The Drill Hall Arts Cafe is a social enterprise inside the Out of the Blue Drill Hall at 36 Dalmeny Street in Edinburgh. The historic building is home to artists, studios, classes and events, giving the cafe a lively community setting that extends well beyond an ordinary daytime lunch stop.
Fresh, simple food is built around locally sourced and seasonal produce. Breakfast choices, daily changing soup, sandwiches and other lunch dishes are joined by cakes and bakes made in house. Friday fish and chips provides a recurring end-of-week feature.
The cafe also makes small batch jams, pickles and chutneys from rescued food. These preserves appear on the menu and can be bought to take home, connecting the kitchen’s approach to practical food waste reduction. Meat-free choices and dairy alternatives broaden the daytime selection.
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and a modest alcoholic drinks list accompany the food, and the kitchen also caters for events in the Drill Hall. The accessible, informal space suits families, friends and visitors attending activities in the building. Guests with allergies should discuss current ingredients and preparation with the cafe team.
Address: Out of the Blue Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh EH6 8RG, Scotland