Cold Town House

4.5

1802 Reviews

£25 and under

Brewery

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

10:30 PM

Booked 38 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Great for craft beers
Good for groups

Craft beer brewed on-site, delicious Neapolitan pizzas and one of the best views of Edinburgh Castle from our Rooftop Terrace. Cold Town House is where it’s happening.

Best Beer Bar Winner at the Scottish Beer Awards 2021 & National Pizza Awards Finalist 2021!

THREE DIFFERENT AREAS

* The Brewhouse - Our main restaurant and drinks area is a cool wooden interior with references to beer throughout. It's all about atmosphere! Dog-friendly.

* Pizza & Prosecco Floor - A gorgeous interior on our first floor. Our microbrewery and pizza oven are on this floor, so you can watch our team in action as they cook and brew for you.

* Rooftop Terrace - Cocktails, beers and an exclusive food menu served under a glorious view of Edinburgh Castle. Our iconic rooftop is perfect for any outdoor occasion

Last bookings for food are at 8.45pm, later bookings will only be for drinks. Please note that our Terrace closes at 10pm daily.

Walk-ins welcome!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Brewery, Pizzeria, Scottish
Hours of operation
Daily 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
0131 357 2865
Website
https://coldtownhouse.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our private hire options, perfect for any occasion.
Private party contact
Niamh Doyle: 0131 357 2865

Location
4-6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
Neighborhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Brunch With Santa
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
Nov 30, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Following last year’s hugely successful Brunch with Santa, we’re delighted to bring them back for another year. We thoroughly enjoyed hosting families from near and far and can’t wait to welcome back the big man himself for another month of fun! We have a range of dates to choose from but do be careful as they sell out quickly. On the day you’ll enjoy a hearty brunch for adults (hot drink included) and we more than look after the wee ones with food & drink and of course a visit and gift from Santa. Sold out dates: 7th, 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd
Hogmanay Roof Terrace Party 2024 - SOLD OUT!!
£60.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
There’s nowhere better to feel a part of our city’s world-renowned Hogmanay celebrations than on the Rooftop of Cold Town House. Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and at the foot of Castle Rock our Rooftop is in prime position to take in the sights and sounds of the festivities. From the warmth and comfort of your own outdoor table, you’ll enjoy your welcome dram or Prosecco, delicious sharing platters of food and of course, when the bells ring and the Castle fireworks start above your heads we all celebrate with another round of drinks to toast the new year. Tickets are already selling fast so don’t miss out. Last Entry 8:30pm
Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival
£15.00 per person
Prepaid
May 4, 2025 only
12:00 PM
Get ready for the biggest and best Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival yet at Cold Town House! After the incredible success of our May and November events, we’re back with an even more exciting celebration of craft beer in the heart of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket. Time: 12 PM - 5 PM Location: Cold Town House Brewhouse Bar Tickets: £15 per person Includes: - Entry to the festival - A bespoke festival cup - An exclusive festival tote bag. Explore a world of craft beer as we bring together a fantastic range of vendors (to be announced soon!) offering unique brews to taste and enjoy. Don’t miss out on our biggest festival yet—secure your tickets now!

What 1,802 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

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Hot spot
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Lively
Edinburgh
Hot spot
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cold Town House offers a "stunning location" with breathtaking views of Edinburgh Castle from its rooftop terrace. Known for its vibrant atmosphere, "delicious pizzas," and "friendly staff," it's a popular choice for celebrations. While some noted delays in service, the overall experience is praised for its ambiance and excellent food quality.

