Cold Town House

4.5

1807 Reviews

£25 and under

Brewery

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening.

Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021!

THREE DIFFERENT AREAS

* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.

* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.

* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasion

Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.

Walk-ins welcome!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
0131 357 2865
Website
https://coldtownhouse.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865

Location
4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party 2024 - SOLD OUT!!
£60.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
There’s nowhere better to feel a part of our city’s world-renowned Hogmanay celebrations than on the Rooftop of Cold Town House. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and at the foot of Castle Rock our Rooftop is in prime position to take in the sights and sounds of the festivities. From the warmth and comfort of your own outdoor table, you’ll enjoy your welcome dram or Prosecco, delicious sharing platters of food and of course, when the bells ring and the Castle fireworks start above your heads we all celebrate with another round of drinks to toast the new year. Tickets are already selling fast so don’t miss out. Last Entry 8:30pm
Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
May 4, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Get ready for the biggest and best Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival yet at Cold Town House! After the incredible success of our May and November events, we’re back with an even more exciting celebration of craft beer in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Time: 12 PM - 5 PM Location: Cold Town House Brewhouse Bar Tickets: £15 per person Includes: - Entry to the festival - A bespoke festival cup - An exclusive festival tote bag. Explore a world of craft beer as we bring together a fantastic range of vendors (to be announced soon!) offering unique brews to taste and enjoy. Don’t miss out on our biggest festival yet—secure your tickets now!

What 1,807 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cold Town House offers a "stunning location" with breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle from its rooftop terrace. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, "delicious pizzas," and "friendly staff," it's a popular choice for celebrations. While some noted delays in service, the overall experience is praised for its ambiance and excellent food quality.

1,807 Reviews

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Eleni
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience, we all loved it. Only thing that disappointed us was the very slow service. Kids were starving - 1h delay but the food was delicious
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katt
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our favourite bar in Edinburgh. Food delicious and view of the castle on the roof terrance is 10/10. Highly recommend to my friends
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Alicia
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was lovely, the staff are very accommodating and the food is amazing.
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Alicia, thank you so much for the positive review! Our team strives to deliver an excellent experience, and are glad you found this to be the case during your visit. We are looking forward to your next visit with us.
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Abbey
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The service was awful, I had to ask for the bill and our drinks after being sat for 30 minutes . It was my birthday and manager rudely told us that they had no roast dinners left as we were ordering our food which again we had to ask to order after 50 minutes. We specifically went for a roast dinner, there was nothing else that I could eat as they only serve pizza and burgers and I am surlily allergic to cheese. After explaining this she did not return to our table to offer an alternative. We then decided to go to a beautiful Italian restaurant. I will never be returning to this place again and they have truly ruined my birthday!!!
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Siobhán
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Was beautiful unfortunately we had to wait over an hour for our food as the order hadn’t been put through but I’m sure the poor boy was new so but a lovely boy .
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 17, 2024
Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, but I sincerely apologize for the delay in receiving your food. We truly appreciate your understanding, especially knowing that the team member was new. We’re grateful for your patience and your kind feedback about our staff. We hope to welcome you back soon!
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Shona
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The pizza is outstanding
Cold Town HouseResponded 5 days ago
Shona, we are pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House! We love our Pizzas too :) We look forward to your next visit.
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Shirl
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Yes it's on a rooftop but with no views! I wouldn't recommend this venue for a rooftop bar
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Alexandre
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place! Good food ! Good music ! Good Service!
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Alexandre, Thanks for your review, we are happy to hear you have had a great time here! Hopefully see you soon. Kind regards, Ben
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Aimee
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Felt servers where a bit short staffed! All so nice and welcoming just not enough of them. Good was amazing will be back.
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 2, 2024
We really appreciate your honest feedback, and providing us with an opportunity to improve. Thank you for your kind compliments of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon, Aimee.
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Umar
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my girlfriend's birthday today, so our family all celebrated together with a meal on a terrace table of the Cold Town House. It was such a beautiful view of Edinburgh around us, plus energetic people and the service from the staff was phenomenal! One of the managers called Ben helped me put into place my plan for proposing to my now fiancé. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting for proposing and it's something we'll remember forever ❤️ thank you guys!!!
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Umar, We are so glad to hear that your meal and proposal went as planned, we are extremely delighted that we could deliver an experience that reached or surpassed your expectations. I have reached out by email and please get in contact with me if you ever want to come back in for a meal or some drinks! Kind regards, Ben
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FAQs

Cold Town House is rated 4.5 stars by 1807 OpenTable diners.

Cold Town House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.