Billed as the ‘biggest national celebration of British food on the nation’s calendar', the annual event encourages people to get out and about to taste the best of what Britain has to offer from September 16 to October 1.
Dish Cult is a hugely popular site amongst foodies, as it not only helps diners find restaurants, but also allows them to book tables directly.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see Dish Cult’s selection of the top 10 venues to enjoy traditional British grub in Scotland’s capital city.
5. MUMS Great Comfort Food
Where: 4A Forrest Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2QN. Dish Cult said: Bacon rolls? Check. Pies and stews? Check. Bangers and mash? Check (meaty and veggie). Casseroles? Check. This place has all the meals you remember from your childhood — good old classics designed to keep you warm and well-fed in a northern hemisphere climate. Its puds also tick all the boxes when it comes to humble favourites; MUMS treacle and date pud is a bestseller, and you can get stuck into some vegan-friendly crumble. And you can pair your food with a local beer or a Tetley tea. MUMS has been going strong for two decades (albeit under the name of Monster Mash Café for a period), serving breakfast through to dinner to hungry diners. Photo: PHIL WILKINSON Photo: PHIL WILKINSON
6. Thirty Knots
Where: Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, EH30 9TA. Dish Cult said: A nation formed of islands, Great Britain is a place of close ties with its coastline. You’re never that far from the sea here, least of all in Edinburgh, which borders the Firth of Forth on two sides. Thirty Knots is just outside the city in South Queensferry, a contemporary incarnation of the traditional British pub. Its ample terrace opens out to the water, with direct views of the iconic three bridges. While the menu has some international influences, there are plenty of native staples. Order a prawn cocktail, some pork belly bites, and steak and ale pie, followed by a tablet crunch ice cream sundae. Wash it down with a pint of ale or a draught beer. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and on the terrace and kids can dine until 10.30pm. Photo: Third Party
7. Wedgwood
Where: 267 Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8BQ. Dish Cult said: Husband and wife team Paul and Lisa Wedgwood conceived this restaurant, which has grown to become one of the highest acclaimed dining rooms in the capital. Menus change quarterly, in line with the season, and many ingredients are foraged. A la carte and tasting menus (with optional wine pairings) are provided, with inclusions like Avon Valley roe deer, venison haggis, black pudding, bone marrow crumb, salt baked celeriac and nettles. It’s adventurous fare, but not too “out there” for those with a simpler palate. Dessert options include cranachan and a “very” sticky toffee pudding. If you need some time to ponder your options, you can do so in style, over a glass of champers and some canapes. Set at the heart of the Old Town’s historic quarter, the restaurant is found on Canongate. Photo: Iron Man
8. Bertie’s
Where: 9 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE. Dish Cult said: With a strapline of “Proper Fish and Chips”, this venue specialises in one of the dishes closest to our nation’s heart. Your fish can come breaded or baked and there are plenty of other chippie faves, like battered sausage, Whitby scampi, white pudding and deep-fried Mars Bar. Order a side of bread and butter, a twice-cooked chip buttie, a black pudding Scotch egg, some mushy peas or a portion of curry sauce to transport you back to the good old days of Friday night takeaways. Everything is fried in your choice of beef dripping or veggie oil, with gluten-free fryers set aside too. If you have any room left after all that, order up a whippy ice cream to remind you of the seaside, or a towering ice cream sundae. Set on two levels, the warehouse-style restaurant interior is super kid-friendly, caters to large groups and offers an NHS discount. Photo: Third Party