1,802 Reviews

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Shona
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. The pizza is outstanding
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Shirl
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Yes it's on a rooftop but with no views! I wouldn't recommend this venue for a rooftop bar
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Alexandre
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic place! Good food ! Good music ! Good Service!
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Alexandre, Thanks for your review, we are happy to hear you have had a great time here! Hopefully see you soon. Kind regards, Ben
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Aimee
Glasgow
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Felt servers where a bit short staffed! All so nice and welcoming just not enough of them. Good was amazing will be back.
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 2, 2024
We really appreciate your honest feedback, and providing us with an opportunity to improve. Thank you for your kind compliments of our team. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon, Aimee.
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Umar
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my girlfriend's birthday today, so our family all celebrated together with a meal on a terrace table of the Cold Town House. It was such a beautiful view of Edinburgh around us, plus energetic people and the service from the staff was phenomenal! One of the managers called Ben helped me put into place my plan for proposing to my now fiancé. I couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting for proposing and it's something we'll remember forever ❤️ thank you guys!!!
Cold Town HouseResponded on December 2, 2024
Dear Umar, We are so glad to hear that your meal and proposal went as planned, we are extremely delighted that we could deliver an experience that reached or surpassed your expectations. I have reached out by email and please get in contact with me if you ever want to come back in for a meal or some drinks! Kind regards, Ben
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Linsey
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Impressed on previous occasions, we had travelled from the west coast hoping for much of the same; sadly, this experience has left us very disappointed. We’d booked in September for 5 people and arrived 45 minutes early; we were prepared to wait at the bar but this wasn’t offered until we asked if we could. Our table was ready on time but it was meters from the main entrance, within the bar itself; it appeared to be a table for drinks that had been set for food, but it was not in the restaurant; it was dark, loud, and there was a chill flowing from the front door. Annoyingly, only the festive menu was available -we hadn’t be told about this- & when we asked if we could ‘upgrade’ the fries that came with our burgers to loaded fries, we were told we would need to order additional fries as sides! I felt a drip on my head and again on my shoulder, more drips followed; it was coming from the pipework above our heads, which had been partially lagged and had tape hanging from it. We asked and were informed that it was just condensation. We insisted on being moved & after about 10 minutes we were told we could move but would need to vacate by 20.00, which gave us less than an hour to finish our meal. When our food arrived some time later, 2 of the additional portions of fries we had ordered -the fries we were unable to upgrade- did not arrived. We were told they would be with us within a few minutes, but did not come until we were halfway through our meal. The food was nice and the staff, friendly & helpful. Our experience, however, paled in comparison to our previous visits. The restaurant seemed quite busy but not all of the tables were full. 2 tables sat completely empty, another had only 3 people at it, & a further had 2 people and a dog! Yet, at the start of the night we had been sat at a table in the bar. It certainly did not scream "valued customer". The toilets were disgusting, with toilet rolls left unrolled on the floor. Sadly, we won’t return to CTH any time soon
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Toni
Newcastle
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Very slow service, had to ask them to take our main meal plates away as was sat with them for 30 mins, then I had to ask them to bring our desserts out as we had pre ordered everything, cakes took 25 mins to Come and came freezing Cold and paid £7-8 for the cakes each and was such let down. My mam who’s birthday it was they forget her meal even though we had pre ordered weeks in advance, so she had to wait 20 mins for her meal and we had all finshed our meal by the time my mams meal came. Didn’t come over once and ask if everything was okay At all, my mam was just walking to bar to get a drink as was quicker. Singers were great but staff and service and food was such a let down. We come to Edinburgh every year and always come here but this year felt very let down and won’t be returning for food
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Mary
Greater Boston
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
So festive and fun!! Great live music - fantastic pizza and apps. Really good beer with interesting flavors. Service was spotty but overall really fantastic Sunday night at Cold town.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 26, 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback, Mary! We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us this review, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time visitor . Booked roof top terrace weeks in advance , knowing it was taking a chance in November. Right enough snow storm hit day of our visit . Staff phoned to make us aware of weather and moved our booking inside ,few hours later another call from staff to say grassmarket had a power cut and phoned again when electricity was back on … visited had a great night ( only drinks didn’t order food) … all made possible by the great communication by the staff … will def visit again
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 26, 2024
Thank you for your five-star rating! We really appreciate your kind compliments about our team and venue. We look forward to welcoming you back soon, hopefully in slightly better weather conditions!
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Ellie
Munster
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cold town house is a beautiful atmosphere and the staff were incredible. Our server Amy was so lovely and bubbly, she recommended cocktails which were absolutely divine !! Overall we loved the food the drinks and the staff.
Cold Town HouseResponded on November 26, 2024
Thank you for your kind review, Ellie! We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Amy, we hope to see you again soon.
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Cold Town House is rated 4.5 stars by 1802 OpenTable diners.

Cold Town House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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