History

The Bad Ass may not be the most appetising of names for our bistro but we decided it fitted in with all the "tongue in cheek" names that already graced Edinburgh's famous thoroughfare. And certainly the number of customers who want to eat here is bottomless.

The name as it is pictorial depicts comes from a grumpy old donkey and nothing to do with the nether regions though that is how the company got the title Below the Belt Food Company. The Bad Ass exudes a warm and friendly atmosphere with old-style charm, packed full of pictures, bullseye mirrors and candles. A moody, chill-out bistro with comfy sofas to sip a chilled glass of Chardonnay or two and scoff our delicious meals.