New Year's Eve: Hogmanay Restaurants In Edinburgh

Located just off of the Royal Mile, The Devil's Advocate is a popular restaurant and whisky bar that's housed inside an old Victorian pump house. They serve more than 300 different types of Scottish and world whiskies, with a carefully curated cocktail list available too.

Named as one of the Top 500 Most Influential Bars in the World, you don't want to miss out on this spot come the 31st. As for their menu expect everything from pan-roasted chicken breast to wild garlic and broad bean linguine or honey cider pork chops.

Celebrate in style at The Botanist's Big New Year's Eve Bash in Edinburgh. For £50, indulge in a three-course dinner with a cocktail on arrival and a glass of bubbles at midnight.

Enjoy live bands playing from 8pm, creating a vibrant atmosphere as you dine and dance into 2025. If you're just looking to party, grab a £15 bar ticket, which also includes a welcome drink and access to live music until 1am.

Get friendly with the delicious pints and pizzas on offer at DogHouse, one of the best places to spend Hogmanay in Edinburgh. This relaxed watering hole likes to give its all on the 31st of December, so get down early to line your stomach with burgers before carrying on your craft beer-fuelled celebrations.

Stunning cocktail bar and restaurant Lady Libertine proves to be a stylish pick for a New Year's Eve dinner and dance in Edinburgh for 2024. Food includes perfectly cooked salmon fillet, lamb shawarma and more across a broad menu, while the basement bar has DJs and cocktails 'til late.

Black Ivy isn't just a beautiful venue, it'll also see you diving into scrumptious Scottish grub, like steak pie with homemade gravy, as well as a delicious nut roast. Stay past dinnertime to bring in the bells while watching fireworks on the projector screens.

If you're looking for a Hogmanay dinner in Edinburgh city centre, book a table at Brewhemia. You'll be treated to a snazzy alpine-inspired feast (hello, fondue), as well as music from a nine-piece live band and tipples aplenty.

Fancy a spot of drinking and dining on the 31st of December? The shimmy on over to The Alchemist in St James Quarter and George Street. This swish space will be slinging out all kinds of fabulous dishes, like crispy curried fish and piled-high sharing platters, to pair with their theatrical cocktails.

After some traditional pub dining this New Year's Eve? Then head to The Mitre, a cosy boozer in the heart of the Old Town. Not only can you find local cask ales and spirits aplenty, but there's bound to be a lively atmosphere as well.

As for the menu, expect the likes of hand-pulled lamb shank shepherd's pie, haggis, neeps and tatties or juicy meat and plant-based burgers.

A high-end steak restaurant on St Andrew Square, Gaucho is here to add a little extra luxury to your Hogmanay dinner in Edinburgh. Get stuck into its melt-in-the-mouth Argentinian cuts, washed down with a glass (or bottle) from their extensive selection of fine wines.

Nestled atop a towering Castle Street building, this rooftop hotspot is one of the best restaurants for dinner with a view. In addition to the stunning sky-high vistas, there will also be celebratory set menus shining a light on decadent Thai cuisine, as well as unique cocktails to wash it all down.

Perfect for groups of friends and families, Wahaca Edinburgh is the vibrant Mexican chain from MasterChef winner Thomasina Miers. This laid-back den has plenty of tacos and tequila on the cards, along with quesadillas and creamy black beans for vegetarians.

An iconic steak restaurant with venues across the UK, Hawksmoor is a gorgeous spot for Edinburgh New Year's Eve dinners. So, whether you're stopping in for a quick bite before heading home for more festivities or settling into one of its private dining rooms with your nearest and dearest, it's simply perfect.

With indoor trees, fairy lights and swing seating scattered around the place, Mowgli is nothing short of stunning. This pick of Edinburgh restaurants for New Year's Eve dinner serves Indian street food ranging from chaat to lamb chops and curries, so you can get your fill while swilling down cocktails.

Angels Share is a boutique hotel promising an epic New Year's Eve in Edinburgh. While surrounded by gorgeous leather upholstery and chandeliers, delve into bites like slow-roasted chicken with haggis, plus millionaire brownies. You can even carry on at late-night event where you'll find live music and speakeasy vibes.

