Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Edinburgh

Brandon H. • June 3, 2018You can’t go wrong. Pick anything and you’ll be happy. Come hungry!

Thaís S. • November 16, 2017So cozy and Scottish! The best earl grey tea I've had in my life.

Theo John Auld M. • September 24, 2017We had an excellent lunch. I would love to come back and try the entire menu. Turns out this is a local favourite but that doesn't surprise me in the least.

Gordon A. • September 29, 2018Coffee here (espresso and pour over) is excellent. They have best beans in Edinburgh. Mornings are nice and quiet :)

Melon L. • August 27, 2018Delicious food but the wait staff makes this place stand out. They’re the nicest, friendliest of anywhere in Edinburgh.

Paul H. • September 14, 2021Perhaps the best veggie breakfast of all time. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Katie F. • August 13, 2016My favourite ice cream in Edinburgh. White chocolate and basil is amazing!

Brynn E. • April 15, 2015Fantastic cocktails & staff! Plus, they serve barrel aged cocktails that you can also buy in tiny bottles to-go!

Caroline G. • June 2, 2023Amazing place! Great food! Worth waiting for a table by the sea.

Fillan K. • July 9, 2017The best bar I have been to in Edinburgh. So chilled and with an amazing range of selection.

Cam_in_Bris • July 5, 2023Great vegan dining options - haggis cheese fries FTW! 🦇🌱

Jemima T. • March 13, 2012Great for a light lunch - lamb stew, chips and cullen skink all a get thumbs up. And when it's sunny there is no where better :-)

Bianca • May 6, 2018Awesome interior design and the food was good. Way above the normal pub food - fish cakes & chicken liver terrine 😋

Anthony C. • March 27, 2017The best restaurant in town and relatively unknown. The public bar and member rooms are a great place to have a drink and the staff are very good and knowledgable.

Viajandolavidaloca • March 24, 2018LOVE this place- food and drinks are incredible. Bartenders are great, super knowledgeable and friendly.

Jen D. • May 29, 2011Definately recommend the goat cheese salad. Great experience.

Bart W. • August 27, 2012Delicious food (had Kimbab (김밥) and Chicken Bulgogi (닭 불고기)! : )) and the staff is very friendly : ))) It was so nice and quiet - definitely I'll be back : ))

Joe P. • September 7, 2014The burgers are good and the steaks are too. But make sure you book a table!

Petros A. • November 16, 2013Amazing cakes! Quirky seating! Try the window seats!

Ryan N. • July 25, 2017Great beers and fun atmosphere. Loved their signature IPA "punk"

Layla • October 8, 2018Lovely bar with great and sophisticated cocktails. Service is extremely friendly and the atmosphere is very cozy, kind of like being in a trendy wooden cabin. ;)

Shell B. • March 24, 2014Great sandwiches, soup and excellent coffee, tables for laptop & free wifi. Do try the Czech cake!

Ville K. • June 10, 2016The Jolly Botanist! Enjoy the Scottish friendliness, interior design, loads of different gins or just a beer or twelve! Crowded in the late evenings.

Cenk G. • September 27, 2014Very good service with 300 malt brands! Definitely worth a visit. Try one of the whiskey flights...

Abbot M. • September 14, 2013DARK ISLAND. an absolute beauty and a must try

Jess B. • December 27, 2017Dropped in for lunch. The toasties + soup are delicious and great value. Good buzz. The flat whites are fab.

Ben R. • May 24, 2017Great food. Get one BBQ dish per person and a few sides and rice. Definitely have a selection of Kimchi.

Aleksander P. • September 27, 2019Cozy and fancy place to have a cup of delicious coffee! Also you can buy yourself a pack of freshly roasted coffee beans

Angela M. • November 28, 2013Brilliant place to relax. Amazing whisky and dark ale

Ambush P. • June 28Fabulous for drinks with amazing views of Edinburgh castle, the cocktails are innovative and very moreish!