The Huxley

Name: The Huxley
Address: 1 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 2AE
Telephone: 0131 229 3402
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

685 Reviews

£25 and under

American

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The X marks the spot to the hottest place in town. Pop on down for a spot of breakfast, some people watching or after work drinks.

Inspired by our friends across the pond, we’ve taken our favourite American dishes and recreated them with a Scottish twist. We believe in great grub that tastes as good as it looks; breakfast, burgers, hot dogs – treat yourself!

You’ll find something you’ll love to sip on from our excellent selection of local beers, international wines and high-quality cocktails.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food
🐶 Dog-friendly
🍽️ Last food orders 10pm
🏉 We show sport
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 11 or more

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Scottish, Burgers
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
0131 229 3402
Website
http://www.thehuxley.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE
Neighborhood
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

685 Reviews

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RobertD
Edinburgh
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience4
Well might not need eat here again, although would be tempted to give it a second chance to verify initial experience, we'll see.
The HuxleyResponded 3 days ago
Hello Robert, Robertd, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service, so we are disappointed to hear that your visit with us was anything less than satisfactory. If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, please reach out to us at huxmanagement@signaturepubs.co.uk so we can assist you further. Please consider us in future so we can show you this was a one off. Have a great day. Huxley
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PBlunk
Fayetteville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Had a lovely breakfast here. Highly recommend the Benedict!
The HuxleyResponded 4 days ago
Pblunk, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Huxley! Your recommendation means so much to us and we're so happy to have earned it. Thank you again for taking the time to let the world know about your positive experience. Have a great day!
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LauraB
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall1food3service1ambience1
We went in at 11.45am to e handed a breakfast menu, told girls in for lunch. Told she couldn’t take lunch until 12…came back at 12.15 to say running late but would put lunch on when they were ready. Told girl we were in a hurry as I was singing in Usher Hall. We ordered teas and coffee to come with lunch but unfortunately they didn’t come. Half way through lunch we asked to be told not added on. They then came. Unfortunately not time for dessert but had to rush out. All in all not a great experience..
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience. Wonderful staff. Recommend if you are Edinburg
The HuxleyResponded 6 days ago
We're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Jock
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good value quality meal with the world's biggest chips. Great seating so we could see what was happening in the street. Good choice of beers. Been there before and they make a great breakfast too. Recommended.
The HuxleyResponded on September 16, 2023
Hi Jock, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Huxley. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Nice to hear you enjoyed your Fish... with the Beef Dripping Chips! They are delicious! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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AlfieH
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience4
A nice restaurant with delicious food for a great price staff were helpful but nothing exciting overall it was a good experience and would recommend for a nice meal out.
The HuxleyResponded 7 days ago
Hi Alfieh, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Huxley. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day! Until the next time we meet, take care!
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DebbieF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal with excellent service- staff were very friendly and helpful Had a great seat at the window watching the busy street Will definitely be a regular
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Lilian
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Limited food menu, good atmosphere, overall very nice.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Lilian, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Huxley! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Huxley
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PaulM
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
The menu choice and quality of the food seems to have gone downhill since our last visit about a year or so back. Not bad, just not any good either. Forgettable food that was overpriced for what it was.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Paulm, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback about your experience with us. Saddened to hear you did not enjoy the quality of our menu. We have lots to offer from light bites, to loaded fries, to salads to burgers! New menu launching soon with some new exciting dishes to offer! We hope you will consider us again in future! Take Care!
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skak
Glasgow
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The Huxley never fails to satisfy - good food, great atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff - one of our favourite places in Edinburgh
The HuxleyResponded on September 4, 2023
Skak, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Huxley! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!
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GayleH
Aberdeen
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Food was exceptionally tasty, however, very slow to come and when it reached us slightly cold.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Gayleh, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments! Glad you had a great meal, sorry that it was not quite hot enough and that it took awhile to come, was exceptionally busy with the Rugby and a great atmosphere! Hope you had a great time. Until next time, take care!
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AndrewR
Perthshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Visited for lunch with my daughter before a rugby match. Service was good and drinks reasonably priced the food however I felt wasn't good value, £13.00 for a burger, just a burger, chips etc extra, we did enjoy the food, just not value for money.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Hello Andrewr, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Huxley
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GraemeH
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Get a seat at the windows if possible but make sure you can see the waiter to take your irders
The HuxleyResponded on August 30, 2023
Graemeh, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Huxley! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Bronco
