Best Historic Restaurants in Musselburgh

18 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Loudons Fountainbridge restaurant

1. Loudons Fountainbridge

4.5

Awesome(22)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Musselburgh

Booked 13 times today

Loudons Café & Bakery serves Scottish and continental delicacies from its location at 94B Fountainbridge. Burgers, quiche, soup and pancakes, as well as a vast selection of cakes feature on a menu where most items are made on site and ingredients are locally sourced. The large centrally located cafe is child-friendly and has outdoor seating and free wi-fi and house an in-house bakery downstairs. Loudon's is about ten minutes’ walk away from Haymarket Railway Station, and a sixteen minute walk from the historic Edinburgh Castle.

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2. Angels with Bagpipes

4.6

Exceptional(4318)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 12 times today

Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients.Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons

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3. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4.3

Awesome(1460)

Price: Expensive

• Continental • Edinburgh

Booked 27 times today

Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.

4. Monteiths

4.6

Exceptional(1970)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • The Royal Mile

Booked 5 times today

Monteiths bar & restaurant is nestled in a fairy-lit close in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The award winning venue is located just off the historic Royal Mile and combines chic cocktail bar with intimate restaurant. A favourite of locals and visitors alike, Monteiths is a must for relaxed dining and innovative cocktails. Monteiths is by the team behind the White Horse Oyster Bar, and Chop HouseDue to licensing restrictions Monteiths cannot accept children under the age of 5 at any time. Children aged 15 & under can be admitted until 10pm. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

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5. Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(147)

Price: Moderate

• British • Old Town

Booked 3 times today

The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.

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6. The Mussel and Steak Bar

4.7

Exceptional(536)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 8 times today

The Mussel & Steak Bar is dedicated to serving high quality, fresh and locally sourced seafood & steaks, with warm service and welcoming surroundings. Our restaurant is located at the bottom of Victoria Street in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, just a few steps from the historic Royal Mile. While enjoying the best mussels, oysters and steaks that Scotland has to offer, you can catch a glimpse of Edinburgh Castle from our window.Our menu features classic seafood and steak favourites with seasonal Scottish specialties: fresh oysters, kilo pots of steamed mussels, shellfish platters and delicious matured Scotch beef steaks. Sourced from the West to North coast of Scotland you can expect to find seafood specials of lobsters, crabs, langoustines and scallops.

7. Merchants

4.7

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

Back after more than a two year closure following the George IV Bridge in late 2021, Merchants has undergone a full refurbishment. Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk.

8. Le Bistrot

4.6

Exceptional(1800)

Price: Moderate

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 10 times today

The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!

9. Tolbooth Tavern

4.6

Exceptional(245)

Price: Moderate

• Scottish • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

Built in 1591, the Tolbooth Tavern in Edinburgh was formerly part of the original Canongate Tolbooth. This medieval building was used to divide the Royal Burgh of Edinburgh and Canongate. The Tolbooth Tavern is a cosy traditional Scottish pub full of character and charm. The small exterior gives way to a spacious bar and mezzanine dining area. It boasts a fantastic spot along the Royal Mile. Serving hearty home-cooked Scottish fayre using locally sourced produce, we are sure to keep you full before a full day on the tourist trail or join us for an evening exploring our fine whisky collection.Our house favourites include Cullen skink, Tolbooth burgers, freshly landed Scottish fish n chips and our Tolbooth steak and sausage pie.If you want to embrace dark history and immerse yourself in a spooky atmosphere, The Tolbooth Tavern is a must visit whilst in Edinburgh.

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10. Metro at Apex Grassmarket

4.2

Awesome(276)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary British • Old Town

Nestled within Edinburgh's iconic Grassmarket, Metro offers spectacular food and the views to match with an unrivalled vantage point of the historic Edinburgh Castle. ** 'TIS THE SEASON TO JINGLE & MINGLE ** Make this December one to remember with friends, family and loved ones around you at our range of showstopping seasonal events! From Party Nights, Festive Dining, Christmas Day celebrations and even hire exclusive spaces for more intimate celebrations too.There’s something for every family, friend group, workplace and beyond. Get in touch today by calling 0800 049 8302 or experiences@apexhotels.co.ukFor Private Dining and parties of 9 or more guests please call 0800 049 8302 or contact experiences@apexhotels.co.uk

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Marion
Angus/Fife •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent breakfast but £5 for orange juice is pretty steep & £2 for a fried egg??
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Loudons FountainbridgePrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Musselburgh
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4.5
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Angela
Los Angeles •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was great the haggis bonbons are a must . I had sea trout and it was wonderful . My friends had sirloin and ribeye steak and both said it was the best they have had. Don’t be fooled with the small plates , we all have healthy appetites but after sharing the small plates to start and then the larger main plates it was an early night for us. The service was helpful and friendly and we even had a birthday candle when I let them know it was my friends birthday . Many thanks and well done to the whole team, I will definitely return next time I visit your beautiful city.
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Angels with BagpipesPrice: Expensive• Scottish• Old Town
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4.6
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JenniferVIP
San Diego •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We had a delicious meal and great service at Cafe Royal. Our only disappointment was that they were out of oysters….which was one of the main reasons for going there! Apparently they ran out because of new years. We hope to come back to Edinburgh another time and will try again.
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Cafe Royal - EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Continental• Edinburgh
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4.3
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campbell
Glasgow/Lanarkshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Really welcoming. No hurry to eat and leave the table. Very relaxed even though they were really busy. Would recommend to anyone.
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Abbotsford RestaurantPrice: Moderate• British• Old Town
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4.6
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LAURE
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Dec 2024
Always so nice and friendly Good food and nice atmosphere
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MonteithsPrice: Expensive• Scottish• The Royal Mile
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4.6

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18 restaurants available nearby

1. Loudons Fountainbridge

2. Angels with Bagpipes

3. Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4. Monteiths

5. Abbotsford Restaurant

6. The Mussel and Steak Bar

7. Merchants

8. Le Bistrot

9. Tolbooth Tavern

10. Metro at Apex Grassmarket

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