Harden's says

Opened in early August 2021, a neighbourhood restaurant near Haymarket, from ex-Harwood Arms GM James Snowdon and ex-Spring chef Lloyd Morse, who will "champion provenance and sustainability" with their St-John-style “whole animal cooking”. The corner site will house a 60-cover restaurant, bar, bakery, coffee shop and butchery.

survey result

Summary

3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This year-old venture in a converted bank – restaurant, bar, bakery, coffee shop and butchery – “has taken Edinburgh by storm” with its “very unfussy and robust cooking, relaxed atmosphere” – and its excellent in-house baked goods. The “shabby-chic premises belie stunning prep and cooking” from ex-Spring chef Lloyd Morse, who has teamed up with ex-Harwood Arms GM James Snowdon. Top Tip – “on no account depart without buying one of their loaves”.

Summary

Fourteen-foot ceilings add to the ambience of this summer 2021 newcomer near Haymarket, from ex-Harwood Arms GM James Snowdon and ex-Spring chef Lloyd Morse, who aim to ‘champion provenance and sustainability’ with their St-John-style ‘whole animal cooking’. The corner site houses a 60-cover restaurant, bar, bakery, coffee shop and butchery.

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Restaurant details

No dress code
1 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AL
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday9 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Wednesday9 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Thursday9 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Friday9 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Saturday9 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑9:30 pm
Sunday9 am‑3:30 pm

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