One of Scotland’s leading chefs will be hosting a collaborative ‘Captain’s Table’ experience onboard Edinburgh’s five-star luxury floating hotel, Fingal, on Wednesday 4 February .   For one night only, just ten diners are being offered the chance to step aboard the world-class foodie destination to enjoy a bespoke five-course menu created by Michelin-acclaimed guest chef, Barry Bryson from Barry Fish at the neighbouring Shore area of Leith.   The exclusive pop-up dining ev

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Hello and Happy New Year (when it comes!) from Team Bite . We barely paused over the festive season and January is already filling up fast — but we hope you managed a well‑earned break. Thanks, as always, for reading and supporting our work. We love sharing Scotland’s food and drink stories with you. Where we sipped & savoured Here’s where our contributors have been exploring: Cate Devine at Sticks’n’Sushi, Glasgow The Danish‑Japanese favourite has landed in George Square wit

A decade after its last outing, The Buckstone returns with daytime charm, vintage motorsport flair, and some of the most relaxed views in Edinburgh. Ten years. Where does the time go? It feels like yesterday, but it is nearly four thousand days since I last set foot in The Buckstone. It was once a sports bar (of which more later), it was once a casual diner (also of more later), but what is never in doubt is the exquisite location . It’s been here since before Tenzing Norgay

Funky Booze 2026  is back at the iconic Assembly Roxy  in Edinburgh, bringing bold flavours, Italian flair, and Scottish spirit to warm up the winter. Following its vibrant 2024 debut, this immersive drinks festival offers an unforgettable blend of premium whisky , craft beer , artisan Italian food , and live music  — all under one roof. Saturday 31 January with two sessions: 1-4pm - afternoon & 5-8pm - early evening 🎟️ Bite Offer We’re offering 10 exclusive tickets per sess

2025 If your palate’s been sleeping on Australian wine, 2026 is your wake-up call. On Saturday 21 March, The Edinburgh Academy’s Main Hall  transforms into a tasting fairground for the 100 Best Australian Wines Festival , curated by none other than Matthew Jukes —the UK’s most trusted Aussie wine whisperer in collaboration with Wine Events Scotland 🍷 Corks will pop at Aussie Wine Fair This isn’t your average swirl-and-sip. Jukes has spent over two decades spotlighting the b

A much-loved Belhaven pub in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town is set to ring in the New Year in style with a brand-new look and elevated offering as it undergoes a significant programme of refurbishment.   Recognised as a true landmark in the Grassmarket , and set in the shadows of Edinburgh Castle , the Beehive Inn has been an iconic building in the capital for over 400 years and remains a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike. This flagship Belhaven pub will temporar

I have to confess that before my invitation to visit Glasgow’s new city‑centre sushi restaurant, I am beginning to weary of the East Asian culinary influence that’s been trending across the country for months. But Sticks’n’Sushi , Scotland’s first outlet from the popular Danish‑Japanese restaurant group based in Copenhagen, forces me to confront this niggling aversion with what can only be described as a deep dive into a completely new experience. If it’s true that we eat fi