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The Blackbird, Edinburgh,

The Blackbird

4.4 (349)
£25 and under
Contemporary British
37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
Since 2012 we’ve been serving up happiness, along with plenty of fantastic food from our friends Flash & Ollie Kitchen, an extensive cocktail selection, wines and beers to our neighbourhood of Tollcross! From cosy catch ups to large gatherings and celebrations, and versatile spaces both indoor and in our famous beer garden, we can’t wait to welcome you to The Blackbird!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Beer Garden, Soul food
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Tollcross/Fountain Bridge
  • Cross street
    Tollcross
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 minute walk from closest Bus Stop on Leven Street. Bus number: 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101, 102, N11, N16. 15 minute walk from Haymarket Train Station and Tram Stop.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Table for Drinks Only

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for some liquid leisure, indoors or in our beer garden, enjoy classics and creations from our hand crafted cocktail menu, fine wines, beers and spirits from our extensive back bar, as well as low & no options!
    A Table for Drinks Only Photo
  • A Table for Food & Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for a some delicious Flash & Ollie Sandwiches, Salad Bowls, Spice Bags and Sharers, washed down with The Blackbird's amazing selection of Cocktails, Wine & Beer!
    A Table for Food & Drinks Photo

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What 349 people are saying

The Blackbird reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird offers a delightful outdoor dining experience with a "lovely beer garden" and "great atmosphere." Guests appreciate "great service from the Team," "delicious" menu items like the "bang bang chicken sandwich," and refreshing drinks. While some note seating and service issues, the "friendly and welcoming" staff leave a positive impression.
349 Reviews
  1. Gemma

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious lunch out in the beer garden area and it was perfect. The garden is really well set out to get the most of the sunshine, lots of fab bright colours and staff very attentive. We had the bang bang chicken sandwich with fries and it was great, will definitely be back.

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  2. Stuart

    Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Busy in the beer garden last night. Great place for an outdoor beer in the sun. Always great service from the Team here. Recommend you book a table if weather is nice.

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  3. K

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 10, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    very bad service. Kind of ruined it, food was good but yeah it was a shame about the service

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  4. Sue

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a catch up. Loads of seating options and much bigger than it appears from the outside. Lovely beer garden too. The food was exactly right, nothing to fancy, but all really good and served quickly. We stayed way longer than expected and were helpfully booked another table too, was ours was booked for someone else. Staff are friendly, and a real credit to the place. Definitely one of the reasons we came and will return.

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  5. Caroline

    Angus/Fife4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We did not eat here but couldn't bypass star rating Nice little outdoor space, only problem was the cushion seating was needing replaced , it's all cracked exposing the sponge filler, when we stood up our clothes were very damp

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  6. Jen

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very tasty and service friendly and welcoming

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  7. Nico

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambience and great food! The menu changes often and everything is delicious.

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  8. Emmanouil

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were brilliant, drinks were refreshing with some good deals! Food was nice! Great atmosphere at the garden and we did not feel pressured like other businesses!

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  9. Kirsty

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    So disappointed that we left without eating. The tables were crammed together so we had to squeeze in to our seats and it was just too uncomfortable to stay.

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  10. David

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not sure if he was the manager or a member of staff but the guy who helped us get a table inside when our reservation outside was over was outstanding.

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FAQs

The Blackbird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 228 2280.

The Blackbird is rated 4.4 stars by 349 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Tollcross/Fountain Bridge

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blackbird

37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Tollcross
  • Neighborhood
    Tollcross/Fountain Bridge
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Beer Garden, Soul food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 minute walk from closest Bus Stop on Leven Street. Bus number: 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101, 102, N11, N16. 15 minute walk from Haymarket Train Station and Tram Stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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