RESTAURANT
BOOK A TABLE
Come and experience the finest seasonal, regenerative, homegrown produce that Scotland has to offer at Cockdurno Farm. Everything we serve is either sourced from our organic farm or locally grown.
OPENING HOURS -
2024 - Our final dates are 28th and 29th December.
2025 - We will take a winter break in January before reopening on 7th February.
Please review the information in the dropdown menus below before making a booking.
Our dinner service is available by reservation only. For lunch, we do accept walk-ins, but reservations are recommended to ensure you get a table at your preferred time.
About the restaurant
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We offer a seasonal set menu that changes daily. As a result, we are unable to provide exact menus in advance. However, we can accommodate all dietary requirements, so please inform us when making your reservation.
Click the links below to view our sample menus. Please note that these menus change daily and are provided for example purposes only.
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MENU
Our menu evolves with the seasons, showcasing the produce from our farm. We are happy to accommodate all dietary requirements, but please inform us when making your reservation.
Please note that due to the nature of our menu, our evenings are not particularly child-friendly, and we do not offer a children's menu.
Our six-course dinner menu is priced at £72.00 per person.
TIMINGS
Our bar opens for drinks at 18:30. We kindly ask that you arrive by 19:00 so we can seat everyone promptly. Dinner service typically concludes around 22:30, but you are welcome to stay for a drink or two afterward.
CANCELLATIONS / NO-SHOWS
Due to our rural location, it is very difficult to fill tables on short notice. Therefore, cancellations or no-shows within 48 hours of your booking will incur a £50 charge per person.
DOGS
We have a no-dog policy for our dinner service.
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OPENING HOURS
Select Saturdays: 12:00 - Last sitting at 14:00
Every Sunday: 13:00 - Last sitting at 17:00
Please keep an eye on our Instagram for updates on opening times.
MENU
For our daytime service, we offer a seasonal three-course set menu with a selection of optional side dishes.
Children are welcome, and we provide a children’s menu at a reduced price.
Our three-course set menu is priced at £35 per person.
CANCELLATIONS / DELAYS
Due to our rural location, it is challenging for us to fill tables that are canceled at short notice. Therefore, cancellations or no-shows within 48 hours of your booking will incur a £25 charge per person.
We will hold your table for 15 minutes past your reservation time. After this period, the table will be considered a no-show. As we have multiple sittings per table, we cannot guarantee an extension of your reservation if you arrive late.
DOGS
Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join us for lunch. Please ensure they are kept on a lead while walking around the farm.
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We operate a licensed bar that accepts both card and cash payments. Our carefully curated menu is designed to complement our food perfectly. We exclusively offer a selection of natural and organic wines, local beers, seasonal cocktails, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Please note that BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) is not permitted.
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We are located just outside Balerno, with easy access from the City of Edinburgh. Click here to view our location on Google Maps.
TAXIS & UBER
Please note that while you may be able to get an Uber here, they do not operate pickups this far out. We have a great relationship with Edinburgh City Cabs and recommend using their services instead. You can pre-book online, via their app, or by phone.
BUS & SHUTTLE SERVICE
From the centre of Edinburgh, the number 44 Lothian Bus to Balerno is your best option (route map here; select 44 from the dropdown on the left).
For our dinner services, we offer a free Land Rover shuttle service to and from the Crosswood Crescent bus stop (location here). The shuttle will bring you to the farm and return you at the end of the evening. The first pickup from Crosswood Crescent is around 18:45, and we aim to have all guests at the venue by 19:30.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to offer the shuttle service during our lunch services. From the Crosswood Crescent bus stop, we are a 25-minute walk along a quiet road.
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For bookings of more than eight people, please email restaurant@the-free-company.com
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If the date or time you prefer is fully booked, you can sign up for the waitlist on our booking page. If a table becomes available, you will receive a notification confirming your booking.
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We offer gift vouchers for our restaurant. To purchase one, click here.
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If you have any questions or issues, please send us an email at restaurant@the-free-company.com
