A cooked steak topped with sautéed Scottish mushrooms as a hand pours dark sauce from a small copper pan over the dish, set on a white plate in a fine‑dining setting.

A white bowl holds a dish of roast peach with nasturtium, roquette and foraged Scottish mushrooms, set on a marble‑patterned table with wine glasses, cutlery and a folded napkin creating an elegant dining scene.

A delicate tart shell filled with green purée, micro herbs and vibrant garnishes, topped with a light foam and presented on a white plate with a decorative rim.

Acquerello rice pudding topped with salted caramel popcorn, edible flowers and a scoop of apricot sorbet, served in a ceramic bowl on a white plate with sunlight highlighting the textures.

Dining

A UNIQUE SETTING

Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence.

In the onboard restaurant, relax on seats covered in the softest leather and watch the vibrant Leith Docks transform from bold daylight into soft, dusky tones, as the evening sun spills across the ocean.

Experience beautifully prepared dishes bursting with flavour, created with passion by the galley team. Enjoy an evening dinner including Fingal Hotel’s smoked salmon, which is smoked on board, as well as delicious seasonal dishes.

The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place to mark life’s biggest moments. Discover how to celebrate a Graduation at Fingal, where every moment is a class above.

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opening hours

Served daily from 6pm - 9pm.

Drinks Menu

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Accessibility

There is a lift as well as stairs to the restaurant. If you require any further information about specific access or need advice on planning your visit, please contact us: +44 (0) 131 357 5000.

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GALLERY

Roast peach topped with nasturtium, roquette and foraged Scottish mushrooms, arranged on a white plate with soft natural light and a blurred pink flower in the foreground.

Sliced grilled meat with green purée, orange‑red sauce, asparagus, and herb garnish on a white plate.

A plate of blistered green peppers topped with grated cheese and crushed seasoning, served with a dollop of creamy white sauce. A hand hovers above, sprinkling a finishing touch over the dish on a white textured plate set on a marble surface.

A golden‑seared piece of fish rests on Brussels sprouts and mushrooms with a light brown sauce, served in a wide‑rimmed white bowl beside a black menu embossed in gold with “FINGAL The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar.”

Poached meringue with Scottish strawberries arranged around it as crème anglaise is poured into the bowl, presented on a textured grey plate with a glass of lemon water beside it.

Reviews

❝Exceptional from start to finish❞

The most luxurious place I have ever stayed. The attention to detail is phenomenal and the rooms, food, service were all exceptional. It doesn’t feel like you are on a boat (my husband had been worried as he gets seasick) but the nautical elements and history are fascinating. Very impressed and highly recommend.

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❝Beyond superb❞

From the minute you get on board the people are amazing and so attentive, it’s beyond professional it’s actually personal service, The cabins are exquisite bathrooms amazing just so so nice and lovely to relax in. Then the food what can you say superb , the service from the waiters and waitresses are again superb.

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❝Heaven on earth . Truly amazing❞

Such a wonderful hotel. Afternoon tea was the best ever. Staff so amazing, catering to every need . Best experience ever and food was truly outstanding.

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