56 North

Name: 56 North
Address: 2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH8 9JP
Telephone: 0131 662 8860
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

110 Reviews

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

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2 people

Apr 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem
Good for groups

56 North is Scotlands oldest gin bar and also a working micro gin distillery. It serves Scottish and continental food.

56 North is particularly renowned for its collection of gin with over 400 spirits and extensive cocktails & drinks menus features fine wines, local Scottish beers. South Loch Gin distillery is part of the bar and the gin distillery is in the bar to view. The food menu offers an extensive range of gourmet burgers, salads and main items.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Phone number
0131 662 8860
Website
http://www.fiftysixnorth.co.uk/
Payment options
Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP
Neighborhood
Newington
Parking details
None
Public transit
30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Experiences

Food Booking
Multiple dates available
Booking for food
Drinks Booking
Multiple dates available
Booking for drinks
Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp
£15.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our two course Steak Frites every Friday Steak Frites with 6oz rump steak, skinny fries with peppercorn sauce and then choice of dessert for only £15pp

What 110 people are saying

56 North 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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for brunch
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for business meals
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for brunch
Edinburgh
Good for business meals
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

56 North is celebrated for its "delicious" food and "excellent value" with Itison vouchers, offering a delightful brunch experience. Guests enjoy the "friendly and efficient" service and a "relaxed and comfortable atmosphere." The restaurant's modern venue and "wide selection of gins" enhance the dining experience, making it a must-visit.

231 Reviews

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Jillian
Edinburgh2 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
56 North is a pleasant venue to visit. The staff are friendly and overall service is very good. Food is good, nothing outstanding but freshly cooked and generally tasty. We have usually eaten there with some form of discount voucher, so this impacts on our perception of value for money. With vouchers value is very good. Without vouchers I think it is a little pricey for what you get, especially if you are considering vegetarian options, which are not as good quality as they could be.
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Suzanne
Edinburgh5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We used a voucher for brunch with a mimosa cocktail. From the minutes we arrived to leaving was excellent, staff were excellent, the food was delicious, fresh and large portions. We will definitely return
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Lindsay
Edinburgh4 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was adequate, prompt service although restaurant was cold and we never removed our coats. Desserts were disappointing and my apple crumble was cold but I did get another warm one which was better. They overcharged for the desserts compared to the prices on the menus so we considered that was the tip.
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Ruth
Edinburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We used an itison voucher for brunch We both had a full Scottish breakfast which was delicious. Service was friendly and efficient it was very quiet when we went there at lunch time as the weather was awful outside. Voucher deal was excellent value for brunch we look forward to coming back soon. :)
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Susan
Edinburgh2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Itison voucher so terrific value. for brunch and Mimosa cocktail. Poached eggs were over cooked but otherwise everything was great.
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Frances
Edinburgh7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favourite place, with good reason! A visit here never disappoints! The ambience is most amenable, always a warm welcome. Service is top notch, prompt, attentive but not intrusive! The food is first class and the choice is vast. It has a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere all of which add up to guarantee a perfect experience!
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Janis
Edinburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice service, food was lovely, staff very attentive.
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Catherine
West Lothian8 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely modern venue.. Cooked breakfast was delicious Staff very friendly and accommodating and allowed us to switch a couple of items. Great value for money.
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Graham
Glasgow3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I have regularly dined at 56 North for several years and my latest visit continued the relaxing and enjoyable - and tasty - experiences of my previous visits - I'm already looking forward to my next visit!!
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Norman
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Used Itison Voucher on Hamburgers for two. Food was excellent . Prompt and pleasant service. Good selection of drinks. Excellent value.
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FAQs

56 North offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 662 8860.

56 North is rated 4.5 stars by 110 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, EH8 9JP

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Newington
Hours of operation
Daily 12:00 pm–1:00 am
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, Scottish, Distillery
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
30 second walk from closest bus stop on Chapel Street. Bus numbers: 29, 41, 42, 67.
Payment options
Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.fiftysixnorth.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 662 8860

56 North

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

Food Booking

Drinks Booking

Frites Friday - Steak Frites & Dessert £15pp

Menu

What 110 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does 56 North offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is 56 North restaurant rated?

Is 56 North currently accepting reservations?

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Dining areas

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