European-inspired dining in the heart of Edinburgh
Discover European-inspired dining at Liberté Brasserie, where seasonal Scottish ingredients and contemporary flavours come together. From relaxed lunches to evening dining and cocktails, it's the perfect place to gather, celebrate and unwind.
Liberte summer menu
Summer is served. Our new menu celebrates the best of the season - fresh ingredients, lighter dishes and flavours made for longer days and easy evenings. Take a look and find your new summer favourites.
Liberté lunch
Your new lunchtime go‑to. Our brand‑new lunch menu brings together lunch classics and lighter Liberté favourites, ideal for a working lunch, a catch‑up with friends or a quick bite before heading out to explore the city.
3 for £15 nibbles
Join us at Liberté and Bar 1819 and enjoy any three nibbles for £15. Choose from baked sourdough with whipped butter and Maldon salt, puffed pork skin with honey Dijon, truffle salami, mixed olives or smoked almonds - perfect alongside a pre‑dinner aperitif or a relaxed glass of wine. Available daily, 12–10pm.
Afternoon tea
Join us for Liberté afternoon tea, thoughtfully crafted with the best seasonal ingredients. Enjoy flavour‑filled sandwiches and savouries, warm buttery scones with clotted cream and jam, and a selection of delicate cakes. Served with your choice of fine tea or freshly brewed coffee. Available daily, 12–4pm. Please book 48 hours in advance.
Sunday roast at Liberté
Sundays are made for good food and easy company. Join us for a classic roast, with sirloin of beef, celeriac purée, caramelised root vegetables, crisp duck fat potatoes, a golden Yorkshire pudding and rich red wine jus - all for £25 per person.
Available every Sunday. Subject to availability, we recommend booking ahead to avoid disappointment.
Discover 1819
Our elegant and refined cocktail bar and lounge offers an impressive range of small plates, drinks, and signature cocktails for you to explore, sip, and savour. Experience the best of Edinburgh's bar scene, where the finest locally sourced ingredients take centre stage.
Our menus
European-inspired menus rooted in seasonal Scottish ingredients, served in a setting made for celebrating and unwinding.
Discover La Belle
An elegant extension of Liberté, La Belle is a refined and versatile space for private events, corporate gatherings and more intimate occasions. Hosting up to 40 guests, it’s well suited to working lunches, private dinners or meetings with a difference. Enhance your time together with drinks in 1819 Bar or a tailored dining experience at Liberté. Our events team is on hand to shape every detail and arrange a viewing of this beautifully considered space.
FAQs
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What are the opening hours?
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, from 12:00pm to 9:00pm.
Nibbles are served daily from 12:00pm to 10:00pm in Liberté and 1819 Bar.
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Where is the restaurant located?
Liberté Café-Bar & Brasserie is located inside the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel at 23–27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, just off the east end of Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
The restaurant is a two-minute walk from Waverley Station, and moments from Calton Hill, the St James Quarter and the Royal Mile.
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Is the restaurant open to the public, or only for Apex Hotel guests?
Liberté is open to the public and does not require an Apex Waterloo Place Hotel booking to dine.
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What type of cuisine does Liberté serve?
Liberté serves European-inspired brasserie dishes made with seasonal Scottish ingredients.
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Does Liberté cater to dietary requirements such as vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets?
We cater to a variety of dietary requirements, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Please refer to our menus for further details. If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies, speak to a member of our team, who will be happy to assist you.
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Can Liberté host private dining or group bookings?
We welcome group bookings and offer private dining in La Belle, our elegant private space adjoining the restaurant that hosts up to 40 guests.
To enquire or arrange a viewing, contact our events team at experiences@apexhotels.co.uk -
Is Liberté child-friendly and does it have a kids' menu?
Children are welcome at Liberté Brasserie and we have a dedicated kids' menu with dishes to suit younger diners.
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Does Liberté have a bar, and can I visit just for drinks or cocktails?
Liberté adjoins 1819 Bar, our elegant cocktail bar and lounge. You're welcome to visit for drinks only.
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Is there parking nearby?
There is no parking available but if you contact our team on 0800 049 8302 they can advise of nearby car parks.
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Liberte Brasserie
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, EH1 3BG
Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom, EH1 3BG
Lunch & Dinner / Mon-Sun: 12:00 - 21:00
