This year has seen a number of new restaurants, cafés and bars open their doors and join the long list of places that are worth checking out.
In part one of this list we will look at 15 new businesses that opened in Edinburgh this year.
13. The Spanish Butcher
The Spanish Butcher opened in North Castle Street in May, offering visitors a Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired menu and showcasing some of the “finest dry aged beef in the world” across its à la carte menu | Reuben Paris Photo: Reuben Paris
14. COSMO
Multi-cuisine restaurant COSMO re-opened in July following a major refurbishment at its Omni Centre venue. Co-founded by Gok Wan, it named Best Restaurant in Scotland by The Golden Chopsticks Awards | Atomic 10
15. Knoops
Knoops specialises in bespoke hot chocolates where customers can both the type and percentage of how much chocolate goes into their drink. There are over 20 different chocolate percentages to choose from, along with nine dairy and plant-based milks and an abundance of extras including sea salt, orange zest and chilli. Knoops opened two cafes in Edinburgh this year in George Street and Victoria Street | NJ Photo: NJ