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Editor's tip. Pleasance Courtyard stalls include Happy Dumplings, Pizza Geeks and Smash & Stack; Edinburgh Street Food at the OMNi Centre is the indoor option.

Know before you go

HoursFringe 2027 runs 6 to 30 August; Assembly George Square Gardens ran 5 to 31 August in 2026

What to eat there

  • Happy Dumplings in Pleasance Courtyard
  • MINT's chicken and halloumi flatbread wrap (Pleasance)
  • Total Meltdown sourdough grilled cheese (Pleasance)
  • Smash & Stack burgers (Pleasance) and Tender Love chicken (Pleasance Plaza)
  • Wanderers Kneaded pizzas at Assembly's St Andrew Square garden (new for 2026)
  • Assembly George Square Gardens vendors such as The Peruvian, Alandas Seafood & Gelato and Amigos

Good to know

  • Pleasance Courtyard has heated, covered seating; Mimi's Bakehouse runs in the Kids' Zone on the Green
  • Assembly lists its George Square vendors as 'previous vendors', so the line-up changes year to year
  • The free-to-enter Edinburgh Food Festival (edfoodfest.com) runs alongside in summer

Sources: edfringe.com/ · eusa.ed.ac.uk/festivalvenues · assemblyfestival.com/your-visit/food-drink

Plan the days around it

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Edinburgh Fringe Street Food runs 6 to 30 August. These are the food tours and tastings in Edinburgh to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Assembly George Square Gardens, George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LH

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