Filmhouse Cinema Cafe Bar

Been here many times for the cinema and a few times for drinks but had never sampled the food despite hearing that there were some tasty vegan options from friends and online.

I had the vegan breakfast which wasn't your usual plate of vegetarian breakfast with missing eggs. It had haggis, scrambled tofu, sausages (pretty sure they were the Linda McCartney ones) so I was more than full by the end. It was quite busy when I went but the service was pretty quick and the staff were lovely and friendly.

You can even catch a film before you go!

The Filmhouse is a great venue, and the cafe-bar has a pleasant atmosphere and good service. The vegan options aren't very extensive - I had a slightly bland curry - but they had a couple of options. Not the best place to come for a vegan, but you won't go hungry.

If you go to the counter and ask, the staff will be able to show you a separate vegan menu. It doesn't have a huge range of options and they're pretty basic (soup, hummus, etc), but the food is pretty good and it's convenient to get something to eat before a film.

I went there for dessert before a movie and had a nice chocolate orange slice (like a Tiffin). They had several vegan options and a separate vegan menu, which looked like it would be a good (but not amazing) place to have dinner before a show. The atmosphere was retro and homey - it had an independent feel to it and the staff were friendly and helpful.

In days before happy cow and the growth of veggie restaurants, the filmhouse was a staple eatery in edinburgh. About a third of the menu is veggie, aand do offer some vegan options, and if you ask at the bar, they will do as much as possible to help you.

The food is okay, like many others, offering various options from around the world, never fantastic but never poor. Its a nice big space and a good option if you have kids.

Also a great cinema.