Bars and Pubs

Island Poke interior

Restaurant Review: Island Poke, Edinburgh

The Johnnie Walker Experience in Princes Street offers panoramic views of Edinburgh and delicious whisky cocktails with its 1820 rooftop bar. One visitor gave the venue a five-star review on Google, and wrote: "Great selection of cocktails, friendly staff and amazing view from the roof."

7 of the best rooftop bars in the Capital

Nobles, a Victorian-style cafe-bar in Leith, allows customers to bring in dogs during the day. One visitor described the venue as "a really nice place in Leith to grab something to eat or just to have a few drinks". They continued: "As lot of places in Leith, the place is dog friendly so you can bring your furry friends too".

The 10 best dog friendly pubs

IMF Honorary Committee members Phil Rosenthal (L) and Monica Rosenthal (R) and Lily Rosenthal attend the International Myeloma Foundation's 7th Annual Comedy Celebration Benefiting The Peter Boyle Research Fund hosted by Ray Romano at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for IMF)

Interview: Somebody Feed Phil star, Phil Rosenthal

This is just one of several restaurant chains that locals want to open in Edinburgh. Turtle Bay, which serves up flavourful Caribbean food and tropical cocktails, has 51 venues across the nation.

The 12 businesses our readers want to see in Edinburgh

This Prohibition-style speakeasy bar hidden in the heart of Edinburgh, on Queen Street, is known for its delicious and creative cocktails. On the menu are many gin inventions, including the Tian Tian - which combines boutique gin with absinthe and pea cordial - and the Strange Beauty - a martini-like creation with a Greek salad cordial mixed in. One reviewer wrote: "What a find. A gin cocktail bar behind a bookcase below a 'barbers shop'".

The eight best gin bars in Edinburgh

Diners can enjoy a pint and a curry in the sun at The Radhuni - an Indian restaurant on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Indian restaurant re-opens 'oasis' outdoor garden

This busy pub is Greene King's best-rated venue in Edinburgh. The Festival, which has a five star rating on Google, is located on Morrison Street, near Edinburgh Haymarket Station, making it a perfect spot for travellers and commuters.

All the local Greene King pubs rated best to worst

Chaakoo Bombay Cafe will open a restaurant on Edinburgh's Lothian Road, after seeing success at its two Glasgow venues.

Popular Indian restaurant to open in city centre

You can celebrate Beyoncé's arrival in Edinburgh with a free lemonade from ASK Italian on Shandwick Place.

Italian restaurant to serve free lemonade to Beyoncé fans

This burger chain has several branches in Edinburgh, including a convenient venue for shoppers at Fort Kinnaird. Bread Meats Bread has been named as having one of the top 50 burgers in the world. One happy customer left a five star review on Google, writing: "One of the best burgers I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, great local ingredients and the sauce and toppings were amazing. My new favourite place!"

The 9 best restaurants at Fort Kinnaird - according to reviews

Good Brothers Wine Bar on Dean Street, which serves up natural wines to locals in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh, will close later this month.

Popular wine bar set to close doors next week

Popular vegan restaurant Harmonium in East London Street is closing (Google Streetview)

Popular vegan bar and restaurant announces closure

Buck's Bar, which focuses on American-style food, including wings, waffles and burgers, will open in Edinburgh later this month.

New rock'n'roll themed restaurant announces opening date

The bao buns and salmon skewers were a highlight, at new Edinburgh restaurant Lucky Yu,

We try new Asian-fusion restaurant Lucky Yu

Decade-hopping dance event Hot Dub Time Machine is coming to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Hot Dub Time Machine to return for Fringe Festival
Highly-anticipated Edinburgh dance event to travel through decades of music

Saint Giles’ Café Bar, in Edinburgh’s Old Town, is going on sale for the first time in 32 years.

Long-serving café and bar goes on sale

Luxury hotel Roseate Edinburgh set to celebrate 60 years of 007 with James Bond themed whisky experience.

Luxury hotel to host James Bond themed whisky tasting

Salmon Pic: Susie Lowe

Recipes: Gary Maclean's seafood dishes

The Cauldron in Edinburgh's Frederick Street has launched the Potion Making 2.0 experience

Mix up magical cocktails at new potion making class

Edinburgh residents with EH postcodes can book free tours at Holyrood Distillery for Thursday nights.

