Restaurant and Cafe Reviews in Edinburgh

We love eating out in Edinburgh so writing our Edinburgh restaurant reviews, takeaway reviews and cafe reviews was no great chore. Here's our review of The Tower.

Review of The Tower, Edinburgh

Sounds kind of mystical doesn't it? Like a fairytale or something. Well eating at The Tower might remain a fantasy to some forever and ever, as most of us would have to sell organs on the black market to be able to afford it. Having said that, for those that can, The Tower provides not only excellent food and service, but breathtaking views of Edinburgh. If you're lucky enough to visit on a sunny day, (you won't be), then you might even get to sit outside. It's also on top of the Museum of Scotland, so you could maybe fit a quick bit of culture in as well.

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Essential Detail


Museum of Scotland,
Chambers Street,
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF

Open
Mon-Sun, 12pm-11pm

Contact
 (0131) 225 3003

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