Loudons Fountainbridge
For one of the best brunches in Edinburgh, head to Loudons Fountainbridge. Boasting veggie breakfasts, Scottish smoked salmon and Korean beef brisket, the cosy spot also features a mega bloody mary and mimosa selection.
It's the most exciting meal of the day; when sweet and savoury join forces, the modest egg rules the roost and no one raises an eyebrow at bubbles before noon. Luckily for you, our city is packed with pretty spots ideal for a mid-morning feast. Whether you're keen to kick start your weekend with a bottomless bash or soothe your hangover by wolfing down a colourful smoothie bowl, here are the top places for an Edinburgh brunch.
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Last updated on 12th June 2024
For one of the best brunches in Edinburgh, head to Loudons Fountainbridge. Boasting veggie breakfasts, Scottish smoked salmon and Korean beef brisket, the cosy spot also features a mega bloody mary and mimosa selection.
There's no better way to kick off your weekend than with a cocktail in one hand and a slice of pizza in the other, and Gusto on George Street is offering just that. Their brunch with bubbles menu includes six boozy drinks of your choice, alongside a two-course meal that begins with their signature dough petals and finishes with everything from beef short rib burgers to smashed avocado on toast - all for just £37 per person.
Slug and Lettuce may be better known for its raucous late-night bashes and party-ready cocktail masterclasses, but it also happens to specialise in all things daytime fun. The menu includes a load of brekkie classics, which you can complement with bottomless drinks.
The best brunch in Edinburgh's Old Town? The Chanter is a strong contender, rustling up tip-top boozy affairs for just £20 a pop. Wolf down breakfast wraps, full Scottish spreads, jackfruit crumpets and more, as well as 90-minutes of bottomless drinks.
If you're looking for the best brunch in Edinburgh city centre, Lady Libertine slings out a range of lip-smacking bites from 12pm to 4pm. Chow down on avocado and poached eggs on sourdough, or go for the torched smoked salmon and potato rosti.
After a delish afternoon meal? Laila in New Town and Old Town are the perfect places for a pretty brunch in Edinburgh. Enjoy pink dishes such as rose buttermilk pancakes, plant-based meatballs and vibrant waffles. Fancy endless cocktails? Nab it for £39.50 per person.
Boutique hotel Angels Share keeps things hella classy, decorated with glamorous chandeliers and vintage photographs. It serves one of the finest full Scottish breakfasts in town, alongside eggs royale and elevated granola bowls.
In the mood for a brunch with a difference? Brewhemia has exactly what the doctor ordered. Expect an Alpine and Scottish fusion of brekky plates, including pancakes or plant-based fry-ups with veganwurst, haggis, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and smashed avocado.
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If you're wondering where to have brunch in Edinburgh city centre, make your way over to Flight Club. It's Brunch Social will see you playing social darts with your mates in a vintage fairground-inspired space, complete with prosecco and bottomless pizza.
Dive into your day with a bottomless brunch in Edinburgh's city centre by heading to the oh-so-gorgeous eatery, Rabble. For only £35, you'll be treated to a welcome cocktail, continental breakfast bits, a tasty main dish and free-flowing prosecco - the stuff of Saturday morning dreams.
Take your brunching game up a notch with a trip to The Alchemist, where you can enjoy signature plates and creative cocktails. Take in the seriously slick interiors, then munch on roast squash hash with poached eggs, breakfast burritos and salt beef benedict. There's a site on George Street too if you're in the city centre.
Fronting cascading wisteria and vintage chandeliers, Black Ivy is a top-notch haunt for brunch. Alongside endless drinks, you'll get to chow down on a load of pastries, cured meats and fresh fruit to start followed by one main dish - the buttermilk pancakes are delish.
Whether you settle inside the stylish venue or on the pretty alfresco terrace, DogHouse Edinburgh is a great shout for a spot of brunch. Kickstart your day with fried chicken on waffles, triple-stacked pancakes or even a yummy Korean-inspired bacon sandwich.
Decked out with pink hues, quirky neon signs and luxe velvet furnishings, Le Monde offers the perfect backdrop for a boozy brunch in Edinburgh's city centre. Swing by to sample treats like fluffy French toast and vegetarian haggis. Plus, there are lots of gluten-free and vegan options.
All Bar One Exchange and George Street know how to throw a party in your mouth. If you're on the hunt for Edinburgh's best brunch, these guys let you chomp on truffled scrambled eggs and fruit-topped waffles. Better yet, you can chase it all with bountiful bubbly.
When you need brekkie or brunch in Old Town, Luckenbooths is coming in hot with its classics Scottish dishes, like egg and hash bowls, smoked salmon plates and big full breakfasts. Plus, sweet-toothed folk are covered by pancakes or French toast.
One of the most stylish brunch haunts, The Botanist fronts delicious dishes from eggs Benedict and smashed avo on toast to full English breakfasts. Want to make it bottomless? Slurp down endless pints, Aperol spritzes and fizz for an extra £15.95.
Whether you're celebrating a birthday or nursing a hangover, Browns Brasserie & Bar invites you to indulge in a range of mid-morning delights. Perfect for brunch in Edinburgh city centre, the menu includes the likes of lobster benedict and pancetta pancakes.
Housed within a former church, this quirky pizza joint is home a fantastic breakfast in Edinburgh's Old Town. Polish off stuffed rolls and eggs benedict in the stylish surrounds of Cold Town House. Or venture up to the rooftop terrace to soak up bottomless bubbles and views of the castle.
For a quirky brunch in Edinburgh, Dishoom is our first port of call. Chomp on fragrant bacon naans and parsi omelettes washed down with a steaming cup of house chai or Monsoon Catuai coffee. Or go stronger with the signature bloody mary, a potent mix of house spices and Luksusowa vodka.