
Thirty Knots
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Quick info
About Thirty Knots
Thirty Knots is a pub and restaurant in South Queensferry, set directly beneath the Forth Bridge on Newhalls Rd, with views of the bridges from the front garden and from the tables. The kitchen serves a lunch menu and brunch, and a specials menu runs alongside, with tempura chillies among the dishes. A vegetarian menu includes a few vegan options, and vegan dishes are available on request. The bar has its own seating area and makes cocktails. A private dining room gives groups a space of their own, and the upstairs has hosted a wedding meal on a set menu. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention views of the bridges, wedding set menu, tempura chillies and vegan and vegetarian menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention views of the bridges, wedding set menu, tempura chillies and vegan and vegetarian menu.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, attentive service is what reviewers raise most, with servers and bar staff repeatedly described as welcoming and warm, and several noting that requests were met, from a table with a view of the bridges to a seating preference at lunch. Food comes close behind. One diner calls the tempura chillies special, which was vegan, among the tastiest dishes in a while, and others mention cocktails served in a comfortable bar seating area, a brunch with friends, and a personalised set menu for an upstairs wedding meal. The views of the bridge from the front garden and the unique décor also earn praise, and one reviewer notes a vegetarian menu with a few vegan choices. The main criticism comes from a family of six who found the food average and a bit disappointing apart from one fish dish, though they still called the staff very nice and friendly. Another reviewer says sitting on the terrace limits the menu options. Several plan to return, and one visitor's 84 year old mother was treated with kindness at a birthday dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly, attentive service is what reviewers raise most, with servers and bar staff repeatedly described as welcoming and warm, and several noting that requests were met, from a table with a view of the bridges to a seating preference at lunch. Food comes close behind. One diner calls the tempura chillies special, which was vegan, among the tastiest dishes in a while, and others mention cocktails served in a comfortable bar seating area, a brunch with friends, and a personalised set menu for an upstairs wedding meal. The views of the bridge from the front garden and the unique décor also earn praise, and one reviewer notes a vegetarian menu with a few vegan choices. The main criticism comes from a family of six who found the food average and a bit disappointing apart from one fish dish, though they still called the staff very nice and friendly. Another reviewer says sitting on the terrace limits the menu options. Several plan to return, and one visitor's 84 year old mother was treated with kindness at a birthday dinner.
Featured reviews
- Murdo
“We had the £19.95 lunch menu, food was absolutely delicious and plentiful. The girl serving us went out of her way to accommodate my seating request, overall a great experience.”
- kirsty woodman
“We had our wedding meal upstairs at Thirty Knots on 26th September, and we couldn’t have wished for a better experience. From our very first enquiry email, the team were so friendly, helpful and accommodating, making everything feel easy and stress-free.They created a personalised set menu for our day and were happy to make changes to suit our guests. Every request was handled with such care, and we really appreciated the effort that went into making everything just right, and the food is delicious.The venue itself is gorgeous, with unique décor and incredible views that made the perfect setting for our celebration. It was exactly what we had hoped for and made our special day even more memorable.A heartfelt thank you to everyone at Thirty Knots for helping make our wedding day so wonderful. We’ll definitely be back time and time again!”
- cbmalloy07
“First time with all the family and excellent experience as usual. Food is excellent and the service from Levi was top-notch (efficient and warm without being over-fussy). Our go to place in the Ferry for special occasions and nights out (normally without the kids).”
- Lisa Motion
“Fantastic brunch with friends. Phoebe served our table and was superb, friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere and will definitely return.”
- HB
“Nice spot with a V menu for vegetarians and it has a few VE (request vegan) choices as well. If you sit down on the terrace, your menu options will be limited. Nice scenery, friendly staff.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“An informal restaurant and pub, situated beneath the iconic Forth Bridge in South Queensferry.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Private dining room
- Table service
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Location
Bars near Thirty Knots
- The Newliston Arms4.42512.4 mi£20–30ReservationsGood for kids
sunday roast, loaded fries, steak
- All Bar One Edinburgh Airport4.42,2163 mi
steak sandwich, bloody mary, salmon
- Hugo's Bar & Pavilion4.34813.5 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
fish & chips, chicken ballotine, creme brulee
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirty KnotsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,784 | — | £20–30 | views of the bridges, wedding set menu, tempura chillies |
| The Newliston ArmsReservations · Good for kids | 4.4251 | 2.4 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, loaded fries, steak |
| All Bar One Edinburgh Airport | 4.42,216 | 3 mi | — | steak sandwich, bloody mary, salmon |
| Hugo's Bar & PavilionReservations · Good for kids | 4.3481 | 3.5 mi | £10–20 | fish & chips, chicken ballotine, creme brulee |
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