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The Ivy on The Square, Edinburgh

6 St. Andrew Square, New Town

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Modern, all-day British brasserie menu in a refined, art-filled space with an outdoor terrace. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid street

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓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 Ivy on The Square, Edinburgh

The Ivy on The Square occupies a refined, art-filled space on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. The all-day menu centres on British brasserie cooking, with fish and chips, shepherd's pie and steak tartare among the dishes served. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner are available, alongside coffee, cocktails, wine and beer. An outdoor terrace adjoins the dining room.

Afternoon tea is offered. The restaurant takes bookings, accommodates groups, and has vegetarian options. Prices range from £30 to £49.

Menu & facilities

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

Opening hours

Monday
8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
8:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
8:30 AM – 11:30 PM

What's nearby

  • TK Maxx next door
  • St. Andrew Square Garden next door
  • Scott Monument 150m away
  • Sainsbury's Local 200m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious food, including popular dishes like fish and chips, shepherd's pie, and steak tartare, as well as its excellent cocktails and desserts. They also highlight the attentive and friendly staff, beautiful decor, and good value for money.

Some reviews mention the service can be slow.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
Afternoon tea
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (4,160 reviews)
Price level
£££
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
No
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
New Town