French comfort food, a well-priced prix fixe menu and an atmospheric Old Town setting make Bistro du Vin an appealing choice for a pre-theatre supper or relaxed evening in Edinburgh. It’s a slightly chilly autumn evening as my fiancé Andrew and I wander down Bristo Place. I’ve been in Edinburgh nine years now but this is my first time visiting Bistro du Vin, and so, turning into the fairy-lit entranceway, I’m keen to try the French-inspired restaurant. Part of Hotel du Vin an

Wine lovers, mark your diaries. On Saturday 8 May 2027, the magnificent Assembly Rooms on George Street will play host to Edinburgh Uncorked Wine Festival, a celebration of great wines, passionate producers and unforgettable discoveries. Whether you're an enthusiastic novice or a seasoned collector, Edinburgh Uncorked promises a relaxed and welcoming environment where you can sample hundreds of wines from around the world, meet the people behind the bottles and uncover exciti

London restaurant, wine bar and magazine Noble Rot is heading to Edinburgh this November for a one-off collaboration with The Palmerston, bringing together two highly regarded names in the UK food and wine scene for a special lunch and dinner service on Thursday 12 November. Known for its food-led approach to wine, Noble Rot has restaurants in Soho and Mayfair alongside its eponymous magazine, and is taking its ‘On Tour: Cooking with Friends’ series to Edinburgh, joining forc

As Edinburgh's West End enjoys a fresh burst of energy from new openings, one restaurant continues to prove that quality, provenance and authenticity never go out of fashion. We return to Contini to discover why it remains one of the city's most enduring dining destinations. Sometimes you forget what's on your doorstep. With much recent attention focused on the east end of Princes Street, Edinburgh's West End can feel as though it has lost a little energy. Yet a series of new

Crafted in the heart of Speyside using hand-foraged Celtic botanicals and the world's only working Copper Berry Chamber, Caorunn Gin has become one of Scotland's most distinctive and celebrated premium gins. For a nation renowned for its whisky, Scotland has also become a powerhouse in the world of gin, and few brands capture the essence of the Highlands quite like Caorunn Gin. Crafted at Balmenach Distillery in Speyside, Caorunn has built a reputation for combining tradition

One invitation, three pasta dishes and a merch slogan that feels personally targeted. Bronwyn Ely discovers why The Carb Club's joyful, carb-fuelled street food pop-up instantly feels like finding her foodie soulmate. You know when you meet a person and instantly click? You laugh at the same jokes. You finish each other’s sentences. Well, have you ever had that with a restaurant? I have, as of last Thursday when I was invited to The Carb Club. When I received the invite, my a