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One Square Bar + Brasserie, Edinburgh,

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.3
4.3
617 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 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
  • Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea

    £59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Inspired by Edinburgh's famous authors, their words and their wisdom, our afternoon tea celebrates the city's storytellers and their famous tales. Each dish will take you on a journey of escapism through different chapters of history inspired by stories, poetry and prose. From Robert Burns to Irvine Welsh and many in between, this afternoon tea menu draws inspiration from each storyteller's depiction of our city and each dish represents a different chapter, fact or fiction, for you to enjoy in the world's first UNESCO City of Literature! Please note from the 4th Dec to 4th Jan all Afternoon Teas will be from our Festive menu. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice.
    Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Photo
  • 2-course Weekend Brunch

    £23.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an elegant two-course brunch with La Garde Ecossaise Champagne. Begin with a sharing platter of fresh fruit, pastries & more, then a delightful brunch dish of your choice. Add a glass of La Garde Ecossaise Brut for £12 or upgrade to 1/2 bottle per person for £42. Scotland's famous 'Auld Alliance' with France was forged through centuries of shared values and strategic interests. In the 1420's, 6000 Scottish soldiers arrived in France to fight against the English. Their bravery was honoured with the Kings of France naming their personal bodyguard La Garde Ecossaise du Corps Du Roi; the Scottish Bodyguards to the King. This experience is in One Square Bar with live DJ each Saturday. Not available on the first Sunday of the month.
    2-course Weekend Brunch Photo

What 617 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

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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.

617 Reviews
  1. linda

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The service started really good and warm. The food varied but it was a great deal on itison! We will come back however a few dirty glasses etc

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  2. Leanne

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous Christmas dinner was had at this lovely restaurant We went home as full as a fat ladies sock !

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  3. Gail

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Cold food, empty dishes, no meat and only one guy filling up, therefore a wait and a queue. Definitely overpriced and not worth half the price. Excellent service from our waiter.

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  4. Bruce

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good day out. Staff very friendly and efficient

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  5. Foodie132

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a voucher for brunch wiyh champagne. It was a bit of a disappointment to discover this was served in the bar rather than the restaurant however, the food was very nice and there was enough of it. What let our experience down was the lack of service from staff, hence why I think brunch should be served in the restaurant where staff are attentive. We asked for water, glasses were pored but the bottle was taken away therefore we had to keep asking for more which was fine while staff were near the table. On clearing the plates, a piece of melon rind was dropped. The girl said she'd come back for it. I picked it up after about 30 mins otherwise it might still be there. I have a walking impairment therefore slipping, and possibly falling on a piece of melon wasn't something I wanted to do. We ordered and drank our coffee. Yhen we waited for st least 30 minutes without a single member of staff coming to check up on us, ask jf we wanted anything else etc. We were tempted by a cocktail but having sat for so long with dirty dishes we left to go elsewhere. My husband went to the toilet while I waited in the foyer. A couple of minutes later, to my surprise I finally saw a member of staff who came out of the bar asking me to settle my bill! This took me much by surprise as we'd given our voucher at the start. I was then told that brunch doesn't include coffee! I am still shocked that a £90 champagne brunch does not include a hot drink. The staff member toldme a lot of people make that mistake! I think it is the hotel that perhaps needs to rethink this. Had someone come near our table I'm sure we would have been brought a bill rather than being chased down in the public area for £7.87! Which obviously included a service charge. Had I not been so embarrassed at being asked for payment in front of other people I'd have asked for that charge to be taken off. We are due to stay at the hotel for two nights this week which is not cheap. I am hoping the service is much better!

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  6. Michelle

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food had the Skye mussels and burger. Cocktails spot on and beautifully presented. Staff very attentive and polite.

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  7. June

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately restaurant was not busy which meant there was a lack of ambience. It was also quit cold. Service was quick and polite. We have gone for a pre theatre meal from the set Market menu. I was quite surprised to find that one of the starters and three of the five mains had a supplement of £8 or above. The food was passable but that was all. My friend has the turkey, veg was very hard even the roast potatoes and gravy very strong not really for Turkey. Overall our market menu turned out to be quite expensive for what it was plus a 12.5 % tip was automatically added.

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  8. Andy

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can sum up my evening here with two words, simply lovely! The food was amazing, the wine was amazing and the staff were friendly and knowledgable. If you’re in Edinburgh come here and you won’t be disappointed. Thank you for an amazing evening!

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  9. Rosie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    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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  10. Denise

    Glasgow

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    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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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.3 stars by 617 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 6 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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