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White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, Edinburgh,

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

4.3
4.3
2263 Reviews
£26 to £40
Seafood
266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar, situated on the site of the oldest inn on the Royal Mile, serving the best of British seafood and shellfish sourced from boutique suppliers across the country. Expect small plates, sharing platters & hand-crafted cocktails washed down with a carefully curated selection of wine & fizz. Brought to you by the team behind Chop House & Monteiths.

A child or young person must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Children aged:
0-5 from 12pm until 9pm
5-17 from 12pm until 10pm

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary British, Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 629 5300
  • Website
    http://www.whitehorseoysterbar.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA
  • Neighborhood
    The Royal Mile
  • Cross street
    Canongate & St. Mary's Street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    8 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 2,263 people are saying

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar in Edinburgh offers an "amazing dining experience" with "sensational seafood" and "exquisite presentation." The oysters are often highlighted as "the best" by patrons. The service is frequently praised, with particular mention of staff members like Hubert. Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant is a "hidden gem" for seafood lovers.

2,263 Reviews

  1. Gary VIP

    San Francisco43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and seafood. Three tapas dishes and vegetables were enough for two.

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  2. Michael

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greeted by staff and we were given a glass of Prosecco for my wife’s birthday. John and Carina were running the floor and nothing was to much for them. Food was delicious and interesting and enjoyed every dish we chose. Excellent evening all round. Thank you

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  3. Eugenia

    Boise1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything I ordered! The oysters, pawn and lobster toast and the mussels and clams were amazing!! The service was so friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended if you want good seafood.

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  4. Wendy

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff very helpful and nothing too much bother. Food fab especially the Oysters.

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  5. Jiaqi

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fresh seafood, good quality, fantastic service. Enjoyed my dinner today and will come again next time with families and friends. Thanks a lot

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  6. Pam

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was excellent! We were celebrating a birthday and we were given special treatment. We especially loved the octopus, it was absolutely amazing! This restaurant is a must if you enjoy seafood.

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  7. Ricardo VIP

    Mexico City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Totalmente recomendado! Sin duda uno de los mejores lugares de la zona

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  8. Jess

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious, the mussels and clams were the best I’ve had in a long time. Lovely service from the staff which made the experience all the more special. Will be returning soon for sure.

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  9. Fiona

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is incredible!! Best oysters I’ve ever had. I don’t usually like small plates but the menu was perfect, everything is tied together well and food comes out at a good pace. Great service, great wine. Had a delightful birthday meal.

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  10. Anne

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Compared to previous visit, few diners which detracted from ambience. Oysters absolutely the star of the show, with the monkfish a close second.

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FAQs

White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 2263 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. The Royal Mile

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

266 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Canongate & St. Mary's Street
  • Neighborhood
    The Royal Mile
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Contemporary British, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    8 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Gift card

Gift card

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