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The Refinery - Edinburgh, Edinburgh,

The Refinery - Edinburgh

4.1
4.1
71 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary European
5 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Perfectly located in the heart of Edinburgh, The Refinery is the newest addition to the city's thriving drinking and dining scene. A simply stunning setting combining industrial sophistication with Scottish comforts. Day or night, from business breakfasts to long dinner dates, The Refinery St Andrew Square is your escape from the everyday.

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 71 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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71 Reviews
  1. JaneC

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on September 6, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Service slow though staff were nice. Food was good but nothing fancy.

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    London8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 22, 2021

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasant setting (once we’ve moved from the dark tables at the back of the restaurant). I had a green salad bowl which was totally uninspiring and a friend had the chicken skewers which were processed rubbery rectangles on a stick. The fish and chips was greasy and tasteless. The burger was probably the best of the bunch - but again nothing to get excited about. A very disappointing final lunch in Edinburgh after so much other lovely food and great dining experiences elsewhere. Bland, unimaginative and very disappointing AVOID!

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    Edinburgh1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 20, 2021

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food quality was good although I felt it was overpriced, and they had tan out of some items on the menu, apart from that the decor of the restaurant was superb and ambiance was good

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 18, 2021

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was great but disappointed to see that there was a reduced menu. I believe this should be stated on booking platforms as I would have selected a different place to eat had this been known.

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  5. AnnieB

    Edinburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited the refinery with my young daughter. The staff were lovely and gave us a nice big booth so we had plenty of space for the stroller and a highchair. All of the staff were super friendly and made a fuss of her. The food was delicious. We just had the burgers and that was plenty and done coffees afterwards. The only thing that was awkward was the baby change as it was upstairs but there was a lift. It’s a bit pricey but the quality of the food was great and was worth it.

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  6. kathpat

    Glasgow8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 15, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had sharing starters for a Sunday lunch - nothing special and not really big enough to share. Lovely staff and place felt very safe and clean.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time in for food and it was amazing. Food, service and drinks were all fantastic - thank you!

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  8. RichardW

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food, and service. The starters were good and the main tasted amazing. Only thing that we was confused about was the £9 option service charge. We didn’t add it on nor did we know what it was for. However. Because of the overall good experience we left it.

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  9. LesleyA

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit to The Refinery and found the food and service to be very good. Nice atmosphere for city centre cocktail bar, and made to feel welcome.

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  10. mmcb

    Edinburgh13 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Main bug bare was that a dish of winter greens which cost £4 was just a bit of cabbage and a very small portion. Not good value. However they did refund the cost when we complained but wish that had not had to happen as we were out for a girly chat and catch up and it was awkward. Other wise food was good

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The Refinery - Edinburgh is rated 4.1 stars by 71 OpenTable diners.

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5 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2BD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:30 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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