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Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar

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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

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. 💐

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] 💕

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. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇫🇷🍸

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! 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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”? 🍷🥂

12/02/2026

❤️🐺 Valentine’s Week Special £39.95🐺❤️

Looking for something a little bold this Valentine’s?
Meet Wolf & Woman Pinotage from Swartland, South Africa — juicy black cherry, ripe plum and a hint of smoky spice… smooth, warming and just a wee bit wild.

Perfect with steak, rich dishes… or someone you quite fancy 😉

17/01/2026

Today we were delighted to welcome the Itchy Scratchy Group back to Maxies for their Christmas lunch — second year running and just as brilliant! After polishing off a delicious meal and a glass (or two 😉) of wine, out came the instruments and the place was soon filled with music and laughter. A truly fun afternoon enjoyed by all 🎶✨🍷🎄

15/01/2026

Our terrace was busy today as customers enjoyed the warmth of the winter sun ☀️
Cosying up with fish & chips or traditional Haggis, Neeps & Tatties – just the way winter should be. 🍽️☺️

07/01/2026

What a fantastic Christmas night out at indigoyardedinburgh🎄✨
Huge thanks to all the staff for an amazing meal and top-notch service. We will be back!
Even though two of our team couldn’t make it (one poorly, one on holiday!), we still had a brilliant night.
Love how well this team gets on — plenty of laughs, great vibes, and memories made! 🥂😂
Here’s to a busy 2026 full of fun, success, and lots more laughter with this amazing crew! 🎉💙

04/01/2026

🎉 Time for a little recharge! 🎉
Maxies will be closing at 6pm tonight (Sunday 4th of January) and taking a one-week break 💤
We’ll be back bright and refreshed on Monday the 12th of January!

We’re giving our amazing team a well-deserved rest and a long-overdue staff Christmas night out 🥳🍹

Huge thanks to our amazing staff for smashing the Christmas rush ❤️ and to all of you for the support.
We can’t wait to see you all again soon! 🍾🍴☺️

31/12/2025

What a year it’s been at Maxies!
We waved goodbye to a few familiar faces, welcomed some brilliant new ones, and we’re heading out of 2025 with an absolutely cracking team that I couldn’t be prouder of.

A massive thank you to all our amazing customers, old and new, for making 2025 one to remember. Roll on 2026 — let’s see what you’ve got for us!

Happy Hogmanay & a very Happy New Year!
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Address

5B Johnston Terrace
Edinburgh
EH12PW

Opening Hours

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

Website

http://www.maxiesbistro.com/

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