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Abacus at The Scholar

£35 or £50 voucher spend on food & drink in outdoor garden terrace, nr the Old Town

From£19

Was £35Save up to 46%

+ £0.89 service fee

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£35 or £50 voucher spend on food & drink at the Garden Terrace of Abacus at The Scholar; bringing together the best of Scottish produce with a Mediterranean touch and only a short walk from the Old Town

  • Valid until 31st Aug 2026

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  • Was £35

    Now £19

    Save up to 46%

    £35 voucher spend on food & drinks

  • Was £50

    Now £35

    Save up to 30%

    £50 voucher spend on food & drinks

  • A small service fee from £0.89 will be added to your order. Learn more

From£19

Was £35Save up to 46%

+ £0.89 service fee

About today's deal

  • £35 or £50 voucher spend at Abacus at The Scholar
  • Valid against all food & drink menus
  • Served in the outdoor Garden Terrace

Sample menu

Sharing platters

  • Selection of 5 Scottish cheeses served with spiced pear chutney, grapes, celery, honey, cornichons, artisan crackers and Edinburgh butter
  • Trio of Scottish salmon with a selection of whiskey cured, smoked, hot-smoked salmon rillette and beetroot gravlax, served with caper berries, cucumber relish, warm bread and Edinburgh butter
  • Baked camembert with honey, thyme and garlic bread

Starters

  • Scottish hot smoked salmon rillette with cucumber relish and milk bread
  • Heritage roast carrot with burrata and dukkah
  • Chicken terrine with pickled mustard seeds, walnut ketchup and milk bread

Mains

  • Confit duck leg with red wine braised puy lentils and poached pear
  • Battered haddock fillet with hand cut chips, minted crushed peas and tartare sauce
  • Abacus vegan burger with vegan smoked cheddar, everything bun, aioli and hand cut chips 

Desserts

  • Chocolate hazelnut mousse with caramelised white chocolate and salted vanilla ice cream 
  • Amaretto semifreddo affogato
  • Croissant bread & butter pudding with cinnamon bun ice cream

Abacus at The Scholar

  • Brand-new restaurant within The Scholar Hotel
  • Bringing together the best of Scottish produce with a light Mediterranean touch to create dishes that feel fresh, balanced and crafted with care
  • Inspired by one of the earliest tools for learning and understanding, the restaurant takes its name from the idea of balance and thoughtful simplicity, with these principles woven through everything from the food to the decor
  • Sister venue to Bonnars and Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard
  • Rated 4.8/5 on Tripadvisor with a Travellers' Choice Award 2025

Small print

  • Voucher is valid from Wed 1 Apr until Mon 31 Aug 2026, 7 days 12noon - 9.30pm; subject to availability. 
  • Online bookings only. Voucher must be booked by Mon 24 Aug 2026 (we don’t want you to miss out!). 
  • You risk forfeiting your voucher if you cancel within 24 hours of your booking. 
  • Max of 4 vouchers per table. 
  • Valid against food & drinks menus; menus are subject to change. 
  • Excludes steaks.
  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten / wheat free options are available.
  • Voucher spend must be used in full; no change will be given. 
  • Served in the outdoor garden terrace. 
  • Wheelchair access available.
  • Children permitted.
  • Free parking available on site.
  • A small service fee will be applied to your order, you'll see the exact amount at checkout.  
  • Advanced booking required or risk forfeiting your voucher. 
  • The venue may restrict the number of itison bookings on each day so please book early if you want a specific date. 
  • The beginning and end period of a voucher’s validity is always the busiest. We advise members to book well in advance to avoid disappointment. 
  • You can use your paperless voucher from your itison account on any mobile device. Printed vouchers are also accepted. 
  • Voucher is not exchangeable for cash or valid with any other offers. 
  • Images used for illustrative purposes only. 
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From£19

Was £35Save up to 46%

+ £0.89 service fee
  • Valid until 31st Aug 2026
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What people think

Average rating of: 4.1

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  • A pleasant surprise

    Reviewed on

    This was a pleasant surprise as I really had no idea this was a year round venue that the public could visit. Its in the University campus and I did know it existed but thought it was only for the residents staying. Its a modern,cosy venue. Not huge , but roomy enough. The menu is well selected to suit most tastes. Food came well presented and well balanced. Staff were cheery and friendly.

  • Great menu and lovely staff

    Reviewed on

    This was the first time id been and was bery impressed. I didn't know this restaurant existed. It wasn't too bust but felt cosy and the service and food were excellent.

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