Platform 5

When Platform 5 opened up across from Haymarket train station, it looked trendy and fun. I mistook it for a nice new craft beer bar but when I met a friend here for a drink I was underwhelmed. It’s really just a sports bar that is busy after work but it has a poor beer and cider selection, pretty much focused on the mass-​produced and not very tasty generic beverages. The place was a bit loud and not very comfortable or inviting either. Better to give it a miss.
#underdog

Situated right opposite hay market station, platform 5, although it has been fairly busy when we’ve been in, we’ve always managed to get a table. Warm, relaxing, friendly atmosphere, that caters for kids also. The food is delicious, I recommend you try the Cajun penne pasta. Amazing! My niece is a fussy eater but wolfed down their macaroni cheese so a big thumbs up from me and all at a reasonable price. So go on visit
Platform 5 today, I dare you!

Hands down the worst food I have ever paid for in my life. This entire establishment should be ashamed of themselves and be physically separated from cooking utensils.

I stayed at the tune hotel which is attached to platform 5, as we arrived in edinburgh at 11 we were too early to check in so we went for a drink. The place was very pleasant and modern and the staff was very friendly.
They served food which looked good, overall it was a good experience.

Noticed this as I stood at the tram platform — yes! TRAMS!
Not sure if there was anything here before, as my memory is a bit fuzzy being an older bloke. That’s the reason, not the alcohol, honestly…
In any case, previously if you wanted a drink at Haymarket, there was only Ryrie’s on scene, given the passing of the much missed Caledonian Ale House. Platform 5 has opened to try and cash in on that footfall.
It’s pleasant enough, too. When I popped in, they were in the midst of World Cup mania — bunting, flags, banners, special offers, you name it. They were also showing the Chile-​Australia game at 11pm, and going by the staff, they said they were open until 1am, so you could see the end of it! Cracking!
A wide selection of beers on tap — as you’d expect from a Bellhaven pub — and the usual stick of spirits and bottled beers means you’re not left with a thirst — the menu online looks pretty good too, standard «pub grub» that looks like it’s a decent quality.
It’s nice to have a bit of choice right next to the trains and trams, it also means that theoretically, there should be less of a rush at the bar of whichever business you choose.