The Broughton
Our verdict · A lively, welcoming New Town local with a Times-recognised roast, at an indicative £19–22 per person.
Go if
You want a well-regarded, sociable neighbourhood roast close to the city centre.
Skip it if
You want a quiet, formal dining room or a mid-afternoon table.
Plan your visit
The Broughton
~£19–22 pp for the roast
Indicative price at the time of review.
The Broughton earns third place as the pick of the neighbourhood gastropubs: a New Town dining room and bar that The Times has named among the UK's 30 best Sunday roasts. The Sunday menu, served noon to 4pm, centres on roast dry-aged rump of beef with Yorkshire pudding, duck-fat roast potatoes, glazed carrots and red wine gravy, with crispy pork belly and a vegan option also offered. It sits close to The Scran & Scallie on quality but is more central and a touch cheaper, at an indicative £19–22 per person. The trade-off versus Scran & Scallie is polish and pedigree; the trade-off versus Hawksmoor is that this is a busy, sociable pub rather than a hushed steakhouse, so it suits a relaxed catch-up better than a quiet meal.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Named by The Times among the UK's 30 best Sunday roasts
- Central Broughton Street location with a warm, unpretentious feel
- Beef, pork belly and a vegan option cover most tastes
Cons
- Reviewers note it can get loud and busy at weekend sittings
- Roast served only until 4pm
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.The Scran & Scallie | 92/100 | ~£20–25 pp for the roast (indicative) | overall |
| 2.Hawksmoor Edinburgh | 90/100 | From £29 for dry-aged rump; £33 sirloin (indicative) | beef lovers |
| 3.The BroughtonThis pick | 88/100 | ~£19–22 pp for the roast (indicative) | neighbourhood gastropub |
| 4.Chop House | 85/100 | From £30 for two courses; £35 for three (indicative) | steak-lovers on a set menu |
| 5.Old Pal Bar and Kitchen | 85/100 | Keenly priced, around £16–19 pp for the roast (indicative) | value with a choice of joints |
Good to know
- Address
- 46-48a Broughton St, Edinburgh EH1 3SA
- Nearest station
- St Andrew Square (tram) / Edinburgh Waverley
- Phone
- +44 131 556 6608
- Price
- ~£19–22 pp for the roast (indicative)
- Recognition
- The Times' 30 best UK Sunday roasts
- Signature
- Dry-aged rump, duck-fat potatoes, Yorkshire pudding
- Choice
- Beef, crispy pork belly or vegan option
- Served
- Sundays, noon to 4pm
- Setting
- New Town neighbourhood gastropub
Opening hours
- Monday
- 3:30 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 3:30 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 3:30 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 3:30 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 2:30 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Sept 2026
Insider tip · Sundays get lively; book a table around the noon opening for a calmer sitting and the best pick of joints.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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