Where To Go For Bottomless Brunch In Edinburgh
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‘Edinburgh bottomless brunch,’ three words that bring joy to so many people who live in The Scottish Capital.
We all know that brunch is the most important meal of the entire day, and when you throw in some booze it elevates it to an even more important part of your morning. Edinburgh knows what it’s doing when delivering first-class bottomless brunches.
You’ve got the foodie scene and great alcohol to go with it. If you’re looking for a bottomless brunch for a special occasion like a birthday or you’ve got parents visiting, or you just want to spend some quality time with your friends, it’s a fantastic way to spend a couple of hours.
Usually this means you’ll get some breakfast food options, all the egg dishes, smashed avocado on toast, croissants, pancakes and more, and then on top of that you’ll have access to unlimited prosecco, beer, gin, or other spirits.
Here, we look at some of the best Edinburgh bottomless brunch deals that are around at the moment.
Straits Meadow
If you’re lucky enough to live in our Straits Meadow, student accommodation in Edinburgh then it puts you in the perfect location to sample the best bottomless brunch that you can find in the city.
Plus, there is a communal lounge in the accommodation that could be a wonderful place to have a brunch with your friends if you want to save your pennies.
For those that want to discover the best brunches in Edinburgh though, check out our guide!
1. Brewhemia
The only ‘beer palace’ in Scotland is the perfect place to have a boozy bottomless brunch in the capital. It’s a decadent experience with a bluesy soundtrack from a live band, with prices starting at £39.95 per person.
Upon entry you’ll get a speciality cocktail and a sharing platter of meats, cheeses, and pastries.
Whether you want a Bloody Mary, a strong cocktail or a beer, there’s plenty of great food to fill you up, such as candied bacon pancakes, a haggis benny, or Belgian waffles.
If you’re interested in this fantastic brunch experience, you can click here to book Brewhemia.
It’s only a 5-minute drive or a 15-minute bus journey from our very own Straits Meadow too, so you have no excuses!
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Address: Market Street, EH1 1DE
2. Gaucho
Famous for its steak, this Argentinian steakhouse offers luxury and some of the best meat dishes anywhere in the city.
Their ‘Electro Brunch’ menu is a bottomless brunch offering with a Latin flavour.
The Gaucho brunch obviously includes steak with eggs and chimichurri, but there’s more to it than that.
With some amazing sides and other breakfast dishes, as well as cocktails, beers, and juice (or you can upgrade to espresso martinis and porn star martinis).
It’s a luxury setting for a sumptuous brunch feast!
Prices vary but we’d say it’s worth the extra pennies for what’s included…
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Address: St Andrew Square, EH2 2BD
3. Hanover Tap
Two hours of craft beer and cider, bubbly Prosecco, a range of cocktails, and some fantastic breakfast dishes.
What’s not to like about the Hanover Tap?
For under £30 per person, you can choose a big Scottish breakfast with all the classics or go something a little different like one of the melt burgers, sweet waffles, pizza, or quesadillas.
It’s a popular local craft pub, that particularly comes alive during the Edinburgh Fringe, and is a place where you can see some great stand-up comedy.
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Address: Hanover Street, EH2 1DR
4. Greenwoods
Greenwoods has been a successful brunch spot in Amsterdam for a few decades now, and the Scottish manager brought it home to offer up some amazing brunches to Edinburgh students.
It’s always a busy, buzzing hotspot for brunch and has an interesting twist on the breakfast dishes you’d expect to see.
Alongside the Full Scottish, the Dutch influence is clear with Appel Taart a choice, burgers, vegetarian and vegan brunch options and more.
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Address: Frederick Street, EH2 1LH
5. Bar Soba
The Street Food brunch at Bar Soba is something a little bit different to the traditional bottomless boozy brunches you’d expect to see, but it is spectacular.
You get the food, 4 cocktails, glasses of Prosecco or bottled beer at £30 per person.
Japanese dumplings, teriyaki noodles, cheeseburger spring rolls, and katsu curry, are all dishes that make for an interesting brunch selection, alongside the signature Soba Colada cocktail, Prosecco, and a Zombie Punch for drinks choices.
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Address: Hanover Street, EH2 1DR
6. The Chanter
The Chanter is a relaxed, student-friendly craft pub that is the perfect brunch spot to catch up with friends, to watch some live sport on the TVs, play retro games, quiz, or to get involved with a 90-minute boozy brunch!
Full Scottish breakfasts, crumpets, breakfast quesadillas, and burgers are on offer, all to be washed down by some cocktails, beer, or Prosecco.
Bottomless wings and other tasty sharing platters are on offer, as well as upgrades to the cocktail selection.
The best part is, it’s just £25 per person so you don’t need to worry about splashing the cash.
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Address: Bread Street, EH3 9AF
7. Indigo Yard
Indigo Yard is the West End dream of brunches and has been one of the most popular brunch spots for over 25 years, and with good reason!
A fashionable joint with a classy vibe and a good range of craft beers to choose from.
The boozy brunch isn’t as expensive as you’d expect from the type of place it is, with 2 drinks and a brunch dish for just £20.
Some of the delicious plates on offer include a mixed berry compote waffle, a Scottish smoked salmon rosti, and a breakfast burger.
The cocktails are boozy and pack a punch.
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Address: Charlotte Lane, EH2 4QZ
Experiencing an Edinburgh bottomless brunch is like a boozy brunch nowhere else in the country.
If you are lucky enough to study and live in Edinburgh, or you’re visiting from somewhere else, there are loads of great options to you.
Whether you are going with a few friends one weekend, or it is part of some celebrations, such as a birthday weekend, the end of university, or you just want to try a boozy brunch for the first time.
Is there any place missing from our list? What’s your favourite Edinburgh bottomless brunch venue? @straitsmeadow_psl.
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