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OX184

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4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(2,097 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 131 226 16 45
184-186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ, United Kingdom
£20–30

About OX184

On Cowgate in Edinburgh, OX184 is a pub at 184-186 Cowgate with a kitchen that serves food late at night, with service reported until 2am, and DJs in an industrial-style room. The grill menu includes haggis bon bons, BBQ ox cheek spring rolls and a halloumi burger. Beers are on tap, and staff let customers taste before choosing. Cocktails and a mocktail are also on the list. Orders go through the bar, and the room has lots of tables and plenty of space to sit. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating

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Reviews

4.2/5
2,097 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention haggis bon bons, late night kitchen, cocktails and steak.

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Customer Review Summary

Haggis bon bons are the dish diners return to most, with two reviewers saying they could eat them all day. The BBQ ox cheek spring rolls and a steak lunch also draw praise. Several point to a kitchen that serves late, when most nearby places have stopped, and to tap beers that can be tasted before choosing. Cocktails earn credit too, including an elderflower mint fizz and a server who adjusted drinks to taste. Service is described as friendly, but busy nights show strain. One reviewer waited a long time before realising no menu had arrived, and another found a single waitress covering the whole room, with a couple of small order errors. The food gets its sharpest criticism in one review, which found the cauliflower wings and a bag of chicken greasy, salty and over-fried, though the halloumi burger was nice. Another reviewer was told a caipirinha was not possible and could not finish a spicy margarita that tasted of peppercorns. Even so, that lone waitress kept smiling through the chaos.

Featured reviews

  • monika polin
    “Great place to find delicious food late at night in Edinburgh. Amazing selection of beers on tap which you can taste before choosing. The staff were super friendly as well, I will be coming back for sure!”
  • Darlene Jernigan
    “I stopped in at the bar for a late night bite & mocktail. I got the BBQ Ox Cheek Spring Rolls & an Elderflower Mint Fizz, both were delicious! The bartender was very nice & friendly. I enjoyed the music that was playing & the atmosphere was laid back. I would recommend when in Edinburgh!”
  • Emma van der Wolf
    “Absolutely loved our experience! The food was delicious, the drinks were really good, and the atmosphere was fantastic. Everything was made even better by the excellent service. Our waitress, Anya, was absolutely wonderful—friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. She provided the best service and really made our visit special. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
  • Ruth Caldwell
    “We had a fantastic lunch at OX184 and will definitely be back. We enjoyed steak for our main course, along with cocktails and wine, and everything was excellent. Its really cool with am industrial vibe and a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere. We visited for lunch, but we could easily imagine it being a great place to meet friends for drinks in the evening too. What really made the experience stand out was the service. Our server was a fantastic young man who couldn't have done more for us. He happily tweaked our cocktails to suit our tastes and made sure throughout our meal that everything was just right. Nothing was too much trouble, and his friendly, genuine approach made the experience even more enjoyable. Booking through First Table made it even better. Receiving 50% off our food was amazing value, and it's a restaurant we probably wouldn't have tried otherwise. We're so glad we did because we had a wonderful meal in a great setting. Excellent food, brilliant service and fantastic value. We'd happily recommend both OX184 and First Table.”
  • •Charlotte• •T•
    “Great food and cocktails. I could eat the Haggis Bon Bons all day. Service was great and we really enjoyed our time there. Thank you x”

Hours

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Highlights

“Industrial-chic, late-night bar/restaurant offering craft beers, grill dishes and DJs.”

  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live performances
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Food at bar
  • Casual
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Food
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Dining options· 1
  • Table service
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live performances
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Location

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