Fat Hippo Edinburgh
Quick info
About Fat Hippo Edinburgh
Fat Hippo Edinburgh is a hamburger restaurant on George St, with a menu built around 18 dishes. The PB&JJ burger and the Great White Buffalo Sando anchor the lineup, alongside options like the Wild Bill and the Fat Hippo burger, with sides such as waffle fries and frickles on offer. Desserts run to fried Mars Bars with ice cream and a churro thick shake, and the drinks list covers orange wine, Long Island peach tea, and San Pellegrino alongside soft drinks and cordial. Burgers come in a standard portion, with the option to add extra patties. Cutlery is left at the table for diners to pick up themselves. Reservations are recommended, and online booking offers an alternative to waiting for a table at busier times. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, high chairs are available for families with young children, and dogs are welcome throughout. Outdoor seating extends the space, and both takeaway and delivery let diners eat off site. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
18 dishes · mains £2–14- Draught£3.40
- Cordial£2.20
- Coca Cola£3.60
- Diet Coke£3.20
- San Pellegrino£3.00
- Tonic£1.80
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pb&jj burger, waffle fries, cheese balls and hot honey chicken burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pb&jj burger, waffle fries, cheese balls and hot honey chicken burger.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers are the clear draw, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the PB&JJ burger and the Hot Honey Chicken burger, alongside standouts like the Great White Buffalo Sando, the Wild Bill, and the Caesar sando paired with Superfries. Sides earn their own praise, especially the hand cut and regular fries, cheese balls, onion rings, trash browns, and frickles, and several mention finishing with the fried Mars Bar or a churro thick shake. Staff are consistently called friendly and welcoming, and portion sizes and pricing draw repeated approval. A few notes temper the picture: one diner flags that not all dishes are halal and to check beforehand, another found service "a little lacking" and faced a quoted wait despite booking online, and one review mentions having to fetch their own cutlery. One visitor arriving without a reservation still describes staff working to seat a table of four.
Customer Review Summary
Burgers are the clear draw, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the PB&JJ burger and the Hot Honey Chicken burger, alongside standouts like the Great White Buffalo Sando, the Wild Bill, and the Caesar sando paired with Superfries. Sides earn their own praise, especially the hand cut and regular fries, cheese balls, onion rings, trash browns, and frickles, and several mention finishing with the fried Mars Bar or a churro thick shake. Staff are consistently called friendly and welcoming, and portion sizes and pricing draw repeated approval. A few notes temper the picture: one diner flags that not all dishes are halal and to check beforehand, another found service "a little lacking" and faced a quoted wait despite booking online, and one review mentions having to fetch their own cutlery. One visitor arriving without a reservation still describes staff working to seat a table of four.
Featured reviews
- Chris
“Can't go wrong with a Fat Hippo and Edinburgh's restaurant didn't disappoint. Food is excellent and the service was fantastic. Staff are really friendly and service with a smile.”
- kirsty woodman
“Bethany and James were very attentive. Food was fresh and delicious. 100% would recommend to anyone looking for good food and a nice atmosphere. Staff were friendly and nice to speak to. Very welcoming.”
- Felix Vincent
“A legit burger somewhere between a smash and patty. Friendly staff, food came out quickly even though it was two quarters filled. Nothing special in a European Burger scene that has reached an insanely high levels but it’s fills you up and is good enough.”
- Anastasia Novikova
“More like fast food than a proper burger restaurant, but still decent. Good for a quick bite, though not the best choice if you’re looking for a high-quality burger experience. Chips were delicious.”
- Edward Rugg
“Fantastic meal. Excellent service. Quality suggestions. Staff were very helpful and friendly. 4 adults, 5 kids. Delicious food had by all. Hot honey!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers delivery
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- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves happy-hour food
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 1
- Serves great dessert
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Dining options· 6
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 5
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Popular with university students
Location
Burger restaurants near Fat Hippo Edinburgh
- The Boozy Cow4.43,3840.1 mi£20–30
mac daddy burger, loaded fries, buttermilk chicken tenders
- Butta Burger Edinburgh4.41,1290.1 mi
huge fries portions, chicken burger, truffle chicken burger
- Bburger (Halal)4.71,4420.9 mi£1–10
halal burgers, spicy dipped burger, cheeseburger with chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Hippo Edinburgh | 4.62,307 | — | £20–30 | pb&jj burger, waffle fries, cheese balls |
| The Boozy Cow | 4.43,384 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | mac daddy burger, loaded fries, buttermilk chicken tenders |
| Butta Burger Edinburgh | 4.41,129 | 0.1 mi | — | huge fries portions, chicken burger, truffle chicken burger |
| Bburger (Halal) | 4.71,442 | 0.9 mi | £1–10 | halal burgers, spicy dipped burger, cheeseburger with chips |
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