
Quick info
About The Voyage of Buck
The Voyage of Buck is a bar in Edinburgh at 29-31 William St, on a side street, with a long cocktail list that gives drinkers plenty of choice. The kitchen serves hearty European dishes from a small, seasonal menu built on locally sourced ingredients. It includes gluten free options and a Sunday roast. Velvet-lined booths sit in front of the windows, seats line the bar, and the lighting stays low. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktail list, sunday roast, dirty martini and seasonal local menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cocktail list, sunday roast, dirty martini and seasonal local menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Sunday roast, with one calling it among the best their group has had and another pairing it with a Kyloe peated finish. Close behind are the seasonal, locally sourced dishes, including chicken schnitzel and whiskey salmon with salt and pepper chips, plus a Dundee cake with St Andrews cheese and honey shared as dessert. Cocktails draw steady praise, from a dirty martini to a long cocktail list that took some reading to choose from, and wine and prosecco get mentions too. Several describe a moody, low-lit, cozy room with velvet booths and a relaxed feel, and staff are called friendly and helpful, including one server who quickly cleared a table for a group on a packed Friday. Portions are described as generous. The only caveat is a small menu, though one reviewer found a gluten free starter and adaptable mains. One reviewer, caught in the rain near closing, still got a full dinner and left in a better mood.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the Sunday roast, with one calling it among the best their group has had and another pairing it with a Kyloe peated finish. Close behind are the seasonal, locally sourced dishes, including chicken schnitzel and whiskey salmon with salt and pepper chips, plus a Dundee cake with St Andrews cheese and honey shared as dessert. Cocktails draw steady praise, from a dirty martini to a long cocktail list that took some reading to choose from, and wine and prosecco get mentions too. Several describe a moody, low-lit, cozy room with velvet booths and a relaxed feel, and staff are called friendly and helpful, including one server who quickly cleared a table for a group on a packed Friday. Portions are described as generous. The only caveat is a small menu, though one reviewer found a gluten free starter and adaptable mains. One reviewer, caught in the rain near closing, still got a full dinner and left in a better mood.
Featured reviews
- Daniel Lee
“Had the sunday roast and it was really good! Kyloe peated finish was the right pair for it too, definitely a spot to hit!”
- Melissa Candy
“Lovely! Made a reservation at the bar. Great food and wine in a small, cozy place.”
- Philip Clarke
“One of the best Sunday roasts our group has had. Small menu but they had one gluten free starter and 2 mains that could be adopted for gluten free. We went on a quiet Sunday for first service and were the only people there.”
- Jacob Spurlock
“I’ve stayed in Edinburgh a lot over the years. Probably one of the best meals I’ve had here. We tried a little of everything and enjoyed it all. Service was great despite the busy night. And the atmosphere is very cozy. Highly recommend this side street stop.”
- Cassidy Zahar
“Wow!!! Seasonal, sustainable and locally sourced menu. We had the chicken schnitzel and whiskey salmon with salt and pepper chips. Daniel the bar manager was an absolute delight and made the BEST dirty martini I’ve ever had! Moody interior with lovely low lighting really set the atmosphere 🍸”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Heritage gastropub named after the 19th-century philanthropist, serving hearty European dishes.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Table service
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Upscale
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Location
Bars near The Voyage of Buck
- The Grosvenor4.21,7430.1 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleGood for kids
beer selection, mac & cheese, grilled cheese toasty
- Somewhere by Nico4.01410.2 mi£40–50Reservations
themed cocktail experience, Shrek themed menu, very sweet cocktails
- Indigo Yard4.22,2420.2 miWheelchair accessible
set menu, cocktail list, buffalo wings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Voyage of BuckReservations · Wi-Fi | 4.5621 | — | £20–60 | cocktail list, sunday roast, dirty martini |
| The GrosvenorReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.21,743 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | beer selection, mac & cheese, grilled cheese toasty |
| Somewhere by NicoReservations | 4.0141 | 0.2 mi | £40–50 | themed cocktail experience, Shrek themed menu, very sweet cocktails |
| Indigo YardWheelchair accessible | 4.22,242 | 0.2 mi | — | set menu, cocktail list, buffalo wings |
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