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The Fountain, Edinburgh,

The Fountain

4.6
4.6
314 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2+ people
11:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Good for groups
For those looking for an alternative to the usual pubs and bars in town, this is the local for you.

Behind our bar you’ll find craft beers, a great mixture of classic & signature cocktails as well as a modest selection of wine.

Our food focuses on simplicity, home comforts and delicious flavours. All dishes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients.

Directly opposite from Fountain Park; it’s also a great hub to head to for ‘pre and post’ cinema food & drinks.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 229 1899
  • Website
    http://www.fountainbar.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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What 314 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
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Healthy

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Healthy

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service and food." Guests rave about dishes like "insanely delicious haggis pakoras" and "lovely roast beef lunch." The pub boasts a welcoming atmosphere, perfect for enjoying live music or watching football. While service speed varies, the friendly staff ensure a memorable visit.

314 Reviews

  1. Alison

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came hear after the rugby with my parents. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. I had booked a table at the bar, but the staff managed to move us to the restaurant area. As always food was great, 3 roast beef dinners was enjoyed by all. Will definitely be back. Thank you all for your assistance this evening.

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  2. Laura

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Disappointed that we booked a table in advance and were made to feel we were a problem. Order not taken for 35 minutes and then we waited over an hour for food. The food was good when it arrived but had taken far too long!

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  3. Gordon

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great speedy service and food was excellent. Staff were friendly and attentive throughout.

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  4. John

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    great pub, excellent trivia night on Sundays. Good selection of beer and pub food.

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  5. Nicola

    Yorkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Faultless as always. Brilliant with kids, we will be back again and again.

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  6. Margaret

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for our meal and drinks on Saturday first time visiting and did not disappoint thanks

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  7. Irene

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I booked a table in the bar. Food was good, service was good. Only problem was we were moved into the restaurant as our table was booked by someone else before our time was up. Not as relaxed and enjoyable as a table in the bar area as everyone was rushing about with food.

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  8. Lynsey

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent place to go for a lovely lunch before the rugby at Murrayfield! Thank you

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  9. Stephanie

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and atmosphere were fantastic, service was over and above - thank you.

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  10. Mark

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant food, our server was fantastic and even let us try some rare hot sauce. Thank you!
    The FountainResponded on 14 October 2024
    Mark, we are so happy to read such a great review about The Fountain! We're glad to hear we delivered such a great experience. If there's anything further we can do for you, we are happy to help!

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FAQs

The Fountain is rated 4.6 stars by 314 OpenTable diners.

The Fountain does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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2+ people
11:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Fountain

131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Comfort Food, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Haymarket train station.
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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