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Members' reviews on THE ELEPHANT HOUSE
3.6/5
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Visited in april 2024
It's worth stopping by for some pictures and a spooky drink. They had food upstairs, but we didn’t go up to eat. The staff were super friendly.
Visited in april 2024
The Elephant House, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, has gained worldwide fame as the place where J.K. Rowling spent time writing much of her early Harry Potter novels. This cozy café offers a warm, inviting atmosphere, making it a popular spot for both locals and tourists. Beyond its connection to the Harry Potter series, The Elephant House serves a variety of delicious dishes and beverages, from coffee and tea to cakes and meals. The café also boasts beautiful views of Edinburgh Castle, adding to its charm. With its rich literary history and welcoming vibe, The Elephant House is a must-visit for fans of the series and anyone looking for a pleasant café experience in Edinburgh.
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Visited in april 2024
Wrong address in their we site to begin with. The original address is connected with HP, new address is Victoria Street which would be associated with Diagon Alley. Their Facebook states they are pet friendly, they aren't- this needs to be updated. Disappointing for ASD son due to misleading information.
Visited in april 2024
Amazing view and atmosphere!!
Coffee coming very quick!
Totally recommended!
but shop is actually located in Victoria street.
Please be careful.
Coffee coming very quick!
Totally recommended!
but shop is actually located in Victoria street.
Please be careful.
Visited in april 2024
Just so so. Don’t like the desert, too sweet
Visited in april 2024
This is the original Elephant House, which JK Rowling frequented when writing her book. Since then a fire made this place shut down and open a new red cafe right in the middle of Victoria Street.
'Miraculously the table which was JK's favourite spot to write at survived the fire and is now in the new location.' - said my tour guide
'Miraculously the table which was JK's favourite spot to write at survived the fire and is now in the new location.' - said my tour guide
Visited in march 2024
The Bailey's & hot chocolate drink is TO DIE FOR! super cute cafe, great for brooding if you can get a window seat
Visited in march 2024
Avoid this tourist trap. Incredibly overpriced for low quality. I tried the "Butterscotch Beer" since it's marketed as being the real like equivalent of Butterbeer of Harry Potter fame. It's just cream soda. Nothing buttery, nothing like beer. Cold straight out the fridge. On the back it says "Cream Soda flavoured soft drink with sweetener" so it's not even real cream soda!
Visited in march 2024
J’ai eu la chance de visiter cet endroit sans trop de monde. L’Apple Pie était excellent. C’est impressionnant de voir les photos de JK Rowling et la table qui a servi à l’écriture des HP.
Visited in march 2024
The „birthplace“ of Harry Potter. Nice atmosphere overall. The ciabatta was no real ciabatta bread, more like a panini but still tasted good. We ordered a bacon & tomato roll, got one with bacon & sausage instead. Coffee was okay but nothing special. The first waitress was really nice, her co-worker seemed to have a bad day.
Visited in march 2024
Vollkommen in Ordnung.
Leckere Speisen zu einem guten Preis.
Netter Service.
Leckere Speisen zu einem guten Preis.
Netter Service.
Visited in march 2024
It's in another spot because of a fire that happened a couple years ago
Visited in march 2024
Quite disappointed, though I had low expectations.
Went there while on a trip, not out of Potter-mania so I didn't expect much when getting in this "quaint" little place open on Victoria Street for now.
It's really beautiful, though beware the steps, you might fall over once at the top!
But seriously, £8 for the "Butterscotch Beer" when you can get the exact same thing for four times less and twice the amount in a classic souvenir shop...
Apparently it is also widely known but I expected everything from plain butter with a hint of beer or the contrary, a slightly creamy beer. NOT AT ALL! Mere sugar in a cool looking drink, because the only advantage in all of this "sugar with a hint of water" was the Instagram potential of it.
Looks good, does not taste good at all for someone past the age of 10.
Went there while on a trip, not out of Potter-mania so I didn't expect much when getting in this "quaint" little place open on Victoria Street for now.
It's really beautiful, though beware the steps, you might fall over once at the top!
But seriously, £8 for the "Butterscotch Beer" when you can get the exact same thing for four times less and twice the amount in a classic souvenir shop...
Apparently it is also widely known but I expected everything from plain butter with a hint of beer or the contrary, a slightly creamy beer. NOT AT ALL! Mere sugar in a cool looking drink, because the only advantage in all of this "sugar with a hint of water" was the Instagram potential of it.
Looks good, does not taste good at all for someone past the age of 10.
Visited in march 2024
Wonderful place with great service!
