With so many great restaurants and bars to choose from in Edinburgh, we thought we’d find out what the top food critics have to say about the best places to eat and drink in the Capital. Critics including Jay Rayner, Marina O’Loughlin, Olly Smith and regular MasterChef critic Grace Dent are among those who know their palette and have sampled the best that Edinburgh has to offer.
9. The Oxford Bar - Tom Parker Bowles
Food critic Tom Parker Bowles highlighted this city centre pub, famous for its inclusion in Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus novels, citing its "austere but warm charm" and "real ale". Photo: Lisa Ferguson
10. Fhior - Molly Codyre
Molly Codyre, a food critic for The Independent, described this Broughton Street restaurant as "a restaurant that shows you the true power of food". She added: "In fact, this might just be one of the country’s best restaurants." Photo: Contributed
11. The Bow Bar - Olly Smith
Speaking about this Edinburgh pub on Victoria Street, drink columnist and critic Olly Smith said: “A stroll down West Bow always makes me feel like celebrating. An essential stop is the Bow Bar with its cheery blue frontage. Inside, cosy and smart, its bar is impeccably laid out. Really interesting beer along with deep drams of whisky make it a must.” Photo: complimentary