Merchants Restaurant, Dining Room
17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2QD -
Up to
180 guests
Offers
catering
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.
From an intimate dinner for two to large parties, Merchants is the perfect choice with buffet style parties of up to a hundred or eighty seated guests easily accommodated.
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.
