The Elephant House
Cafes in Edinburgh
About The Elephant House
The Elephant House is listed as cafes at 21 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh (EH1 1EN). Recorded details: Coffee shop, Wheelchair accessible. Food hygiene rating: Pass, inspected by Edinburgh (City of). Opening hours: Mo-Th 08:00-22:00; Fr 08:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:00. Contact the business directly to confirm services, hours and availability.
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Food hygiene rating on record (FHIS)
Rated Pass at the inspection on 4 March 2026 by Edinburgh (City of).
Telephone number published
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The Elephant House in context
- The Elephant House is one of 229 cafes we list in City Centre, and one of 641 across Edinburgh.
- There are 245 other listed businesses within 500 metres, so it sits in a busy part of City Centre.
- The nearest transport is Edinburgh Waverley (railway station), about 489 metres away: roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Figures are counts from this directory, not a ranking or endorsement. Browse all cafes in City Centre.
Business details
Location
- Address
- 21 George IV Bridge
- Area
- City Centre
- Town / city
- Edinburgh
- County
- City of Edinburgh
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode
- EH1 1EN
- Postcode district
- EH1
Contact
- Phone
- +44 131 220 5355
- Website
- elephanthouse.biz
Access
- Wheelchair access
- Yes
- Accessible toilet
- Yes
Facilities
- Outdoor seating
- No
Source record last checked 2026-07-02 by OpenStreetMap contributors. Details we do not hold are omitted rather than guessed.
Food Hygiene Rating
Pass
Inspected 4 March 2026
By Edinburgh (City of) Council
Food hygiene inspection result published by the Food Standards Agency. This measures hygiene standards at inspection, not customer satisfaction. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Friday
- 08:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 – 22:00
Hours are community-maintained and may change: confirm with the business.
Recorded Details
Frequently asked questions about The Elephant House
- Where is The Elephant House located?
- The Elephant House is located at 21 George IV Bridge, City Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 1EN, in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh.
- How can I contact The Elephant House?
- You can contact The Elephant House by phone on +44 131 220 5355, through their website at https://elephanthouse.biz/. You can also send a quote request through this page.
- When is The Elephant House open?
- Monday 08:00 to 22:00; Tuesday 08:00 to 22:00; Wednesday 08:00 to 22:00; Thursday 08:00 to 22:00; Friday 08:00 to 23:00; Saturday 09:00 to 23:00; Sunday 09:00 to 22:00. Hours are community-maintained and may change, so confirm with the business before travelling.
- What is the food hygiene rating for The Elephant House?
- The Elephant House holds a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of Pass, issued by Edinburgh (City of) following an inspection on 2026-03-04. This reflects hygiene standards observed at inspection, not customer satisfaction.
- What does The Elephant House offer?
- The Elephant House is listed as cafes in Edinburgh. Recorded details include: Coffee shop, Wheelchair accessible. Contact the business directly to confirm what they currently offer.
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Interactive Location Map
21 George IV Bridge, City Centre, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH1 1EN
Nearest transport
- Edinburgh Waverley · Railway station489 m
- Princes Street · Tram stop599 m
- Princes Street · Tram stop605 m
- St Andrew Square · Tram stop762 m
Nearby landmarks
- Martyrs' Monument60 m
- John Gray65 m
- Anne and Robert Potter89 m
- Greyfriars Bobby101 m
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