The Spence
39 Saint Andrew Square, EH2 2AD - Edinburgh
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What makes this place special
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Has fireplace
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Serves great cocktails
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Serves great coffee
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Serves great dessert
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Has great tea selection
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Has great wine list
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Has live music
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Popular for lunch
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Good for groups
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We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary at the Spence on Sunday evening and we were so delighted by the experience. The restaurant itself looks spectacular, it was dressed for Christmas and the attention detail was beautiful. …
The restaurant is beautiful and the staff very friendly , lots of people working so get attention of the staff is very easy. …
This was our second visit to this restaurant, and once again we were extremely impressed. The setting is grand, with an elegant décor that carries a wonderful sense of history. The service was fantastic—attentive and friendly, always …
From start to finish, this restaurant delivered an unforgettable dining experience. The starters were artfully presented, featuring tender duck paired with vibrant green pea tartlets and delicate crispy bites. The mains were equally …
Delicious food and impeccable service. Thank you to the team at the Spence for a wonderful dinner while in Edinburgh. If you get there early, grab a seat at the bar and enjoy a drink before your dinner. Great bar!
A beautiful location to eat lunch the food was delicious we had catch of the day and it was perfectly cooked. The ice cream was amazing too. Service was attentive although I’m not a fan of the wine being away from the table so we had to ask for a refill. You will struggle to find anything less than £40 but it’s an interesting list.
Features & Services
Accessibility
Has assistive hearing loop
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fireplace
Serves great cocktails
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Has great wine list
Has live music
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves late-night food
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Cosy
Historic
Romantic
Trendy
Upmarket
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Brunch reservations recommended
Lunch reservations recommended
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
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