Society Bar & Kitchen

Ресторан · Edinburgh · ⭐ 9.7/10 · 6590 reviews · $$ · updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:41

Address: 1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG, United Kingdom

Fresh, modern dining with a Princes Street view

Society Bar & Kitchen, at 1 Waterloo Place, is a bright, modern restaurant with panoramic views over Princes Street, near Calton Hill and moments from Waverley station. The fresh room — plants, an open kitchen and a buzzy feel — suits everything from brunch to drinks and dinner.

What to order

Fresh, regional dishes with an international, Mediterranean touch. Brunch highlights include the Highlander (salmon, poached eggs, cottage cheese on toast) and Turkish eggs; for dinner, Margherita pizza, steak with chimichurri or miso aubergine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options throughout.

Who it’s for

A relaxed brunch with friends, a casual dinner or drinks with a view — central and varied, a dependable all-day choice.

Questions and answers

What food does it serve? Fresh regional with an international, Mediterranean touch.

What to order? The Highlander or Turkish eggs at brunch; steak with chimichurri at dinner.

Special diets? Yes — vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

Where is it? At 1 Waterloo Place, central Edinburgh.

Website and social:
Official website

Opening hours

Day Hours
Monday 08:00–21:30
Tuesday 08:00–21:30
Wednesday 08:00–21:30
Thursday 08:00–21:30
Friday 08:00–21:30
Saturday 08:00–21:30
Sunday 08:00–21:30

Visitor reviews

  1. D Alzahrani

    A tasty breakfast, and the croissant was very tasty. The place was clean, and the portions generous. The egg choice was limited — either very well done or not done enough, without any medium option. However, the shakshuk…

  2. Ece Acar

    I had a very tasty breakfast with a stunning view. The atmosphere inside is beautiful and very well thought out. The staff are extremely attentive and friendly. A special thanks to the host by the entrance for kindly acc…

  3. Sushmito Praxides

    At first I booked a table for 7:30pm, but couldn't get through the queue the day before, and since I was nearby, I came over and asked whether I could move our booking to 8pm. And the staff easily accommodated my request…

  4. Irma Tu

    Wonderful atmosphere and very friendly staff. We came for breakfast, two adults with a baby, and the team was extremely kind. They even made a well-cooked egg for our 10-month-old, despite it not being on the menu, which…

Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:41

Data is refreshed monthly. Sources: edinburghka.com and editorial picks based on reviews.

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