Bars and Pubs

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

Mix up magical cocktails at new potion making class Rhoda Morrison

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

Distillery offers free tours to local residents Anna Bryan

Dogs are welcome at the Auld Hoose on St Leonard's Street - an Edinburgh drinking hole which serves up pub grub and beer. One reviewer said the dog-friendly pub had "a great atmosphere", and added: "There's nothing to dislike about this place".

The 10 best dog friendly pubs Anna Bryan

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 Anna Bryan

The Herringbone, North Berwick

Restaurant Review: The Herringbone, North Berwick Gaby Soutar

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 Anna Bryan

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 Rhoda Morrison

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 Anna Bryan

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 Anna Bryan

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 Anna Bryan

Barry Bryson

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

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

News Historic wine merchants launch 'unique' new Scotch whisky Anna Bryan

Karen's Diner branch Pic: Darcy Starr

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

The Balmoral Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Chef Paul Hart takes top spot at The Balmoral Hotel Gaby Soutar

Dulse interior

The best Scottish restaurant reviews of 2022 - this is our top 10 Gaby Soutar

tipo dish

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

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

Edinburgh brewery urges public to 'choose local' Anna Bryan

Gazpacho and cod dish

Flavour Profile Q&A: Gordon Craig of Taisteal Gaby Soutar

Cocktail making

Holyrood Distillery launches Height of Arrows Gin Tasting Experience Gaby Soutar

Bar Hutte Pic: Jessica Shurte

Bar Hutte Santa Claus Club review Gaby Soutar

Bross Bagels, Edinburgh Pic: Marc Millar Photography

Recipes: Larah Bross's Chanukkah creations Gaby Soutar

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

The Black Grape restaurant opens on The Royal Mile Gaby Soutar

Parsnip pate

Restaurant Review: Ante, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

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

Travel: Virgin Hotels Edinburgh - Scotland on Sunday Travel Gaby Soutar

Beef noodles

63rd + 1st, Edinburgh, restaurant review Gaby Soutar

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

Popular bar and diner announces sudden closure Anna Bryan

Rory Mellis with cheese cake Pic: Amelia & Christian Masters

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

Pic: John Carey

Interview: James Martin on his new book, Potato Gaby Soutar

Beef small plate

Restaurant Review: Eve, Virgin Hotels Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

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 Gaby Soutar

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

New Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar opens in the Capital Anna Bryan

Matthew Korecki of Bundits

Flavour Profile: Matthew Korecki, owner of Bundits Gaby Soutar

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

Beer lovers needed to sample delicious new ales Anna Bryan

Tigerlily

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

Chicken wings

Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza , Edinburgh, review Gaby Soutar

Stepan Simanek Pic: Nick Mailer

World Flair Association Grand Slam comes to Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Orchard Pic: Adobe

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

Matt and Julianna

News Hobz bakery opens in Leith Gaby Soutar

Peter Sawkins Pic: Susie Lowe

GBBO 2020 winner, Edinburgh's Peter Sawkins, launches a new cookbook for kids Gaby Soutar

Edinburgh bar and restaurant The Cauldron will offer 'spook-tacular' potions-making classes this Halloween.

Wizard-themed restaurant launches 'spook-tacular' experiences for Halloween Anna Bryan

4042

Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2022: We get a sneak preview Gaby Soutar

Vesper in the sunshine

Lindores Abbey Distillery cats revel in their Netflix fame Gaby Soutar

The Pastry Section

Leith becomes a hot spot for new cake, bread and pastry shops Gaby Soutar

Kibeni farmers

Edinburgh-based Ujamaa Spice are cleaning up the spice trade Gaby Soutar

tortelli Maremmani

The Artisan Pasta Maker, review - feast your eyes on Edinburgh's prettiest pasta Gaby Soutar

Dulse

Restaurant Review: Dulse, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

The owner of 'The Auld Hoose' and other Edinburgh pubs is 'terrified' as the cost of living crisis hits businesses across the country.

Local pub owner 'terrified' as cost of living crisis worsens Anna Bryan

The interesting histories behind every Wetherspoon pub in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Every Wetherspoons in and around Edinburgh and the histories behind them Rhoda Morrison

Chicken tendies

Restaurant Review: Chix, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

White Heather Club

We check out Bonnie & Wild's first White Heather Club ceilidh Gaby Soutar

Hopper

Restaurant Review: Kochchi, Edinburgh Gaby Soutar

Lewis Vimpany

Aizle's new head chef, Lewis Vimpany, on his food loves and hates Gaby Soutar

eorna

eorna, Edinburgh, review Gaby Soutar

Larah Bross and Alan Cumming Pic: Marc Millar

Edinburgh's most exciting restaurants and foodie pop-ups to try this August Gaby Soutar

Abdullah Razzouk of Taza in Town

Day in the Life: Abdullah Razzouk of Taza in Town Gaby Soutar

Jess Robinson Pic: Karla Gowlett

Edinburgh Festival Fringe comedians' favourite restaurants, pubs and cafes Gaby Soutar

Calum Ralston

Flavour Profile Q&A: Calum Ralston of Superico Gaby Soutar

Greyfriars Bobby Pic: Ian Rutherford

Time Out lists Edinburgh as the best city to visit in the world: do we agree? Gaby Soutar

The Lobby at Native Edinburgh

First Look: Native Edinburgh aparthotel and its new speakeasy, The Counter Gaby Soutar

The Pitt on Edinburgh's Pitt Street is moving to Granton.

Edinburgh food market The Pitt moving to new site in Granton Anna Bryan

Chez Roger window

Tour de France fans should try our favourite Scottish French restaurants Gaby Soutar

Beers from several Edinburgh breweries will be served up at the Glasgow Craft Beer Festival on July 8 and 9.

Edinburgh breweries will showcase beers at Glasgow Craft Beer Festival Anna Bryan

Barbecue pic: Getty

All you need to know to be prepared for National BBQ Week in Scotland Gaby Soutar

New offerings, including the Pizza Experience and the Theatre Kitchen, will be introduced at the refurbished Gusto Italian Edinburgh.

Edinburgh restaurant to get £250k makeover Anna Bryan

Watermelon Lah cocktail at GaGa

Our favourite Scottish restaurant reviews of 2022 Gaby Soutar

Mark Alston

Flavour Profile Q&A: Mark Alston, executive head chef of Fingal Gaby Soutar

The Real Mary King's Close and Edinburgh Gin are teaming up to offer a new ‘Stories and Wonders’ gin tasting tour.

The Real Mary King's Close launch Edinburgh Gin tasting tours Anna Bryan

Hamilton & Inches barware

Hamilton & Inches launch their first barware collection for cocktail lovers Gaby Soutar

Stuart Ralston

Flavour Profile: Aizle and Noto's chef owner, Stuart Ralston Gaby Soutar

Dulse rest

Dean Banks opens Dulse bar and restaurant in Edinburgh's West End Gaby Soutar

The Holyrood Distillery summer festivities will host four local Scottish street food vendors across July and August. Photo: Holyrood Distillery.

Holyrood Distillery announces summer events Neil Johnstone

Ka Pao

One year of Edinburgh's St James Quarter: this is what we love and hate Gaby Soutar