Avoca Bar & Grill
- Food served: Mon–Thu noon-2.30pm, 6-8.30pm; Fri–Sun noon-7.15pm
- Bar open: Mon–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri/Sat 11am–1am; Sun noon–midnight
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 13
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions
- Music on stereo: Reggae and easy listening
- Opening times: Sun–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri/Sat 11am–1am
- Capacity: 35
- Largest group: 12 if they want to sit together
- Open since: 2002
- Average price:
£14 (lunch)
£14 (evening meal) - House wine: £12.95 per bottle
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
Just a few steps from the hurly burly of Stockbridge, Avoca attracts more drinkers than diners during the week but normally sees that trend reversed at weekends. A traditional wooden bar is the centrepiece, with stools, settees and a couple of window seats in addition. There are also several tables in a quieter area to the rear, which can be booked for small groups. Starters such as haggis fritters with spiced apple chutney may suffice as a light lunch, but it is the mains that really distinguish Avoca’s food from traditional pub grub. Daily specials could include a tender pork belly on mash and black pudding or haddock in a crispy beer batter with rooster chips. Both do justice to good local produce. Desserts including apple crumble or cheesecake follow the same formula of familiar favourites done well. Peckish late-night drinkers can also order pizza deliveries through an arrangement with a nearby restaurant.
- High point: High quality, locally sourced food
- Low point: Rear dining area misses out on the pub atmosphere
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This restaurant offers the standard 2-for-1 LIST Card promotion for:
Lunch: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Dinner: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Exclusions: Public Holidays
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Reviews of Avoca Bar & Grill (4-6 Dean Street, Edinburgh)
- 4. Kevin – 25 May 2010, 4:12pm
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Is this pub owned by Punch Taverns?
- 3. Martinedin, Edinburgh – 25 May 2009, 1:31pmAvoca Bar & GrillReport
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I just love Avoca, friendly staff and great food, it's a real gem.
- 2. JohnAG, Edinburgh – 5 April 2009, 6:32pm
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Excellent food for a bar, and attentive service. One of the tastyest, no-fuss meals I have had in a while. Must go there more often.
- 1. WendyWP, Edinburgh – 11 May 2008, 11:14amAvoca Bar & GrillReport
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My work mates & I went to Avoca in Edinburgh for lunch on the 7th May 2008 and we thought the food was fantastic. I know we will go back there several times as we all want to try all the other dishes. We also wish to get our teeth into the deserts. Thanks for a lovely lunch. WWP
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