Distillery offers free tours to local residents

This steak restaurant inside the Rutland hotel serves up a 'Sharing Sunday Roast' with quality beef and unlimited sides. One reviewer praised Kyloe's' "great food, welcoming staff, warm and friendly service and excellent value" on Google, and described their meal as "one of the best Sunday roasts we’ve had out".

The 10 best places to go for a Sunday roast

The Herringbone, North Berwick

Restaurant Review: The Herringbone, North Berwick

The salt and chilli squid, slow-braised pork belly bites and king rib supper at Thirty Knots, a new restaurant and bar in South Queensferry.

New restaurant Thirty Knots offers hearty food and stunning views

Tomás Gormley and Sam Yorke are to open their second restaurant, Skua, in Edinburgh

Small plates and cocktails will be on offer at new bar and restaurant

This neighbourhood bar is a laid-back location to enjoy a glass or two of wine. Spry specialises in natural wines and also serves up lunch and dinner, with an ever-changing selection of dishes made with local and seasonal produce.

Here are the 8 best wine bars in the Capital

There are many ways to celebrate Galentine's or Anti Valentine's Day in Edinburgh, from prosecco brunches to comedy nights.

How to spend 'Galentine's Day' in the Capital
Single on Valentine’s Day? Don't worry – there’s plenty of events celebrating the importance of platonic love in Edinburgh.

Three Edinburgh venues have been included in a list of the Top 50 Cocktails bars in the UK for 2023.

Three cocktail bars named in UK top 50 list

Barry Bryson

Edinburgh chef Barry Bryson pops up with seafood menu at George Street cafe

Edinburgh wine merchants Cockburns of Leith and Annandale Distillery have teamed up to launch a new whisky, just in time for Burns Night.

Historic wine merchants launch 'unique' new Scotch whisky

Karen's Diner branch Pic: Darcy Starr

Karen's Diner brings its burgers and very rude service to Edinburgh and Glasgow

The Balmoral Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Chef Paul Hart takes top spot at The Balmoral Hotel

Dulse interior

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tipo dish

Aizle and Noto's sister restaurant, tipo, opens in Edinburgh next year

Keith Robertson, Head Brewer at Edinburgh's Bellfield Brewery launches 'Think Local Drink Local' campaign.

Edinburgh brewery urges public to 'choose local'

Gazpacho and cod dish

Flavour Profile Q&A: Gordon Craig of Taisteal

Cocktail making

Holyrood Distillery launches Height of Arrows Gin Tasting Experience

Bar Hutte Pic: Jessica Shurte

Bar Hutte Santa Claus Club review

Bross Bagels, Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Recipes: Larah Bross's Chanukkah creations

Stuart Hunter, Cameron Taylor and Murray Ainslie outside The Black Grape

The Black Grape restaurant opens on The Royal Mile

Parsnip pate

Restaurant Review: Ante, Edinburgh

The Commons Club Bar at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh. Pic: Contributed

Travel: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Beef noodles

63rd + 1st, Edinburgh, restaurant review

Philly's Edinburgh is closing on Saturday, after being faced with staffing challenges and rising costs.

Popular bar and diner announces sudden closure

Rory Mellis with cheese cake Pic: Amelia & Christian Masters

Try the cheese cake maker at IJ Mellis in Edinburgh, Glasgow and St Andrews

Pic: John Carey

Interview: James Martin on his new book, Potato

Beef small plate

Restaurant Review: Eve, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Franco Manca's roast beef Xmas pizza with a Yorkie in the middle

The best Edinburgh restaurants and bars to try on the run up to Christmas

Ciao, trendy new Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar, has opened in Edinburgh.

New Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar opens in the Capital

Matthew Korecki of Bundits

Flavour Profile: Matthew Korecki, owner of Bundits

Beer lovers in Edinburgh are needed to taste new brews for consumer research.

Beer lovers needed to sample delicious new ales

Tigerlily

Tigerlily Edinburgh's designer tells us about the glamorous venue's new look

Chicken wings

Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza , Edinburgh, review

Stepan Simanek Pic: Nick Mailer

World Flair Association Grand Slam comes to Edinburgh

Orchard Pic: Adobe

Apple inspiration: there's a bumper crop this year, here's what to do with them