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Empires

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£25 and under
Turkish
24 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SU

About this restaurant

Located on St Mary’s Street, Empires is a café-cum-bistro offering fresh, home cooked Turkish food in the heart of Edinburgh. Empires is just a brief 2 minute stroll from the bustling Royal Mile, and is less than 10 minutes' walk from Waverley station. A wide variety of traditional meze dishes are available to share, making Empires perfect for an intimate date, family gathering or larger social occasion. Customers can mix and match mezes, opt for a warming main course, or combine the two in a platter. Empires does not sell alcohol, but its B.Y.O.B. (“bring your own beer”) policy makes it a unique and informal place to dine. Talented local musicians play regular gigs here, giving Empires a truly bohemian atmosphere. It's recommended to book in advance, particularly at weekends – do so now to avoid disappointment.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Sunday: 12:00-23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 minute from bus stop. Bus number: 6. 10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Corkage Fee

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Turkish
  • Hours of operation
    Monday-Sunday: 12:00-23:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Cash Only
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 minute from bus stop. Bus number: 6. 10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station.
  • Additional
    BYO Liquor, Corkage Fee
  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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