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The Basement, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

The Basement

4.7
4.7
1339 Reviews
£26 to £40
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Do you love tacos, fajitas guacamole and all things Mexican? Come join us underground! We’ve got a masivo collection of tequila and mezcal waiting for you to try. And when it comes to cocktails, there’s plenty on offer but you can’t go wrong with a margarita!

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food, last sitting for under 18s is 8pm
🐶 Dog-friendly in our bar & outdoor areas
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 557 0097
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We have a separate area in the back which can hold up to 15 people.
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Cross street
    York Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    York Place Tram Stop, Edinburgh Bus Route 08. We are around a 10-minute walk from Waverley Train Station and are just around the corner from the Bus Station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 1,339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Basement in Edinburgh offers "amazing food and cocktails" with an "authentic Mexican" touch. Guests rave about the "brilliant staff" and "great ambiance," making it "highly recommendable." Despite occasional slow service, the "delicious food" and "vibrant atmosphere" ensure a memorable dining experience. Perfect for Mexican food lovers and cocktail enthusiasts.

1,339 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friendly staff, great margaritas and delicious tacos in a lively atmosphere! Second visit and we will be back!

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  2. Gillian

    London2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. busy and great vibing atmosphere. We took our dog and wasnt a problem

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  3. Morgane

    Edinburgh1 review

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is not worth the price neither is the service. Really overpriced. Had to wait ages for our drinks and the plates were not served at the same time so we had to wait to the last one to arrive for about 10-12min. Bummer because the concept was interesting. I wouldn’t go back.

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  4. Holly

    Inverness2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was not to the same standard i would have said as usual, though still good. Service was very hit or miss, two of our servers were fantastic but the other seemed was a lot less attentive. It was disappointing from a venue I consider very good but we all have off nights.

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  5. ben

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drinks were excellent! Perhaps they were understaffed, however, as service was slow and we felt forgotten about. Our guacamole didn’t arrive until after we managed to get a waitresses attention about 20 minutes after the rest of our food. The quality of the menu itself though was amazing

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  6. Ruth

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding customer service throughout. Food delicious too. Cocktails yum
    The BasementResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! Thank you again for leaving us this response! The Basement Team

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  7. AndrewA

    West Lothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a Great location has lovely drinks and very friendly staff!
    The BasementResponded 5 days ago
    Andrewa, thank you so much for the positive review! We look forward to your next visit! Take care! Thanks The Basement Team!

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  8. Claire

    Edinburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was outstanding, exceptional service, loved it all

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  9. Susan

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a brilliant time. So happy you are in my neighbourhood.
    The BasementResponded on February 27, 2025
    Hi Susan, Thank you for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! Thanks The Basement Team!

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  10. Steve VIP

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous - highly recommend . The fajitas are delicious

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The Basement is rated 4.7 stars by 1339 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for The Basement

12a, 10a Broughton St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3RH

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    York Place
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    York Place Tram Stop, Edinburgh Bus Route 08. We are around a 10-minute walk from Waverley Train Station and are just around the corner from the Bus Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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