{"id":2319,"date":"2026-06-25T15:33:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:33:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh"},"modified":"2026-08-27T23:42:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T22:42:19","slug":"society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh","title":{"rendered":"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen \u26059.7"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 Best restaurants in Edinburgh 2026: TOP 10 by reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Restaurant<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>in Edinburgh<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.7\/10 \u00b7 6590 reviews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>1 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BG<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex is-nowrap wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+441312591110\">Call<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/?api=1&amp;destination=55.9536163,-3.1883526\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Get directions<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aba1ce2bb7ca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Bright_modern_dining_with_views_over_Princes_Street\" >Bright, modern dining with views over Princes Street<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#What_to_order\" >What to order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#The_Space\" >The Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\/#Similar_places\" >Similar places<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bright_modern_dining_with_views_over_Princes_Street\"><\/span>Bright, modern dining with views over Princes Street<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Society Bar &amp; Kitchen is a bright, modern restaurant with panoramic views over Princes Street, close to Calton Hill and just moments from Waverley station. The fresh, contemporary room \u2014 with plants, an open kitchen and a buzzy, welcoming feel \u2014 makes it an ideal spot for everything from a leisurely brunch to drinks and dinner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_order\"><\/span>What to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The menu offers fresh, regional dishes with an international, Mediterranean-leaning touch. Breakfast and brunch are particular highlights, from the Highlander (salmon, poached eggs and cottage cheese on toast) and Turkish eggs to a full Scottish breakfast. For dinner, look to the Margherita pizza, steak with chimichurri or the miso aubergine. There are vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options throughout.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With its bright atmosphere and crowd-pleasing menu, Society suits a relaxed brunch with friends, a casual dinner or drinks with a view. Its central location and varied options make it a dependable, all-day choice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Space\"><\/span>The Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Perched on Waterloo Place at the eastern end of Princes Street, Society makes its big windows the main event, framing wide views across the street and out towards Calton Hill. Inside, the palette is fresh and contemporary \u2014 pale tones, trailing greenery and plenty of daylight.<\/p>\n<p>An open kitchen sits within view, so there&#8217;s a little theatre to the room without ever losing its easy, all-day calm.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What kind of food does Society Bar &amp; Kitchen serve?<\/strong> Fresh, regional dishes with an international, Mediterranean touch \u2014 brunch, pizzas, salads and steak.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I order?<\/strong> The Highlander or Turkish eggs at brunch, and steak with chimichurri or a Margherita pizza for dinner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there options for special diets?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What&#8217;s the view like?<\/strong> Panoramic views over Princes Street, near Calton Hill.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I need to book?<\/strong> Reservations are easy to make online and worth it for weekend brunch; at quieter hours walk-ins are usually seated without a wait.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>08:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-1.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-2.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-3.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-4.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-6.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-7.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 2 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-8.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh-9.jpg\" alt=\"Society Bar &amp; Kitchen\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>D Alzahrani<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n25 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A tasty breakfast, and the croissant was very tasty. The place was clean, and the portions generous. The egg choice was limited \u2014 either very well done or not done enough, without any medium option. However, the shakshuk\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Ece Acar<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n7 February 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Sushmito Praxides<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n3 June 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>At first I booked a table for 7:30pm, but couldn&#039;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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Irma Tu<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n10 May 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 8.1\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>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\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:41<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"padrino-entity-related wp-block-group\" aria-label=\"Similar places\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_places\"><\/span>Similar places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/dishoom-edinburgh-edinburgh\"><span>Dishoom Edinburgh<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/makars-mash-bar-edinburgh\"><span>Makars Mash Bar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-dome-edinburgh\"><span>The Dome<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/fogo-de-chao-edinburgh-original-from-brazil-edinburgh\"><span>Fogo de Ch\u00e3o Edinburgh &#8211; Original from Brazil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-devils-advocate-edinburgh\"><span>The Devil&#039;s Advocate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/tattu-edinburgh-edinburgh\"><span>Tattu Edinburgh<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\"><span>The Piper&#039;s Rest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\"><span>Mamma Roma<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/edinburgh-street-food-edinburgh\"><span>Edinburgh Street Food<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. 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