One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.4

639 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

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2 people

Apr 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for brunch

Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0131 229 9131
Website
http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Private party contact
the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131

Location
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Cross street
Lothian Road
Parking details
One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
Public transit
BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29
£29.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy the seasonal delights of One Square's award-winning kitchen team, as they present their regularly-changing market menu. Using the very best produce Scotland's natural larder has to offer, these creative dishes offer a culinary experience from starter through to dessert! Perfect for pre-theatre enjoyment, do give us a call directly if you're looking to book for over 6 guests. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.
Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea
£59.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Inspired by Edinburgh's famous authors, their words and their wisdom, our afternoon tea celebrates the city's storytellers and their famous tales. Each dish will take you on a journey of escapism through different chapters of history inspired by stories, poetry and prose. From Robert Burns to Irvine Welsh and many in between, this afternoon tea menu draws inspiration from each storyteller's depiction of our city and each dish represents a different chapter, fact or fiction, for you to enjoy in the world's first UNESCO City of Literature! Please note from the 4th Dec to 4th Jan all Afternoon Teas will be from our Festive menu. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie and requires a minimum of 24 hours notice.
2-course Weekend Brunch
£23.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy an elegant two-course brunch with La Garde Ecossaise Champagne. Begin with a sharing platter of fresh fruit, pastries & more, then a delightful brunch dish of your choice. Add a glass of La Garde Ecossaise Brut for £12 or upgrade to 1/2 bottle per person for £42. Scotland's famous 'Auld Alliance' with France was forged through centuries of shared values and strategic interests. In the 1420's, 6000 Scottish soldiers arrived in France to fight against the English. Their bravery was honoured with the Kings of France naming their personal bodyguard La Garde Ecossaise du Corps Du Roi; the Scottish Bodyguards to the King. This experience is in One Square Bar with live DJ each Saturday. Not available on the first Sunday of the month.

Private dining

One Square Gin-cured Salmon
Allergens: Milk, Fish, Sulphites
Crispy Duck
£5 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Sulphites
Cauliflower Veloute
Salted Baked Beetroot
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Milk, Nuts, Sulphites
Caesar Salad
Allergens: Eggs, Fish, Milk, Mustard, Sulphites

Course 2

Cured and Grilled Cod
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Fish, Milk, Sulphites
Poached and Roasted Corn-fed Chicken
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Sulphites
Mushroom Bolognese
Slow Cooked Dry Aged Sirloin
£15 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Mustard, Sulphites
Chickpea Panisse
Allergens: Nuts, Soya, Sulphites

Course 3

British Cheese
£5 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Soya, Egg, Milk, Sulphites, Nuts, Mustard
Chocolate Fondant
Allergens: Eggs, Milk, Nuts, Soya
Set Cheesecake
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Soya
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphites
Chef Tomas' Sweet Treats
£6 Supplement/ Allergens: Cereal containing Gluten, Eggs, Milk, Sulphites
Coffee, Teas and Infusions

Sides

All £5.50

Pont Neuf and smoked garlic aioli
Allergens: Mustard, Soya, Sulphites
Creamed Potatoes
Allergens: Milk
House Salad
Allergens: Sulphites
Carrot and swede mash
Tenderstem, romesco
Allergens: Nuts, Sulphites

What 639 people are saying

One Square Bar + Brasserie 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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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One Square Bar + Brasserie offers a delightful dining experience with "wonderful service" and "delicious food." Guests enjoy an imaginative afternoon tea and "excellent" brunch options. The restaurant's central location is perfect for pre-theatre visits, and the atmosphere is enhanced by "lovely" staff and "stylish" surroundings.

639 Reviews

A
Amanda
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous venue for food and drinks. Waiters were pleasant and knowledgeable, and the food was lovely. Will certainly return soon!
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James
Angus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Booking was well prepared via open table, staff were very helpful and informed about allergies. Great service and prices reasonable. Ambient noise quite high. Recommended !
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Holly
Edinburgh1 review
2.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Having visited the Brasserie several times before I booked the afternoon as a treat for Mother’s Day, however we were very disappointed. On arrival we were not made aware of the times the carvery would close so on finishing our starters all other food had been cleared away, bar a small plate of meat and a soggy bowl of veg (all of which was cold). I discussed this with a staff member who brought a selection from the kitchen but it was also cold so mains were returned uneaten. We were presented with the full bill (minus service charge) so had to speak to a manager as I was unwilling to pay full price for what we received. Hugely disappointing and put a dampener on what should have been a lovely day.
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Anne VIP
San Francisco2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful service and a delightful set of literary-themed treats for our tea.
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Fiona
Glasgow2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very handy for a pre theatre at the Usher Hall. Service was excellent. Main course and dessert were fantastic but the salted baked beetroot starter was a disappointment…obviously prepared well in advance and only a couple of very small pieces of beetroot. 🤷🏼‍♀️ 175mls glasses of Sauvignon Blanc were very nice but quite expensive.
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Alaine
Perthshire13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super food and service. Excellent location. Would definitely return.
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James
Edinburgh19 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and a very pleasant restaurant to dine in. We had the Chef’s 5 course Taster menu and as expected the courses were all good except for the slow cooked beef. It was exceptionally tough and sinewy and seemed like it had been pan cooked/grilled like a steak as opposed to braised. This just took the edge of what was otherwise a lovely meal.
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Bruce
Edinburgh7 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Really good food with friendly efficient staff. Staff very attentive but not intrusive We had a lovely day out
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OpenTable Diner
Cambridge1 review
4.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Staff were great. Food was good. Only problem was we’re were put on high table with stools that my wife has a problem with. Not a major problem but booked a restaurant and expected a normal chair. Maybe I should have checked ? You like to if you prefer a chair when eating.
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Angus
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, imaginative Afternoon Tea. Servicecwas impeccable too. We will definitely be back!
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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.4 stars by 639 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Additional information

Cross street
Lothian Road
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Hours of operation
Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
Public transit
BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.onesquareedinburgh.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 229 9131
Private party facilities
When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Private party contact
the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131

One Square Bar + Brasserie

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Hotel Mas la Ferreria

Additional information

Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

Storytellers of Edinburgh Afternoon Tea

2-course Weekend Brunch

One Square Private Dining Room

Custom inquiry

Snacks

Smoked paprika marinated gordal olives£6.50

Fresh house focaccia, whipped dulse butter£6.50

Cheese and black pepper straws£5.50

Course 1

One Square Gin-cured Salmon

Crispy Duck

Cauliflower Veloute

Salted Baked Beetroot

Caesar Salad

Course 2

Cured and Grilled Cod

Poached and Roasted Corn-fed Chicken

Mushroom Bolognese

Slow Cooked Dry Aged Sirloin

Chickpea Panisse

Course 3

British Cheese

Chocolate Fondant

Set Cheesecake

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chef Tomas' Sweet Treats

Coffee, Teas and Infusions

Sides

Pont Neuf and smoked garlic aioli

Creamed Potatoes

House Salad

Carrot and swede mash

Tenderstem, romesco

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