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The Lot

The Lot
4–6 Grassmarket
Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
Box office: 0131 225 9922
Phone: 0131 225 9924
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  • Food served: Mon–Sat noon–9.30pm; Sun noon–6pm
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
  • Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables (smokers welcome), Live music
  • Music on stereo: KT Tunstall
  • Capacity: 55
  • Largest group: 90
  • Open since: 2004
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  • Average price 2 courses:
     £9.95 (set lunch)
     £11 (evening meal)
  • House wine: £12 per bottle
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The Lot

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  • High point: Relaxed surroundings with eye-catching art adorning the walls
  • Low point: Dishes perhaps err on the side of simplicity

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This restaurant offers the standard 2-for-1 LIST Card promotion for:

Lunch: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun

Dinner: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

Exclusions: Excluding Pre-Jazz meals

Remember: book by phone (0131 225 9924) and ask for a LIST Card booking.

The Lot

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The Lot is a bright and friendly bistro in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Upstairs at The Lot is a year round arts and performance venue, and the Lot’s commitment to supporting new artists filters down to the bistro, with regular dinners accompanied by live music, and exhibitions by local artists adorning the walls. This attention to detail is also evident in the food, with a strong emphasis on ethical trading (all tea and coffee is Fair Trade certified) and a satisfying mix of choices that cater for everything from tea and cake to a romantic candlelit dinner.

Fresh and filling soups, yummy home-baking and desserts, the Seafood Chowder and the Chicken Breast with Haggis Mash remain favourites with regulars. New chef Sam Kemmer has also introduced a wider range of flavours, with lighter dishes such as The Lot’s Blue Cheese and Walnut Tart; The Smoked Haddock Fishcake and the Warm Salad of Chorizo, Roast Potatoes and Olives. The A La Carte menu, which changes every two months, carries dishes such as the Wild Mushroom and Tarragon Risotto, and the Whole Baked Sea Bream, with Olive Crushed Potato and Capers. All food is cooked freshly to order and is locally sourced wherever possible.

The Lot is a regular ceilidh and jazz venue, and there’s a specially priced Table d’Hote timed to give dancers and music fans the opportunity to enjoy a nicely priced meal in the bistro before heading on upstairs (available Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm and 5.30-8pm. Two courses £8.50, Three courses £10.95).

The Lot also caters for private dinners, parties and weddings, both in the bistro and the venue. For more information see the website.

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Events at The Lot (4–6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh)

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Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring Breelin (9 Feb) and Roundhouse Ceilidh Band (16 Feb).
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The Lot, Edinburgh Tuesdays 8.00 0131 225 9922 £6
Ceilidh Club
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Ceilidh dancing, furious fiddlers and callers to lead you through the steps, featuring Heeliegoleerie (23 Feb) and Free Range (2 Mar).
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The Lot, Edinburgh Tuesdays (from 23 Feb) 8.00 0131 225 9922 £6
Christine Tobin & Liam Noble: 'Tapestry' Rewoven
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Unique reinterpretations of songs from Carole King's classic 1971 album, 'Tapestry', from vocalist Tobin and pianist Noble.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 13 Feb 8.00 0131 225 9922 £13.50
Nature's Seduction
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Launch of an exhibition examining the lure of nature as an artistic subject. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality and Peace 2010'.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 3 Mar 6.00 Free
Nature's Seduction by Graham Riddell
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Images of nature. 'Part of the Edinburgh International Festival of Middle Eastern Spirituality And Peace 2010'.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 6 Feb–17 Mar 11.00am–9.00; Sun & Mon 12.00–6.00 Free
Shore Poets
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Jamaican-born, Glasgow-based poet and novelist Kei Miller is the headline act, along with Angela McSeveney, Thomas Laycock and music from Mae Shaw.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 28 Feb 7.45 0131 225 9922 £4 (£3)
Shore Poets
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Mike Stocks, Diana Hendry and Gordon Dargie provide the verbage, while Dave Burnett and his ukulele provide the tunes. 'Part of Ceilidh Culture'.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 28 Mar 7.45 0131 225 9922 £4 (£3)
Shore Poets
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This month's Shore Poets is an open night led by Brian Johnstone with music by Trio Verso to cover up the jangling of your nerves. Book your slot early.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 25 Apr 7.45 0131 225 9922 £4 (£3)
Shore Poets
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James Robertson, Martin McIntyre and Claire Askew are your performers tonight with musical accompaniment from female banjo group Blueflint.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 30 May 7.45 0131 225 9922 £4 (£3)
Shore Poets
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Alan Gillis, Gordon Kennedy and Minow perform at this gala fundraiser.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 27 Jun 7.45 0131 225 9922 £4 (£3)
Strawberry Fields
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Political ideals clash against the backdrop of 1970s England.
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The Lot, Edinburgh 7 Mar–8 Mar 8.00 0131 225 9922 £5 (£4)

Comments for The Lot (4–6 Grassmarket, Edinburgh)

1. Mark Anthony, Lochwinnoch – 2 September 2009, 11:55amReport

Dined pre - tattoo on 29th August 2009.Food extremely disappointing

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