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Rooftop Terrace at Cold Town House - Cold Town House, Edinburgh,

Cold Town House

4.4
4.4
1596 Reviews
£25 and under
Brewery
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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2 people

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
  • 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.
  • 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
    **SOLD OUT** Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party Photo
  • 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.
    Brunch with Santa Photo

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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cold Town House

4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, Pizzeria, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • 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
  • Phone number
    0131 357 2865
  • 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.
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