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Overall Total Score
4.3 out of 5
Impressive | 2540 reviews

What Graham Morgan likes about Cannonball Restaurant Bar:
A restaurant should offer more than just delicious food; it should provide an unforgettable experience. Cannonball did just that. Additionally, their commitment to sourcing ingredients locally in Scotland is a significant plus for sustainability. The owner shared a captivating story about her family history and the journey of establishing the restaurant. The staff were exceptional—efficient, friendly, and highly prof... View all feedback. What Greg Phillips doesn't like about Cannonball Restaurant Bar:
The reception on the ground floor was unattended, which led us to the bar where the staff appeared surprised to see customers. Once we were finally seated, the service was acceptable, although it didn’t align with the high prices. The menu was quite limited, featuring only seven main dishes, one of which was fish and chips—not exactly what we'd consider fine dining. The prices for the lobster and steak were exorbitan... View all feedback.

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4.6 ★ from 18 reviews
Elizabeth
30.12.2022 - 08:42

A highlight of our new year trip to edinburgh. personal wonderful, ambiente perfect and eating was fantastic. only 4 stars give because the dessert was cold, es...

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Muhammad
30.12.2022 - 08:42

Neat location (although the hill to get to it was quite a hike). Everything we ate was good, but the soup was absolutely spectacular. The chocolate cannonball d...

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Isobel
30.12.2022 - 08:42

Was in Edinburgh last night and stumbled across this gem , ambiance was lovely, staff very friendly . I only wanted some tea and coffee and the staff were so fr...

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Natasha
30.12.2022 - 08:42

Right next to the castle entrance. Great place to take a break after sightseeing. The bar is upstairs and got a little den area for extra seatings with a great...

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Isobel
30.12.2022 - 08:42

Chill our way in after our Edinburgh Castle tour. Has a nice ambiance and not a lot of customers. We went in the afternoon, so we just ordered the drinks for th...

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Opentable
4.1 ★ from 70 reviews
Christopher
17.06.2023 - 11:31

Good food and service. Would definitely return. There was a table with a cloak of the castle.

Karlie
17.06.2023 - 11:31

Great Food and Great Place. Definitely a great place to go to if you only have a few days in Edinburgh!

Alexandra
17.06.2023 - 11:31

First visit and most enjoyable; particularly with the unexpected 'Earth Hour ' candlelit dinner! Food and wine excellent. Especially enjoyable to have pre dinne...

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Maisie
17.06.2023 - 11:31

Fantastic place and great spot cocktails wear great a must visit place

Karl
17.06.2023 - 11:31

What a lovely Friday evening casual dinner. Service was outstanding!

Google
4.4 ★ from 475 reviews
Candice
16.06.2023 - 18:36

We found this bar while we were looking for a place to get a quick drink before dinner in the week, leading to Christmas. It is easy from the bustling Royal Mil...

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Maisie
16.06.2023 - 18:36

Went to the castle for a few hours and soon as we came out we saw this place, food was amazing and they had a great cocktail bar. Place is abit fine dining but...

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Alexa
16.06.2023 - 18:36

We celebrated our Golden Wedding anniversary at this beautiful restaurant over the weekend, and it was truly a magical experience! The event team provided outst...

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Graham
16.06.2023 - 18:36

We enjoyed a big late lunch on New Year's Eve amidst the lively atmosphere. Although the staff wasn't particularly attentive, we understood given the circumstan...

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Graham
16.06.2023 - 18:36

A restaurant should offer more than just delicious food; it should provide an unforgettable experience. Cannonball did just that. Additionally, their commitment...

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Yelp
4.0 ★ from 39 reviews
Michael
27.04.2024 - 16:58

The food is outstanding! The service is top-notch. Although it might take some time for the dishes to arrive, it's definitely worth the wait. I had the Cannonba...

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Alexandra
27.04.2024 - 16:58

The view is stunning, the service is just average, the meat is good, but the vegetarian options are lacking. Overall, the experience was decent. The online book...

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Andrea
27.04.2024 - 16:58

Situated right next to the castle, the menu is quite appealing. I was pleased to secure a table at the bar for lunch since the restaurant was fully booked. I de...

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Facebook
4.0 ★ from 218 reviews
Restaurantguru
4.3 ★ from 1 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 1077 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.3 ★ from 1540 reviews

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