5 late night in Edinburgh, editor-picked for late-night weekend eats. Where to eat past midnight on a weekend night. All late night in Edinburgh.

Dishoom Edinburgh ★ 4.4

new-town · 3a St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2BD

Hours: Mon-Wed 08:00-23:00; Thu-Sat 08:00-00:00; Sun 08:00-23:00

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.

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 ★ 4.1

southside · 7 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BH

Hours: Mon-Thu 12:00-23:50; Fri-Sat 12:00-01:00; Sun 12:00-23:50

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.

Tip: Cash is quickest for the late-night takeaway crowd. The lamb tikka and naan is the order after midnight.

OX184 ★ 4.0

old-town · 184-186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ

Hours: Sun-Fri 16:00-03:00; Sat 12:00-03:00

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.

Bar Napoli ★ 3.9

new-town · 75 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EE

Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30-02:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-03:00; Sun 11:30-02:00

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.

Tip: The late-night kitchen runs until 02:30 on Friday and Saturday. The last half-hour is takeaway only.

The Caley Picture House ★ 3.2

tollcross-west-end · 31 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2DJ

Hours: Daily 08:00-01:00

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.

Tip: The listed art-deco interior is impressive regardless of the Wetherspoon context. Look up at the original ceiling before ordering.