Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.5

2735 Reviews

£26 to £40

Canadian

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

20:00

Booked 22 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 2,735 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

Noise • Energetic

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
Great for brunch
Edinburgh
Child-friendly
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

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!

2,735 Reviews

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Alan
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From Booking and changing the booking right through to food, the service and quality was excellent. Great relaxed atmosphere, we sat outside and enjoyed our food in the fresh air and under the overhead heaters. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Caitlin Kay
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Fantastic lunch! Staff were great and the food arrived really quickly! Delicious!
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Gordon
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Food And Great Atmosphere Would Recommend Anytime
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John
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Plan to return soon. Went with a friend ,who had never been for the breakfast before and he was suitably impressed and well fed. Staff very friendly ,attentive and helpful (as per usual).
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Liz
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food excellent as usual service great very helpful and friendly
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Amanda
Newcastle
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
If you are in a hurry then this is the place to go as we were asked to leave after one hour so they could use the table. I had barely finished my breakfast. It was not the leisurely breakfast catch up we were looking forward to. The food was amazing, one waitress was lovely the other was not so lovely sadly and quite surly. And that is reflected in my rating. I would go back for the food if I knew I could sit for longer. Great food shame about the rest.
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Sinead
Angus
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Never had a bad meal here, food is always incredible. So many great choices and you won’t go wrong with any of them!
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Steven
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I normally enjoy the wings but they were not available so was left disappointed. Ordered a hotdog at over £11 and it was pretty bang average. Nae fancy sausage! Again disappointed considering the price. Poutine always good.
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Laura
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always great food, great service and a worthwhile trip!
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David
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 4 December 2024
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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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 2735 OpenTable diners.