The Basement

Name: The Basement
Address: 12a, 10a Broughton St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3RH
Telephone: 0131 557 0097
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1377)

£26 to £40

Mexican

12a, 10a Broughton St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3RH

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

About this restaurant

Lively
Great for creative cocktails
Good for groups

Do you love tacos, fajitas guacamole and all things Mexican? Come join us underground! We’ve got a masivo collection of tequila and mezcal waiting for you to try. And when it comes to cocktails, there’s plenty on offer but you can’t go wrong with a margarita!

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm with food, last sitting for under 18s is 8pm
🐶 Dog-friendly in our bar & outdoor areas
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food & drink and just drinks welcome
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 9 or more

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
0131 557 0097
Website
http://www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We have a separate area in the back which can hold up to 15 people.

Location
12a, 10a Broughton St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3RH
Neighborhood
New Town
Cross street
York Place
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
York Place Tram Stop, Edinburgh Bus Route 08. We are around a 10-minute walk from Waverley Train Station and are just around the corner from the Bus Station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 1,377 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Great for creative cocktails
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Basement offers "fantastic Mexican food," with standout dishes like halloumi tacos and birria tacos. Patrons rave about the "best margaritas" and the "super friendly" service. The lively atmosphere and "amazing" cocktails create a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended due to limited seating and popularity, especially on weekends.

1,377 Reviews

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Natalie
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best Mexican in the UK. The corn ribs and birria - wow. Margaritas made perfectly and a welcoming, bright and joyful environment. Couldn’t recommend more and can’t wait to be back.
The BasementResponded 1 day ago
Thank you for sharing your positive experience at The Basement, Natalie. We deeply cherish your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Caitlin
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the best time! Service was great, staff are always lovely and food is delicious. Not to be missed, the margaritas are 10/10 as well.
The BasementResponded 4 days ago
We are glad to hear you had the best time at The Basement! Thank you for your kind words about our service, staff, food, and margaritas.
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Jocelyn
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks friendly hard working staff will def return
The BasementResponded 5 days ago
We are delighted to hear about your excellent dining experience. Your kind words about our food, drinks and hardworking staff mean everything to us.
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Katrina
Glasgow/Lanarkshire2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Main issue with this visit was eating in the bar rather than restaurant. I had noted in comments at time of booking our preference was to eat in restaurant as dogs are allowed in bar & one of my party has severe allergic reaction to dogs. Did ask on being shown our table to move to restaurant but told not possible. Is disappointing given I had advised of allergies when booking.
The BasementResponded on June 6, 2025
Hi Katrina, Thank you for your feedback, unfortunately we were unable to sit you in the restaurant side due to a larger party needing to take up that space and it would not have been possible to sit you there as well We allow dogs in both sides of the building, not just the bar side for future reference We appreciate this was disappointing for you, we will always try to accommodate booking request, unfortunately it is not always possible We hope to see you again Thanks The Basement Team
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lynn
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic little gem. Very cool,laid back vibe. Beautiful food and best Margaritas I've had in a long time. I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend xx
The BasementResponded on June 3, 2025
We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the cool vibe, beautiful food, and Margaritas at The Basement. Looking forward to welcoming you back!
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Hannah
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent, everyone so friendly. The cocktails were great and the food was really nice, especially the churros. Lively and cosy atmosphere in the bar.
The BasementResponded on June 3, 2025
We are delighted to hear about your excellent experience! Thank you for highlighting our friendly service, cocktails, food and especially the churros. Your kind words about our atmosphere mean everything.
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Sama
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The halloumi tacos and elote are delicious, the chicken for the fajitas is high quality and a very generous portion is served. I highly recommend this place but make sure to book in advance for weekends/ busy times as there is limited seating.
The BasementResponded on June 3, 2025
We greatly appreciate your positive feedback on our halloumi tacos and elote. Thank you for recommending us!
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Chris
Las Vegas3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely great experience from start to finish. Food and drinks were all great and the service was fantastic
The BasementResponded on June 3, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Chris. We are thrilled to hear about your great experience at The Basement.
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Amy
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
4.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Five girls went out for food before going to the theatre. All the servers were brilliant, however our main server had great personality and really made the experience a fun and memorable one at the same time doing a great job of upselling in a friendly way without pressure. We enjoyed tacos and some small plates which came out quickly and were very good. The Moulin Rouge inspired French Martini cocktail was especially good. We really enjoyed our time at The Basement - thank you.
The BasementResponded on May 29, 2025
Amy, we really appreciate your positive review! Thank you, and have a fantastic day! The Basement Team!
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Nicola
Norfolk/Suffolk1 review
5.0
Dined on May 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious meal . Best Mexican food we have had . The birra tacos are not to be missed ! Ambience and vibes were immaculate xx
The BasementResponded on May 23, 2025
Nicola, thank you for the high star rating! We hope to see you soon! The Basement Team!
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The Basement is rated 4.7 stars by 1377 OpenTable diners.

The Basement does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

12a, 10a Broughton St, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3RH

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
York Place
Neighborhood
New Town
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
York Place Tram Stop, Edinburgh Bus Route 08. We are around a 10-minute walk from Waverley Train Station and are just around the corner from the Bus Station.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 557 0097
Private party facilities
We have a separate area in the back which can hold up to 15 people.

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The Basement

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Popular dishes

Nachos

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Menu

What 1,377 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Does The Basement offer gift cards?

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Make a reservation

Dining areas

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