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Downton Abbey Dining at The Ivy on St Andrew’s Square
Stunning art deco The Ivy on St Andrew’s Square remains one of Edinburgh’s most glamorous brasseries. With its signature Art Deco...

Sharon Wilson
2 days ago2 min read


Kafeneion to STEKI – Authentic Greek Café and Taverna in Leith, Edinburgh
Juicy, marinated lamb chops In 2022, Ioanna from Athens and Alexandra from Crete opened this charming Greek café and taverna on Coburg...

Sharon Wilson
3 days ago2 min read


Scotland's Food and Drink Industry Celebrated for Excellence
Celebrating Scottish producers Scotland’s vibrant food and drink industry has enjoyed a remarkable run of recognition, with producers and...

Sharon Wilson
4 days ago2 min read


Food Whisky Life by Ghillie Basan
Available now It’s no secret that I’m a fan of Ghillie Basan. It’s been about 14 years since I first discovered her work, having randomly...

Fiona Richmond
4 days ago3 min read


Sear’s Pizza - from New York to Marchmont
New to Marchmont There's nothing I love more than a hole in the wall. A cute, stop-in kind of place where locals converge, even on a...

Bronwyn Eley
7 days ago2 min read


🍂 Bite Magazine Autumn 2025 Edinburgh: A Feast of Local Flavour and Culinary Discovery
Edinburgh, Scotland – September 2025 — Bite Magazine, Edinburgh’s trusted independent food and drink publication since 2003, is proud to...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 82 min read


Western Isles Travel & Food Diary: From Flooded Tents to Hebridean Feasts
Just outside Castlebay An arrival on a campsite, this summer, at the immaculate Borve Camping and Caravan Site on Barra, oft visited by...

Anne Pia
Sep 85 min read


Cyrenians Suppers
Singaporean supper After the fun of summer, it’s quite understandable to feel the September blues. People slip back into routine,...

Eleonora Vanello
Sep 52 min read


The Delphine, Princes Square, Glasgow
Review of The Delphine, Princes Square, Glasgow by Cate Devine

Cate Devine
Sep 33 min read


Voyager Estate Wine Dinner at The Bonham Hotel
Tim Shand, winemaker Tim Shand is Chief Winemaker at Voyager Estate, a pioneering organic winery in Western Australia’s renowned Margaret...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 11 min read


Haddington Farmers’ Market – Saturday 30st August - The Golden Harvest in East Lothian
Fruit, veg, artisan treats and live music With the warm summer weather, many crops are plentiful now -and available at Haddington Farmers...

Bite
Aug 272 min read


A Scoop of Sophistication: Bar Prince x Jannettas Gelateria Launch Wine & Gelato Pairing Experience
The menu runs until Sept 7 From 25th August to 7th September, Bar Prince at The Balmoral is serving up something truly unexpected: a...

Diana Thompson
Aug 263 min read


A summer postcard from Callander Meadows
Gin cocktail with blackcurrant syrup A brief summer break at Callander Meadows introduces Josh the new owner & global nomad chef,...
Elizabeth Bowman
Aug 252 min read


POV: The perfect Edinburgh pub doesn’t exist
Beer garden The Cumberland Bar, a traditional, wood-panelled Victorian pub, is well-established as a favourite with both Edinburgh locals...

Diana Turner
Aug 142 min read


40 Years of Grandeur: Afternoon Tea at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa
Celebrating 40 years The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has stood tall over Festival Square for four decades, a grande dame of Edinburgh’s...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 112 min read


The Captain Darling
The Captain Darling ’s signage taken from Hamilton Place Since moving to Edinburgh almost nine years ago, I’ve been for scant few Sunday...

Kirsty Wilkins
Aug 102 min read


Dublin Street Social: Stylish Plates and Social Sips in Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town
Picante chorizo and manchego croquettes The name says it all— Dublin Street Social is a convivial, smart yet casual bar bistro nestled...

Sharon Wilson
Aug 82 min read


Gleneagles Townhouse VS Eggbreak featuring the Bitches who brunch
Dining with the extremely perky Kerry Teakle Adding yet another fabulous course to our Edinburgh Fringe buffet: Eggbreak, Notting Hill’s...

The Social Bitches
Aug 72 min read


The Golden Spurtle - UK premiere
The annual competition has put the tiny village of Carrbridge on the map The tiny Highland village of Carrbridge is home to around 700...

Rachel Edwards
Aug 63 min read


The Ivy on the Square launches a limited-edition Taste of Scotland menu for the festival.
Since opening in 2017, the Ivy on the Square has brought a touch of metropolitan glamour to the capital. Inside this polished brasserie,...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 312 min read


Great Taste awards reveal the best food and drink from across Scotland in 2025
Scotland entered 772 products The world’s most trusted food and drink accreditation scheme announces its latest annual results Today, 29...

Bite
Jul 292 min read


FOODIES FESTIVAL – the UK’s biggest touring celebrity food and music festival series – announces a 20th anniversary return to Edinburgh!
Fun in Inverleith Park Foodies launched in Edinburgh as a single event in 2005, and is now the biggest touring celebrity food and music...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 292 min read


Dean Banks launches 1925 at Pompadour with 50% off deal
Chef Dean Banks launches revamped restaurant at the iconic Caledonian Hotel, Edinburgh In response to changing consumer demands, Chef...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 252 min read


Badger & Co - a feast fit for Toad Hall: new chapter for literary themed Edinburgh restaurant
Cranachan Teacake Badger & Co has started a new dining chapter at its famous Castle Street venue that celebrates the best local and...

Diana Turner
Jul 242 min read


Haddington Farmers’ Market – Saturday 26th July - Summer fruits, ice cream and sunshine
All the summer favourites are at their peak - and there’s a fantastic selection to choose from at Haddington Farmers’ Market this...

