Cold Town House

4.4

1823 Reviews

£25 and under

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2 people

3 Feb 2025

19:30

Booked 23 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for groups
Great for craft beers

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening.

Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021!

THREE DIFFERENT AREAS

* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. Live entertainment & Dog-friendly.

* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.

* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasion

Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.

Walk-ins welcome!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 11:30–01:00 Sun 11:30–00:00
Phone number
0131 357 2865
Website
https://coldtownhouse.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865

Location
4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
Area
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
4 May 2025 only
12:00
Get ready for the biggest and best Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival yet at Cold Town House! After the incredible success of our May and November events, we’re back with an even more exciting celebration of craft beer in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Time: 12 PM - 6 PM Location: Cold Town House Brewhouse Bar Tickets: £15 per person Includes: - Entry to the festival - A bespoke festival cup - An exclusive festival tote bag. Explore a world of craft beer as we bring together a fantastic range of vendors (to be announced soon!) offering unique brews to taste and enjoy. Don’t miss out on our biggest festival yet—secure your tickets now!
Cold Town House - Meet The Brewer - February
£15.00 - £30.00 per person
Prepaid
28 Feb 2025 only
17:00
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cold Town House, where passion, craftsmanship, and cold brews collide! Our Meet the Brewer Nights are your exclusive chance to connect with the masterminds behind the beers we all love. What’s more, you can sample limited-edition releases, enjoy one-of-a-kind beer pairings, and be part of an intimate evening full of great conversations and even better drinks. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just someone who enjoys a refreshing pint, there’s something for everyone at our Meet the Brewer Nights!
Cold Town House - Meet The Brewer - March
£15.00 - £30.00 per person
Prepaid
28 Mar 2025 only
17:00
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Cold Town House, where passion, craftsmanship, and cold brews collide! Our Meet the Brewer Nights are your exclusive chance to connect with the masterminds behind the beers we all love. What’s more, you can sample limited-edition releases, enjoy one-of-a-kind beer pairings, and be part of an intimate evening full of great conversations and even better drinks. Whether you're a beer connoisseur or just someone who enjoys a refreshing pint, there’s something for everyone at our Meet the Brewer Nights!

What 1,823 people are saying

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
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cold Town House offers a stunning rooftop terrace with "breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle," making it a perfect spot for a memorable outing. Guests rave about the "amazing service," delicious pizzas, and vibrant atmosphere. While some mention slow service, the friendly staff and "fantastic location" leave visitors eager to return.

1,823 Reviews

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Caroline
Dublin
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great bar, great service, great location! Highly recommend
Cold Town HouseResponded today
Thank you for your kind words, Caroline. We really appreciate them, and look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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Rima
Edinburgh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service and good food, was pleased with the discount using the crave app. The flickeing disco lights were a bit annoying for dinner midweek.
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thank you so much for your kind words, Rima! We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed the food and were able to make the most of the discount on the Crave app. We completely understand your feedback regarding our spotlights, and we would have been more than happy to adjust these on the day for you. We'll certainly take your feedback on board and look into adjusting the lighting for a more relaxed dining experience. We hope to see you again soon!
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Caitlin
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vibes and food were amazing, the waiter on roof terrace was great didn’t get his name but he was from Chicago!! So friendly and helpful! Photo Booth and rentable phone chargers are a great touch. Definitely worth a visit, stunning views of Edinburgh castle but bring a coat for roof terrace😄
Cold Town HouseResponded 7 days ago
Thank you for your kind compliments of our Zach, he is a superstar! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review, and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.
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Alma
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great first visit. We had great servers who thoughts about our little one and making sure we had space for the high chair, buggy and still a nice table. Sunday fondue was amazing! We will 100% be coming back again for this. Such a great price and amazing location to relax and enjoy your food. Thanks again to everyone today and look forward to recommending to friends and returning!
Cold Town HouseResponded 7 days ago
Thank you, Alma, for your brilliant review! We are really pleased to hear you enjoyed your Sunday Roast Fondue, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Grant
Edinburgh
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Shown to table where we could hardly hear each other due to booming music, lights also all over the place, like sitting on a dance floor, no one came to take order and we had no reception to order via phone so we left after 15 minutes of being ignored
Cold Town HouseResponded 3 days ago
Thank you for your feedback, Grant. We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience. We strive to create a comfortable environment for all our guests, and it is clear we missed the mark during your visit. We do wish to create a lively atmosphere on Saturday with live music in our Brewhouse, and we will be sure to review our booking policy to ensure our guests can join us on a floor that suits their needs. Additionally, we apologise for the lack of service you received and will address this with the team to ensure it doesn’t happen again. We hope you will consider giving us another try in the future.
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Monika
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Great experience, for Sunday lunch with a dog friendly table. Great good and good service. It was a quiet time so would if preferred the music turned down slightly.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 20 January 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Monika! We are thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us, and we’re glad your dog could join you. We appreciate your suggestion about the music and will definitely keep that in mind for future visits. Hope to see you again soon!
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Kieran
County Durham
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, amazing service, very friendly and welcoming. Music for atmosphere was spot on
Cold Town HouseResponded on 20 January 2025
Kieran, thank you for your kind compliments of our team and food - we really appreciate it! We look forward to welcoming you back very soon :)
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Jake
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We booked the balcony on a cold Thursday night. We arrived, the host placed us in view of the castle and turned the fire pit on for us and even gave us blankets! The food was outstanding. The service was outstanding. The price was very reasonable for such good food. The ambience of the place was brilliant. We’ll be going back!
Cold Town HouseResponded on 20 January 2025
Jake, thank you for your lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed your time on our Rooftop Terrace with the castle view and fire pit, and that the food, service, and atmosphere exceeded your expectations. I have passed your kind compliments to our team working that evening. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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Grace
Munster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The halloumi fries were divine. We will be thinking about it for the next 10 years. So so yummy. The staff were so friendly and everything tasted so yummy we didn’t have time for dessert but we definitely would go back.
Cold Town HouseResponded on 12 January 2025
Grace, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to Cold Town House! Thank you again for leaving us this response!
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Carol
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was lovely, atmosphere really good my daughters loved the Photo Booth. Definitely be back soon
Cold Town HouseResponded on 8 January 2025
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
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Cold Town House is rated 4.4 stars by 1823 OpenTable diners.

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