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Seafood Restaurant ££

White Horse - Edinburgh

226 Canongate, Royal Mile

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Sparse, chic eatery offering British seafood & shellfish alongside small plates, wine & cocktails. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free street
  • ✓Paid street

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 White Horse - Edinburgh

White Horse occupies a spare, chic space on the Canongate. The menu centres on British seafood and shellfish, with small plates alongside wine and cocktails. Diners report the oysters and monkfish satay as noteworthy, and portions are modest.

Service is described as attentive and friendly. Lunch and dinner are available, and the restaurant takes bookings and accommodates groups.

Menu & facilities

🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu
🍴 Dine-in

Opening hours

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

What's nearby

  • Ragamuffin next door
  • Tribal Body Art next door
  • Scottish Storytelling Centre next door
  • St Marys St Post Office next door
  • Royal Mile 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's fresh, high-quality seafood, especially the oysters, monkfish satay, and lemon custard dessert. They also highlight the attentive and friendly staff, and the lively, welcoming atmosphere.

Some reviews mention the portions can be small.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
Scottish
Guest rating
4.4 / 5 (1,730 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
No
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Royal Mile