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food was lovely service was very slow should be more attentive considering it was very quiet . Table next to us also complained about the slow service.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! We hold ourselves to high service standards, sorry we were not as attentive as we should have been! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to improve. Until next time, take care!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Service very poor and slow. We were told there would be a 20min delay in the food but and hour for a plate of shared nachos to start us shocking. And they were not as warm as they should be. The mains took another 40 mins !! No service for drinks, was told there was no bottled water and had to have tap water. The mains were average to say the least and dry. We ate them and felt unwell as soon after. We missed the tattoo due to the effects of the food. Was so looking forward to last night which ended up a real disappointment. Will be giving this place a miss in future.
The HuxleyResponded on September 13, 2023
We regret to hear that you had this experience with us. Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. Its disappointing to hear that the food was not up to the standard we aim for. In Huxley we give free tap water to every table, which is bottled fresh, chilled and filtered, from a tap on the b ar. Sadly we do not have any bottled water available to offer. Feel free to reach out on HUXmanagement@signaturepubs.co.uk and we'll do our best to show you that this was a one-off.
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DerekD
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another great experience at The Huxley. Friendly and welcoming service. Food was very tasty, and reasonably priced. Lovely atmosphere as well. Would highly recommend.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Derekd, your wonderful feedback and rating mean a lot to us. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience here at The Huxley! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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AlisonE
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
The tables we were given (two small round tables pulled together) were not conducive to eating as there was limited room. There were a couple of little things initially like not enough napkins provided and no cutlery with dessert, but the food was good. My Mum's first latte was cold (they did bring her another) and because of an error in the kitchen, one of our desserts did not arrive until the time we had to leave. There wasn't anything available to take the dessert with us but the manager did take the cost of the dessert and the surcharge off the bill. The cost for the meal was high and because of the inadequate service, I wouldn't think we'll go back.
The HuxleyResponded on September 13, 2023
Alisone, we regret to hear that you had this experience with us. Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback. Its disappointing to hear that our service was not up the standard we hold ourselves to. Busy during the festival, we try our best to accommodate every guest. I apologise about the mis take in the kitchen, resulting in a delay in getting your dessert to you, I am glad we were able to reflect this in your bill. Feel free to reach out on HUXmanagement@signaturepubs.co.uk and we'll do our best to show you that this was a one-off.
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Pants103
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a quick drink before heading to Jonnie walker- lovely to be able to book a table for a Friday night . Table service and a nice glass of wine- thanks
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Pants103, we're glad you had such a wonderful experience with us! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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AllanM
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
Choose because of the Menu which suited our needs. The food which was good and arrived in good time. Staff were busy but were on hand to serve us well. Food is good value but drinks a little pricey. But it is Edinburgh in August. Toilets were clean and tidy.
The HuxleyResponded on August 9, 2023
Thank you for letting us know about your recent visit to The Huxley. Was a super busy day with the Rugby on Saturday, hope you had a great day. Staff work hard to ensure every guest has a great experience whilst visiting The Huxley. We sincerely thank you for the review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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TeoMK
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Had an early Friday night dinner for two at the Huxley. The ambience was nice and relaxed but quite a few after work drinks tables which made it a little noisy. Quality of food was good but service was slow. Menu a little limited for choice. Staff were very chatty and friendly. Very central location and great for watching the world go by. Would come again.
The HuxleyResponded on September 1, 2023
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day! Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day! Until the next time we meet, take care!
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SuzanneB
Norfolk/Suffolk
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual the staff at The Huxley were all excellent. Especially Samuel who was really attentive and very helpful when we made our drinks order a bit complicated! Thank you.
The HuxleyResponded on August 2, 2023
We have a great team who love to always go the extra mile. I'll be sure to pass on your great feedback to Samuel! Thanks again.
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BrandonT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brilliant service and food would highly recommend
The HuxleyResponded on August 2, 2023
Brandont, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Thanks again for the recommendation, and have an amazing day! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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LornaW
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A bit disappointed with the Mac & cheese. It was very stodgy and I couldn't eat it. The chicken wings were slightly over done so were very crunchy. The ribs were tasty. I mentioned this the server and was pleased when the bill came and I had received a discount for the food.
The HuxleyResponded on August 2, 2023
Hi Lorna, I apologise your Mac and Cheese and Chicken Wings didn't taste as great as they should have! We thank you for making the team aware, we are always happy to help! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and hope you will consider us again in future. Look forwards to seeing you again soon! Thanks, Stuart
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best spots in Edinburgh for fish and chips. Their haggis pie is reason enough to stop here. We always plan a meal here when we’re in town.
The HuxleyResponded on July 27, 2023
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Thanks again for the recommendation of our delicious Beef Shin and Haggis Pie, and Fish! Thank you so much for your positive comments about The Huxley and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Hannah
Edinburgh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall2food2service4ambience3
So… when you see battered haddock on the menu, most people think it’s “fish and chips”. I think it’s ridiculous that you have to pay for chips separately and can guarantee there’s been some unhappy customers about that. Especially when the fish comes with the mushy peas, tartar sauce etc. Just give us our fries 😂 The katsu sauce with the loaded fries tasted like a Chinese curry takeaway and even had formed a skin. Was a bit of a let down. Normally love this place but you could tell some of the staff couldn’t give a damn (don’t get me wrong, some were lovely) and the food just wasn’t the same. There was a guy on a different table across from us who said his burger was burnt and looked like it came from “a services station”. As a food blogger, I normally recommend this place. Shame to see a negative change! Hopefully it was just a one off. Should know better Huxley! 😞