Le Monde is the ideal spot to ready yourself for the night ahead. Boasting a picture-perfect dining room full of plush furnishings, this Old Town cutie will have you tucking into succulent steaks, juicy burgers or European small plates. 

To have a meal out to mark the end of 2024 without breaking the bank, it has to be YO! Edinburgh Princes Street. This place is packed out with conveyor belt-delivered grub ranging from Cali rolls to sashimi, katsu curries and more.

A venue that definitely lives up to its name, The Bon Vivant is an understated eatery that packs a punch in the menu department. This restaurant uses locally sourced ingredients across its six-course New Year's Eve meal, so you know you're getting the finest Scottish fare to end 2024.

One of the best restaurants in Edinburgh for Hogmanay, Browns Brasserie & Bar will be serving up sumptuous five-courses feasts for £70 per person. On the menu? Pan-fried sea bass, lobster and chocolatey desserts, paired with plenty of Champagne, of course.

Located in the Omni Centre, Slug and Lettuce Edinburgh is a great choice if you're after somewhere to easily go from day to night. The venue is extending its boozy brunch times, so you can get the party started before enjoying the butterfly ball once darkness falls.

Located in the West End of Edinburgh, Innis & Gunn is a welcoming brewery and taproom that caters to craft beer enthusiasts. But its not only freshly pulled pints that are on offer here, as there's also a brilliant menu to get stuck into.

They're offering a set dining experience for Hogmanay, featuring four courses and an optional cheeseboard for an extra £7. Think steak frites or a celeriac and mushroom alternative, with a millionaires shortbread tart for dessert.

A sleek restaurant and cabaret venue in the city centre, The Voodoo Rooms offers a more decadent take on your usual end-of-year antics. As it dishes out a range of plates made with high-quality Scottish ingredients, you'll be able to stuff your face with delicious goods then enjoy the evening's entertainment.

If you don't go all out with your New Year's Eve dinner, then when are you going to? Book a spot at Tattu and feast on contemporary Chinese dishes like seven spiced seared tuna and caramel soy aged beef fillet, paired with exclusive wines or creative cocktails and Champagne.  

Duck & Waffle is the iconic restaurant, with rich, quirky interiors, located on St James Square serving up a cracking New Year's Eve feast. It would be criminal not to dine with them on 31st December, as they dish up a mouthwatering three-course meal, including oysters for the table and of course, their classic dish: crispy leg confit, fried duck egg with mustard maple syrup.

Kitted out with sage green walls and high ceilings, as well as boasting a place in the Michelin Guide, The Palmerston makes an enviable spot for New Year's Eve dinner. Its menu showcases Scottish suppliers and has a whole animal cooking ethos, so expect the likes of crispy pig's head with mustard mayonnaise and pickled celery, plus tasty vegetarian options.

Situated below Edinburgh Castle, Cold Town House is one of the best places for a New Year's Eve dinner in Edinburgh. Alongside a gorgeous roof terrace offering you prime views of the historic landmark, this Grassmarket haunt will be serving up Neapolitan pizzas, craft beer and plenty of prosecco all night long.

The Spence is Edinburgh's gorgeous all-day restaurant in the heart of Gleneagles Townhouse. Dine on New Year's Eve underneath the striking dome ceiling, while marvelling at its elegant, brass features. The menu oozes modern Scottish cuisine, with standout dishes like Loch Etive sea trout and a selection of shellfish starters.

Trying to figure out how to get the full Hogmanay package without stretching the purse strings? Make your way over to Las Iguanas over in the New Town where its vibrant and affordable plates will go down a storm, while its cheap and cheerful cocktails will keep the celebratory spirit in high supply.

Run by Michelin-starred chefs Tom Kitchin and Dominic Jack, you know you're in for a treat at The Scran & Scallie. This charming gastropub can be found on Stockbridge's Comely Bank Road, combining comfort food with high quality cooking and rustic interiors.

Their mouthwatering menu features lots of Scottish favourites - think cod with a sage gnocchi, Highland wagyu beef burgers, cauliflower steak with red pepper and so much more.

Make your way up to the heady heights of Calton Hill where Edinburgh's most beautiful restaurant awaits. Housed inside the observatory, The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage will whip you up a multi-course feast while you lap up the views of the city from above.