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Hot Toddy

Bars, Bistro, Modern European, Scottish·
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Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Bars, Bistro, Modern European, Scottish
Ambience
Cosy, Fun, Romantic, Themed, Unique
Food Occasions
All day dining, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Great views, Outside seating
Special Features
Dog friendly, Gluten-free options, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wheelchair access
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Child friendly, Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic, Special occasions
Food Hygiene Rating

About

Set in the heart of Old Town, Hot Toddy is a vibrant seasonal restaurant popular for brunch, dinners, cocktails, and lunches that reflect the wealth of Scottish produce available. Known locally as a welcoming space for both residents and visitors, Hot Toddy’s mission extends beyond brilliant fresh food. The founders' vision is to create a place to relax, chat, and celebrate Scottish heritage.

The restaurant boasts a charming, plant-filled interior that creates an immediately welcoming atmosphere. Its design embraces a tranquil garden-like aesthetic, providing guests with a cosy intimate dining environment. It’s carefully designed to offer spaces for romantic evenings, relaxed brunches, and everything in between. Given this mission and the name of the restaurant, you can expect the Hot Toddy team to know a fair bit about Scottish whiskey. In fact, there’s a special whiskey lounge downstairs, to encourage guests to explore the wealth of whiskey heritage Scotland has to offer through immersive tastings and storytelling.

Whether for lunch, dinner, whisky or cocktails, Hot Toddy menus celebrate the seasons. Priding themselves on locally sourced, fresh Scottish produce, menu highlights include Highland venison paired with seasonal root vegetables, baby roasted potatoes and a rosemary-infused reduction. Other main course highlights include spiced couscous ratatouille with roasted seeds and sweet dried fruits, Scottish ribeye steak with roasties, carrot puree and a seasonal medley, and the catch of the day from Scottish harbours paired with leek, asparagus, broccoli, and mushrooms.

Alternatively, guests at Hot Toddy can select plates from the brunch menu or decide on a few small plates to share between the table. No dessert menu at a Scottish restaurant would be complete without a fried Mars Bar. But the sweets selection at Hot Toddy also includes Scottish and international cheeses and an indulgent sticky toffee pudding.

Menu Highlights

Starters
Veggie Croquetas - £10.50

Crispy on the outside, soft and flavourful within; these croquetas are packed with seasonal vegetables and served with a zesty dipping sauce. (V)

Trio of Dips - £13.00

A selection of our rich and smoky romesco, creamy hummus, and velvety baba ghanoush, served alongside marinated olives and freshly baked artisan bread. (NGCI Available) (Ve)

Main Courses
Harvest Vegan Wrap (Brunch) - £13.00

A warm falafel wrap brimming with roasted winter vegetables — aubergine, bell peppers, and courgette — with a zesty lemon tahini drizzle and a sprinkle of red onion and seeds. (NGCI Available) (Ve)

Farmhouse Focaccia (Brunch) - £15.50

Marinated grilled chicken, sundried tomatoes, fresh rocket, and our homemade green pesto with toasted pine nuts, layered over sweet potato on rustic bread. (NGCI Available)

Rainbow Veggie Toast (Brunch) - £12.00

Vibrant beetroot hummus spread on toasted sourdough, topped with crunchy cucumber, toasted almonds, baby carrots, cherry tomatoes, and drizzled with herb-infused green oil. (NGCI Available) (Ve)

Balmoral Chicken (Dinner) - £18.50

Served with clapshot, carrot puree, seasonal vegetables and whisky sauce.

Highland Venison (Dinner) - £26.50

Perfectly cooked venison, paired with seasonal root vegetables, baby roasted potatoes and a rosemary-infused reduction. (NGCI Available)

Warm Butternut, Beet & Goat Cheese Salad(dinner) - £14.50

Roasted butternut and beets paired with creamy goat cheese, crunchy mixed nuts, and fresh greens, dressed with a balsamic glaze. (NGCI Available) (V)

Dessert
Deep-Fried Mars Bar - £5.00

A Scottish favourite, crispy and gooey, dusted with powdered sugar and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Sticky Toffee Pudding - £7.50

Warm, rich sticky toffee pudding served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzled in caramel sauce.

Pistachio-Chocolate Tart - £8.50

A rich, gluten- and dairy-free tart with layers of dark chocolate and pistachio, topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. (NGCI Available) (Ve)

Drinks
Whisky Sour - £10.00

Scotch, Bitters, Fresh Lemon, Angostura Bitters, Sugar Syrup A whisky sour well balanced with sweet citrous and herbal notes from the bitters. An excellent way to enjoy a whisky.

Hot Toddy - £7.00

A hot, sweet, spicy whisky drink

Espresso Martini - £12.00

Vodka, Kahlúa, Espresso “I need a drink that will wake me up and fuck me up!” - Kate Moss. The Espresso Martini was born and has remained a classic ever since.

Events

FreeBoozy Brunch for just £15!
Brunch
Boozy Brunch for just £15!

02 Dec 2024 until 05 Dec 2024

With the festive season in full swing and Christmas shopping well underway, why not take a break and indulge in a boozy or alcohol-free brunch for just £15!

You can pick from any of our finest brunches and pair it with a cocktail of the moment or hot drink.

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£0Candle Lit Dinners
Dining Experience
Candle Lit Dinners

01 Dec 2024 until 07 Dec 2024

Treat yourself to our dinners by Candlelight. The perfect way to embrace Christmas Advent and our new hearty, delicious winter menu.

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Location

15-19 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR

01312 858 418 01312 858 418

Website

Opening Times

All day
Mon 09:00-00:00
Tue 09:00-00:00
Wed 09:00-00:00
Thu 09:00-00:00
Fri 09:00-00:00
Sat 09:00-00:00
Sun 09:00-00:00

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01312 858 418 01312 858 418

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