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One 20
★ 5.0(1 review)Bar
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About the Vibe
Tucked at the bottom of Dundas Street in the Georgian New Town, One 20 is that rare Edinburgh spot where the wine list actually does the talking. This family-run wine café serves up simple but beautiful small plates—think homemade beef wellington, scampi thermidor, and their star Aberdeen Angus lasagne—perfect for grazing while you explore their curated selection of bottles from small, independent producers. It’s the kind of place where you can drop in for a morning coffee, linger over lunch, or stay late for a glass of wine and a cheese board without ever feeling rushed.
Known For
- •Aberdeen Angus lasagne
- •curated wine selection
- •cheese and charcuterie platters
- •homemade beef wellington
Best For
wine tastingcasual dinnersbreakfast or coffee
1 review
City InsidersEditorialApril 8, 2026
A Local’s Wine Café Gem
One 20 is the kind of place locals keep coming back to because it just gets the basics right. The atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, with a menu that changes just enough to keep things interesting without trying too hard. You’ll find yourself ordering the Aberdeen Angus lasagne again and again—it’s rich, comforting, and clearly made with care. The wine list is the real star here; the staff know their stuff and will happily guide you toward something new from their collection of small-bottle producers.
What sets One 20 apart is how it balances being a wine bar without feeling like one. It’s a café at breakfast, a bistro at lunch, and a proper wine spot in the evening. The outdoor terrace is a nice bonus in summer, and the new boutique next door is perfect if you want to take a bottle (or two) home. It’s not flashy, but it’s reliably good—and that’s rare in Edinburgh.