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56 North, Edinburgh,

56 North

4.5
4.5
108 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub
2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
56 North is Scotlands oldest gin bar and also a working micro gin distillery. It serves Scottish and continental food.

56 North is particularly renowned for its collection of gin with over 400 spirits and extensive cocktails & drinks menus features fine wines, local Scottish beers. South Loch Gin distillery is part of the bar and the gin distillery is in the bar to view. The food menu offers an extensive range of gourmet burgers, salads and main items.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

  • Food Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for food
    Food Booking Photo
  • Drinks Booking

    Multiple dates available
    Booking for drinks
    Drinks Booking Photo
  • Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp

    £15.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our two course Steak Frites every Friday Steak Frites with 6oz rump steak, skinny fries with peppercorn sauce and then choice of dessert for only £15pp
    Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp Photo

What 108 people are saying

56 North 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
56 North delights with its "first class" food, extensive drink offerings, and "prompt, attentive" service. Guests praise its "lovely modern venue" and "relaxed and comfortable atmosphere." The restaurant is known for its "great value for money," making it a must-visit for brunch, burgers, and more.
229 Reviews
  1. Lindsay

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was adequate, prompt service although restaurant was cold and we never removed our coats. Desserts were disappointing and my apple crumble was cold but I did get another warm one which was better. They overcharged for the desserts compared to the prices on the menus so we considered that was the tip.

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  2. Ruth

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We used an itison voucher for brunch We both had a full Scottish breakfast which was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient it was very quiet when we went there at lunch time as the weather was awful outside. Voucher deal was excellent value for brunch we look forward to coming back soon. :)

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  3. Susan

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Itison voucher so terrific value. for brunch and Mimosa cocktail. Poached eggs were over cooked but otherwise everything was great.

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  4. Frances

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My favourite place, with good reason! A visit here never disappoints! The ambience is most amenable, always a warm welcome. Service is top notch, prompt, attentive but not intrusive! The food is first class and the choice is vast. It has a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere all of which add up to guarantee a perfect experience!

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  5. Janis

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice service, food was lovely, staff very attentive.

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  6. Catherine

    West Lothian8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely modern venue.. Cooked breakfast was delicious Staff very friendly and accommodating and allowed us to switch a couple of items. Great value for money.

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  7. Graham

    Glasgow3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I have regularly dined at 56 North for several years and my latest visit continued the relaxing and enjoyable - and tasty - experiences of my previous visits - I'm already looking forward to my next visit!!

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  8. Norman

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Used Itison Voucher on Hamburgers for two. Food was excellent . Prompt and pleasant service. Good selection of drinks. Excellent value.

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  9. Catherine

    West Lothian8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious. The Tower burger is huge. Served quickly by friendly helpful staff and food arrived quickly too. Lovely modern venue. Would highly recommend this place and planning to go back soon.

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  10. Cailin

    Glasgow3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Was brilliant just a shame out table was slip over 2 different ones but apart from that it was amazing

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FAQs

56 North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 662 8860.

56 North is rated 4.5 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 56 North

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
  • Payment options
    Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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