What to order at The Palmerston

Must order
The whole roast chicken for two and the sourdough with cultured butter.
Editor tip
The bakery counter sells off the day's bread at 16:00. Sourdough and cinnamon buns go first.
CuisineModern British
Price£££
NeighborhoodTollcross West End
HoursTue-Sat 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30; Sun 12:00-15:30; Mon closed
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Location

Address: 1 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AL

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