About

The Tea Rooms at Edinburgh Castle offer a charming escape for both tourists and locals looking to enjoy a satisfying meal break. Known for their quick service and a welcoming atmosphere, this intimate and cozy café is perfect for catching up with friends or enjoying some solo time. Featuring a delightful menu that spans from breakfast to lunch, patrons can indulge in a range of offerings like warm cakes, rich hot chocolate, and a selection of teas, not to mention the chance to toast with a glass of Prosecco if you feel inclined. Enjoy small plates and comforting soups while you sit back in an elegantly set venue ideal for a relaxing afternoon tea. With options to reserve your spot and a team famed for their meticulous attention and friendliness, The Tea Rooms ensures an experience beyond the norm, with prices that make the indulgence all the more tempting.

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Price

$$$$

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving cocktails, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

Atmosphere

Intimately, Casual, Cozy

Reviews and Ratings

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4.2
based on 443 reviews
4.2/5 443 reviews
Billy Allocca
Billy Allocca
2 weeks ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Excellent experience and very hard working staff! Jamie, Sameet, and Rebecca made this a very memorable and special experience, despite dealing with a heavy rush of guests. This is an extremely popular experience and well worth it if you’re doing the castle, so you MUST make a reservation online ahead of time. The food and tea was excellent - we left super full. Compliments to the chef and team. Don’t expect a five-star queen’s tea experience in the historic palace grand hall, but this is a wonderful place to have lunch while touring Edinburgh if you plan ahead.

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Gyöngyi Szöllősi
Gyöngyi Szöllősi
1 month ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Staff: very nice 👍 food: very good 👍 Atmosphere: perfect 🌟 prices: not too high 👍 i think it is the perfect place to drink a warm tea after some hours in the windy castle.

Chance Peloquin-Epp
Chance Peloquin-Epp
2 months ago on Google
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Atmosphere: 5

Visited here on our trip to Edinburgh. I definitely recommend it! We personally went and booked a reservation for a tea time there. The tea room is fantastic. We booked the tea time with the proseco. They bring you tea of your choice and proseco with a tower of food. All of it was so worthwhile! I'd recommend booking it ahead of time as today, they were turning everyone away who did not book a reservation. It's definitely worthwhile if you're planning to visit the castle. The tea was fantastic. The proseco was devine. The service was beyond courteous. I have not a single bad word to say. My only recommendation is to book this in advance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the address of The Tea Rooms at Castle?
    The Tea Rooms at Castle is located at Castle Terrace, EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
  • How to get here by public transport?
    The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
    • Bus stop Princes Street (Stop PC) (374 m walk)
    • Bus stop West Port (200 m walk)
    • Bus stop Princes Street - West (Stop PD) (356 m walk)
    • Bus stop Castle Terrace (110 m walk)
  • How is The Tea Rooms at Castle rated by visitors?
    The Tea Rooms at Castle has an average rating of 4.2 based on 443 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
  • What dishes and beverages are served?
    The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as cakes, hot chocolate, prosecco, soup, tea, along with a variety of drinks.