Hemma

Hemma | Boda Bar

A family friendly haven daytime and a party place at night with tasty draughts on tap and an extensive cocktail list.

– Our mezzanine level takes up to 130 people and it is a great place for  party, we have lots of different parties; Birthday parties, Weddings, Pop up shops, anniversaries, leaving parties, big networking events, Vintage Wedding fairs, Clothes swaps etc.

Please pop in and have a look around or call Hemma on 0131-629 33 27, or email on [email protected] “We had our engagement party at your bar last night.

Jamie & Laura “My company has been running events at Hemma for over a year and working with Anna and her excellent team is a real pleasure.

The friendly, helpful and professional staff know exactly how to ensure that our events are given a platform for success and our guests feel looked-after.

http://www.bodabar.com

Hemma - Your Next Brunch Spot in Edinburgh - KK Land

This is Hemma, a lovely Swedish restaurant in Holyrood that I frequent fairly often.

Hemma literally means ‘home’ in Swedish and is exactly what the name entails: 1:  relaxed and comfortable :  at ease 2:  in harmony with the surroundings 3:  on familiar ground :  knowledgeable  So…what exactly was I doing at a Swedish restaurant after just having gotten off a flight from Sweden?

Well, turns out that Hemma has a new brunch menu and since myself and fellow Edinburgh blogger Charlotte are Brunch’s biggest fans we couldn’t help but try it out.

Hemma is owned by the chain Boda, which own six different restaurants and bars, all of which have the same cozy Swedish interior and feel.

Hemma is the kind of spot that works for everyone- it’s great for families as there are lots of toys and books, someone who’s there for a quick coffee, a glass of wine (which I sometimes do after walking up Arthur’s Seat as a treat), for a bigger meal and now for a leisurely or hungover brunch.

Hemma (75 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh) | The List

Hemma is proof that there's more to Scandinavian food and drink than crispbreads and pickled herring.

Even with six venues now across Edinburgh, we're quite happy for the Swedish owners of Hemma to continue their empire building.

Off any beaten track, the office-y look of Hemma’s exterior belies the cosiness inside, created by mismatched furniture, comfy sofas, fairy lights and table football.

On a Friday night, the after-work crowd combines with a regular DJ spinning soul and funk to create a sometimes full-on dance party.

At other times, you’ll find a mixed crowd, including families during the day, and a relaxed feel.

5 Edinburgh pubs serving outstanding eats - Scotsman Food and ...

Do you hanker for chips if you have a glass of vino or does your stomach rumble with every passing pint?

Will it be sweet ‘n’ sour deep-fried gherkins, sensationally savoury corn dogs or buffalo wings so good they’ll have you sucking the sauce from your fingers?

To visit Blackfriars and not sample the handcut chips with homemade bearnaise sauce is criminal.

If you develop a taste for the second-to-none bar snacks, quality is matched and portion size increased at their restaurant next door.

For an awesome alternative to fries, go for the crispy polenta and chickpea chips with spicy tomato mayo or the deep fried squid with lemon and coriander.

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Despite my initial reluctance, I’d been persuaded to visit this new restaurant before taking the nieces to the local pool, and was prepped to choose food that wouldn’t make me float, sink or swell up like the twisted tail of a balloon poodle.

It’s in the former premises of The Raj, which occupied this corner spot for three decades (now Tommy Miah and his crew have moved this Indian restaurant to Blackhall).

We shared the devilled chicken wings (£5) and the Fruits of the North sharing board (£14) – aka “the best North Sea seafood, selected and prepared by us”.

Apart from the fact that the batter was undercooked and, thus, slimy inside, this was fine, with fresh cod, decent wedges on the side and ramekins of peas.

Nobody asked us what was wrong with the things we couldn’t eat, but I hope they noticed the still full plates and made a vow to try a tiny bit harder.

10 Toddler-Friendly Cafes/Restaurants in Edinburgh - Dickins

These places don’t necessary all have kids’ menus, but they have play areas, toys, high chairs and friendly staff who know the chaos under 5s can bring with them.

Plus they have a small play area with toys, and if your toddler allows, you could also have a wee browse in the shop… With plenty of toys and a lovely play zone your toddler will keep busy for a good while at Hemma (“at home” in Swedish) whilst you enjoy a drink, cake or some hot food.

The food is fresh, the coffee is great, the staff is friendly and they have a great play area with lots of toys for children.

Another Stockbridge gem where you can have bite to eat, a delicious cup of coffee or a freshly made smoothie – all while your toddler is busy exploring the play area and toys in the back room.

There is a soft play area, an indoor climbing frame, a retro video games machine, a buggy park, baby changing room and a kids menu with something for every taste.

Hemma | Restaurants in Old Town, Edinburgh

Homely, child-friendly Swedish-run pub that caters to families, office works and evening cocktail drinkers amid soft furnishing and homewares The Swedish entrepeneurs behind local legends Boda Bar, Joseph Pearce’s, Sofi’s and Victoria added Hemma to their indy pub chain back in 2012.

It’s Swedish for ‘at home’ and, in keeping with the other bars, which throw together chintzy fabrics, second-hand furniture and Ikea trinkets, it feels a lot like being in someone’s home.

The home comforts continue in the menu - a Scandi-Scottish smörgåsbord of well, actual smörgåsbords (including smoked trout from Dunbar, herring, pickles, smoked cheese and bread), smørrebrød open sandwiches (with smoked salmon, beetroot, dill and cream cheese, or roast beef, radish and Swedish mustard), and puddings (flourless chocolate cake and cardamon toffee sauce, or rhubarb crumble with custard).

Although during the day it fills up with office workers and parents with young children (Hemma, like all the other bars in the chain, is very child-friendly, and sometimes runs a baby disco on a Sunday), by night it switches to a cocktail and fruit cider-drinking crowd, who can enjoy their booze while sinking deep into soft furnishings.

It’s also worth taking note of the many regular events thrown by the bar - a singles night, referendum night, Eurovision night, jogging club, clothes swap and quiz have all been recent successes.