Our Favourite Family Restaurants

There's something for everyone here - French, Spanish, Mexican, North American, Italian, Chinese and traditional fayre. All welcome children and most offer distinct children's menus.

Browns Restaurant and Bar
(10 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
131-133 George Street
Edinburgh, EH2 4JS
Phone: 0131 225 4442
  • Food served: Mon-Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-10.30pm
  • Pre-theatre times: Sun-Fri 4-6.30pm
  • Bar open: Mon-Thu 11am-midnight; Fri/Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-11pm
  • Children welcome: except in bar area
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 23
  • Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Post-theatre menu, Outdoor tables (smokers welcome)
  • Capacity: 280
  • Largest group: 32
  • Open since: 1998

Café Rouge
(10 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
43 Frederick Street
Edinburgh, EH2 1EP
Phone: 0131 225 4515
  • Food served: Mon-Sat 8.30am-11pm; Sun 8.30am-10.30pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 28
  • Private dining: Back room available for private hire
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Outdoor tables (smokers welcome), Live music
  • Music on stereo: Classic chansons and cabaret tunes
  • Capacity: 180
  • Largest group: 180
  • Open since: 1998

Giuliano's
(30 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
18-19 Union Place
Edinburgh, EH1 3NQ
Phone: 0131 556 6590
  • Food served: Mon-Sun noon-1am
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 3
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway
  • Music on stereo: Mix of 80's and 90's hits, barely noticeable above the chattering diners
  • Capacity: 175
  • Largest group: 60
  • Open since: 1990

Hard Rock Café
(20 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
18-20 George Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2PF
Phone: 0131 260 3000
  • Food served: Mon-Sun noon-11pm
  • Bar open: Mon-Sun noon-1am
  • Children welcome: until 8pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 9
  • Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway, Outdoor tables (smokers welcome)
  • Music on stereo: Conversation-repressing mainstream rock 'classics'
  • Capacity: 170
  • Largest group: 200
  • Open since: 1998

Karen Wong's Chinese Restaurant
(20 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
107-109 St Leonard's Street
Edinburgh, EH8 9QY
Phone: 0131 662 0777
  • Food served: Wed-Mon 4-11pm. Closed Tue
  • Pre-theatre times: Sun-Thu 4-8pm, Fri/Sat 4-6pm
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu
  • Music on stereo: Mid-80's soft rock and pop
  • Capacity: 50
  • Largest group: 50
  • Open since: 2005

La Tasca
(10 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
9 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh, EH2 4AS
Phone: 0131 220 0011
  • Food served: Mon-Sat noon-11pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 14
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Outdoor tables (smokers welcome)
  • Music on stereo: Smooth Latin soundtracks in the background.
  • Capacity: 150
  • Largest group: 100
  • Open since: 2002

TGI Friday's
(15 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
22-26 Castle Street
Edinburgh, EH2 3HT
Phone: 0131 226 6543
  • Food served: Mon-Sat noon-11.30pm; Sun noon-10.30pm
  • Bar open: Mon-Sat noon-11.30pm; Sun 12.30-10.30pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 12
  • Private dining: Up to 60 covers
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
  • Music on stereo: 80's: Sinitta, Bananarama, Madonna
  • Capacity: 221
  • Largest group: 18
  • Open since: 1998

Mussel Inn
(15 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
61-65 Rose Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2NH
Phone: 0131 225 5979
  • Food served: Mon-Thu noon-3pm, 6-10pm; Fri-Sun noon-10pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 4
  • Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
  • Music on stereo: Non descript background noise
  • Capacity: 60
  • Largest group: 25
  • Open since: 1998

Pancho Villa's
(20 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
240 Canongate
Edinburgh, EH8 2AB
Phone: 0131 557 4416
  • Food served: Mon-Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-10pm; Fri/Sat noon-10.30pm; Sun 6-10pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
  • Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Outdoor tables
  • Capacity: 85
  • Largest group: 40
  • Open since: 1988

Monster Mash
(10 minute walk from The Knight Residence)
4a Forrest Road
Edinburgh, EH1 2QN
Phone: 0131 225 7069
  • Food served: Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat 9am-10pm; Sun 10am-10pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Takeaway
  • Music on stereo: 80's & 90's rock, REM etc
  • Capacity: 46
  • Largest group: 55
  • Open since: 2003

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