Combine day drinks with Edinburgh Castle views at Cold Town House on the Grassmarket, then tuck into a stone-baked Neapolitan pizza with a flavoursome tomato base and gooey cheese. The pizzas are hand-stretched and cooked in an artisan wood-fired oven built in Naples.
The Pizza
There are ten pizzas (£10–15), all named after Edinburgh neighbourhoods and attractions, plus six dips such as pesto, tomato and chilli jam for the crusts. Gluten-free bases work with any pizza, and there are vegetarian and vegan options. Visiting with kids? Order from the bambino menu. Sweet tooth? Try the Nutella pizza.
The Setting & Castle Views
Cold Town House sits in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle on the Grassmarket in the Old Town. Wash your pizza down with a Cold Town House-brewed beer or a frose on a sunny day.
What to Do Nearby
There is no shortage of things to do around the Grassmarket. Walk off some pizza up the Miss Jean Brodie steps of The Vennel for that castle photo, bar-hop through the Grassmarket to the Cowgate, or wander up Edinburgh’s “Diagon Alley”, Victoria Street.
Good to Know
- The kitchen uses fine flour, so contact the venue in advance about any severe wheat allergy.
- Tell your server about other allergies when you order.
- Ideal for a lively lunch or drinks-and-pizza afternoon with a view.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cold Town House have gluten-free and vegan pizza?
Yes. Gluten-free bases are available with any pizza, and there are vegetarian and vegan options. Because the kitchen uses fine flour, contact the venue ahead of time about a severe wheat allergy.
What makes Cold Town House special?
Stone-baked Neapolitan pizza from a Naples-built wood-fired oven, ten pizzas named after Edinburgh spots, its own brewed beer, and direct views of Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket.