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One Square Bar + Brasserie, Edinburgh,

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.1
4.1
429 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
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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. Executive Chef Shaun Woodhouse and his talented, Rosette-winning 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 over 120 varieties of gin on offer no visit to One Square Bar is complete without sampling our very own One Square Gin - book in for one of our famous gin tastings with paired 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 varied selection of local beers, with no and low alcohol options.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sunday Lunch Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 229 9131
  • Website
    http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Woodhouse
  • 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.
  • Location
    1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR
  • 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

  • Afternoon Tea

    £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our Afternoon Tea includes an irresistible selection of seasonal savoury and sweet treats, all freshly prepared and using local ingredients by our expert Chefs. Served with a glass of Jasmine Pearls Sparkling Tea and hot tea of your choice from our contemporary range of JING teas. Please note that bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance - bookings made after this time will not be accepted.
    Afternoon Tea Photo

  • Ginnasium - Gin Tasting Experience

    £32.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Led by our Gin Expert, you'll learn about the processes involved in gin distillation and have the chance to indulge your senses as you get to know the botanicals and junipers that make gin so distinctive. With over 120 varieties available behind the bar, it is no secret that gin is our specialty. If you would like to discover more but don't know quite where to begin, then our gin-tasting package is for you. The perfect chance to sample some of our current favourite serves with paired canapés and get better acquainted with this most intriguing of spirits. Includes 3 seasonal gins with the recommended tonic and matching gin-spired canapés. Advance Booking Required: Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
    Ginnasium - Gin Tasting Experience Photo

  • Endless Sunday Lunch

    £45.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Endless Sirloin beef, perfectly cooked roast tatties and all the seasonal veg you can enjoy! One Square is the perfect place to get the family together for a Sunday feast, while being entertained by the soothing sounds of Viper Swing. Served carvery style, an impressive and mouth-watering array of starters, salads, meats and all the trimmings are presented for guests to indulge in. Chefs will carve up seasonal prime cuts each week like roast Orkney beef and marmalade glazed pork loin, and our wine experts are on hand to suggest the ideal wine pairing from an extensive and unique selection. Every Sunday from 12.30pm - 2.30pm. £45 per adult, £22.50 for 4-12 year olds, children aged 3 years and under eat free.
    Endless Sunday Lunch Photo

What 429 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for live music

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Great for live music

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

429 Reviews

  1. AJames

    London

    89 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    89 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Have eaten here a few times. Staff are welcoming, attentive, accommodating and helpful. Location is great. Food was good although a few more simply options would be a good addition to the menu.

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  2. AnneS

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The service was efficient and friendly. My mussels were very salty and the chips rather soft. The coffee was cold.

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  3. HelenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We were warmly welcomed and shown to table. Food was very good and service excellent.

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  4. CharlesL

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    £25 set menu a bargain for 2 courses and £29 for 3

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  5. AndC

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    It felt like we were there during a staff handover, and what started out well became less and less satisfying. The staff were pleasant but a bit absent at times. The absence of piped music was appreciated.

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  6. SheilaL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    Service slow although it was known that I was going to a concert and restaurant was not busy Not adequate time for dessert Main course very good dessert poor

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  7. Durham

    Exclusive

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    There was a surprising amount of choice among the starters and desserts, and the range of vegetables with the carvery was impressive (and cooked perfectly, not over-cooked). Also an excellent array of sauces.

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  8. Alim

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Review for the Sunday Lunch Buffet. Good and very tasty selection of food. Staff friendly and polite. Live music really added to the ambience. Would definitely recommend and dine there again. When booking make sure you book for the Sunday lunch option (if that’s what you want) and not just the bar. You need to scroll down to select it as an experience.

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  9. SueH

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were there as a treat for my sisters birthday and had a wonderful time.

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  10. StuartW

    Cambridge

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service and Food were fantastic. Servers were attentive and the food was outstanding

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  11. AlisonP

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    The food was good but the portions were very small and thus overpriced

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  12. Jerry

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Sometimes it was hard to get the attention of a waiter.

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  13. Delbadore

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Sunday lunch is excellent, the food is amazing, the band are great, lovely service. 10/10.

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  14. JulieD3005

    Yorkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service lovely food Amyary was very attentive great guy . So was the girl . We came for the band and they were fab .

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  15. MoragM

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience3
    Service was efficient and good. Noise level with grossly amplified concert made conversation impossible. No need in this space to over amplify.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    London

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Quick service. Polite staff. We had the set menu excellent value, delicious food.  Clean dinning area and toilets.

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  17. Jomm

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Incredibly slow service. Food tepid and tasteless.

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  18. SamanthaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to go if you want to treat yourself. Service is amazing, food is great. Nice ambiance.

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  19. AmandaB

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was great and prices was great with our 50% off discount. Service was okay but it took it a long time for our sparkling tea. Staff were very welcoming though. The Black Forest gateaux and cranacan profiterole were the highlights! Delicious!

