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The Chanter

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4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(1,425 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 131 221 05 75
30-32 Bread St, Edinburgh EH3 9AF, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Chanter

The Chanter is a pub on Bread St in Edinburgh, set in a student area and serving from breakfast through to late-night drinking. Quizzing and retro-gaming are part of the offer, so there is something to do besides drink. Screens show sports and live matches, including EPL games, and the kitchen turns out burgers, pizzas and a large portion of wings to eat alongside them. The menus draw on street food. At the bar, beers are on tap and cocktails are served, with a happy hour on offer. The boozy brunch includes a set number of drinks plus a meal, and booking is needed. Dogs are welcome inside.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom

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Reviews

4.2/5
1,425 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention boozy brunch, quality cocktails, burgers and wings.

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Customer Review Summary

Boozy brunch draws the most mentions, with reviewers praising the good value, the varied drink list and cocktails they call good quality. The food gets equal credit: gourmet burgers and authentic pizzas at brunch, plus wings in a portion one diner calls the biggest they have ever seen. Close behind is watching sport, where reviewers describe loads of screens, a welcoming feel and funky beers on tap such as birra moretti sale di mare and cruzcampo orange. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and quick, and one manager is credited with helping a group find a good table. Complaints are few but specific. One party said a manager would not remove extra charges for soft drinks they had been told were included in the brunch, even after praising the server on his first brunch shift. Another found the commentary on an EPL match too loud, and one notes the place was packed and noisy, though conversation still worked. One reviewer adds that the brunch needs booking.

Featured reviews

  • Michael Baker
    “Stayed in Edinburgh for five days, went here to the Chanter 3 times. Had great food and great drinks. A blast watching the games. And the male bartender is so cute. It’s got everything I needed.”
  • Amy Berrich
    “Guy who was serving us was brilliant, great service and lovely guy. His first boozy brunch was immaculate however the blonde women manager wasn’t keen to remove extra charges for soft drinks that we got told was included in the brunch. Totally not his fault clearly a lack in managerial support if this is this is known to be his first brunch session. Top service from the guy tho.”
  • Jason Overton
    “Noah and Lucy made our dining experience remarkable! Excellent, excellent service. The burger was fantastic and the prices were great. Thank you very much for such a good time! Cheers!”
  • klaing1975
    “Boozy brunch such good value. (Need to book) Food was good. Drink list had a good choice of various drinks. Cocktails were good quality. Great for a gathering. Good music and staff were attentive.”
  • Ryan
    “Good pub for sports with some funky beers on tap - birra moretti sale di mare and cruzcampo orange for instance”

Hours

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Highlights

“A welcoming and informal bar in a student area, open from breakfast ?til the early hours. A great place to relax, meet new friends and join in activities such as quizzing and retro-gaming. It is also an ideal place to watch the big games on TV whilst eating and drinking from street food influenced menus”

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Live performances
  • Sports
  • Trivia night
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dogs allowed
  • Delivery
  • Dine-in
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  • Food at bar
  • Casual
  • Beer
  • Food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Live performances
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Atmosphere· 1
  • Trendy
Highlights· 4
  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Sports
  • Trivia night
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 1
  • Parking

Location

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