Filmhouse Café Bar
- Food served: Mon–Sun 10am–10pm.
- Bar open: Mon–Thu 10am–11.30pm; Fri/Sat 10am–12.30am; Sun 12.30–11.30pm.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 12
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: nothing
- Box office times: 12:00–21:00
- Opening times: Mon–Thu 10am–11.30pm; Fri/Sat 10am–12.30am; Sun 12.30–11.30pm
- Capacity: 145
- Largest group: Not generally available; only for specially booked events.
- Open since: 1987 approx.
Tell us more about this place.
- Average price:
£10 (lunch)
£10 (evening meal) - House wine: £12.75 per bottle
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.
Any self-respecting cinema-goer knows that no trip to the Filmhouse would be complete without a pre-movie bowl of nachos from their bustling café-bar. A haven for lovers of independent and arthouse film, the Filmhouse is awash with cinéastes nursing one of the bar's 11 draught beers, five real ales or 12 wines by the glass, or tucking into a snack before heading into the latest must-see flick. Vegetarians are in for a treat, with tasty falafels and veggie curries and lasagnes prominent on the menu. Meat-eaters can enjoy chicken curries, beef chilli nachos and daily specials such as a smooth, creamy chorizo and Parmesan risotto, or a slightly forgettable and under-seasoned lamb bhuna. An array of traybakes and gateaux ensure there’s plenty for the more sweet of tooth. Swift, friendly service ensures you don’t miss the trailers, while lounging locals and relaxing surroundings create a nice home-away-from-home vibe.
- High point: Cheese-laden nachos
- Low point: Can get busy at the weekends
The LIST Card F21
This restaurant offers the standard 2-for-1 LIST Card promotion for:
Lunch: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Dinner: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun
Remember: book by phone (0131 229 5932) and ask for a LIST Card booking.
The LIST Card is a dining scheme that gives you promotional two-for-one offers at a range of restaurants in Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond. Find out more.
Reviews of Filmhouse Café Bar (88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh)
- 1. Morna – 14 January 2011, 10:49am
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Amazing nachos!
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