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Society Bar & Kitchen, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Society Bar & Kitchen

4.6 (317)
£25 and under
Mediterranean
1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3BG

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About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Charming
Welcome to Society, where you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere paired with efficient and friendly service. Our staff takes pride in making your dining experience enjoyable and memorable. Our delicious menu features a variety of breakfast choices, including the highly recommended Breakfast Bun. For those seeking an evening meal, we offer a delectable range of pizzas, salads, and a comprehensive selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. With panoramic views of Princes Street and St James Shopping Centre, Society provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and tasty brunch, lunch, or dinner in Edinburgh. Plus, we're conveniently located near iconic landmarks like Calton Hill and just steps away from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Join us and discover why our customers return time and again, eager to share the joy of their dining experience with friends and family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 259 8294
  • Website
    http://www.societyedinburgh.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Cash not accepted, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3BG
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Cross street
    Near the iconic North Bridge offering stunning views & city centre acce
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is Princes Street (Waverley Steps).
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 317 people are saying

Society Bar & Kitchen 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Society Bar & Kitchen offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great service" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its "friendly staff" and a menu emphasizing brunch, pizza, and steaks. While there are some concerns about menu discrepancies, guests appreciate the "lovely atmosphere" and "attentive" service.
317 Reviews

  1. Ann

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Society Bar and really enjoyed it. We were there at lunch time. Great service, lovely staff and great food. Coffee afterwards was delicious! Will definitely be back 😊

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  2. David

    Phoenix / Arizona2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Mama Club as a wrap is so delicious and filling! Sophie, our server, was efficient and friendly.

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  3. Jeff

    Dallas - Fort Worth1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Very good food. Our server, Daisy was fantastic.

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  4. Paul

    Glasgow3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful birthday meal for my son. The service especially from Kate was exceptional.

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  5. Luca

    Scot. Islands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place and interesting menù with lots of healthy options.

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  6. Karen

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely afternoon, food and staff wonderful- thank you so much

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  7. Richard

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cracking brunch and the eggs Benedict were delicious

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  8. Joe

    Wisconsin1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 7, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The menu posted on this restaurants is not at all what they offer. On the website is a broad range of items. In reality all they offer is pizza and steak. Several other dinners came in and left before ordering when they understood the deception. Waiters had no credible excuses for the change or why it was not communicated on the website.

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  9. Debbie

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My daughter and I had the most delicious pizza & Hugo spritz here prior to our visit to the playhouse, the service from beginning to the end of our meal was attentive, professional and friendly, our server was Divya , what a polite young lady you are. The new menu was delicious and very reasonable priced for Edinburgh city centre, perfect location if your shopping in ST James quarter too, overall 5 stars from us two, no faults to be found Thank you

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  10. Sharon

    Dorset1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The dinner menu is not what is stated on the website. It is greatly reduced and consists of only steak or pizza. So disappointed. We chose to go elsewhere. However, the staff we met were superb: friendly, polite and helpful.

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Society Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 317 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. New Town

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Google Map for Society Bar & Kitchen

1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3BG

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Near the iconic North Bridge offering stunning views & city centre acce
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is Princes Street (Waverley Steps).
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Cash not accepted, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Sodexo Pass, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gender Neutral Restroom, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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