The Basement

A genuine Edinburgh Institution, loved by locals and discovered by savvy travelers. Imaginative great quality food and home-spun cocktails.

8 / 10
104
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 131 557 0097

  • Website

    basement-bar-edinburgh.co.uk

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

10A-12A Broughton St Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH1 3RH United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 22


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Karolina Cermanová

Scrumptious and just enough spicy . The famous sweet potato fries fullfiled my expectations, veggie burito is my another favourite. Great place to grab a bite and drink.

Emma S.

Had the most delicious brunch with a mexican twist. And the music was a v. pleasant surprise. If you are a fan of indie rock this is the place to be.

Clark Gillies

Excellent Mexican restaurant . Fantastic staff and great food at good prices. Get the guacamole as a starter as it is made fresh right in front of you

Halsted Bernard

Quite impressed with the sweet potato fries and pork carnitas . Excellent service and so many gluten-free options on the menu.

Rose Chalmers

Amazing food and amazing cocktails , what more could you ask for? Totally recommend the rump steak tacos

Flixity.tv Scottish Video Guide

They use some herb in their burgers ...cant put my finger on it ...and can't decide if I love or hate....weird! Great place though. For more places to visit check out flixity.tv - online video guide! Read more

John Potter

A fine selection of draught beers including Estrella Damm, Kirin Ichiban & Joker I.P.A. Reasonably priced too.

Ed Woodcock

The food is reasonable. Too much focus on presentation over flavor though. For example the Lamb has red peppercorns littered all over it which looks nice, but gives totally overpowering pepper taste.

Tata

Steamed mussels & steak ...what else can I ask for??? Deliciously beautiful!

Gerard C

Pulled Pork Burrito and Franciscan Well Rebel Red is amazing

Kieran Smith

Oh such a shame, great beers , lively staff , ambience great but food such a let down - incomplete dishes at best.

Anna Krzynówek

The best cider ever!

Ed Vickers

The new menu is great

Ron Reis

Great Mexican food ! Fajita and enchiladas :)

Darcie Tanner

Guac & chimichanga 's on the weekends. Grolsh & Peroni on tap .

Stuart Glen

The Basement has to have one of the creepiest paintings I've ever seen.

Chris Red

Tequila and guacamole .

Yurena

Great food & drinks!!

Neil Pearson

Cracking steak pie , great beer , fabulous shirts

Jahan Tabrizi

Try the banoffee pie !

Scotland's Attractions

The nachos ?! Hello!

Darren Donaldson

Delicious burrito !

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