The Basement - Edinburgh
10A - 12A Broughton Street, Edinburgh
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Vibrant pre-club cellar bar with friendly vibe and Scottish pub food menu with Mexican options. Summary via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid street
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel.
About The Basement - Edinburgh
The Basement occupies a cellar space on Broughton Street, operating as a bar and restaurant with a lively atmosphere and good music. The menu combines Scottish pub food with Mexican dishes, including birria tacos, fajitas, and fresh guacamole made to order at the table. Cocktails feature frozen and spicy margaritas alongside beer and wine.
Brunch, lunch and dinner are served daily, with vegetarian options available. The venue takes bookings, has outdoor seating, and suits groups. Staff are reported to be friendly and attentive.
Menu & facilities
Opening hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- 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
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Kitchen hours
- Monday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
What's nearby
- Real Foods next door
- Söderberg Bakery next door
- Regent House Hotel next door
- St Mary's Catholic Cathedral next door
- OMNi Centre 200m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Diners like this restaurant's delicious and authentic Mexican food, especially the birria tacos, fajitas, and fresh guacamole made tableside. They also highlight the lively atmosphere, great music, and wide selection of well-made cocktails, including frozen and spicy margaritas. Guests mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service, making for a welcoming experience.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Cuisine
- South American
- Guest rating
- 4.5 / 5 (1,212 reviews)
- Price level
- ££
- Good for children
- No
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Edinburgh