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Restaurants · Stockbridge

Purslane Restaurant

What reviewers notice most about this Stockbridge restaurant is a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits — drawn from 71 written reviews (averaging about 4.8/5). Treat it as a starting point, then check the practical details before you go.

The vibe was relaxed yet sophisticated, the staff were friendly and passionate.
Quiet / calm · Google review · 5★

What it is

A restaurant in Stockbridge Restaurants

Why it may suit

a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 71 written reviews (averaging about 4.8/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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  • a calmer stop
  • repeat-visit energy
  • warm-service stops
  • later-day usefulness

Good to know

  • warm, attentive service
  • a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
  • a strong repeat-visit following
  • usefulness later in the day

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Useful review evidence · 74 written reviews read

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Cowan and Sons

Cowan and Sons is another café in Stockbridge, with useful review evidence from 71 written reviews. Review notes point to warm service and return visits.

Useful review evidence · 71 written reviews read

Bars & pubs

Kay’s Bar

Kay’s Bar is another pub or bar in Stockbridge, with useful review evidence from 69 written reviews. Review notes point to a calmer, more unhurried feel and warm service.

Useful review evidence · 69 written reviews read

Bars & pubs

The Last Word

The Last Word is another pub or bar in Stockbridge, with useful review evidence from 67 written reviews. Review notes point to warm service and a calmer, more unhurried feel.

Useful review evidence · 67 written reviews read

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Practical details

Address
33A St Stephen St, Edinburgh EH3 5AH, United Kingdom
Postcode
EH3 5AH
Website or profile
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Phone
+44 131 226 3500
Listed opening hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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Price
£100+
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Google rating
4.8 from 438 Google reviews
Review notes
71 written reviews in a 100-review check

Why it might suit

Use this for a meal where the current menu, booking details, and timing need to fit the plan. The review pattern points to warm service and a calmer, more unhurried feel.

  • Staff warmth: 13 review mentions
  • Quiet / calm: 9 review mentions
  • Return / ritual: 9 review mentions
  • Late / evening: 6 review mentions

What we checked

This page is shaped by 71 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

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In reviewers' words

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The service was very friendly as well and I particularly liked the casual ambience as I'm not a fan of pretentious settings.
Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 30 Apr 2026
Birthday celebration in one of our favourite restaurants.
Return / ritual · Google review · 5★ · 21 Oct 2025

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 13
Quiet / calm 9
Return / ritual 9
Late / evening 6

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