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One Square Bar + Brasserie, Edinburgh,

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.2
4.2
574 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 229 9131
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
  • Private party contact
    the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Cross street
    Lothian Road
  • Parking details
    One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
  • Public transit
    BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the seasonal delights of One Square's award-winning kitchen team, as they present their regularly-changing market menu. Using the very best produce Scotland's natural larder has to offer, these creative dishes offer a culinary experience from starter through to dessert! Perfect for pre-theatre enjoyment, do give us a call directly if you're looking to book for over 6 guests. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.
    Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29 Photo
  • Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea

    £59.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Inspired by Edinburgh's famous authors, their words and their wisdom, our afternoon tea celebrates the city's storytellers and their famous tales. Each dish will take you on a journey of escapism through different chapters of history inspired by stories, poetry and prose. From Robert Burns to Irvine Welsh and many in between, this afternoon tea menu draws inspiration from each storyteller's depiction of our city and each dish represents a different chapter, fact or fiction, for you to enjoy in the world's first UNESCO City of Literature! Please note from the 4th Dec to 4th Jan all Afternoon Teas will be from our Festive menu. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice.
    Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea Photo
  • 2-course Weekend Brunch

    £18.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy an elegant two-course brunch with Piper-Heidseick Champagne. Begin with a sharing platter of fresh fruit, pastries, pancakes & more, followed by a delightful brunch dish of your choice. Add a glass of your favourite Champagne, Piper-Heidseick Essential Cuvee Brut for an additional £14. Or upgrade to 1/2 bottle per person for an additional £36 each. Now available on Sunday's through Summer too! This experience is served in One Square Bar.
    2-course Weekend Brunch Photo

What 574 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

574 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Enjoyable Fri night meal at One Square Edinburgh, enhanced by an excellent young waitress's service skills. Furniture and facilities also excellent. Good value too..

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  2. Jennab

    Central Coast

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an exceptional afternoon tea. The food was incredible and we loved how everything we ate tied back to a famous Scottish author or story. It was so clever and fun! We had a view of the castle which was a treat! I would absolutely recommend this afternoon tea!

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  3. Thelma

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been to The Sheraton many times and enjoyed many happy occasions there. This time though, the music was too loud for comfortable conversation and we were struggling to get help to pour champagne. My husband has Parkinson’s so can’t manage it and he didn’t want me pouring it. When eventually we managed to get someone, a guy (I won’t call him a gentleman), my husband told him we had been waiting too long for service and the reply he received was “well you’ve got it now”! I was stunned. Considering we paid £19 for a service charge at a serve yourself buffet lunch, I expected better.

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  4. Paul

    London

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience… highly recommend! Our gin expert was great and knew her gins really well

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  5. Susana

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Our Afternoon Tea experience left us with mixed feelings. The cakes were very nice, but the sandwiches were disappointing. Everything was very well presented and it looked original and different from other Afternoon Teas we have tried. However, most of the savoury treats felt like they were prepared the day before. The selection of teas is quite limited and my second cup of tea was so bitter that I could not finish it. Also, the sparkling jasmine tea served as cleanser is definitely not to everybody's taste. In the end, even though the restaurant was nearly empty, we had to chase two members of staff to be able to settle our bill

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  6. Audrey

    London

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great service in a beautiful environment.

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  7. Kate

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was outstanding with every request acted on immediately. Could not fault the team

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  8. FIONA

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Steak was inedible, fish and chips no better. The presentation of the food was not inspiring. Very disappointing dining experience, but staff were excellent, and our bill was amended to reflect the poor experience.

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  9. Jacqui

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed we couldn’t eat in the Brasserie. Having lunch on the bar’s tables was cramped and proximity to others made having a private business chat difficult. But staff great, service attentive and food good.

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  10. Susan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Table booked for 6.15 pm and had our starter then main came at 7.30 pm and no servers came and asked us if we wanted dessert so we got our bill and left. 3 dead mussels in our main course.service very slow and music playing very loudly. Won’t be back

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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.2 stars by 574 OpenTable diners.

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 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lothian Road
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
  • Public transit
    BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 229 9131
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
  • Private party contact
    the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131
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