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Down the Hatch

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4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(2,593 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 131 331 13 87
port edgar marina, Queensferry, Edinburgh EH30 9SQ, United Kingdom
£10–20

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About Down the Hatch

Down the Hatch is a Canadian-style diner at Port Edgar Marina in Edinburgh, with separate breakfast and lunch menus. The morning menu includes a Mexican breakfast skillet. Poutine fries and a haggis peppercorn hot dog sit alongside burgers, chicken tenders and mac and cheese, and daily specials change what is on offer. Ordering is done on tablets. Drivers can log their car registration in the restaurant to get 3 hours of parking. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, parking lot, seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Menu & Prices

72 dishes · mains £3–15
  • Still Water£2.50
  • Fanta Orange£3.00
  • Coke Zero£3.00
  • Dr Pepper£2.50
  • Diet Coke£3.00
  • Sparkling Water£2.50
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Reviews

4.5/5
2,593 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention dirty soda, carne asada loaded fries, poutine fries and mexican breakfast skillet.

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1,881
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403
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64
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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often single out the Carne Asada Loaded Fries, piled with cheddar, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado crema and tender feather blade steak. Close behind are the Nashville Hot Hoagie special, the braveheart burger, the Mexican breakfast skillet and the poutine fries, with a haggis peppercorn hot dog, chicken tenders and a vegetarian Scottish breakfast also getting praise. The dirty sodas, including the Tropic Like It's Hot, draw enthusiasm, and one reviewer would return for them alone. Portions are called filling, and the staff are described as friendly, with quick service. The main complaints concern cost and attention: reviewers call the food overpriced, note chips are not included, and mention a service charge added without explanation. One says servers were not attentive and the wait for the check was long, and another felt staff spent time on their phones. Smaller notes include a mac and cheese that could be smoother and cheesier, and a salmon and king prawn dish one lunch diner did not enjoy. Dogs are welcome outside, and one reviewer left with a bag of bakes.

Featured reviews

  • Dave Buchanan
    “Down the Hatch never fails to disappoint! Went straight for the old fav (Carne Asada Loaded Fries) and they were an absolute mountain of goodness! Tasty house‑seasoned fries covered in cheddar, sour cream, pico de gallo, avocado crema, a hit of Cholula, and that tender feather blade steak on top. Just a cracking mix of flavours and plenty to go around. The Tropic Like It’s Hot Dirty Soda was also worth a shout — sweet, creamy, and just a fun wee drink that suits the place perfectly. And obviously we couldn’t leave without trying one (or two) of their bakes, which were a nice wee sugary bonus on top of an already great lunch. Staff were friendly, service was quick, and the whole spot has such a good vibe. Will 100% return for another round in the not too distant future.”
  • Beatrice
    “Had a very delicious !vegetarian! breakfast. You can sit outside, there is a heating system installed. I can highly recommend the vegetarian scotish breakfast!”
  • wai kain
    “Food tasty , a bit overpriced for what it is. Staff ok - on their phones . Ordering tablets need to be cleaned . Customer with a dog feeding it with one of the baskets that the food is served with ! Kitchen- disgrace, really filthy. Window broken and the dirt! Was so evident. Chef eating food and putting his earphones in whilst no food that needed preparation. Radiator adjacent to tables was filthy. Table was still dirty , salt strewn over it . Overall- tasty food cant deny that. Food hygiene is a food hygiene that cant be relaxed . Service charge added? For what reason ? Table was dirty , service wasnt great , staff on phones etc .. Won't be back! Similar business that have clean toilets and dont add a service charge for no reason .”
  • Jonathan Mclachlan
    “An absolute gem of a place. Terrific food, excellent service in a great location. Remember to log your car registration in the restaurant to get 3hrs parking which is long enough to eat and take a walk along South Queensferry. I got the braveheart burger, you should too!”
  • Amelia Thackray
    “We had a lovely meal at Down the Hatch when visiting south queensferry not too long ago. The portion sizes are just the right size and are super filling. There is a lovely atmosphere within the restaurant and is a perfect place to eat on a sunny afternoon. The price of food isn’t the best, especially as chips are not included. However, the portion size makes the price seem some sort worth it. The service of the food and drinks was quick but the servers were not the most attentive and we had to wait a while for our check and to be served initially. Overall would recommend the restaurant if you are in the area and are looking for some good scran.”

Hours

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Highlights

“Canadian style Diner in Port Edgar Marina specialising in Breakfast and Lunch!”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
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  • Dine-in
  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Offerings· 4
  • Free water refills
  • Organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Vegetarian options
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
Parking· 4
  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd· 4
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace
Family-friendly· 3
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Planning· 2
  • Brunch reservations recommended
  • Lunch reservations recommended

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