Cafés · Our pick in Edinburgh
The Colonnades at the Signet Library
On Parliament Square
About The Colonnades at the Signet Library
The Colonnades is the restaurant of the Signet Library on Parliament Square, known for its afternoon tea.
Why it's on our list
- Afternoon tea
- Beside St Giles’
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Colonnades at the Signet Library before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Colonnades at the Signet Library are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest tram stops and railway stations
- Edinburgh WaverleyRail300 m4 min walk
- Princes StreetTram500 m6 min walk
- St Andrew SquareTram600 m8 min walk
Key sights
- St Giles’ Cathedral50 mWalk 1 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- National Museum250 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Edinburgh Castle550 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Holyroodhouse1.3 kmWalk 16 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Arthur’s Seat2.0 kmWalk 24 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Royal Botanic Garden2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Britannia3.8 kmCycle 16 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Edinburgh Airport10 kmCycle 45 minCar or taxi 33 min
Main railway stations
- Edinburgh Waverley300 mWalk 4 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Haymarket1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min