I could have decaff breakfast tea but I got Earl Gray which I suspect was not decaff.

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KirstenS . 2023-09-09

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We were given a private dining room which suited our party of 6 perfectly. The menu, although fairly restricted in choice, had something for everyone. The quality of the food and it's presentation was excellent. Service was well timed and at no stage were we either rushed or concerned about a delay. Staff were extremely pleasant engaged with our party.

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AlanN . 2023-08-27

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Four of us had the Boost Snoozy lunch on my husband's birthday. The food and wine were excellent and the staff very attentive. The No 35 dining room is so attractive and certainly adds to the enjoyment.

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MargaretM . 2023-08-27

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Wonderful! Our third Boozy Snozxy lunch this year and they have all been excellent

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. 2023-08-20

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Everything about this was first class and I cannot fault the staff nor the food and drink. I will certainly repeat the experience.

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JohnP . 2023-08-13

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Great place to have a lunch. Lovely dining room, good service and delicious food. Very good value at £35 for a three course meal with wine.

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NickM . 2023-08-13

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Nice Ambience perfect afternoon when just looking to relax over good food and wine. Very good value for money.

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Angela . 2023-08-12

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Always are fabulous experience at The Bonham. Great food and attentive staff.

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. 2023-08-12

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I introduced my mother to this restaurant for a special meal. She was delighted with her choice and I very much enjoyed mine too. Just a tiny blip from the waiting staff who accidentally brought us the wrong dessert. It was only just as my mother noticed that one of the waiting staff appeared to say the same and offered to swap out what we had for the correct dish, but we were happy enough to continue with what we had. Just for that, my 5 stars for service dropped to 4, but otherwise, they were friendly and efficient. This is my third visit to this restaurant and I hope to return.

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AlexA . 2023-08-12

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Great food. Fantastic service We were a very large party and we were dealt with amazingly well. We’ll be back soon

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JaneC . 2023-08-12

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Amazing afternoon tea experience in a polished and elegant yet comfortable and casual setting.

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MaxS . 2023-07-29

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Afternoon tea at the Bonham was very disappointing. The service was slow, but the food was not appropriate. Wholemeal buns filled with aubergine and courgette, thickly cut bread filled with a thin slice of ham was not what you would expect for afternoon tea. A dessertspoonful of clotted cream between two was inadequate, but the cake selection was good. We had 17% deducted from our bill after we complained. Compared to other establishments this experience was poor.

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DollyG . 2023-07-27

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Beautiful venue, good food, well presented. Pork chop a little tricky to eat, said some. Apple ice cream gorgeous!

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GrahamW . 2023-07-16

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We had a fabulous lunch, we all enjoyed the food, ambience and the decor. The service was excellent and we are looking to come back for afternoon tea.

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SueW . 2023-07-15

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Glorious setting, with plenty of attentive staff. Small menu, exquisite food. A real treat

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AnnC . 2023-07-08

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Excellent value for money. Very very good quality food and cooking

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LauraW . 2023-07-02

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Another nice boozy snoozy lunch. Food beautifully presented and prepared. Had a table ar the front of the restaurant where the sun cane and there was a wedding on so lots of happy people in the hotel.

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Pollymb . 2023-07-01

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Emile and his team were fantastic! always welcoming and remember the small things to make your day special. The New Menu was fantastic; i especially enjoyed the Scottish Saddle of Lamb. Special place.

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BarryS . 2023-07-01

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Fabulous quality and flavoursome meal situated in a beautiful setting with a fine dining ambience.

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GaynorK . 2023-06-29

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One of the best afternoon teas I’ve had! Gorgeous, quiet & beautiful setting. Very comfortable chairs & table at the right height for eating. Plenty refills of tea. Loose tea choice. I liked the bigger selection of savoury, choice of 2 types of scones & then finishing with miniature cake selections. The glass of fizz was very tasty too!

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LesleyJ . 2023-06-29

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Delicious food, excellent service, lovely setting, great value for money.

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Janine . 2023-06-25

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Attentive service, relaxed ambience and good food. The ‘boozy snoozy’ lunch offer is excellent value. Food was delicious especially roasted cod with seafood boulabaise. Not totally convinced by pea pannacotta. ?

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PaulH . 2023-06-24

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We had a fabulous night at No35 at the Bonham. The food was fabulous. Elegant and refined. Our waitress Lauren was absolutely fabulous. She accommodated the Vegan amongst us, helped the ones among us who were a bit intimidated by venue and generally very helpful! We shall go back!

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FlorenceG . 2023-06-24

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My starter was scallops on a bed of crab infused panacotta. Scallops hot, panacotta cold! Odd! Only 2 scallops! (I’ve never been served less than 3 in a starter) And no flavour of crab whatsoever. All for the price if £16! Followed that with the lamb rack, which was luke warm. Not impressed.

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PaulF . 2023-06-17

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First time at The Bonham. Afternoon tea with friends. What a beautiful hotel. Lovely experience.

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SarahM . 2023-06-11

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Absolutely delight with the attention we received from all the staff, polite and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them. The food was excellent everyone at our table commented on the presentation. Our visit to No.35 at the Bonham was a great success and everyone in our party will be returning.

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Commissioner . 2023-06-10

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Lovely relaxed lunch. Some might find the service on the slow side but perfect for a catch up with the girls. Marked down for value as thought £4 for a coffee was way too much. Will defo return.

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KateC . 2023-06-09

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We all loved The Bonham. Food, service and surroundings were fabulous.

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KatieFoodie . 2023-05-27

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Such a lovely afternoon tea, lovely staff and ambience. It's the best afternoon tea in the City. Would thoroughly recommend.

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jdim . 2023-05-23

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Very nice food and wine on the boozy snoozy offer. thank you. it was my husband's birthday and fruit and chocolate plate was a nice gesture served with our coffee. staff excellent. thankyou.

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portychic . 2023-05-21

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Amazing food, lovely atmosphere. Great service too.

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Will . 2023-05-19

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Lovely lunch in a traditional Edinburgh environment. Good value and attentive service. Would recommend and we will definitely return.

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Anonymous . 2023-05-14

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This is a Jewel within the West End of Edinburgh! i live in this area and experienced for my first time; i will return very soon; the food is extraordinary; service first class and friendly, with a stunning Period setting. I would be happy to recommend The Bonham experience to anyone who is looking for a top class experience; thank you Barry Scott.

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BarryS . 2023-05-14

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Lovely dining room: Victorian panelling and tiled floor with views over Dean village and Drumsheugh Gardens Staff were friendly and helpful Food a bit hit (starters especially asparagus and cheese course ) and miss (mains - fat on lamb cutlet not rendered chicken a bit stringy and flavours muted) Wines by the glass were good Overall a good experience

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kevinl . 2023-05-12

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Wonderful ambience, unrushed but efficient service and gorgeous food.

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. 2023-05-07

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From the time we were greeted we felt welcome . We were given a choice of table which was nice. The good was excellent . I have booked to come again to celebrate my 70th Birthday ! Only one comment about the food - maybe one very simple starter - not for me by just an observation . All in all an excellent experience . A great team .

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JaneG . 2023-05-06

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The restaurant music was too loud for dinner. One cannot talk

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iliasm . 2023-05-05

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Tables not to close to each other and no mention of you only have the table for two hours, which is becoming the norm in Edinburgh on a Saturday night

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BobJ . 2023-04-29

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This was my first time at Bonham. The whole experience was outstanding, from the decor, ambience, helpful friendly staff, service, value for money and finally the food was superb.

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BrianN . 2023-04-28

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Excellent food and restaurant layout. Music brilliant.

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DougG . 2023-04-14

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