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The Spence restaurant in 39 St Andrew Sq
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The Spence

The Spence is reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available. Multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff who take cross-contamination seriously, and one review mentions a dedicated fryer. However, the kitchen is not dedicated, food is not flagged, and the venue itself warns that cross-contamination risk exists. No formal accreditation is cited.

Address39 St Andrew Sq, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, UK
Cuisine
Price€€
Hours
Mon7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Tue7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Wed7:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fri7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sat8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Sun8:00 AM to 9:30 PM
Websitegleneagles.com/townhouse/eat-drink/the-spence/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=local&utm_campaign=restaurant-thespence
Last verified

Per-allergen evidence

Coeliac · Gluten-free

confidence 0.65 ·

Marked menu, shared, Allergen-marked menu and aware staff but shared fryer / prep. Cross-contamination risk acknowledged.

The Spence is reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available. Multiple coeliac diners report knowledgeable staff who take cross-contamination seriously, and one review mentions a dedicated fryer. However, the kitchen is not dedicated, food is not flagged, and the venue itself warns that cross-contamination risk exists. No formal accreditation is cited.

✓ dedicated fryer✓ staff trained

Cited references

[1] aggregatorGluten-Free Brunch Places in Edinburgh, Scotland , FindMeGlutenFreeLists The Spence in a brunch roundup; shows 'No GF Menu' but lists GF items: Dessert, Pasta, Fries, Gravy.fetched 2026-05-15[2] aggregatorAre there gluten-free menu options at The Spence in Edinburgh, Scotland? , FindMeGlutenFreeDedicated listing: 'Reported NOT to have a gluten-free menu, but gluten-free options are available.' 2 safety ratings. Reviews mention knowledgeable staff, dedicated fryer, no dedicated kitchen.fetched 2026-05-15[3] aggregatorGluten-Free Breakfast Places in Edinburgh, Scotland , FindMeGlutenFreeLists The Spence in a breakfast roundup; shows 'No GF Menu' and GF items: Dessert, Pasta, Fries, Gravy.fetched 2026-05-15[4] blogThe Spence - Gluten-Free Restaurant in Edinburgh , atly.comAtly listing: 'friendly, knowledgeable staff', 'plenty of gluten free options', unverified status.fetched 2026-05-15

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