Balmoral Hotel, 1895-1902, Beattie
North Bridge/Princes St, New Town, Edinburgh
Hadrian's Brasserie: +44 131 557 5000


restaurant photo © Adrian Welch

Hadrian's Brasserie is entered from North Bridge, just around the corner from the Princes Street entrance. The Balmoral Hotel is one of Edinburgh's few 5-star Hotels and one of the most famous Scottish Hotels.


image © Adrian Welch



As well as Hadrian's Brasserie the Balmoral Hotel has the No.1 Restaurant for a luxury dining experience.

Hotel History
One of Edinburgh's two turn-of-the-century Railway Hotels - the other being the Caledonian Hotel at the opposite end of Princes Street Gardens - forming massive bookends to Edinburgh's central green space.


Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: corner to Princes Street © Adrian Welch

Formerly named the North British Hotel before the term fell out of favour (Scottish replaced North British).


Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: image © Adrian Welch

Make a reservation:
The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
+44 (0)131 556 2414 fax +44 (0)131 557 3747
thebalmoralhotel@rfhotels.com


The Balmoral Hotel's recent £7m refurbishment programme included all 188 bedrooms, The Sir Walter Scott Suite, seven conference and banqueting suites, Hadrian's Brasserie, number one restaurant and The Lobby.

number one restaurant, The Balmoral Hotel, 1 Princes Street
Number one is a Michelin Star restaurant. The Chef is Jeff Bland. Number one is located just to one side of the Balmoral Hotel's main entrance onto Prince Street. Jeff Bland and the number one team retained their Michelin Star in Jan 2004. Alternatively options include Hadrian's Brasserie, Palm Court, NB's Bar and The Balmoral Spa.


"Scottish Hotel Restaurant of the Year" awarded 2004 by
Hotel Review Scotland

Please mention this Hadrians Brasserie page when booking a table

Architect William Hamilton Beattie also designed Jenners

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Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh: view to Edinburgh Castle © Adrian Welch

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Buildings adjacent to the Balmoral Hotel:
Jenners Store
Oloroso Restaurant
Scott Monument
St James Centre
National Portait Gallery

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Balmoral Hotel +44 (0)131 556 2414
Hadrian's Brasserie: +44 131 557 5000

Balmoral Hotel - Website: www.thebalmoralhotel.com