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DavidG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Staff are excellent. Allergy-friendly. Nice environment and good food. We would recommend.
The HuxleyResponded on July 22, 2023
Davidg, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Anew
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very pleasant servers, patient when we weren’t quite ready to order
The HuxleyResponded on July 21, 2023
Anew, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at The Huxley. We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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Nilla02
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
“Small” portions were decent size, good value for the price and also very tasty. Staff was kind too!
The HuxleyResponded on July 20, 2023
Hi Nilla02, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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KelliK
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Fun atmosphere! Great food! Serve I believe Samuel was outstanding! Very attentive to our party and small children.
The HuxleyResponded on July 18, 2023
Kellik, thanks for your praise and kind comments about our team. I'll be sure to pass on your kind comments to Samuel! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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skak
Glasgow
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food4service3ambience4
Or first breakfast at The Huxley and we thoroughly enjoyed it, food choices and quality were excellent. Only downside was having to wait for quite a while to receive a top up on our tea - we appreciate that orders are dealt with on a first come first served basis at the bar, however, by the time the top up arrived we had finished our breakfast.
The HuxleyResponded on July 13, 2023
Skak, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Huxley! Sorry about the delay getting those Tea's to you. The tea's and coffee's stack up fast on the bar but we try our absolutr best to get those drinks out as fast as we can! We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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SheilaR
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a lovely day,so when got there cancelled inside table and we had breakfast outside,beautif7l
The HuxleyResponded on July 10, 2023
Sheilar, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Huxley! The Terrace in the sunshine, what a pairing! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Huxley. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Until the next time we meet, take care!
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ElaineM
Hampshire
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Food was lovely, but charging for chips as a side to a burger is a bit cheeky we thought. However, overall, a good dining experience and attentive staff.
The HuxleyResponded on July 10, 2023
Elainem, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at The Huxley. We sincerely thank you for the positive review, and look forward to seeing you again soon!
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ErinC
Baltimore
34 reviews
vip
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Made a last minute reservation after our highlands tour. Wonderful experience. The staff was very attentive and the food/drinks were excellent. Highly recommend!
The HuxleyResponded on July 10, 2023
Hi Erinc, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Huxley. We're happy we could meet your expectations! Until the next time we meet, take care!
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DavidM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very enjoyable experience. Nice atmosphere. Staff friendly and helpful. Good food and reasonably priced. Didn't feel rushed to finish and move in. Excellent location. Will come back to enjoy the Huxley restaurant again.
The HuxleyResponded on July 9, 2023
Davidm, reviews like this give us motivation and help us ensure we provide high-quality care. Until the next time we meet, take care!
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Madeline
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Really lovely experience and amazing staff who went above and beyond to celebrate my graduation ceremony
The HuxleyResponded on July 6, 2023
Madeline, we're so glad that we were able to go above and beyond your expectations! We love the opportunity being able to celebrate with our guests! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Huxley
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PaulineG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for a business lunch. Food was great and overall ambience was good. Will definitely be back
The HuxleyResponded on July 7, 2023
Paulineg, thank you for sharing your great experience! Perfect spot for a business Lunch, a coffee and a catch-up! We're looking forward to your next visit with us!
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Lighty
Edinburgh
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 1, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience4
Food was lovely shame about the service. When we went in we were asked if we were going to eat to which we said yea, it took 10 minutes to get a menu which we eventually had to ask for! We asked for the bill at the end of the meal, this time after waiting for 15 minutes I had to ask for the bill again!! We were also overcharged for the bottle of wine! Just as well the food was good!
The HuxleyResponded on July 4, 2023
We appreciate all reviews, and appreciate you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we can improve. Gald you enjoyed our food! We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.
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TinTin
Edinburgh
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Food was ok poached eggs were hard on three breakfasts fried egg hard on fourth breakfast,
The HuxleyResponded on June 23, 2023
We appreciate all reviews, and appreciate you giving us the chance to improve by providing us with this feedback. We hope you will consider us again in the future. Take care.
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Linus65
Edinburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Excellent breakfast and good value for money. Lovely, friendly staff.
The HuxleyResponded on June 23, 2023
Linus65, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Huxley! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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edrod
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Had breakfast - eggs Benedict and Royal, while delicious both were served bit too cold for my liking Service was warm and efficient
The HuxleyResponded on June 23, 2023
Hello Edrod, thank you; we appreciate your feedback! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
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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

The Huxley is rated 4.3 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

1 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE

Additional information

Neighborhood
The Royal Mile
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 8:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 8:00 am–12:00 am
Cuisines
American, Scottish, Burgers
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thehuxley.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 229 3402

The Huxley

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is The Huxley restaurant rated?

Is The Huxley currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information