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Down the Hatch - South Queensferry, Edinburgh,

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.4
4.4
2481 Reviews
£26 to £40
Canadian
North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months.  There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie! 

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Scottish, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 331 1387
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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Experiences

  • £27.50 Skillet Deal

    £13.75 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Any 2 skillets, 2 teas/coffees and 2 orange/apple juices for £27.50. (£13.75pp) Terms and conditions: Deal is based on 2 people sharing. Available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11am.
    £27.50 Skillet Deal Photo

What 2,481 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Kid-friendly

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Most Booked

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Kid-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Most Booked

2,481 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great customer service, food nice and hot with plenty of choice on the plate.

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  2. ChrisG

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. Will definitely be back (been 4 times already)

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  3. AlexN

    Inverness

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was lovely, staff friendly to us and my dog can’t fault except would have been slightly better with music

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  4. BruceC

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Does exactly what it says on the tin, nice staff who are very efficient & friendly. Chicken burger & dirty fries were super nom & good fun to eat outside with the heaters overhead and my dog under the table.

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  5. ArchieB

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    It was 8 degrees when we arrived at 1.30pm. It was so cold even the serving staff had coats on! They did have radiators but they were off! We sat with our coats fully buttened up during the whole meal. It was a 45 minute wait to get any food. We had to ask for glasses for our cans of coke. The food had far too much doughy bread and my dip was like hot dish water. We couldn’t identify any of the sauces . The dirty fries were nothing like the description on the menu. It was chips covered in what looked like leftovers! The food left both of us with acid reflux! I used an Itison voucher but if I hadn’t I would have refused to pay for the food. Overall it was a horrible experience.

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  6. Ulysses

    Edinburgh

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Nice food that cannot fault in any way. We got a single cheeseburger, a famous beef dip sando and couple of milkshakes. Would not say the burgers and sandwich were special but nonetheless were nice. The milkshakes were also good but not deserving of the high pricing. The only real issue we have to feedback is the South queensferry restaurant itself- it's more like a converted shed. We were sat by the door and it was constantly opening and closing due to food service to the customers outside.

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  7. OlaG

    Aberdeen

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great wee place, good fresh food, lovely staff. Quick service

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  8. JackC

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Soo tasty. The staff were brilliant with my kids and very pleasant and helpful.

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  9. Dawn

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food is great, service perfect. Definitely recommend going here.

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  10. GregS

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Having lived in Canada I loved the food here - very tasty and well cooked. Staff were friendly and helpful

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  11. graemew

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great diner and very friendly ... Ranch style 🙂 outside heaters.

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  12. ColinS

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Superb food and service. Friendly and helpful staff, great atmosphere and location. Highly recommended!!

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  13. SharonH

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely staff and food was excellent. Would definitely recommend

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  14. PennyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely staff. Food came in good time...hot and tasty. Had Itison deal which was good value. Plenty of parking...just register your car inside.

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  15. CathL

    Edinburgh

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Our food arrived 35 mins after ordering. They did apologise and explained they were short staffed. They took the cost of our teas off the bill. I think the heaters could have been a bit higher. We were sitting in the middle row (not directly under the heaters) and it was very cold. Also food went cold very quick. The food was average, a little greasy and eggs frazzled at the edges. I don’t think I would return.

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  16. SuzyK

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    outstanding food and service as usual from the team will deffo keep returning and recommending

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  17. VickyR

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food was a tad too greasy this trip you should introduce goods with a lowest fat content

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  18. ChristopherC

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Staff mor interested in standing talking Food was good and priced well Drinks very over priced £3can of juice £4 small hot chocolate

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  19. AliceP

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easy booking service, appreciated the confirmation email closer to the time. Great food, not our first time and won't be our last!

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  20. ElaineD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food , large potions and very tasty. Service was great. Only negative I would say is it felt quite cold inside the diner.

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  21. NisaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such friendly helpful staff. Such tasty good food too

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  22. Francis

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food outstanding as usual. Love down the hatch..

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  23. VictoriaR

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always. First time having breakfast and was really good!

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  24. valF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food. Didn't wait too long to order. Clean. Friendly staff. Only niggle was it was hard to hear what they were saying as between the loud music and people talking loud over the music.

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  25. BruceAnderson

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came through from Dundee, been to the Edinburgh one before but been trying to get down to this one for ages, was worth the wait, staff all helpful and sound, food was bangin, will be back

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  26. MargaretE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good place for kids & dogs! Food and service great.

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  27. GSB1

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Loved it hear, kids loved it, great value for money and great food! Will defo be back

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  28. CatC

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience2
    Food is phenomenal, staff are great and the place nice and bustling But the music is far too loud and improper for a Sunday morning. I went with family to catch up and I could barely hear the people on my table over the music. Music is meant to be background, not the priority

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  29. MoiraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Breakfast was delicious and lovely coffee, didn’t need to eat until teatime!😋

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  30. Jack

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    good was fantastic - plenty of choice on the menu!

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  31. Crawf

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First visit to DTH and would recommend and I be back, we were slightly early for our booking but were seated quickly none the less, we were seated inside and very close to a speaker and found it very loud which kinda impacted on what the waitress was saying as we couldn’t hear. None the less it didn’t detract from the experience and sure had we been seated a little farther away it would’ve been fine. Food was great, the beef dip to salivate for As I say, great value for money, and will be back

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  32. MrsJ

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tasty food, balance of flavours is exciting

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  33. ClareN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing, decent portions and a very nice atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

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  34. LindaC

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and friendly service .. loved the nusic

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    There are few places which manage to create fantastic specials every single time, Down The Hatch is one of them. Brisket Burger & Butter Chicken Loaded Fries were amazing. Shakes also great. Everyone in Scotland & beyond should try this place :)

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  36. LianeT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We live Down The Hatch - one of our favourite places to eat. The prices have gone up making eating for a family of 4 more expensive than it used to be. My favourite is the beef dip sandwich but the dip this time was greasier than usual which is why I’ve knocked a start off for food. Won’t put me off coming but will likely stick to poutine which is amazing!

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  37. TheGeneral

    West Lothian

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Inside diner area is ok but no toilet so have to get a key for portocabin loo! Service was good but the food and drinks are way overpriced. For two mains ( one was free as part of promotion) two kids meals and drinks was just shy of £50 , the food is good but not at this level.

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  38. JoMcq

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed it. First time we’d been but will definitely go back!

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  39. GillianH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love coming here. The team look after us so well and are attentive without being too overbearing. They made our breakfast very special for my husband’s birthday during our visit. Thank you!

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  40. Fluke

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    I very much enjoyed it! Very good food and friendly staff. I'll come again.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 331 1387.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry is rated 4.4 stars by 2481 OpenTable diners.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry 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

9:30 PM


Booked 34 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

Port Edgar Marina, Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Scottish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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