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The Fountain, Edinburgh,

The Fountain

4.7
4.7
329 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Dog-friendly
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 16:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • Phone number
    0131 229 1899
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Child-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Fountain offers a "warm and welcoming" atmosphere with "delicious" food, including standout haggis pakora and "the best roast dinner ever." Guests praise the "friendly and attentive" staff, making it "perfect for dog owners." Highlights include a "great selection of drinks," a "lovely Sunday roast," and "fantastic service."

329 Reviews
  1. Tessa

    Surrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous pub meal. Dog friendly. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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  2. Philip

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good place to have brunch and meet up on a Sunday morning before a game at Hearts. Service was very good, felt well looked after. Beer and food good. Have been a few times to the Fountain over the past couple of years and would recommend it. Great to have a couple of cask beers available.
    The FountainResponded 3 days ago
    Hi Phillip, We're so happy to hear you had a good time with us! Feel free to pop back in any time!

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  3. Dave

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and fast service. Food is always very good. Booked for lunch before Rugby International and Great atmosphere in the bar and restaurant.
    The FountainResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Dave, we are so glad you enjoyed your time with us! The atmosphere on the Rugby days is always amazing, we are thrilled you were part of the very fun day!

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  4. Jean

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is better if you book a table in advance to get what you want.
    The FountainResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Jean, thank you so much for the 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  5. Lucy

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 9 of us, 6 adults and 3 dogs. We had booked for food and drinks on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were really helpful and treats for the dogs helped them settle. Food and was brilliant and we will definitely be back again.
    The FountainResponded 4 days ago
    Hi Lucy, thank you so much for your great review! We are delighted to hear our guests - both human and canine - had a good time at the Fountain. Your kind comments have been passed on to the team, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Craig

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great customer service, cocktails are Ace. They love the doggies 🐶
    The FountainResponded on 14 February 2025
    Craig, we are so pleased you enjoyed your visit to The Fountain! Until the next time we meet, take care! 🐶

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  7. Keith

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, with good fun. Order was processed in good time despite it being very busy with the rugby being on. The menu doesn't have the greatest choice but what they do they do well.
    The FountainResponded on 7 February 2025
    Hi Keith, thank you very much for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that even on one f your busiest days you still found the service and the food to be enjoyable! Those are the high standards that we thrive for. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  8. Mark

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    My friend travelled up from Southampton just to try the haggis pakora. He was not disappointed by this although commented the onion rings were slightly overdone. Will be back
    The FountainResponded on 12 February 2025
    Hi Mark, thank you for the nice review! The haggis pakora is a team favourite too ☺️ See you soon!

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  9. Dave

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were incredibly friendly to us and our dog and couldn’t do enough. Food was delicious and plenty of choice for drinks

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  10. Clay

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed The Fountain and it was probably our best meal in Edinburgh. Highly recommend!
    The FountainResponded on 2 January 2025
    Hi Clay, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us at The Fountain. We're happy we could meet your expectations! We hope to be of service to you again in the future. Best wishes, The Fountain

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FAQs

The Fountain is rated 4.7 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
11:30 pm
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for The Fountain

131 Dundee Street, Edinburgh, EH11 1AX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 16:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–23:00 Fri 12:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–01:00 Sun 10:00–00:00
  • 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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