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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
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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
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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
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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
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Duck & Waffle - late nights, great bitesÂ
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
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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
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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
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New pub and restaurant set to be the ‘Darling’ of Edinburgh neighbourhood
(L-R) Edinburgh chef, Scott Smith, and John Howard (owner and director of The Òir Group) at The Captain Darling in Stockbridge....

Sharon Wilson
May 142 min read
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An illicit night of indulgence at Heads & Tales
Heads & Tales staff dressed for the Prohibition theme This week, Heads & Tales bar and Kyloe restaurant hosted their first Subterranean...

Diana Turner
Mar 283 min read
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Somewhere by Nico - Latin America
Located in the West End of Edinburgh Tucked away in a grimy West End lane, Somewhere by Nico  stands in opulent juxtaposition to it's...
Ruari Sutherland
Mar 102 min read
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5th Birthday Bash: How Famed Old Town Pub Is Celebrating with Special Giveaways for Loyal Locals
The Piper's Rest Edinburgh pub lovers rejoice as The Piper’s Rest  celebrates its fifth year in business by hosting a huge party to...

Sharon Wilson
Jan 212 min read
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Copper Blossom - high on the hog with the new Sunday roast offeringÂ
Copper Blossom is a riot of colour, cocktail trees, prosecco, and flowers. It is a feminine assault on the senses and the antithesis of...

Sharon Wilson
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Manahatta - Downtown nights and neon lights
The NYC-inspired venue has landed in Rose St Manahatta has landed in Rose Street with a burst of glitter and neon and it’s hotter than...

Bite
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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Three Blind Mice announce the opening of The Burrow, featuring original Banksy artwork
The bar deatures a Banksy The team behind Three Blind Mice are excited to announce the grand opening of The Burrow , a stylish new whisky...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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New restaurant for The Shore in Leith
58 The Shore The Shore district in Edinburgh has welcomed the arrival of Mara , a new relaxed waterside drinking spot anchored in Old...

Sharon Wilson
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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The Social Bitches: Gluttony Absolute at The Magnum
Derek & Isaac For around twenty years, the Magnum has dazzled as a neighbourhood pub and top-notch bistro. The Social Bitches, meanwhile,...

The Social Bitches
Mar 13, 20242 min read
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