Badger & Co

Badger & Co is a restaurant and bar at 32 Castle Street, a short walk from Princes Street and George Street.

The building is closely linked with Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, and the interiors use characters and details from the book without turning the venue into a children’s attraction.

The food is Scottish-led, featuring seasonal produce and familiar comfort dishes, with a separate drinks menu covering cocktails, local beer, wine, and spirits. There’s a main restaurant, lounge seating, outdoor tables on Castle Street, and a private dining space downstairs.

Families are welcome, and the bar, lounge, and terrace are dog-friendly. The central location makes it useful for lunch after shopping, dinner before a city-centre show, or drinks with a view towards Edinburgh Castle.

Use the official Badger & Co website for current menus, bookings, opening hours, and event updates.