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The Magnum Bar & Restaurant

1 Albany Street, Edinburgh New Town

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Intimate and atmospheric upscale bar-restaurant serving local Scottish produce, game and seafood. Summary via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Magnum Bar & Restaurant

The Magnum occupies a site on Albany Street in Edinburgh's New Town. Lunch and dinner are served in a bistro setting that takes bookings and welcomes children and larger parties. Local Scottish produce, game and seafood feature on the menu, alongside fish and chips, Cullen Skink and sticky toffee pudding. Vegetarian dishes are available. The restaurant has outdoor seating and serves coffee, beer, wine and cocktails.

Menu & facilities

🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Kitchen hours

Monday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

What's nearby

  • The New Town Hotel next door
  • National Galleries Scotland: Portrait 150m away
  • Multrees Walk 250m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and beautifully plated dishes, with many highlighting the Cullen Skink, fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding. They also mention the warm, intimate, and quiet atmosphere, which is often described as a charming Scottish pub. Guests appreciate the attentive and friendly staff, who provide excellent service.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
Bistro
Guest rating
4.6 / 5 (762 reviews)
Price level
££
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Edinburgh New Town