Bite
Jul 231 min read


Savouring the Cairngorms: A foodie weekend escape
Tomatin Something is growing deep within the peaks and forests of the Cairngorms National Park. Traditionally famed for outdoor pursuits...

Diana Turner
Jul 224 min read


Bite’s Bubbly Early Bird Offer for Fizz Feast’s 2025 Sparkling Friday Night
Get ready to raise a glass—Fizz Feast is fizzing back into Edinburgh this November for its 10th anniversary, and Bite has your golden...

Bite
Jul 221 min read


‘Estate to plate’ dining at the Old Manse of Blair
Chef Scott Davies The Old Manse of Blair is a five-star boutique hotel and Michelin-recommended restaurant in a stunning rural setting...

Diana Turner
Jul 202 min read


From Caviar to Crab Nachos: South Queensferry’s New Seafood Star is a Shore Thing
South Queensferry meets The Hamptons - Credit: Simone Hilliard Photography From Michelin-starred caviar to crab nachos, proper fish ‘n’...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 173 min read


Còmhla at the Tower – A Nosy Foodies Dream
The building dats back to 1785 I wonder how many of us have walked past The Tower on Portobello seafront and wondered what was within its...
Lea Harris
Jul 162 min read


A Seafood Pilgrimage to Fort William
Mallaig Langoustines If you want to eat Scottish fish and seafood in Fort William, there’s only one place to go: Crannog at Garrison...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 142 min read


Indaba - Spanish Tapas
Spanish Cheeseboard Tollcross maybe gets too little attention as an area to eat out…and when I reflect on the streets around The Cameo...

Anne Pia
Jul 113 min read


New Edinburgh Hotspot 'The West End Garden' Opens in the Grounds of St Mary’s Cathedral
Pizzas, pastries and drinks Edinburgh’s West End has welcomed an exciting new destination as Don't Tell Mama , the beloved local...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 102 min read


Seafood Boil Spectacle at Dulse, Leith
Seafood Boil Dean Banks is never one to shy away from the spotlight. With a larger-than-life personality and a relentless knack for...

Sharon Wilson
Jul 82 min read


The Colintraive
Located near the Kyles of Bute Anyone going “Doon the watter” to the beautiful isle of Bute won’t find its food scene jumping out at them...

Cate Devine
Jul 74 min read


Duck & Waffle - late nights, great bites
Late night dining You know a meal is exceptional when conversation fades into silent nods of delight.That is our Duck & Waffle...

Bronwyn Eley
Jun 272 min read


Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Whisky bottles on display For the drenched hillwalker. Pie eyed. Flamenco dancer’s coffee break. All three have something in common – any...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 262 min read


Moët & Chandon at Gleneagles
Champagne Afternoon Tea During a recent visit to Gleneagles , Bite Mag participated in an exclusive Moët & Chandon tasting that traced...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 242 min read


Café Calton - Italy meets Scotland in The Athens of the North.
Perched on Calton Hill Café Calton , perched on its namesake hill—one of Edinburgh’s iconic seven offers seasonal Italian-inspired dishes...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 222 min read


Q&A with chef Scott Smith
Scott Smith (left) with John Howard of The Òir Group (right) – photo credit: Alix McIntosh The Captain Darling has officially opened...

Kirsty Wilkins
Jun 203 min read


Happy Birthday to The Spanish Butcher
Brooklyn loft-style space It’s June 2025, and the sun is splitting the sky Iberian style as we approach midsummer—and the first...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 202 min read


Rosé comes of age
The event was held at Taisteal When acknowledged ‘Queen of Rosé’ Elizabeth Gabay MW , author of the definitive bible on pink wine ,...
Elizabeth Bowman
Jun 192 min read


Family Life – Birth, Death and the Whole Damn Thing - By Elisabeth Luard
A life through food A recent cookbook launch at Toppings Book Shop, the unveiling of Caroline Eden’s third book in her Colour Trilogy,...

Bite
Jun 182 min read


Andy Murray serves up star power to celebrate a Wee Bit of Scotland that’s Come a Long Way with Walker’s Shortbread
First-ever brand ambassador for Walker’s Shortbread Tennis legend, and Dunblane’s most famous son, Andy Murray has been announced as the...

Bite
Jun 163 min read


Little Capo - bambino boss in the New Town
Warm vibes The latest venture from Stuart McCluskey, Little Capo is a pint-sized Italian eatery with a big personality. Known for...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 132 min read


Celebrate World Gin Day in Style with a Free G&T at Òran Mór, Glasgow!
Caorunn Gin at Oran Mór 📍 Where: Òran Mór, Glasgow (West End) 📅 When: Saturday, 14th June 🕛 Time: 12 PM – 5 PM 🎟️ Entry: Free 🍸...

Bite
Jun 122 min read


The Chocolatarium – home to all things chocolate
33 makers are featured “If you could only ever eat one chocolate bar for life, what would it be?” That’s the question posed by Fraser,...
Lea Harris
Jun 112 min read


The Three Chimneys: a fresh start for renowned island eatery
Cobost, Skye A long-term feature on the culinary wishlist, on a recent visit to Skye , my partner and I finally made it to The Three...

Diana Turner
Jun 103 min read


First look! The Crab & Lobster Fish Shack opens in South Queensferry
South Queensferry From their days running The Black Pig and Oyster in Leith to Jack O'Bryans in Dunfermline, the Coghill family has...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 92 min read


KUBA Café – a fusion of flavour and culture at Edinburgh Printmakers
The cafe looks out onto a courtyard and garden Nestled within the bright, contemporary space of Edinburgh Printmakers in Fountainbridge,...

Sharon Wilson
Jun 72 min read
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