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Nor' Loft, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Nor' Loft

4.6
4.6
428 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
22:30
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
For those looking to sip on a tall glass of champagne or call out Sláinte with a dram in hand, and not forgetting the foodies looking to graze on seasonal small plates and sharing platters, whether you're a regular or here for the first time, there's something for everyone, all in our rooftop champagne lounge.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 322 9229
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Cheese Fondue

    £72.00 per party

    1 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
    An indulgent mixture of our signature beer, Menabrea and smoked cheddar cheese our savoury fondue is accompanied by a delicious range of bite sized delights, including rosemary roasted potatoes, oregano and basil meatballs and smoked salmon babka. Our fondue is £72.00 for two people and is served from Sunday - Thursday 12-8pm and Fridays from 12-5.30pm, subject to availability. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to dietary requirements within this experience. Please note, bookings must be made 24 hours in advance and non-refundable pre-payment required.
    Cheese Fondue photo

What 428 people are saying

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
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nor' Loft offers an "amazing experience" with its breathtaking city views and superb cocktails. Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive staff" who provide outstanding service. While more bar than restaurant, its atmosphere and drink selection are top-notch. Perfect for special occasions, this hidden gem leaves visitors eager to return.

428 Reviews
  1. Ian

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good place for a drink with a view. We only had drinks, so the mark for food is just based on what we saw in the menu which was just nibbly platter stuff.

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  2. Carol

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Didn’t dine only drinks, but fabulous location, nice friendly staff.

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  3. Patrick L.

    VIP

    Dallas

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had cocktails to watch the sunset (granted not much sun on the 1st of January!) and was perfection. Didn’t have food, but will next time.

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  4. Alan

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    204 reviews

    4.0

    204 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Liked the place but we waited 15 minutes for a server and finally the very nice host placed our order. Kind of bad since the place was very quiet and there were two servers. Also disappointing that the are in a hotel but didn’t have the food menu. We wanted to order one of the platters and some caviar for the holidays and could not. The espresso martinis were great and that made up for a lot!

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  5. Natalie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and staff really made for a fantastic Christmas Day!

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  6. Lorraine

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived at The Nor Loft on Christmas day. We did not eat it was snacks only. We had two bottles of superb Champagne. The staff very exceptional and chatted to us we got some lovely photographs which one if the staff took for us. Overall, excellent place for us we always return.

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  7. Charli

    VIP

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    OpenTable unfortunately had let me choose a festive afternoon tea booking, which wasn't actually available on the day I arrived which is a shame as I was only visiting Edinburgh for a couple of days over Christmas and this was my mum's Christmas present. The staff were extremely apologetic and gave us the fondue menu at no extra cost, and even took off the service charge (I did actually try to get this added back on as the service we received was really great), so whilst disappointed, they really did do everything they could to help fix this error. This is a great little restaurant and bar with lovely views and the staff really made our visit.

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  8. Duncan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good table service, great views. We only had drinks but it was really good.

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  9. Sharon

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved the food and drinks and cosy fires in this bar & restaurant. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food portions small and perhaps a bit overpriced expensive. Nothing negative about the location as its views are amazing.

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  10. Hayden

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and environment. we will be back again!

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FAQs

Nor' Loft is rated 4.6 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:30
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Nor' Loft

6 Market St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 1DE

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    The Royal Mile
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:30 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:30 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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