# RBGE East Gate Lodge, Edinburgh — Reviews & Opening Hours > RBGE East Gate Lodge — Park in Edinburgh. Rated 4.8/5 from 357 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/restaurants/rbge-east-gate-lodge (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park # RBGE East Gate Lodge 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5814225100174951868&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Sujata Rana](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115190412811135208216) **In short:** RBGE East Gate Lodge is a park in Edinburgh, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 357 Google reviews. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About RBGE East Gate Lodge East Gate Lodge sits at the entrance to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh on Inverleith Row. The café serves visitors to the gardens, which feature seasonal plantings and maintained walkways suitable for families with children. The setting is quieter than the main garden areas, offering a place to rest during a visit. The gardens themselves are free to enter. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [RBGE East Gate Lodge's own website](https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - At the Botanics next door - East Gate Shop & Cafe next door - Caledonian Hall 150m away - Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this botanical garden features beautiful, well-kept gardens with wide, easy-to-walk paths and stunning plants that change with the seasons. They also highlight the peaceful atmosphere, making it a wonderful place to relax and connect with nature. Guests mention it's free to enter and offers special festive light decorations during the Christmas season. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (357 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** Pass **Destination** Edinburgh Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1712956). [More restaurants in Edinburgh](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (357 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/royal-botanic-garden-edinburgh/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Edinburgh **Plus Code** 9C7RXQ8W+2Q ### 🏨 Places to stay near Edinburgh Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, RBGE East Gate Lodge is listed as good for children. ## More near RBGE East Gate Lodge ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Canon Court ApartHotel ★ 4.0 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/hotels/canon-court-aparthotel) - [Beaverbank Place - Campus Accommodation ★ 3.8 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/hotels/beaverbank-place-campus-accommodation) - [Dene Guest House ★ 4.6 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/hotels/dene-guest-house) - [The Inverleith Hotel 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/hotels/the-inverleith-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Powderhall Brae 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/cottages/powderhall-brae-uk5841) - [7a 0.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/cottages/7a-uk7350) - [New York Style Loft Apartment 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/cottages/new-york-style-loft-apartment-uk50206) - [Inchkeith View 1.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/cottages/inchkeith-view-uk37807) ### Campsites nearby - [The Four Sisters Boatel ★ 4.6 · 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/camping/the-four-sisters-boatel) - [Edinburgh Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.4 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/camping/edinburgh-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Mortonhall Caravan and Camping Park ★ 4.2 · 4.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/camping/mortonhall-caravan-and-camping-park) - [Station Park Caravan Site 4.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/north-berwick/camping/station-park-caravan-site) ### Things to do nearby - [RBGE and John Hope Gateway ★ 3.5 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/attractions/rbge-and-john-hope-gateway) - [Inverleith Park ★ 4.7 · 0.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/attractions/inverleith-park) - [National Galleries Scotland: Portrait ★ 4.7 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/attractions/national-galleries-scotland-portrait) - [Fayre Play ★ 4.5 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/attractions/fayre-play)