No.35 at The Bonham
Dean, Edinburgh
Restaurant in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Chef
Marco Drummond Norbrega
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Choose No.35 at The Bonham for a calmer Edinburgh West End dinner where conversation matters more than scene-chasing. It is a better fit for couples, travellers, small groups than diners seeking a clearly signposted seafood, steak, or tasting-menu format.
About No.35 at The Bonham
No.35 at The Bonham is an Edinburgh dining option with limited opening days and a smart casual dress code. Its schedule is concentrated from Thursday to Sunday, so it is best considered for a planned lunch or dinner rather than an all-week fallback.
A planned Edinburgh booking with limited opening days
No.35 at The Bonham is an Edinburgh restaurant associated with chef/owner Marco Drummond Norbrega. With no specific cuisine, tasting-menu format, price point, or award profile stated, the safest planning basis is practical: check the opening window and dress smart casual for the service that fits your itinerary.
For a first Edinburgh dinner, this is less about chasing a specific category and more about choosing a restaurant whose schedule works for the night. If the group wants to compare other Edinburgh dining options, Dulse, Kyloe, The Huxley, WestRoom, Patatino are natural names to cross-shop depending on the mood of the meal.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Book No.35 at The Bonham if the priority is a planned meal in Edinburgh on one of its service days. It is closed Monday through Wednesday; dinner is listed Thursday to Saturday, lunch and dinner Friday to Saturday, lunch on Sunday. Cross-shop if the group needs a different style of meal or more flexibility: Dulse, Kyloe, The Huxley, WestRoom, Patatino are useful comparison points for other Edinburgh plans.
If this meal is part of wider planning, these Edinburgh pages can help with the rest of the trip: Our full Edinburgh restaurants guide, Our full Edinburgh hotels guide, Our full Edinburgh bars guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- thebonham.com
- Phone
- +441312266050
The take
The Take
The Vibe
No.35 sits discreetly inside The Bonham's handsome townhouse on Drumsheugh Gardens, and the room reflects that architecture: Georgian and Victorian stonework and a composed, measured feel. The dining room deliberately avoids spectacle, favouring a restrained, food-forward approach where sourcing and execution carry the drama. The overall effect is classic and quietly refined rather than trendy — a place that reads as assured and well appointed, where calm, old‑world character and close attention to provenance shape the experience more than theatrical service or nightlife energy.
Best For
This is a West End hotel restaurant pitched at the upper tier of Edinburgh dining, so it suits occasions that call for polish and restraint — date nights, celebrations and business dinners where conversation and the food are primary. The calm, townhouse setting and formal tone make it a good choice when you want substance over scene: quiet enough for private conversation, confident enough for special evenings, and positioned alongside other fine-dining benchmarks in the city.
Ordering Tips
Focus on the kitchen's strengths and the clear Scottish provenance threaded through the menu. Start with sea-to-land signatures such as the Orkney scallops with pea pannacotta, then move to a mains highlight — choices include Simpson game pheasant breast, Asian‑glazed pork loin or the Halibut with saffron beurre noisette. Finish with the classic sticky toffee pudding. Given the restaurant's emphasis on sourcing, ask your server about seasonal availability and named producers when you order to understand provenance and any day‑specific specials.
Venue details
Ambiance
Intimate wood-panelled dining room combining classical Georgian elegance with contemporary touches, sumptuous fabrics, high ceilings, and evening views across Drumsheugh Gardens creating a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Orkney scallops with pea pannacotta
- Simpson game pheasant breast
- Asian-glazed pork loin
- Halibut with saffron beurre noisette
- Sticky toffee pudding
Planning details
Location
35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh EH3 7RN, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- WestRoom, Notable alternative
- Dulse, Seafood, ££
- Patatino, Notable alternative
- Kyloe, Notable alternative
- The Huxley, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Edinburgh
No.35 at The Bonham is the quieter hotel-restaurant choice in this set. Pick it over The Huxley when the evening needs a calmer, more grown-up room; pick The Huxley when the group wants a looser all-day feel and less formality.
Dulse is the clearer choice for diners who want seafood and a defined ££ value signal. No.35 is better when the priority is atmosphere and ease rather than a specific cuisine brief. For steak, Kyloe is the more direct booking; for a less category-driven West End dinner, No.35 makes more sense.
WestRoom and Patatino are stronger cross-shops for a neighbourhood-style meal. No.35 is the safer recommendation for a composed hotel setting, especially when booking difficulty needs to stay low and the group does not want a loud room.
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Compare No.35 at The Bonham
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No.35 at The Bonham | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| WestRoom | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Dulse | Edinburgh | Seafood | ££ | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate |
| Patatino | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Kyloe | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
| The Huxley | Edinburgh | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can No.35 at The Bonham accommodate groups?
No group policy or private-dining setup is stated. For planning, use the opening hours: it is closed Monday through Wednesday, with dinner on Thursday, lunch and dinner on Friday and Saturday, lunch on Sunday.
Is No.35 at The Bonham good for solo dining?
No solo-dining setup, counter seating, or bar seating is specified. Solo diners should plan around the service times and the smart casual dress code.
Can I eat at the bar at No.35 at The Bonham?
Bar seating is not mentioned, so do not rely on a bar spot. Plan around the lunch and dinner services instead.
Is lunch or dinner better at No.35 at The Bonham?
Both lunch and dinner services are available, but a difference in menu, format, or experience between them is not stated. Dinner is available Thursday to Saturday from 6:30–9:30 PM. Lunch is available Friday to Sunday from 12:30–2:30 PM.
Is No.35 at The Bonham good for a special occasion?
No special-occasion package, menu, or private-room setup is stated. If you are considering it for an occasion, the grounded planning points are its Edinburgh location, chef/owner Marco Drummond Norbrega, smart casual dress code, limited opening schedule.
What are alternatives to No.35 at The Bonham in Edinburgh?
For other Edinburgh dining plans, compare No.35 at The Bonham with Dulse, Kyloe, The Huxley, WestRoom, Patatino. The best choice depends on the style of meal and schedule your group needs.
What should a first-timer know about No.35 at The Bonham?
Start with the hours: it is closed Monday through Wednesday. It opens Thursday 6:30–9:30 PM; Friday and Saturday 12:30–2:30 PM and 6:30–9:30 PM; and Sunday 12:30–2:30 PM. The location should be treated simply as Edinburgh, the dress code is smart casual, the chef/owner listed is Marco Drummond Norbrega.
