Red Squirrel

21 Lothian Road, EH1 2DJ - Edinburgh
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·£10–20 Bar Pub
Menu Red Squirrel
★★★★★ ★★★★★
4.1/5
5177 recommendations

What makes this place special

Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining

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🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible Accessible restroom 😊 Casual 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Breakfast 118 Dog 71 Bowl 60 Ales 34 Haggis 18 Tap 14 Draft beers 12 Gin 7

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 131 229 9933
📍 Address: 21 Lothian Road, Edinburgh

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday 10 am–11 pm
Tuesday 10 am–11 pm
Wednesday 10 am–11 pm
Thursday 10 am–12 am
Friday 10 am–12 am
Saturday 10 am–12 am
Sunday 10 am–11 pm

Google Reviews

4.4/5
★★★★
1,571 Google reviews
Fernandes Rao ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We were craving burgers and loved the ones at Red Squirrel. They had great chicken and veggie burgers which were HUGE! They catered to our food allergy needs and the ambience was great. Fantastic cocktails, as well.
Mitza Buonanducci ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Great little spot to grab a local beer or a glass of whisky. Our server Niamh and the bartender Glen were so friendly and happy to tell us about their rotating taps and regional whisky, and made us feel like we were at our hometown watering hole. Would definitely go back!
Gillian Kelly ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Our little dog was treated like a star! Water and treats as soon as we came in and she was allowed to make herself at home. Lovely cosy atmosphere and comfy seats by the window. Nice food , generous portions and friendly service. …
Jon Martin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stopped here for a bit of brunch during the week while on vacation. The Chicken and Waffles are delicious! They also have very good Bloody Mary drinks. Place was spotless and very clean. Staff is attentive and friendly. Food is delicious. Highly recommend.
Roger Ang ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited this gastropub in Edinburgh and had the Red Squirrel Burger – a steak burger with smoked cheddar, onion rings, and beer mustard mayo. The burger was excellent – the meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavour. Portion size was just …
Isela Fernandez Shipton ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I've been going to the Red Squirrel for some 8 years. Always great atmosphere and excellent service. The staff are always helpful and accommodating. The food is good though I must say the portions seem to have 'shrunk' over the years.

Features & Services

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves food
Serves food at bar
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Paid street parking
Difficult to find a space
Pets
Dogs allowed
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