WE ARE DOWN THE HATCH
It all started in December 2015 with an idea to create a diner with a difference! With 15 years of hospitality experience running restaurants and bars in Edinburgh, I thought it was time to have a go on my own! My wife Lesley had been running the cafe under another name and we saw an opportunity to improve the current offering. Myself, being from Canada, was desperately looking for something in the South Queensferry area that provided something totally different and satisfied my North American tastebuds! Albeit we have many nice eateries in the area, there was nothing that really pushed the boat in terms of flavour and experimentation. Down the Hatch was born! North American influenced food, with quality locally sourced ingredients!
Had possibly the best cooked breakfast I’ve ever eaten. The Breakfast skillets were perfect.
Sally D
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WOW you need to try Down the Hatch! Cannot recommend it enough! Absolutely delicious, so happy we found this little gem thank you team Down the Hatch
Nicole Friello
Such a fab wee hidden gem. The food is unreal, I want to eat everything on the menu and the specials!
Jenny Smith
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POUTINE
Canada's unofficial National dish! Originating in Quebec, the French part of Canada, it consists of hand cut chips, cheese curd( what goes into making cheddar...some call it young cheddar), and a rich brown gravy. As we're Canadian owned..we are super proud to serve Poutine to the people of Scotland! We sometimes like to mix it up into our specials with crazy toppings! We are also the unofficial home of Haggis Poutine...a perfect marriage of Canada and Scotland!
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SHARING'S CARING
Never disaPpointed here! Food is fantastic and freshly made. Quick & cheerful service. Had the fish tacos which were awesome. Special was dirty fries with black pudding & chorizo. Milkshakes also on point!
Incredible food, we’ll be back for sure!
FEEOHNAH
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I had a Reuben, which was one of the best I've had in Scotland.
EDINBURGHROO
WILL1957
I don’t tend to have feelings about food. I enjoy it but rarely do I think “oh my word” as I taste something. I did here. That Philly Cheesesteak was absolutely delicious. The onions didn’t overpower it like I expected. I wolfed the lot. And the fries. It was roasting hot
I’m sitting here at home wanting to go back for another one.
OAKVALEBANDIT
THE STORY OF THE Down the hatch SPECIAL
ONE DAY...AFTER WE FIRST OPENED...WE DECIDED TO RUN A SPECIAL. THE SPECIAL PROVED TO BE POPULAR! SO...WE DID IT AGAIN THE NEXT DAY. IT BECAME A BIT OF A CONTEST AND PERSONAL GOAL TO SEE IF WE COULD BETTER YESTERDAY'S SPECIAL. WE PUSHED OUR CULINARY BOUNDARIES TO SEE WHAT WE COULD COME UP WITH NEXT. IN NOT SO MANY WAYS IT HAS BECOME OUR IDENTITY. EVERY DAY WE POST ...THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE SEE THAT SPECIAL THROUGH OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. PEOPLE LIKE, COMMENT, CRITIQUE AND SHARE ...WHICH IS A FABULOUS THING! WE'VE DONE SOME WILD THINGS IN THE PAST 3 YEARS! WE WILL ALWAYS BE ABOUT NEW AND EXCITING SPECIALS...IT'S WHAT WE ARE..
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opening times
MON-SAT 8:30AM-4:00 PM
SUN 9:00AM-4:00PM
PLEASE NOTE ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WE CEASE HOT FOOD SERVICE BETWEEN 11:30-12:00 FOR THE BREAKFAST TO LUNCH TURNOVER!!
FAQS
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WE DO ALLOW DOGS
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BREAKFAST IS SERVED UNTIL 11:30 SHARP!! THIS MEANS THAT IF YOU ARE IN THE QUEUE AND DON'T MAKE IT TO THE TILL BY 11:30 YOU WILL NOT BE SERVED BREAKFAST! PLEASE UNDERSTAND WE ARE VERY BUSY AND NEED TO CHANGEOVER SERVICE FOR LUNCH :)
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WE DO NOT TAKE BOOKINGS. WE HAVE 40 COVERS INSIDE, ALONG WITH ANOTHEr 50 under a heated gazebo
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WE DO NOT OPERATE A TABLE SERVICE SYSTEM- YOU QUEUE TO ORDER AND WE TAKE CARE OF THE REST :)
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WE DO OFFER GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS FOR ALL OUR BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
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we presently do not have toilets within our premesis, however public marina facilities are a short walk away :)
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