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The Fountain, Edinburgh,

The Fountain

4.6
4.6
335 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
For those looking for an alternative to the usual pubs and bars in town, this is the local for you.

Behind our bar you’ll find craft beers, a great mixture of classic & signature cocktails as well as a modest selection of wine.

Our food focuses on simplicity, home comforts and delicious flavours. All dishes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients.

Directly opposite from Fountain Park; it’s also a great hub to head to for ‘pre and post’ cinema food & drinks.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    0131 229 1899
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 335 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain is a charming pub known for its "excellent food," superb service, and welcoming atmosphere. Guests rave about the "insanely delicious haggis pakoras" and "great beer on tap." The pub is "dog-friendly" and offers a lively setting for sports events. Despite occasional service delays, it remains a favorite for many.

335 Reviews
  1. Christina

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed no mussels on menu now. Ordered haggis parcels NONE. Ordered beetroot and feta salad NONE. We all had burgers. They were okay but nothing great to warrant a 4 or 5. Not as good as it used to be.

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  2. Lucy

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked a table for a bite to eat and a couple of drinks. It was a Saturday afternoon and the pub was really busy with Scotland rugby supporters, but we got our table no problem and the service from all the staff was great and we did not wait long for our food. A really enjoyable couple of hours. Thanks David and Marie

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  3. Graeme

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best venue for pre-rugby food and drink. Great service and atmosphere.

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  4. Orry

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient. We will definitely be going back again.

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  5. Susie

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Excellent menu choices and great beers. Central location friendly staff
    The FountainResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Susie, we're happy to hear you enjoyed your time here, I'll pass on the compliments to the team!

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  6. Patricia

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was lovely not too noisy despite busy crowd and lovely and warm 3 important things for me when eating out. I'll be back
    The FountainResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Patricia, we're glad to hear you had a good time! I'll let the kitchen know you enjoyed your food!

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  7. Tessa

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pub meal. Dog friendly. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended!
    The FountainResponded on 27 February 2025
    Hi Tessa, thanks so much for the good review! We're so happy you had a good time, we're always happy to see a dog in the pub!

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  8. Philip

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good place to have brunch and meet up on a Sunday morning before a game at Hearts. Service was very good, felt well looked after. Beer and food good. Have been a few times to the Fountain over the past couple of years and would recommend it. Great to have a couple of cask beers available.
    The FountainResponded on 21 February 2025
    Hi Phillip, We're so happy to hear you had a good time with us! Feel free to pop back in any time!

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  9. Dave

    Manchester1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and fast service. Food is always very good. Booked for lunch before Rugby International and Great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant.
    The FountainResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hi Dave, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! The atmosphere on the Rugby days is always amazing, we are thrilled you were part of the very fun day!

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  10. Jean

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is better if you book a table in advance to get what you want.
    The FountainResponded on 20 February 2025
    Hi Jean, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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The Fountain is rated 4.6 stars by 335 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for The Fountain

131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri 12:00–01:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace
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