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56 North, Edinburgh,

56 North

4.5
4.5
114 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
56 North is Scotlands oldest gin bar and also a working micro gin distillery. It serves Scottish and continental food.

56 North is particularly renowned for its collection of gin with over 400 spirits and extensive cocktails & drinks menus features fine wines, local Scottish beers. South Loch Gin distillery is part of the bar and the gin distillery is in the bar to view. The food menu offers an extensive range of gourmet burgers, salads and main items.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Food Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for food
    Food Booking Photo
  • Drinks Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for drinks
    Drinks Booking Photo
  • Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp

    £15.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our two course Steak Frites every Friday Steak Frites with 6oz rump steak, skinny fries with peppercorn sauce and then choice of dessert for only £15pp
    Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp Photo

What 114 people are saying

56 North reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
56 North offers a welcoming atmosphere with "excellent service" and diverse drink options, particularly "a very wide selection of gins." Customers frequently praise the "first class food" and "relaxed and comfortable atmosphere." "Great value" is often highlighted, especially with voucher deals. A consistently enjoyable dining experience awaits.

235 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Aberdeen13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place never lets us down. Friendly, efficient service and tasty well cooked and presented food and great drink choices.

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  2. Lauren

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Stunning place, gorgeous food, generous portions. Great service and delicious cocktails

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  3. colin

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went along on a Friday for the steak frites and dessert deal . Steak was excellent and desserts great too . We have been to 56 North a good few times now and always enjoy the food .

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  4. Alialex

    Edinburgh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great value at £15 for steak and chips and dessert . Good service Shall definitely be going again for this offer

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  5. Jillian

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    56 North is a pleasant venue to visit. The staff are friendly and overall service is very good. Food is good, nothing outstanding but freshly cooked and generally tasty. We have usually eaten there with some form of discount voucher, so this impacts on our perception of value for money. With vouchers value is very good. Without vouchers I think it is a little pricey for what you get, especially if you are considering vegetarian options, which are not as good quality as they could be.

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  6. Suzanne

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We used a voucher for brunch with a mimosa cocktail. From the minutes we arrived to leaving was excellent, staff were excellent, the food was delicious, fresh and large portions. We will definitely return

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  7. Lindsay

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was adequate, prompt service although restaurant was cold and we never removed our coats. Desserts were disappointing and my apple crumble was cold but I did get another warm one which was better. They overcharged for the desserts compared to the prices on the menus so we considered that was the tip.

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  8. Ruth

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used an itison voucher for brunch We both had a full Scottish breakfast which was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient it was very quiet when we went there at lunch time as the weather was awful outside. Voucher deal was excellent value for brunch we look forward to coming back soon. :)

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  9. Susan

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Itison voucher so terrific value. for brunch and Mimosa cocktail. Poached eggs were over cooked but otherwise everything was great.

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  10. Frances

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place, with good reason! A visit here never disappoints! The ambience is most amenable, always a warm welcome. Service is top notch, prompt, attentive but not intrusive! The food is first class and the choice is vast. It has a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere all of which add up to guarantee a perfect experience!

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FAQs

56 North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 662 8860.

56 North is rated 4.5 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Newington

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 56 North

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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