The top 6 live music bars in Edinburgh at the Fringe, as chosen by performers Logan’s Close Sean Murphy August 17, 2018 Drink The Edinburgh Festival can be a tad daunting at first for newcomers. Bombardments of thespians belting out theatrical songs every 10 meters of the Royal Mile. Shirtless men wearing Union Jack underpants and...
70% Grand Café at The Scotsman, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar August 17, 2018 Food, Restaurant Review The newest inhabitants of this newspaper’s old office put a call out on Twitter, looking for stories about the building. I’ve been at The Scotsman for 16 years, but missed a stint in the beautiful North...
The best traditional pubs to check out in Edinburgh during the Festival Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 16, 2018 Drink With plenty of whisky, real ale drawn from real taps and not a hipster beard in sight, here a few of the best traditional pubs in Edinburgh . . . Bennets Bar (8 Leven Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9LG)...
Edinburgh bartender named ‘Race To Skye’ Champion in UK bartending competition Sean Murphy August 16, 2018 Drink, In the News, Whisky Stefanie Anderson, who works for Bon Vivant in the capital, faced off against finalists from Leeds, London, Glasgow and Manchester in the competition which is run by Talisker single malt whisky. Stefanie...
The 10 best restaurants in Edinburgh according to TripAdvisor Will Trinkwon August 16, 2018 Food With restaurants spanning the whole gamut of food styles and dining experiences, Edinburgh is one of the capitals of the Scottish culinary world. But with such a dizzying variety of eateries on offer, it...
70% Beetroot Sauvage, restaurant review, Edinburgh Catriona Thomson August 15, 2018 Food, Restaurant Review Vinyasa, Chi Kung, Nidra, Tai Chi are not the names of delicious dishes on a menu, just a small selection of the therapies and classes on offer at the Edinburgh Community Yoga social enterprise just off...
BABA Edinburgh introduces new Levant summer menu Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 15, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News BABA situated at the west end of Edinburgh’s George Street boasts mezze style dining in a unique intimate setting that invites guests to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. With its new summer...
Tom Kitchin announces new Edinburgh restaurant opening Rosalind Erskine August 15, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News Featuring an open rotisserie in the middle of the brass-accented, open-plan dining room, the Edinburgh bistro’s menu will incorporate the best of Scotland’s produce, with hints of Tom's passion for French...
In pictures: A first look at Leith’s newest bar The Nauticus Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 15, 2018 Drink Iain McPherson, co-owner of two of Edinburgh’s top cocktail bars, Panda & Sons and Hoot The Redeemer, is one half of the duo who have brought a flavour of Leith’s past into the present. He has...
The best places to visit for food and drink during the Edinburgh International Book Festival Scotsman Food and Drink Staff August 13, 2018 Drink, Food, In the News With the Edinburgh International Book Festival in full swing, we take a look at the best places to grab a drink or bite to eat if you're visiting the capital. Social Bite (131 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 3DT and...
