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One Square Bar + Brasserie, Edinburgh,

One Square Bar + Brasserie

4.4 (647)
£26 to £40
Scottish
1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Overlooking Edinburgh Castle, in the heart of the city, One Square Bar & Brasserie is recognised for its relaxed yet sophisticated style and carefully crafted menus that champion the very best of Scotland. The talented, Rosette-winning One Square team work with local suppliers to source high quality, fresh, seasonal ingredients to create outstanding dishes. Situated in ideal proximity to both the EICC and Usher Hall, and with offerings from our celebrated Sunday Lunch to our impressive a la Carte menu, One Square provides a truly special dining experience.

With plenty of varieties of gin on offer at One Square Bar, book in for one of our famous gin tastings with gin-spired canapes too! Our creative cocktails allow you to discover 'The Square Route of Edinburgh', our wine list has been expertly considered & we also have a selection of local beers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
  • Private party contact
    the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Cross Street
    Lothian Road
  • Parking details
    One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
  • Public transit
    BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • An evening with Chef Rohan Wadke

    £110.00 per person

    Prepaid

    20 Jun 2025 only
    One Square Brasserie invites you to experience an exclusive evening led by Guest Chef Rohan Wadke. A renowned contestant of Professional MasterChef, Rohan presents a menu that offers his personal interpretation of classical Indian recipes. Celebrating community and enduring connections, each dish tells a story, shaped by the people and places that have inspired his craft. £110 per person for 7-course tasting menu with wine pairing. Join us on 20th June for a memorable, one-night-only experience, with a specially curated menu available exclusively at One Square Brasserie.
    An evening with Chef Rohan Wadke photo
  • Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29

    £29.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy the seasonal delights of One Square's award-winning kitchen team, as they present their regularly-changing market menu. Using the very best produce Scotland's natural larder has to offer, these creative dishes offer a culinary experience from starter through to dessert! Perfect for pre-theatre enjoyment, do give us a call directly if you're looking to book for over 6 guests. This experience is served in One Square Brasserie.
    Seasonal Market Menu - 2 courses for £29 photo
  • Chef's Tasting Menu

    £50.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    A curated Tasting Menu featuring a selection of finest dishes
    Chef's Tasting Menu photo

Private dining

What 647 people are saying

One Square Bar + Brasserie 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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
One Square Bar + Brasserie delights with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about its "fabulous venue" and "imaginative Afternoon Tea." While some note high ambient noise or occasional slow service, many cherish the "great experience" and recommend the "lovely brunch" offerings. The staff is "very friendly," ensuring a "great value" dining experience.
647 Reviews
  1. Rebecca

    Edinburgh/Midlothian4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb brunch at a relaxed pace. We didn’t feel rushed at all, every member of the team were friendly and knowledgeable providing excellent service. The food was beautifully presented and delicious.

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  2. Sam

    Perthshire/Stirlingshire6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience and everything we had was delicious and some more unusual options on the brunch menu. Would definitely do again.

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  3. John

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 4 May 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Could not eat the meat is was very tough. Starters were excellent as was sweets

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  4. Tracy

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the tasting menu. Every course was excellent, the food was delicious. The service was also excellent and the staff very polite, friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend.

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  5. samantha

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Easter Sunday Lunch, will definitely be back!

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  6. William

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent in all respects and always been reliable. Staff are particularly helpful and polite.

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  7. Anthony

    Leinster3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had brunch at the bar - slow service, invaded by anime con delegates. Seating was poor. Food was ok, but not given the same options as others - no toasties for us, but available for others. The bar and lounge area was overrun with anime con delegates, not to the calm standard of the five star hotel advertised. In the evening we went to the restaurant. We should have known a quiet restaurant in the city centre on a Saturday night was not a good sign. There were only 4 tables occupied including ours. Food portions were small, especially main courses. Food was bland. The side that came with each main course was EITHER potatoes or vegetables, really?? Service was fine, but nothing extraordinary. Will we be back - probably not

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  8. roddy

    Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Never been before and meal was fairly standard quality Hotel food despite this being a "Tasting Menu". Staff very friendly but perhaps a little under-trained , presumably not their fault. No real value in the meal and I can't really recommend it as loads of more worthy options locally. Sorry

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  9. Amanda

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous venue for food and drinks. Waiters were pleasant and knowledgeable, and the food was lovely. Will certainly return soon!

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  10. James

    Angus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Booking was well prepared via open table, staff were very helpful and informed about allergies. Great service and prices reasonable. Ambient noise quite high. Recommended !

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FAQs

One Square Bar + Brasserie is rated 4.4 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for One Square Bar + Brasserie

1 Festival Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9SR

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lothian Road
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am Fri, Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Afternoon Tea Wed–Sun 1:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    One Square guests receive complimentary car parking for up to 3 hours in the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa car park when they spend £30 or more. Please ask your server to validate your ticket before leaving One Square.
  • Public transit
    BUS SERVICES -Lothian Buses Edinburgh offers an extensive bus service and you can plan your route via the local website. Buses 1, X5, 10, 11, X15, 16, 24, 34, 36, 47 and 124 all stop outside One Square. TRAIN - Edinburgh has two railway stations, Waverley and Haymarket, both within a 15 minute walk.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    When it comes to special occasions at One Square, our elegant private dining room is reason enough to celebrate. Our private room features contemporary artwork, warm walnut finishes, and perhaps best of all, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Festival Square and the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
  • Private party contact
    the One Square Team: 0131 229 9131
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