Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.5

2726 Reviews

£26 to £40

Canadian

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2 people

5 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for brunch
Great for outdoor dining
Dog-friendly

North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months. There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie!

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Canadian, Scottish, American
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:30 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
0131 331 1387
Website
http://www.downthehatchdiner.com/
Payment Options
Cash not accepted
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
Port Edgar Marina, Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SQ
Area
Edinburgh
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

£29.75 Skillet Deal
£14.86 per person
Multiple dates available
Any 2 skillets, 2 teas/coffees and 2 orange/apple juices for £28.00. (£14pp) Terms and conditions: Deal is based on 2 people sharing. Available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11am.

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What 2,726 people are saying

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

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for brunch
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Child-friendly
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Most Booked
Edinburgh
Great for brunch
Edinburgh
Child-friendly
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Down the Hatch in South Queensferry offers "really good food" and "friendly staff" in a "great location." Highlights include the "amazing milkshakes" and "superb brunch." While some guests experienced slower service, the "outstanding" food and "fantastic customer service" keep diners returning. Perfect for families and dog-friendly!

2,726 Reviews

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David
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Service and staff I absolutely cannot fault, they were brilliant. The food however I was hugely disappointed with, I really like down the hatch and always recommend. This is the first time I’ve felt the food let me down. Ordered a bacon cheese burger, the burger…well I wouldn’t say it was a burger. Thinnest piece of meat I’ve had on a bun and was non existent in the middle. It was just bun and pickle. It was very disappointing, the chips also tasted like they had been reheated or out of a bag from Aldi. Underwhelmed and would consider elsewhere given I paid £13 for a bun and some pickle. Credit where it’s due, I’ve never had an issue with breakfast but would consider elsewhere in future for lunch.
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Patrick
Edinburgh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. Service was friendly and efficient and the food was incredible!
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Lauren
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Haven’t been to down the hatch for a while and as our friends were up visiting we decided to go for a treat. Unfortunately we all felt the quality of produce was not as it use to be and of poorer quality. Hash browns looked anaemic and the rest was dry and overcooked. It’s a shame because the restaurant use to be amazing and looked forward to breakfast but we would not rush back back In a hurry
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Lesley
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and fantastic customer service as always
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Suzanne
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely as always Food great, only comment was the sliced sausage on the full breakfast skillet was hard at edges otherwise Delish
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Caroline
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Would highly recommend, been a few times for brunch and never disappointed! Only recommendation if going in winter is to bring layers as it does get cold in the restaurant!
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Rachael
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing as always! 😁 went for breakfast and was fab!
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Brian
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Best poutin and milkshake I’ve had this side of the Atlantic! Burger was excellent, too.
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Martin
Aberdeen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Try it! Highly recommended (Ps you can verify your parking so it's free)
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Kris
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd visit here. Another great review. As soon as we walked in we were greeted by Liam who recognised me from my first visit, great customer service. Great food again and lovely place to go! Service was outstanding but again from Liam so much so I asked his name instead of calling him the short one this time 😂
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FAQs

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 331 1387.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry is rated 4.5 stars by 2726 OpenTable diners.