

Merchants Restaurant
17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2QD -
Up to
180 guests
About Venue
Nestling in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town and only a stone's throw away from historic Greyfriar's Churchyard and the Grassmarket, Merchants is one of the city's most established and popular restaurants.
Capacity & Layout
Cabaret
up to 180
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Facilities & Amenities
Tea
Location
Reviews
- Andreas N. B. GrøntvedAugust 2025
Very nice restaurant! Cozy atmosphere. The food is splendid and worth the penny. The road in front is a dead end and not visited by many cars. Great place to take a breather or play with the kids!
- Lee KandtAugust 2025
Cool location with a great staff. Moderate portions that leave you satisfied. Nicely prepared drinks. The dessert was a fantastic way to end with a glass of port. The menu is a little limited and certainly on the art is food side, but this is a positive and a nice break from all the overdone typical Scottish style. This place has a Scottish style all to its own.
- Cass DelaneyAugust 2025
Hadn’t been in decades. Used to be amazing seafood on offer, now just a fairly typical menu. The biggest shock was the rude staff, especially Laura who would perhaps account for the lack of customers in the restaurant when we visited - only three tables occupied on a Saturday night during the Fringe. Such a shame.
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