Queen Anne Café

Nestled at the top of Crown Square at the peak of the Castle, the Queen Anne Cafe offers a comfortable and elegant space to dine.  Why not unwind after visiting the Castle in this waiter-service café?

The café offers traditional Scottish fayre with an innovative twist, all prepared and produced form the freshest local ingredients in our Castle kitchens.  Our selection ranges from light bites such as soup and sandwiches to more hearty meal options, such as our wonderful haggis, neeps and tatties - always recommended with a wee dram!

Queen Anne Café is fully licensed and serves a selection of beers, wines and spirits from around the world, including Hendricks Gin, which is exclusively distilled in Scotland.  Speciality coffee and delicious home-baking is available all day as well as an extensive range of premium loose leaf tea, served individually within an infuser teapot.

Main meals are available from 11:30 - 15:00 and we fully cater for vegetarians other dietary requirements.  High chairs and baby changing facilities are available in the Queen Anne Cafe.
Please see the Queen Anne Menu [pdf, 198 kb] attached.

Our regal Queen Anne Room is available for both private and corporate events.

Redcoat Café

Inspired by the distinctive uniform of the castle guard, the Redcoat Café offers something for everybody.  Take the time to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views over the City of Edinburgh and across the Firth of Forth to the Kingdom of Fife.

Our chefs have created a tempting range of home-baking, deli sandwiches and succulent roasts. For children there is an Edinburgh Castle kids box, which can be filled with a wide variety of healthy foods and fun treats. With teas and coffees and a selection of patisserie delights from our cake counter, you will be spoilt for choice, whether you want a meal or a light snack. A selection of soft drinks, ice creams and confectionary is also available.

Redcoat Café is fully licensed and offers a selection of alcoholic beverages including Innis & Gunn, the locally brewed beer.

Hot food is available from 12:00 – 15:00 and we fully cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. High chairs and baby changing facilities are available in the Redcoat Café.
Please see the Redcoat Café Menu [pdf, 24 kb] attached.

Our stylish Jacobite Room is available for both private and corporate events.

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