Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar

Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar Welcome to Maxies Bistro!
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Norman and Lynn MacLeod invite you to enjoy the intimate atmosphere of their attractive Edinburgh based family run establishment, which offers a comprehensive and varied menu all freshly cooked to order, and a fine selection of exclusive dishes such as the succulent seafood platter and Norman's own unique sauce recipies. We are in a superb location just below Edinburgh Castle near the top of the 'Royal Mile' with a splendid and popular garden terrace offering panoramic views over the rooftops of Old Town Edinburgh. Central Edinburgh location
Open all day for food and drink
Open 7 days a week
Set price menu available Monday - Friday
Daily chef's specials
Excellent selection of wines always available
100 malt whiskies from all over Scotland
Business lunches
Private functions welcome
Garden terrace overlooking Victoria Street & the Grassmarket
Extensive vegetarian selection
Caters for special dietry requirements including gulten free

☀️ Sunshine’s back… and so is salad season! 🥑🥓Our delicious Bacon & Avocado Salad is the perfect choice for these warmer...
08/07/2026

☀️ Sunshine’s back… and so is salad season! 🥑🥓

Our delicious Bacon & Avocado Salad is the perfect choice for these warmer days. Crispy bacon, fresh avocado, mixed leaves, cucumber, tomatoes and a sprinkle of chives – light, fresh and full of flavour! 🌿🥗

Pop into Maxies Bistro, soak up the sunshine and enjoy a taste of summer with us. ☀️💚

A warm (and slightly windy! 🌬️) Saturday calls for something special… 🦞🥂Grab a seat on our terrace, wrap your hands arou...
27/06/2026

A warm (and slightly windy! 🌬️) Saturday calls for something special… 🦞🥂

Grab a seat on our terrace, wrap your hands around a delicious hot seafood platter, and pair it with a chilled glass of Piaff Champagne. Now that’s what Saturdays are made for! ☀️🦪🍾

Fresh seafood, bubbles, great company, and one of the best views in Edinburgh… what more could you ask for?

📍See you at Maxies! 💙

🍹 It’s 12 o’clock somewhere… and it’s definitely cocktail o’clock at Maxies! ☀️😎What better way to kick off a sunny Frid...
26/06/2026

🍹 It’s 12 o’clock somewhere… and it’s definitely cocktail o’clock at Maxies! ☀️😎

What better way to kick off a sunny Friday than with a tray full of refreshing cocktails on our terrace? 🍓🍋🍹

Pair them with one of our delicious summer favourites…
🥑 Crispy bacon & avocado salad
🧀 Creamy goat’s cheese salad
🍗 And, of course, a portion (or two!) of our buffalo wings.

Sunshine, cocktails, great food and Edinburgh views… what more could you ask for? ☀️

Grab your friends, claim a table on the terrace and let us do the rest.

See you at Maxie’s… before the Scottish weather changes its mind! 😂🍹🌤️

🍹☀️ Terrace season is here! ☀️🍹There’s no better place to sit back, relax and enjoy a cocktail on our terrace at Maxies ...
02/06/2026

🍹☀️ Terrace season is here! ☀️🍹

There’s no better place to sit back, relax and enjoy a cocktail on our terrace at Maxies Bistro, taking in the stunning views of Edinburgh.

The only question is… what’s your choice? 🤔

❤️ Reaper’s Rum Love Potion
🧡 Aperol Spritz
🖤 Reaper’s Rum Creep It Real

And if you’re feeling peckish, they pair perfectly with our famous deep-fried pickled onions or our sticky, flavour-packed Korean BBQ chicken wings. 🤤🔥

Great drinks, great food and one of the best terrace views in Edinburgh – what more could you ask for?

Mums deserve a whole week, not just one day, for everything they do for us! 💐So next week at Maxies, we’re giving 30% of...
15/03/2026

Mums deserve a whole week, not just one day, for everything they do for us! 💐

So next week at Maxies, we’re giving 30% off the whole food bill when you come in to dine with your Mum or Granny.

This idea was inspired by my own Granny Mac — a truly special Scottish mum and granny who we all adored and miss so much. She was the heart of our family and even worked in Maxies, where so many people knew and loved her. She would have absolutely loved the idea of families coming together to share a meal. ❤️

So bring your Mum or Granny along and enjoy 30% off your food bill until 23/03/2026 as a little thank you to the amazing women who help make us who we are.

Just quote “Special Mum” when booking to receive the offer.
Tables must be pre-booked. 💐

A week tomorrow we celebrate the one person who somehow does it all… Mum! 💐The fixer of everything, the best hug-giver, ...
08/03/2026

A week tomorrow we celebrate the one person who somehow does it all… Mum! 💐

The fixer of everything, the best hug-giver, and the magician who turns a pile of dirty clothes into clean ones again… ✨

This Mother’s Day, give Mum the day off and treat her to a lovely meal at Maxies — good food, great wine, and absolutely no washing up! 🍷

And if you really want to stay in Mum’s good books… a Maxies gift voucher might just earn you favourite child status for the year 😉

Book your table now:
📞 0131 226 7700
📧 [email protected] 💕

🍸Cocktail of the weekend 🍸The Auld Alliance 🏉When malt whisky and Grand Marnier tackle fresh citrus and mint in a glass...
06/03/2026

🍸Cocktail of the weekend 🍸
The Auld Alliance 🏉
When malt whisky and Grand Marnier tackle fresh citrus and mint in a glass – a perfect Scotland meets France match. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇷🍸

This weekend it’s all about the Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿v France 🇫🇷6 Nations Rugby and Edinburgh will be buzzing! 🏉🔥If you’re he...
05/03/2026

This weekend it’s all about the Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿v France 🇫🇷6 Nations Rugby and Edinburgh will be buzzing! 🏉🔥

If you’re heading into town to soak up the atmosphere, pop in and join us for some delicious food and great wine. Try our lamb chops or our now family-famous deep fried pickled onions with sweet chilli sauce 😋

Make sure to get your table booked sharp — it’s going to be a busy, fun-filled weekend! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

What a lovely day to enjoy a seat out on our terrace ☀️Wrap up warm and treat yourself to a hot Baileys latte while nibb...
04/03/2026

What a lovely day to enjoy a seat out on our terrace ☀️

Wrap up warm and treat yourself to a hot Baileys latte while nibbling on our sweet chilli chicken wings or our famous haggis bon bons.

Feeling a little Scottish? Pair it with a Rusty Nail and you’re all set 🥃

And of course… no visit is complete without finishing off with our indulgent chocolate brownie sundae 🍫

Terrace vibes, great food, and the perfect excuse to treat yourself — see you soon 🤍

02/03/2026

🍷✨ Something New Is Pouring at Maxie’s… ✨🍷

We are SO excited to announce that our brand new wine menu is landing this week!

We’ve been busy tasting (tough job, we know 😉) and carefully selecting some gorgeous new wines that we can’t wait for you to try. Expect exciting new additions, some beautiful hidden gems, and a few absolute show-stoppers that pair perfectly with your favourite dishes.

Whether you love a crisp white, a smooth easy-drinking red, or something a little different to explore, there’s going to be something for everyone.

New menu launching very soon – who’s coming in to help us “quality check”? 🍷🥂

Address

5B Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12PW

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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