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  20. MichaelM

    Edinburgh

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I have been to One Square Bar and restaurant many times previously. However, on this occasion I was very disappointed with the food. My plant based burger was very tasty indeed, I have no complaints about that. However, a friend had fish and chips which has jumped up in price from £16 to £19, which is very expensive. Also, the 3 of us had sticky toffee pudding and ice cream priced at £8.50 each. I have never seen such a small portion of sticky toffee pudding, so was very disappointed with that and it offers very poor value for money. To be honest, I'm not sure that I would eat in The Sheraton Bar again. I would definitely like to go back to the One Square Brasserie, as it was lovely the last time I was there. I would suggest that you rethink the prices of your desserts at least and provide bigger portions. I would have thoroughly recommended The Sheraton Bar previously to my friends, however, after my recent lunch experience I'm not sure that I would now.

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  21. TRAK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Overall tasty treats and amazing service! Only slight let-down was the sandwich fillings and options (bread also a bit too thick) Had visited in May 23 and the sandwiches were lovely.

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  22. gmmcw

    London

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    An enjoyable lunch here and the birthday plate was a nice and much appreciated touch!

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  23. MonicaD

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    First time dining here. Food was a little greasy, not much choice i menu. Service very good , beautiful hotel and ambience. Need to improve menu but overall good !

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  24. AngelaV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, food was amazing, atmosphere was great and the staff were so friendly. I would highly recommend the afternoon tea experience to all my friends and family and I would definitely love to do it again. Thank you all for the great day.

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  25. DuddingstonLady

    Yorkshire

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This was a surprise. A lovely 3 course lunch for £29. Beautiful presentation. Staff were attentive but unobtrusive. No rush to eat. Lovely place to celebrate a retirement.

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  26. DoreenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely visit, table with view of Edinburgh Castle. Lovely greeting on arrival, even our coats were taken away. Food was great, small portions, but that is what I expected at this Bistro type venue.

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  27. RandiB

    Richmond

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was very good. Asked for hot soup and got hot soup. Very accomodating

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  28. StuartS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    A very enjoyable experience. Great service from friendly staff excellent facilities and surroundings.

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  29. Lindy

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a fabulous evening. The food was excellent in taste and value. We stayed with the 3 course menu and everything tasted wonderful. The restaurant was relatively quiet. The service was friendly and efficient.

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  30. Eeze01

    London

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Food took a a while to arrive and when it came, was totally underwhelming. My wife ordered fish which was overcooked. dry and tasteless. I ordered a burger and fries. To be honest, I would have done better by visiting Burger King! The waitress was very apologetic, my wife was not charged for her meal and I was given a discount but it ruined the evening. I certainly will not be returning anytime soon.

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  31. Drinksfor3

    London

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Service very good, food selection available is plentiful and varied. Some nicer than other. I do feel £45 per head is quite expensive, the drinks are fairly heavily priced too. I have been before on a voucher offer and feel that was a fair price. However, we weren't rushed. Able to take our time between courses and had a good catch up as was our intention.

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  32. TrevorG

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always a pleasure to eat here at the Sunday lunch buffet. Particularly good if you are having a family all age celebration as it skaters well for children with chocolate fountain and ice cream. As well as good selection for adults.

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  33. AngelaS

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lovely Sunday Lunch for Fathers Day and our daughters 20th birthday. Fantastic food and service.

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Sunday roast buffet was amazing. Excellent choices and beautifully cooked. Staff were attentive and helpful. Will definitely visit again.

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  35. HJCC

    London

    199 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    199 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    This was a very good value Sunday lunch, with lots of choice for each of the courses. We loved it and were very full afterwards! Unfortunately, the price has increased by £10 per person, so I probably won't return, which is a pity.

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  36. MargeryG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food4service1ambience4
    Food was really good and great value. However, waiting 25 minutes for drinks service and having to ask a passing waitress to take our order is not acceptable. Nobody offered further drinks during our 2 hour visit. To the be charged 10% for a self service buffet is just ridiculous. Only the chef at the meat station showed any desire to serve and engage with guests. I'd give him the full tip if I could.

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  37. AnneB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience2
    Unfortunately the service wasn't very good, especially drink ordering. Love band was good but much too loud for the space - hard to hear others at the table. Good good, dessert especially enjoyed by the children!

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  38. Kelty17dined

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Waiting staff were all polite and most helpful. Perhaps a little slow at times, but they can only serve when the food is ready. The quality of food was excellent.

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  39. StephenB

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were in Edinburgh for 4 days (UK for 2 weeks) and the Sunday lunch buffet was one of my family's most enjoyed and memorable meals. The food was beautifully displayed and everything was perfect from starters to mains to desserts! Music from Viper Seing provided great background ambiance! We would definitely return if we didn't live in Tennessee!

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  40. LesleyD

    Cumbria

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely quiet dinner, early prior to concert but perfect for our needs. Lovely friendly helpful staff. A total pleasure for the senses with a fabulous range of gins.

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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

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.1 stars by 429 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 4 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Lothian Road
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:30 pm–9:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sunday Lunch Sun 12:30 pm–2:30 pm
  • 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
  • Executive chef
    Shaun Woodhouse
  • 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
  • Website
    http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
  • 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.
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