Food and Drink

Wimpy "fast food" takeaway and restaurant in Princes Street Edinburgh, March 1989.

21 great photos of city restaurants and eating out in the late 1980s

Gravity Beer Festival returns to Summerhall this week for its fourth annual edition.

Gravity Beer Festival returns to city this week after sellout events

Ad Feature Mrs Elswood celebrates gherkins at The Great Gherkin Soirée

New 'five-star dive bar' opens in vaults of famous West End landmark

Randy's Donuts - known for its iconic 32-foot donut sign in its original location in California - is coming to Edinburgh

Famous LA donut chain to open first UK store in city centre

Easter Road pub Middletons Bar has been sold.

Pub next to Hibs' stadium popular with away fans sold

I had lunch at the newest restaurant in dynamic Edinburgh venue

The award-winning, black pearl-filtered Single Estate Vodka is now available in the UK

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Chef Dean Banks has hit out at Edinburgh council over the lack of clarity and communication following the suspension of the trams three weeks ago

Leith trade being 'destroyed' due to tram disruption, warn top chefs

Bellfield Brewery was named an 'Overall Winner' in the keg beer category at the Indie Beer Scotland Awards 2026.

Edinburgh brewery bags top national award for Mexican-style creation

The 'fun' and jolly Edinburgh deli that's opened in former cycle shop

I had Sunday lunch at Edinburgh's most ravishing new restaurant

I had transcendent 13-course dinner at Edinburgh Michelin restaurant

I had a hopeful and retro dinner at Edinburgh's most viral restaurant

I'm a restaurant reviewer but this isn't about the food

Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer (Image made with AI)

Stella Artois launches strawberries and cream Wimbledon themed beer
Stella Artois is launching a Wimbledon themed beer - featuring the tournament’s classic strawberries and cream flavours.
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I had dinner at Edinburgh's latest pizza restaurant

I tried these rosé wines and these are the bottles I’d buy again for summer (aff)

The best rosé wines for summer entertaining

I had Friday night dinner at this cool and moody Edinburgh restaurant

Grubby combines chef-made ready meals with flavour-packed recipe kits.

This subscription is bringing restaurant-style flavours to your home

Grubby combines fresh meal kits and quick ready meals in one subscription, making it much easier to answer the nightly ‘what’s for dinner’ question.

The meal box helping to answer the 'what's for dinner?' question

I took my family to this 10-year-old Edinburgh pizza restaurant

Home is the most popular location for tea drinking among Brits

Ad Feature How tea becomes a 'lifelong habit' for Brits

I had an inspiring lunch at vibrant Edinburgh street food destination

Stanley Quencher tumbler drops to £26.99 - here's how to get one

The colourful 'love letter' of a bakery and cafe opening in Edinburgh

I tried an unusual dinner at this quirky and colourful Edinburgh pub
I tried an interesting take on Mexican food
Gaby Soutar

I tried the £29 menu at this utterly sublime Edinburgh restaurant

Award-winning street food brand finds new home in popular bar

The L'or Barista Sublime is back to its lowest price

L’OR Barista Sublime coffee machine drops to £49.99 in 55% Amazon deal

KNOX Hydration continues its rapid ascent as a trusted hydration solution for elite athletes and everyday consumers.

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'The Bean' at Millennium Park, Chicago, with backdrop of the city

Chicago city break: I followed in the footsteps of Ferris Bueller

The Times said the city centre pub was somewhere were 'tourists and locals happily mix'.

The 35 best pubs in Edinburgh according to The Times

Marylebone High Street looked like a winter wonderland at night time

Enjoy a festive shopping and foodie trip in Marylebone Village, London

Local bar launches Christmas cocktail after brazen theft of statue

This rum offers a rich fusion of Spiced Caribbean Rum and refreshing black cherry notes

Cheapest price online for this gorgeous Kraken rum - just £18.99

The best supermarket wines to stock up on now ready for the festive season including Waitrose and Sainsbury’s

The best supermarket wines to stock up on for party season

City centre bar reopens as cocktail lounge for vinyl lovers

The best bottles of fizz to celebrate World Champagne Day or stock up for the festive season

Celebrate world champagne day with these bottles of fizz

A youngster tucks into a bag of crisps in the 80s

9 of the best lost crisp flavours we once loved

Edinburgh's Cold Town House's Ian Kennedy, head of production for Edinburgh’s Cold Town Brewery, and Hayley Ransome, head brewer at Cold Town Brewery, collecting the awards at this year's Scottish Beer Awards.

City pub crowned Scotland’s ‘Best Beer Destination’ at awards ceremony

Look inside new pub with big beer garden which reopened after 6 years

The Ninja Perfect Temperature Kettle can set temperatures to the nearest degree

Ninja Perfect Temperature Kettle deal: brew tea the right way for £70

The best wine pairings for BBQ season that you can enjoy during the heatwave

The best wine pairings for BBQ season

Celebrate National Spritz Day in the sunshine with these classic drinks

Celebrate National Spritz Day in the sunshine

Celebrate National Tequila Day with these top picks from Hacien, Casa Noble, and 1800 Reposado

Celebrate National Tequila Day with these top picks

The Foodies Festival 2025 is heading to Edinburgh - here’s how to get 50% off tickets for all the family Photo: Foodies Festival

Get 50% off tickets for the Foodies Festival 2025

Edinburgh’s latest café opens at landmark beauty spot

Landy’s FIsh & Chips in Edinburgh has been named as Scotland’s best by Larder magazine.

Giant Edinburgh chippy crowned best in Scotland by food blog

Stuart Ralston’s Lyla, on Royal Terrace in Edinburgh, has been crowned as Scotland’s best restaurant,

Local restaurant with Gordon Ramsay trained chef scoops national award

Selfridges x Salford Rum: A limited edition collaboration celebrating local craft and luxury

New limited edition Selfridges x Salford Rum collaboration

Edinburgh's 12 ‘best’ Chinese restaurants named

The Barista bundle includes everything you'll need for a perfect cup of coffee at home

Incredible saving on this tiny Nespresso coffee machine

19 best Edinburgh chippies for National Fish & Chip Day

Malones in Leith is opening Edinburgh’s first 'Guinness Beer Garden' on Friday, June 6.

Leith pub opening new beer garden with machine to pour your own pints

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