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The Blackbird, Edinburgh,

The Blackbird

4.6
4.6
334 Reviews
£25 and under
Contemporary British

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Blackbird Bar and Restaurant, at 37-39 Leven Street in the Bruntsfield area of south-west Edinburgh, serves modern Scottish cuisine. It is located close to The Meadows public park, less than 10 minutes by car or taxi from Waverley and Haymarket Railway Stations; Edinburgh Castle and the city centre are around 20 minutes' walk away. The exposed stone walls of its traditional, tavern-like interior give it an authentically Scottish atmosphere and it also has a beer garden in which to enjoy an al fresco drink or bite to eat in the warmer summer months. The Blackbird’s menu is composed of gourmet burgers, fresh fish of the day, hearty soups and sumptuous salads, to be accompanied by something from the drinks menu – a glass of craft beer, premium ale or fine wine, perhaps – organic teas and coffees are also available.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 228 2280
  • Website
    http://theblackbirdedinburgh.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Simon Upcraft
  • Location
    37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH
  • Area
    Tollcross/Fountain Bridge
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 second walk from closest bus stop on Leven Street. Bus number: 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101, 102, N11, N16.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • A Table for drinks

    Multiple dates available
    A Table for drinks only

  • A Table for Food

    Multiple dates available
    A Table for food

Menu

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What 334 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird offers a delightful experience with "superb staff" and a "lovely beer garden." Known for its "delicious giant sandwiches," this venue is perfect for those who appreciate "fantastic cocktails" and a friendly atmosphere. While the menu focuses on sandwiches, the quality shines through, making it highly recommended.

334 Reviews

  1. Amanda

    Edinburgh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We booked drinks between Christmas and New Year - table was good and service very attentive and helpful.

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  2. Robert

    VIP

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for lovely staff and a 5 star sandwich

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  3. patricia

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The experience was excellent The staff are wonderful so attentive The food was great & the pub is so nice nothing to much trouble. We will be returning

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  4. Leah

    Argyll

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as per usual. A large range of cocktails all for a decent price and sandwich’s are so big u could have one between three. Great value for money.

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  5. Patricia

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Too much bread and very little filling. Not particularly tasty or enjoyable. Very disappointing

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  6. Rebekah

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good was delicious and cocktails were 10/10! All the staff were super friendly and extremely accommodating (especially considering we ended up staying a lot longer than our original booking)! Atmosphere inside and out was amazing!

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  7. Jenny

    Edinburgh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding, as always! Table was abit tight for the four of us but made it worth while with the amazing Christmas cocktails

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  8. Sandra

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Our server was lovely - friendly, attentive and v efficient.

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  9. Doug

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great portions and very tasty sandwich’s . Very friendly service too

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  10. David

    Edinburgh

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great pub that does fantastic sandwiches. Every should go for a visit just to experience the food and amazing beer garden

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FAQs

The Blackbird is rated 4.6 stars by 334 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:00 pm
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Blackbird

37-39 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LH

Additional information

  • Area
    Tollcross/Fountain Bridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 second walk from closest bus stop on Leven Street. Bus number: 11, 15, 16, 23, 36, 45, 101, 102, N11, N16.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Simon Upcraft
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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