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The Tower, Edinburgh,

The Tower

4.3
4.3
236 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
The National Museum of Scotland, Chamber Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
Perched on the roof of the Museum of Scotland, the Tower Restaurant boasts striking views of Edinburgh’s famous castle and city skyline. The sleek, contemporary interior features Scottish leather, oak tables, violet suede and a mosaic bar – ideal if you’re looking to impress friends or family. Run by Scottish restaurateur James Thomson, the Tower has become a must-see venue for celebrities and visitors from across the UK, as well as a firm favourite with the locals. The menu features the best available seasonal produce, with local seafood, game and Angus beef prepared in the Tower’s signature unfussy style. Favourites include navarin of lamb with confit of celeriac and baby onions; calves liver with Ayrshire bacon; and brioche doughnuts with espresso ganache.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 236 people are saying

The Tower reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.7Value

NoiseModerate

236 Reviews
  1. Andres

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent setting, tasty menu and cocktails. Great service. Pricey though! But A+ for overall quality and experience.

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  2. IanR

    N. Ireland8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 24, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent experience, a tad on the expensive side, but you get what you pay for. Service was excellent and so were the views.

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  3. Anonymous

    Edinburgh11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect meal in a perfect setting I'd recommend 100%

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  4. KitMac VIP

    Seattle7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on September 8, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    There was some good and unfortunately, not so good with our meal. Everything would of been better if we had good service, but it was awful. I just don’t think our waitress cared or she was completely disinterested in making a pleasant experience for us. We started with the oysters and they were very good. For the main dishes, the sea bass and cod with chorizo were also very good. Everything was just mediocre, and for the price it should of been outstanding. We had gone for the view of the castle, but we were seated in an area that you couldn’t see the castle, so we were bummed about that too. We won’t go back.

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  5. MaxM

    Charleston27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time in Edinburgh and the first time that we had dined at The Tower. The service was excellent and very attentive. The food was great. There is nice view of Edinburgh Castle too.

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  6. StuEdinburgh

    Edinburgh9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 29, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing views, great service and delicious food - definitely recommend!

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  7. SantJordi

    Richmond15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 23, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was another great meal. Somehow we managed to be there when the fireworks at the castle were going off

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  8. Prof

    Edinburgh18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special birthday for our youngest son (21) and the Tower certainly lived up to expectations!

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  9. KathrynJ

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with helpful, informative staff. The food was delicious and well presented.

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  10. RebeccaK

    Houston24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 15, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Would love to go back across the pond to visit again. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable and the view was so lovely!

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The Tower is rated 4.3 stars by 236 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for The Tower

The National Museum of Scotland, Chamber Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 12:00 pm–4:30 pm Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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