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One Square Bar + Brasserie, Edinburgh,

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.2
4.2
609 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Fancy
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 229 9131
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
  • Private party contact
    the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Cross street
    Lothian Road
  • Parking details
    One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
  • Public transit
    BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the seasonal delights of One Square's award-winning kitchen team, as they present their regularly-changing market menu. Using the very best produce Scotland's natural larder has to offer, these creative dishes offer a culinary experience from starter through to dessert! Perfect for pre-theatre enjoyment, do give us a call directly if you're looking to book for over 6 guests. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.
    Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29 Photo
  • Ginnasium - Gin Tasting Experience

    £32.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Led by our Gin Expert, you'll learn about the processes involved in gin distillation and have the chance to indulge your senses as you get to know the botanicals and junipers that make gin so distinctive. If you would like to discover more but don't know quite where to begin, then our gin-tasting package is for you. The perfect chance to sample some of our current favourite serves with paired canapés and get better acquainted with this most intriguing of spirits. Includes 3 seasonal gins with the recommended tonic and matching gin-spired canapés. Advance Booking Required: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance. This experience is served in One Square Bar.
    Ginnasium - Gin Tasting Experience Photo
  • One Square Bar Bookings

    Multiple dates available
    Choose this option to enjoy our fantastic One Square Bar food menu, enjoy the delights of 'The Square Route of Edinburgh' cocktail menu or simply host a meeting with your colleagues.
    One Square Bar Bookings Photo

What 609 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
One Square Bar + Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with exceptional service and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "fabulous brunch" and "amazing value" for money. The ambience is "lovely," making it perfect for special occasions. Despite occasional service delays, the attentive staff ensures a "wonderful experience" overall.

609 Reviews
  1. Rosie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    service was amazing staff really friendly and the food outdid my expectations - bigger portions than you would think too! - great value

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  2. Denise

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful concept, super impressed with the attention to detail in the presentation, the choice and the exquisite teas. The inventiveness. Absolutely loved the experience. Only downside … the food was all beautiful to look at but flavour / freshness let it down slightly.

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  3. David

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was spot on and the service was like a comfy shoe , the staff made it a special birthday romantic dinner

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  4. Jodie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food outstanding. Would recommend to anyone

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  5. Steve

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great cocktails and Bar Food, service was good and the place was busy

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  6. Sheila

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great range and quality of food. Staff and ambience excellent. Very enjoyable relaxed lunch for our party of 6 ranging from 3years to 70 years. Our second reservation and we will certainly return.

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  7. Maxine

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at One Square for Sunday lunch every year and it never disappoints. Requested to be sat near the band as my children love them and we had the most perfect table. Food, as always, was incredible. The roast beef is 10/10. Desserts are to die for. All the staff are so incredible. My daughter accidentally dropped a glass with water and all the staff were more caring and attentive towards her first before kindly cleaning the mess up, so thank you very much for that. The staff go above and beyond.

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  8. Debbie

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The customer service was outstanding! So lovely and attentive without being intrusive. A waitress overheard we were celebrating a birthday and came out with a wee treat! It was so thoughtful! The food was amazing as usual, so tasty I did intend to have 3 courses but I was full after 2 courses, so three of us shared a dessert, just to get a wee taste! Yummy

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  9. Charlotte

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 40 minutes for main course. Waited was apologetic. Other table after us was served before we were

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  10. June

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Over two hours to be served our dinner. When it came (3 steak pies, 1 plant based burger) they were cold - the burger very overcooked and inedible, steak pies pastry undercooked. Gravy for the pies was just like coloured water. However, the bar and wait staff were excellent and attentive. We refused to pay for the meals that we had. Unfortunately, this did not make up for the time we spent there or the fact that we had to go elsewhere for our dinner.

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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.2 stars by 609 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lothian Road
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
  • Public transit
    BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 229 9131
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
  • Private party contact
    the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131
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