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Down the Hatch - South Queensferry, Edinburgh,

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

4.5
4.5
2738 Reviews
£26 to £40
Canadian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Dog-friendly
North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!

Note that last bookings for breakfast are 11am and first bookings for all day menu are 12pm. This gives a chance to reset and get ready for our all day menu.

There are now parking restrictions within the marina, we will validate your parking for you in order for you to get your parking for free. Please give us your registration plate when you arrive.

Please note that we are currently cashless, card payment only.

Please note that we do not have toilets on site but there are public toilets a 2min walk across the marina.

Our outside area is covered and heated in the colder months.  There is the chance of some side wind/rain though if it's blowing a hoolie! 

We are family friendly, when booking that a buggy/pram counts as a cover - let us know. :)

Full terms: https://www.downthehatchcafe

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Scottish, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 331 1387
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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Experiences

  • £29.75 Skillet Deal

    GBP 14.86 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Any 2 skillets, 2 teas/coffees and 2 orange/apple juices for £28.00. (£14pp) Terms and conditions: Deal is based on 2 people sharing. Available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 11am.
    £29.75 Skillet Deal photo

What 2,738 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for scenic views

  • Edinburgh

    Great for brunch

  • Edinburgh

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Down the Hatch in South Queensferry offers "really good food" and "friendly staff" in a "great location." Highlights include the "amazing milkshakes" and "superb brunch." While some guests experienced slower service, the "outstanding" food and "fantastic customer service" keep diners returning. Perfect for families and dog-friendly!

2,738 Reviews
  1. Annie

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unbelievable burgers - wowsers! We are now obsessed. Great for our family. Thank you!

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  2. Andrew

    Toronto

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Usual very good standard throughout our visits. Staff are very friendly helpful and attentive Always enjoy our visits Thank you

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  3. Kate

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and family friendly. Would definitely recommend

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  4. Alan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From Booking and changing the booking right through to food, the service and quality was excellent. Great relaxed atmosphere, we sat outside and enjoyed our food in the fresh air and under the overhead heaters. Would thoroughly recommend.

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  5. Caitlin Kay

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic lunch! Staff were great and the food arrived really quickly! Delicious!

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  6. Gordon

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food And Great Atmosphere Would Recommend Anytime

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  7. John

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Plan to return soon. Went with a friend ,who had never been for the breakfast before and he was suitably impressed and well fed. Staff very friendly ,attentive and helpful (as per usual).

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  8. Liz

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food excellent as usual service great very helpful and friendly

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  9. Amanda

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    If you are in a hurry then this is the place to go as we were asked to leave after one hour so they could use the table. I had barely finished my breakfast. It was not the leisurely breakfast catch up we were looking forward to. The food was amazing, one waitress was lovely the other was not so lovely sadly and quite surly. And that is reflected in my rating. I would go back for the food if I knew I could sit for longer. Great food shame about the rest.

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  10. Sinead

    Angus

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Never had a bad meal here, food is always incredible. So many great choices and you won’t go wrong with any of them!

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FAQs

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 331 1387.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry is rated 4.5 stars by 2738 OpenTable diners.

Down the Hatch - South Queensferry does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Down the Hatch - South Queensferry

Port Edgar Marina, Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9SQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 8:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Canadian, Scottish, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Cafe, Delivery, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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