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Society Bar & Kitchen, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Society Bar & Kitchen

4.6
4.6
270 Reviews
£25 and under
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Great for brunch
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Society, where you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere paired with efficient and friendly service. Our staff takes pride in making your dining experience enjoyable and memorable. Our delicious menu features a variety of breakfast choices, including the highly recommended Breakfast Bun. For those seeking an evening meal, we offer a delectable range of pizzas, salads, and a comprehensive selection of wines, beers, and cocktails. With panoramic views of Princes Street and St James Shopping Centre, Society provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing and tasty brunch, lunch, or dinner in Edinburgh. Plus, we're conveniently located near iconic landmarks like Calton Hill and just steps away from Edinburgh Waverley railway station. Join us and discover why our customers return time and again, eager to share the joy of their dining experience with friends and family.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:30 pm Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 259 8294
  • Website
    http://www.societyedinburgh.com/
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3BG
  • Area
    New Town
  • Cross Street
    Near the iconic North Bridge offering stunning views & city centre acce
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is Princes Street (Waverley Steps).
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Vegan

Menu

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What 270 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Healthy

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Healthy

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Society Bar & Kitchen offers a vibrant dining experience in Edinburgh with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." Known for its lively atmosphere and friendly staff, it's a perfect spot for both brunch and dinner. Guests rave about the "great food" and "efficient service," making it a highly recommended destination.

270 Reviews

  1. Dawn

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was great service was great I gave 4 stars it would have been five but one item I ordered did not come

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  2. Roz

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous place for breakfast or brunch! Delicious food and very friendly service!

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  3. Claire

    Perthshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were fabulous. Really welcoming and made a fun day out even more so. Food was fab - best pate I’ve ever tasted. Definitely be be back.

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  4. Cecilia

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice staff but rather slow and not always efficient. Food was good

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  5. Fiona

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed such a lovely evening here catching up with a friend. Highly recommend to anyone. Top marks for food, venue and staff. A gem in the middle of Edinburgh!

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  6. Ekaterina

    Berlin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best about this place is people! The waitress, my love, was extra welcoming and attentive, and we even got to dance a bit together on our way out 🥰 Food was good, portions too, small plates are not that small after all 👍🏻

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  7. Paula

    London

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a delicious evening meal here, with super efficient and friendly service. Despite the good reviews I’ve read, the place was super quiet (Sunday evening but with the Christmas markets in full swing), only two other tables in - bit of a shame but in no way detracted from a lovely meal. Would definitely recommend.

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  8. Rhona

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Came for a 17:45 table at 17:52 and it had been given away. Appreciate it's a busy Saturday but that also means we had nowhere else to take us. Also it has been snowing so the travel conditions were not great - a 10 minute wait time should be standard.

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  9. Magdalena

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good and staff friendly - only negative comment is that food didn’t arrive at the same time. We arrived with children and it was good that they were served first however one member of our group commented that we were not asked if it’s ok. Will definitely be back

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  10. Linus65

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of 6 with various breakfast choices and everyone thoroughly enjoyed what they had. Staff were lovely and all the coffees were piping hot as was the food. Couldn’t fault anything.

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Society Bar & Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 270 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Society Bar & Kitchen

1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 3BG

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Near the iconic North Bridge offering stunning views & city centre acce
  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:00 am–3:30 pm Daily 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    The nearest bus stop is Princes Street (Waverley Steps).
  • Payment Options
    Cash not accepted
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Vegan
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