Cold Town House

Name: Cold Town House
Address: 4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2JU
Telephone: 0131 357 2865
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

1596 Reviews

£25 and under

Brewery

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 8, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 46 times today

Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
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
With three floors we have something for everyone.Call 0131 357 2865 to speak with a member of our events team. Or for more information on our bespoke packages and to arrange a visit please send an email to: reservations@coldtownhouse.co.uk.Enquire today and let us create something extra special for you and your guests.

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

**SOLD OUT** Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party
£55.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2023 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. We’re delighted to take bookings for tables of 2 - 10 and our team is on hand to answer any questions. Last Entry 8:30pm
Brunch with Santa
£13.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 2 - Dec 24, 2023
Following last year’s hugely successful Brunch with Santa, we’re delighted to bring them back for another year. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting families from near and far and can’t wait to welcome back the big man himself for another month of fun! We have a range of dates to choose from but do be careful as they sell out quickly. On the day you’ll enjoy a hearty brunch for adults and we more than look after the wee ones with food & drink and of course a visit and gift from Santa.

What 1,596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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

1,596 Reviews

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ZoeH
Manchester
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall2Food1Service3Ambience3
Service was great, seated fairly quickly but food was cold and chicken burger was just fatty
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KarenH
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
Overall5Food4Service3Ambience5
Really nice venue, food was good and staff friendly
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CaitlinE
London
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
Overall3Food4Service5Ambience3
The rooftop terrace bar etc had been closed sadly, and it was quite loud downstairs but food and service was nice
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OpenTable Diner
Warwickshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food4Service4Ambience5
Very good value and both the beer and pizza was fantastic. I think the moment we arrived was the change over at the front desk so no one to seat us initially but will let them off for that. Great value for money and brilliant setting.
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Lauren
Edinburgh
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall4Food5Service5Ambience5
Lovely meal to celebrate our daughter playing in a theatre show. We arrived ahead of our booked time, but restaurant were still able to accommodate us which was great. The pizzas, Christmas dinner option & loaded fries were great. Thanks
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day and we will be cheering for your daughter in her theatre show!
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OpenTable Diner
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Lovely place to sit and relax while having a few drinks and food. Although the weather was cold it wasn’t bad sitting there but I bet the summer will be fantastic
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JessicaB
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience5
Good for a large group - music, big tables and big portions
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall3Food2Service4Ambience3
Not sure the menu worked for a brunch. Breakfast bowls didn’t have much flavour.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We did brunch with Santa. It was a wonderful experience for my daughter. She loved the food and goodies. Thank you very much.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Food and Drinks were exceptional. Very reasonably priced. Never a bad experience when eating here.
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Thank you and have a fantastic day!
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic brunch with Santa with the kids! Excellent food, friendly service and beautifully decorated for Christmas. Santa was fab too!
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you so much for the positive review and we are very pleased to hear that the wee ones had fun with Santa! Have a great Christmas!
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OpenTable Diner
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fantastic food, fab experience eating outdoors when -4. Lots of heaters and blankets..Thank you.
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OpenTable Diner
Newcastle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Fabulous food & atmosphere we’ll definitely be back
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
We are very happy we could provide you with a positive experience! See you soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
An excellent venue sat outside with heaters jaimie our waiter was outstanding. Definitely be back.
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. Our Jamie definitely has the gift of the gab, we are glad he was able to look after you. We hope you have a great day!
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2023
Overall1Food1Service1Ambience1
Booked a table for food on OpenTable but upon arriving was told that food isn't ever served at the time I'd booked. I suppose they need to update that with OpenTable.
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Can you please email us on cth.management@signaturepubs.co.uk with some more information about your visit and with the time of your reservation? Have a great day!
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CarolineB
Edinburgh
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Lovely surroundings, great music. Loaded fries and pizzas fab. Great place for catching up with friends.
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Carolineb, thank you so much for the positive review! Have a fantastic day!
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SarahD
East Sussex
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
Overall3Food3Service1Ambience1
Dreadful service, very slow, loud music playing so we asked to move they made out there wasn’t much space available and yet there were lots of tables empty thought our meal
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Can you please email us on cth.management@signaturepubs.co.uk with some more information about your visit? We really want to make this right for you. Have a great day!
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LindaM
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
My friends and I had an enjoyable afternoon. The food was lovely and service good.
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Lindam, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Thank you and have a great day!
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MarjoryR
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
The staff was wonderful. We had a grandma who needed the elevator and our table was on the second floor. The hostess walked her to the elevator and made sure she was seated comfortably. Our server was hilarious and so friendly. We hadn't been upstairs in the pizza/prosecco lounge before and its our new favourite room. They turned up the music about an hour in an it did get a little too loud, but that was the only downside!
Cold Town HouseResponded 1 day ago
Marjoryr, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care and we are extremely happy to hear that you and your family were looked after so well. Thank you and have a great day!
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NiamhC
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Lovely staff, great food, cocktails were delicious !
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 23, 2023
Hi Niamh, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We're just about to launch our Christmas drinks menu so we'll have even more cocktails for you to try next time you're in.
