OX184 on Cowgate in Edinburgh Old Town, a late-night bar and kitchen open until 03:00 with wood-grill burgers, steaks and loaded fries in an industrial space.
Tip: Late-night food runs until 02:00 Wednesday to Sunday only. The craft beer selection is Edinburgh's most serious at this hour.
Address: 184-186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ
Dishoom on St Andrew Square in Edinburgh New Town, open until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights, serving the slow-cooked Irani cafe menu into the small.
Try: Raan and midnight naan
Tip: The full menu is available until closing. Book the late slot on weekends if you are coming from a theatre or concert.
Kebab Mahal on Nicolson Square in Edinburgh, a halal Punjabi grill open since 1979, serving tandoori chicken and lamb curry until 02:00 on weekends.
Try: Tandoori grill and lamb curry
Tip: Cash is quickest for the late-night takeaway crowd. The lamb tikka and naan is the order after midnight.
The Caley Picture House on Lothian Road in Edinburgh, a JD Wetherspoon pub in a grade-B listed 1923 cinema, serving budget food from 08:00 until kitchen close.
Try: Full Wetherspoon kitchen including pies and burgers
Tip: The listed art-deco interior is impressive regardless of the Wetherspoon context. Look up at the original ceiling before ordering.
L'Alba D'Oro on Henderson Row in Edinburgh New Town, open evening-only since 1975, the city's most decorated chip shop serving fresh-chipped Scottish haddock.
Try: Battered haddock and chips
Tip: Closes at 21:15 sharp. The post-theatre window is 20:30 to 21:00; go straight there from the Lyceum or Usher Hall.
Bar Napoli on Hanover Street in Edinburgh New Town, an Italian restaurant and bar open until 03:00 on weekend nights, serving pasta, pizza and Italian bar.
Try: Pasta, pizza and Italian bar food
Tip: The late-night kitchen runs until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday. The last half-hour is takeaway only.
