Places to Eat & Drink near Totleywells
Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most celebrated foodie cities, with everything from Michelin Stars to hidden gem bistros, stylish cocktail bars to traditional pubs. You’ll find lots on Instagram and TikTok, but there’s lots of great local eateries to discover too, we’ve listed just a few and we’ll update regularly.
Craigies Farm Shop & Deli.
Craigies Farm Shop and Deli is a fantastic destination for families looking to enjoy a fun-filled day out in the countryside. Located near Edinburgh, it offers an array of activities that will keep kids entertained, while parents can enjoy the locally sourced food and produce available in the farm shop and deli.
Children will love the opportunity to pick their own fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries, during the summer months. There’s also an animal corner where kids can meet the resident sheep, pigs, and chickens. Additionally, the on-site play areas provide plenty of space for them to run around and burn off energy. After all the outdoor excitement, families can relax in the café, which serves delicious homemade treats. Craigies offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and farm-fresh food, making it an ideal place for a family day out.
Scotts South Queensferry
Scotts at Port Edgar in South Queensferry has a buzzing atmosphere and a large menu with something for everyone - great for cocktails, breakfasts, brunches, coffee and cake, lunch and dinner. In summer their Outsider offering has a great vibe and great views.
Thirty Knots
Thirty Knots rivals its sister restaurant Scotts, for the best view in town, situated beneath the iconic Forth Bridge in South Queensferry, It’s informal restaurant dining, very much like the modern city pub but with a brilliant panoramic view from both inside and their fun outdoor terrace in warmer climbs.
It’s also great for a drink with friends and family, you can bring the dog, or the kids, open seven days a week with a wide range of beers, wines by the glass or bottle, and hearty pub style food from an expansive menu.
A wee walk from Totleywells… The Fat Pheasant is a little gastro pub in the village of Newton, just a few km walk from Totleywells. Check out its opening hours before you leave, it’s not open every day. Sunday roasts and game burgers, pub quizzes and beers with a game, are the order of the day.
The Fat Pheasant Gastro Pub in Newton village.
Rogue Bros at The Boathouse & Los Hermanos Picaros
Rogue Bros at the Boathouse is a lovely waterfront bistro on the Main Street in South Queensferry with stunning views and a lovely outdoor dining area overlooking the beach. The food is excellent, very much on vibe with a selection of small and main plates featuring locally sourced ingredients. It’s a relaxed atmosphere with great service, and something for everyone.
Rogue Bros has now opened a Tapa Bar above (new for 2025) - Los Hermanos Picaros and we have high hopes it will be equally brilliant.
They also have 22 which is their private dining/small event space should you be planning a family get together.
We’ve listed a few of our faves here for our guests to try locally, if you’d like us to feature your restaurant, cafe or bar, please just message us in case we’ve not found you yet! We’ll come along to find out more so that we can provide known recommendations to our guests.
— Anna & Karen, #TeamTotley Foodies