Visited in february 2024
Заведение не понравилось. Для начала заказали цезарь. Это было ужасно. Не вкусно. Забыли положить курицу. Потом добавили, но курица была ужасна. Обветренна, сухая. А салат стоит 17 фунтов. Это был самый ужасный салат, который я ела в Эдинбурге. Место не рекомендую. Кроме истории, что в нем Джулиана Роулинг писала Гарри Поттера- больше ничего нет. Просто минус. Пиво неплохое.
Visited in february 2024
Эдинбург – известное место паломничества поклонников Гарри Поттера. Кафе Elephant House, несомненно, является самой известной достопримечательностью Эдинбурга, посвященной Гарри Поттеру.Джоан Роулинг провела немало времени в этом необычном кафе, записывая первую историю о Гарри Поттере.
В самом кафе нет ничего особенного, но стоит обратить внимание на интригующие граффити на тему Гарри Поттера в туалетах
В самом кафе нет ничего особенного, но стоит обратить внимание на интригующие граффити на тему Гарри Поттера в туалетах
Visited in february 2024
Très décevant, un vulgaire sandwich au jambon, une tartine , 2 bière en canette et un dessert pour 63 euros ? Tarif démesuré pour une nourriture plus que moyenne, seul le dessert était ok (tarte au pomme)
Visited in january 2024
fui y estaba en obras…
Visited in january 2024
Mikayla the waitress was so lovely. Am absolute credit to this place!! Thank you :)
Visited in january 2024
Great! Good food and lovely place.
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Visited in january 2024
Two stars because it’s a cute location and space but definitely a tourist trap. Prices too high and bad food, besides try to charge you excessive tipping.
Also, nothing HP on the decoration, menu, nothing magical about it.
Also, nothing HP on the decoration, menu, nothing magical about it.
Visited in january 2024
Fechado provisóriamente , só compra bebida na porta e sai, foi meio frustrante porque pra quem é fã da saga de Harry Potter aí é a lanchonete que a escritora terminou o primeiro livro e da vista pro cemitério onde ela se inspirou em alguns nomes para dar ao personagens
Visited in january 2024
They are open, just on Victoria street. Went in for a quick slice of cake and Scottish coffee. Both were lovely. I was rushing to get a slice of cake for my birthday as I was visiting Edinburgh with my family for my birthday. It's new year's eve, most places closed and no cake. So I was rather lucky. Their purple velvet cake was really nice.
Visited in december 2023
Sitio extremadamente caro y el personal malisimo,una cerveza en lata 6€
Visited in october 2019
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Il faut être fan
Nous y sommes allés pour découvrir les origines d'Harry Potter.
Bel endroit mais fort prisé. Soyez patient pour avoir votre table et votre commande.
N'hésitez pas à passer par les toilettes, ça en vaut le détour.
Bel endroit mais fort prisé. Soyez patient pour avoir votre table et votre commande.
N'hésitez pas à passer par les toilettes, ça en vaut le détour.
Visited in january 2020
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Historique, et ils misent là-dessus
Non loin du cimetière de Greyfriars, où se trouve la tombe d'un certain "Thomas Riddle", c'est dans ce petit café que J.K Rowling a écrit plusieurs page de sa saga, sûrement autour d'un thé. Alors il y a du monde, forcément, et il faut être un peu patient pour avoir une table. La carte est un peu chère (on mise sur le côté historique), mais c'est très bon. Toutes les pâtisseries sont faites maison, et délicieuses. Très bon moment dans l'ensemble !
Visited in november 2018
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Sympa !
Allez déguster un brownie ou carrot cake dans ce café qui a vu naître Harry Potter. Lors de notre passage en 2016, un écriteau informait les visiteurs qu'il n'y a pas de wifi, sous entendant plûtot de se parler plutôt que d'avoir le nez sur nos téléphones, une belle façon de profiter du moment !
Visited in may 2019
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Si vous venez pas pour Harry potter
Si vous venez pas pour Harry potter ne venez pas manger là. Trop cher pour ce que c est le petit déjeuné trad est fait avec des oeufs en tube .... on sort avec la faim etc etc... bouf industrielle la seule chose positive est la vue sur le chateau....
Visited in july 2018
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Lieu mythique
Lieu mythique d'Edimbourg qui a vu naître Harry Potter. JK Rowling venait s'y réfugier pour profiter du café, du chauffage, et de la vue sur le château. Depuis, le lieu est devenu une véritable attraction. Les pâtisseries type carrot cake et autre gâteaux British y sont bonnes, mais un petit peu chères. Attention, si vous souhaitez vous installer, il faudra faire la queue ! Enfin, ne manquez surtout pas les toilettes, entièrement taggés de phrases de fans de la saga. Ca vaut le détour!
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As of April 2024, it has moved.
The interior was quiet and we were able to spend a long time there.
Even in April, it is still cold and windy, so it is not possible to walk outside for a long time with a 3-year-old.
This café is recommended at such times.
To be honest, the taste is average and the price is normal.