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carolinem
Glasgow
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
Overall4Food4Service2Ambience4
Service was slow. But it was busy. Food and cocktails were lovely
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 20, 2023
Caroline, thank you so much for the positive review!
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SandraH
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
We reserved a table for 3 on the rooftop on what turned out a wet and drizzly day - what a lovely experience sitting amongst the flowers in a ski pod overlooking the castle! Food was delicious, server friendly, lovely wine and all very reasonable. Would definitely book again!
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 21, 2023
Hi Sandra, Sandrah, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! Hope to see you again for another visit! Jamie
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KarenL
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great place with delicious food. Staff were very friendly and helpful, would definitely return!
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 20, 2023
Karen, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House!
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HMMphail
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Rooftop terrace was so great - the food and drinks were wonderful.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 20, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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JuliaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great pizza (one of the best I have had). Loaded fries very tasty. Been before and coming back.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 16, 2023
Hi Juliar, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House! Until the next time we meet, take care!
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Mrss
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
First time sitting on the terrace and it was brilliant! Service was amazing, drinks and food excellent. Will definitely be back!
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 13, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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BillD
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
Overall5Food4Service4Ambience4
Great selection of beers and food. Pizzas were fantastic Would highly recommend this place for a chilled time.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 13, 2023
Hi Billd, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at Cold Town House. We're happy we could meet your expectations!
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KateL
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
Overall4Food4Service4Ambience4
Really enjoyed cold town house, would definitely book to go again & would recommend.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 13, 2023
Katel, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House! Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day! Jamie
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AnaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Amazing dinner and ambience! Definitely recommend this place 👍🏻
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JackC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
Overall4Food5Service4Ambience4
Very nice and lively place to eat. Best with a large group of friends. The food and drinks are great it is a little on the noisy side which we didn't mind but is good to know depending on what you are looking for.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 8, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Laura
Manchester
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Incredible service, particularly appreciated the person who served me and my boyfriend all evening he was so friendly and made our evening so much better. Didn’t catch his name or would of loved to have personally mentioned him for being so sound! The terrace was so cosy and warm despite it being a cold night, the heaters are brilliant. The pizza was amazing. Have already recommended here to some friends.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 8, 2023
Hi Laura, So good to hear that you had such a positive experience! Our roof terrace is great, even when the Scottish weather doesn't fully play along! We hope to welcome you back in the near future! Thanks again for the feedback, Jamie
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KathrynP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Food was excellent, good portions and quality. Staff attentive but not overbearing and very accommodating. Great ambience. Enjoyed so much we went back again!
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 10, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We hope to see you soon!
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SandraP
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
Overall3Food4Service2Ambience3
Waitress had too many tables to cover so service was a bit slow. Inside has more of a sports bar type feel, not really the ambience I was hoping for.
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 31, 2023
Sandrap, we truly appreciate your honest feedback. We are always more than happy to assist you if anything else comes up. Take care!
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NataliaV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Super! Je recommande cet endroit. Très bonne ambiance et personnel sympathique
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 30, 2023
Nataliav, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House!
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Adelle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
A first visit to the cold town house and it was superb! Very friendly and accommodating staff, excellent food and stunning drinks. Somewhere we will be returning.
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 30, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Elizabeth
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
Overall4Food4Service5Ambience5
Always have wonderful service at this pub! Very cozy atmosphere, especially on the ground floor and they have a wonderful selection of beers/ciders. There could be more variety in the food, but otherwise everything is great and I love this pub.
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 31, 2023
Thank you again Elizabeth for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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AnnM
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Great food and cocktails and staff were friendly and helpful
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 26, 2023
Annm, thank you so much for your high rating!
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FinlayT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
Overall4Food5Service3Ambience2
Nice to attend, however music was too loud and got put on a table and forgotten about. Had to get up and go to the bar to order a drink and get the bill.
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 26, 2023
Hello Finlayt, thank you; we appreciate your honest feedback!
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OpenTable Diner
Perthshire
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
Overall3Food1Service1Ambience2
After experiencing the Cold House in Stirling, this was unfortunately disappointing. We ordered the pizza ends as a starter, and eventually when they came we had no idea what the dips where, and there was no one around to ask. The hanging kebabs were ok, however unlike Stirling desperately needed a wrap or some form on bread with it, again once delivered no one was around to ask. The roof top terrace however made up for an otherwise disappointing experience 🙁
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 21, 2023
Can you please email us on cth.management@signaturepubs.co.uk with some more information about your visit and your phone number? We really want to make this right for you.
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Foodie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
Overall5Food5Service5Ambience5
Very attentive staff, tasty chicken wings, loads of drinks to choose from and they gave us a complimentary Prosecco as it was a birthday!
Cold Town HouseResponded on October 16, 2023
Hi there, thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

FAQs

Cold Town House is rated 4.4 stars by 1596 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.