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Nor' Loft, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Nor' Loft

4.6 (460)
£25 and under
Scottish
6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1DE

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
For those looking to sip on a tall glass of champagne or call out Sláinte with a dram in hand, and not forgetting the foodies looking to graze on seasonal small plates and sharing platters, whether you're a regular or here for the first time, there's something for everyone, all in our rooftop champagne lounge.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    The Royal Mile
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Spring Afternoon Tea

    £35.00 per person

    Apr 1, 2025 - Jun 8, 2025
    This Spring, enjoy Nor' Loft's signature style of bites, including Goat's Cheese Tartlet with Piquillo Pepper, Basil, and Charcoal and Shetland Salmon, Wasabi Tobiko, Keta Caviar, Blood Orange & Ponzu Mayonnaise, accompanied by a selection of sweet treats, made in-house, featuring a Blueberry and Lemon Baked Alaska and Gochujang Caramel Pecan Tart for £35 per person. Served with a selection of tea from Canton Tea or locally roasted Gordon Street Coffee.
    Spring Afternoon Tea Photo

What 460 people are saying

Nor' Loft 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Ambiance

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambiance

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nor' Loft delights with "fantastic views" of Edinburgh and a "lovely atmosphere." The staff are praised for being "attentive and friendly," creating a welcoming environment. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the drinks, particularly cocktails and champagnes, are consistently highlighted. The personal touches, such as complimentary chocolates for special occasions, enhance the experience.
460 Reviews
  1. Jackie

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another fabulous evening for drinks a Nor’ Loft. Excellent service, lovely staff and fantastic views.
    Nor' LoftResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your lovely feedback following your visit, Jackie! Hopefully we will see you again soon!

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  2. Alison

    Hampshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Glorious food and wine in the sunshine Great service
    Nor' LoftResponded 2 days ago
    We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and wine whilst basking in the sunshine in Nor' Loft! Thank you for taking the time to share a review following your visit.

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  3. tracy

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I can't fault Nor Loft, although I'm slightly reluctant to post this because I don't want it to become too popular! The staff yesterday were fabulous. Friendly, welcoming and attentive. The venue and views from the balcony are fabulous and I love the fact they provide blankets, but it's the staff that keep me returning. Thank you Nor Loft.
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review following your visit to Nor' Loft, I am so pleased to hear you were able to enjoy the outdoor terrace and some Scottish sunshine! We look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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  4. Naomi

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and lovely drinks. Food was okay but would have expected better.
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 13, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your visit to Nor' Loft, we are sorry to hear that your expectations were not met and will feed this back to the team.

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  5. Claire

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful views across the city. Service fantastic
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 8, 2025
    We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed the service and views when visiting us in Nor' Loft. We hope to see you again in the future!

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  6. Jacqueline

    Perthshire10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Second visit to Nor’ Loft. Service was just as good as last time. It’s clearly a very popular venue but didn’t feel crowded as there is plenty of space between tables. Will definitely return and continue to recommend to others.
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 8, 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review following your visit to Nor' Loft, we very much look forward to welcoming you again next time!

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  7. Fiona

    London13 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    One of my very favourite places. I go frequently and have recommended it to many friends. I have spent a considerable amount of money over the years and knew quite a lot of the staff over this time. I have booked the picnic, afternoon tea and fondue. I have given many excellent reviews over the years. However last night, the female who appeared to be in charge was rude and unprofessional and refused to serve us our last drink giving no further commentary on why. There were no previous problems. This was after she let us spend over £200 on food and drink. She then refused to refund our service charge which is simply unacceptable. So upsetting as it was a colleague’s leaving night and ruined the end of what was a lovely day. Very different place with this person which is very sad. All other staff were courteous, friendly and professional I must point out.
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback following your visit to Nor' Loft. I have messaged you to obtain further information and would like to apologise again that this was your experience during your visit to Nor' Loft.

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Michael

    Edinburgh11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came to Nor Loft for a few drinks for my friend's birthday. Couldn't have have a nicer time. Staff were very attentive and even surprised my friend with some chocolates and a card for her birthday. Everything we ordered was lovely. Highly recommend.

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  9. GARY

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a variety of drinks and ate off the small plates menu when we dined on Friday 2nd May. Thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our time at Nor Loft from seating, attentive staff, quality of food and drinks and the overall surroundings and fabulous views across Edinburgh city centre. It was our anniversary, which I had noted when booking and we were presented with a very personal hand written card and complimentary chocolates to wish us a happy anniversary. A brilliant personable touch from the team. Bravo! and 5 stars all round.
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 5, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review after you visited Nor' Loft to celebrate your anniversary. I am so pleased to hear you had an excellent time and we were able to make your special day even more magical! Hopefully we will see you again in the future in Nor' Loft!

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  10. Rona

    Edinburgh13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely visit as always. Excellent service and drinks.
    Nor' LoftResponded on May 2, 2025
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review following your visit to Nor' Loft and hope to welcome you again in the future!

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FAQs

Nor' Loft is rated 4.6 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation


Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nor' Loft

6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1DE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    The Royal Mile
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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