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The Voyage of Buck, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Voyage of Buck

4.8 (741)
£26 to £40
Contemporary British
29-31 William St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 7NF

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions

Inspired by the bars and eateries of Montmarte, Paris. We are the 4th independent bar from the team that brings you Hamiltons, Treacle and The Blackbird.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Cocktail Bar, Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Pete Irwin
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Cross street
    Shandwick Place
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    West end Tram Stop - 2 minutes walk.Easily accessible for many buses - 2-5 minutes walk.Taxi Rank at The Caledonian Hotel - 5 minutes walks
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine

Experiences

  • Book a Table for Drinks

    Multiple dates available
    Book your table for drinks only.
  • Book a Table for Food

    Multiple dates available
    Book a Table for food

What 741 people are saying

The Voyage of Buck 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Voyage of Buck delights with "fantastic quality lunch" and "excellent value for money." Guests rave about the "fabulous food," "outstanding cocktail menu," and "very helpful and friendly" staff. This "gem in the west end" offers a "relaxed informal atmosphere" and is praised for its "unique and delicious" dishes.
741 Reviews
  1. Peter VIP

    Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great gastropub with excellent food. Small menu (which is a positive) of really tasty dishes that are well prepared and presented. We had a couple of minor issues on this occasion, but they were resolved quickly and with good humour. Overall, service is excellent.

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  2. susan

    Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is so good, fresh and delicious I’ve been four times in a few months.

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  3. Rachel VIP

    Denver / Colorado1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Love the staff here! We will be back again :)

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  4. LUCA

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall a great experience: food was fresh, varied and of high quality. Enjoyed the service.

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  5. Martin

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favourite pub / restaurants in Edinburgh. Great atmosphere, interesting menu, friendly staff. What’s not to like?

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  6. Nichola

    Edinburgh/Midlothian11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visited with an Itison voucher - 4 courses with a cocktail. Excellent value for money. Service was fantastic. Young man who served us knew his stuff and was very knowledgeable about the food on offer. There was no rush to order. Food was lovely, even though one of our dishes did have a little bit of paper towel in it! Cocktails were very nice too! I’d definitely go back.

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  7. Margaret

    Edinburgh/Midlothian19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visit regularly, a gem in the west end. Fabulous food , menu changes so always interesting. Cocktail menu outstanding. Staff very helpful and friendly. Highly recommend

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  8. Fiona

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been to this gorgeous little pub/dinner and it never disappoints. The lovely staff, excellent food. Decor and ambience. What is there not to like about it. I just love it. One of the best place to eat or drink.

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  9. Andy VIP

    Edinburgh/Midlothian8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always. Looked after extremely well and food was delicious.

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  10. George VIP

    Washington, D.C. Area11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the wait staff at Voyage of the Buck goes beyond just service. Emily and the others are exceptional, cheerful and helpful. The food is unique and delicious. Love the place.

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FAQs

The Voyage of Buck is rated 4.8 stars by 741 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Voyage of Buck

29-31 William St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH3 7NF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Shandwick Place
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, Cocktail Bar, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    West end Tram Stop - 2 minutes walk.Easily accessible for many buses - 2-5 minutes walk.Taxi Rank at The Caledonian Hotel - 5 minutes walks
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Pete Irwin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Wine
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