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Rose Street GardenB-

14 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2PF · New Town

A lively George Street cocktail-and-snacks spot with a lovely outdoor garden feel, but food and service can swing from excellent to frustratingly sloppy.

The verdict

Rose Street Garden's garden setting and cocktail program create genuine appeal, but inconsistent food execution and variable service prevent a stronger showing. Kitchen issues like burnt or soggy dishes, uneven portioning, and lapses in order accuracy undermine what should be a reliable casual dining experience, while the 4. 1 Google rating reflects these real quality gaps.

One caveat: Service can be slow or inattentive, especially during busy periods, and a few reviews describe being forgotten at the table.

What to order

• cocktails
• halloumi fries
• pizza

What diners say

• The garden setting makes people feel like they’ve stumbled into a hidden city retreat.
• Cocktails get the loudest praise for being playful, photogenic, and genuinely tasty.
• Several guests loved the friendly, celebratory energy for birthdays and casual meetups.

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