Edinburgh New Town bar, bistro & cafe
Coffee by morning, seasonal plates by day, cocktails by candlelight.
A neighbourhood place on Thistle Street for brunch, bistro suppers, Scottish spirits and relaxed private celebrations.
Independent, local, easy to love
Built around Scottish produce and Edinburgh rhythm.
Avesta Bistro is designed for real city days: a flat white before the office, a proper lunch between galleries, an after-work glass of wine and a slow dinner when the evening opens up.
Menus change with the market, with clear allergen guidance, gluten-free options and vegetarian dishes across every service.
- Speciality coffee
- Roasted in Scotland and served from 08:00.
- Seasonal bistro
- Small plates, mains and desserts from trusted suppliers.
- Bar programme
- Classic cocktails, low/no drinks, whisky and wine.
- Dog friendly
- Well-behaved dogs welcome in the cafe and bar area.
08:00 - 12:00
Breakfast & Brunch
Buttermilk pancakes, eggs, porridge, breakfast rolls and fresh bakes.
From £4.50
12:00 - 21:30
Lunch & Supper
Market plates, hearty mains and elegant desserts made for sharing or settling in.
Mains from £16
All day
Cocktails & Wine
House signatures, spritzes, Scottish gin, whisky, natural wine and low/no serves.
Cocktails from £9This week
Live nights, tasting flights and a slower Sunday.
We keep the calendar compact and useful, with music, wine and local maker evenings that fit the room rather than overwhelm it.
See what is onAcoustic cellar session
Two sets, bar snacks and late cocktails.
Scottish gin flight
Three pours with paired small plates.
Sunday bistro roast
Limited sittings from 12:00.
Atmosphere
Warm, grown-up, never stiff.
Local word of mouth
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Exactly what New Town needed: polished coffee, proper food and a bar that feels independent.
Great for a client lunch that turns into cocktails. Service was calm and confident.
Ready when you are