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Down the Hatch - South Queensferry, Edinburgh,

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.4
4.4
2420 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

10:30 PM


Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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 2,420 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

2,420 Reviews
  1. JAMESM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love it. Try and go every week! Well worth the money for tbe portions you get. Already booking next visit.

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  2. DonaldD

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic. I’d not been before but this is now a new go-to place. Yum!

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  3. Emms

    Perthshire

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Whilst we’ve been for breakfasts a few times and they are always outstanding, a little disappointed on first visit for lunch, actual meal doesn’t quite meet the photos - very nice etc but portions felt a little small (not much steak in what was really a steak baguette ) and the large house poutine - just chips in Gravy, £43 for 3 of us - for a steak baguette and 2 chicken toasties and a bowl of chips just seemed a lot of cash for what we got, however service, quality of food etc was good. We will be back but will probably stick to the awesome breakfasts

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  4. Dave4658

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    Great food, felt little rushed as we took last available booking time before closing. Told to order quick as they were closing, why offer the time slot then rush people. Food came fast and was delicious as it always is. Will come back just might consider an earlier booking.

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  5. NicolaB

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely breakfast. Thought it was a good deal Through itison, only to realise that it wasn’t any cheaper. Paid £28 and if we had came without it it was £27.50. Overall enjoyed it, lovely place and friendly staff

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  6. JAMESM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Love this place. Food is great. Highly recommend to anyone passing by

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  7. ClaireJ

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Easy online booking system.. helpful staff on arrival explaining parking arrangements.. Food was great.. we all enjoyed our breakfasts..nothing but empty skillets.. Friendly staff.. clean dining area.. Outside bathrooms were clean which is always a good sign! Looking forward to returning already!

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  8. AmandaG

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great from start to finish, food was amazing, first time and we will be back

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  9. DavidH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Aa always the food was great. Freshly cooked but quick service. Staff happy and willing.

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  10. PAULR

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    It was ok. A good, well cooked burger. Not as good as I remember from previous visits though. The main thing for us was having to explain to the wait staff what their specials were as they didn't seem to know. A dipping sauce was missing from the order and we basically had to get their own facebook post up to show the waitress that it should have been included with the burger. A really good burger but also expensive. £84 for 3 to have lunch. No alcohol included.

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  11. IanC

    Demoland (US)

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love coming here. Nothing better than a burger and dirty fries…

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good. Excellent food . Nice cool vibe . Tiny bit pricey but totally understanding with the quality of the meal from walking in and to leaving at the end . Definitely going again in the future

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  13. StephenB

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not a table empty and the food came quick and cooked to the usual high standard. Fantastic!

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  14. SonnieW

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent (as always) staff friendly and well worth the price

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  15. GraemeR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed especially using an itison voucher. Very filling food - chicken burger excellent. Wish you got a glass and ice with your can of coke but a minor issue.

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  16. lauraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fab service and amazing food. Staff always happy to help.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Couple of items missed off our skillets. Rectified when mentioned. Forgot about 2nd cup of coffee. Condition of toilets poor

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  18. EmmaM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent, very busy so book to avoid disappointment

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  19. Rosie

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    Overall food was tasty but very expensive. We booked a table and waited 30 minutes before someone took our order, they also managed to take everyone else’s order (even those seated after us) before us! We weren’t the only people unhappy about this as heard a couple tables make comments too. Food came out quite quick but just took forever to get it ordered.

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  20. Neleh333

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The food was a good as it looks in the photos. Even though we ate too much we still had to have the milk shakes. They were delicious. We will definitely be going back and this time for the breakfasts.

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  21. LaurenM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really nice and relaxing place for our lunch. Had a good atmosphere and there was something for everyone on the menu. Great service too! Especially to Ailie, who looked after us so well and we had a lovely chat with her.

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  22. KirstyD

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food was amazing as usual, Although disappointed no French dip sandwich available. Service slightly disappointing from the norm. Server didn’t seem interested in us but more in chatting to people at next table, they were rushing to get our order and didn’t bring my water and didn’t check on how the food was. Not a deal breaker but not the usual high standards

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  23. JackieS

    Perthshire

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always fabulous! Great burgers. Friendly service.

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  24. YvonneA

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Decent burger, nothing special for the price though. Good service but music a bit loud inside where we had our table.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and great service, absolutely love down the hatch

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  26. GabrielleT

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Always loved the look of here for lunches having been previously for breakfast which was outstanding! Unfortunately lunch was a little disappointing, the menu not a huge one, especially since the photos on instagram etc make it look like there’s a massive choice, there was only 4-5 burgers. The burger was warm and didn’t look anything near the photos online, was also quite spicy and had I known this I probably would have chosen something different. My partners toasted sandwich didn’t haven enough buffalo sauce and the bacon was so salty it overpowered the dish. Chips were sad to say the best part! Service was outstanding, lovely staff and nice place, but would definitely go for breakfast over lunch!

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  27. Janetp

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great service and dog friendly too. Perfect!

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  28. PhilipK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit, sat outside, loved the ambience of the restaurant and the good will definitely be back.

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  29. MarkM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Authentic tasty food. Nice casual atmosphere in a relaxed setting

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  30. DanielleW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere , very friendly staff. Great for dogs and food was tasty. Lovely sitting outside

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  31. CarolB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, music was great, staff were friendly, the whole place had a great energy and vibe

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  32. Opal

    Edinburgh

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Good selection for children and very yummy if you like burgers!

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  33. AmyF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place. Unusual and quirky setting, food was fast, flavourful and great value for money. Highly recommend

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  34. JamieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always food was on point, service was very efficient and friendly. Been a few times and had nothing but good experiences there

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  35. AlanM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Been loads of times before And normally love it Very disappointed this visit Chips soggy Chicken burger a bit bland Was really looking forward to visit Been a while since last visit

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  36. KennyG

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Excellent service and great food. Great to sit outside in such a wonderful location. Have been before and will definitely return.

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  37. GeorgeC

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Returned a few days later to try breakfast after a great lunch. Breakfast is equally as good, highly recommended.

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  38. GeorgeC

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant, good service, excellent choice of different style of food.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the restaurant food is always spot on a must to try .

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  40. Julie

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best burger ever! I would just recommend to put pictures on menu

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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 2420 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

10:30 PM


Booked 71 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
  • 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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