Sunday Market Lunch at Bistro Du Vin + Live Jazz

Typically hungover and feeling utterly wretched, these impeccably dressed reprobates drag themselves to Bistro Du Vin’s Jazz Sunday Lunch—only to be resurrected by pâté, pét-nat, and the dangerously charming Alexi.

Typically hungover, and feeling UTTERLY wretched, these Bitches have risen from the dead.

Despite the pain, odd dizzy spell, and inability to focus, we somehow find ourselves impeccably dressed, and seeking solace at Bistro Du Vin’s

Jazz Sunday Lunch. Ding Dong!

The soundtrack to our arrival: La Vie En Rose, a beautiful live performance, pitched at the perfect volume for both atmosphere and conversation - should we actually be up to the task.

Come the chorus, we’re enjoying the best table, a bottle of fizz we didn’t even have to ask for, and the welcome company of our host Alexi. So very french, and just the right amount of flirty, he warmly encourages us to self-medicate while he explains the workings of a Roast Du Vin.

It begins with a visit to the French Market Table. An enticing buffet of saucy entrees that includes the creamiest chicken liver pâté - so, double helping thanks - freshly baked bread, seafood, salad, charcuterie, and even a choice of soups.

In our rush to sample EVERYTHING, it seems one of us [ who shall remain nameless ] has inadvertently tucked the tablecloth into his trousers. Fortunately, Isaac’s gym-honed reaction times - and accompanying judgy scowl - save us from an almighty crash of cutlery and champagne flutes.

Table tidied, trousers adjusted, we’re now taking our typical fatty-boom approach. Soon discovering the pâté is totes to die for, as is the salmon - both smoked and au naturale - along with a refreshing salad of feta, fennel & pomegranate, plus a large serve of Jamón and tangy cornichons. 

Shamelessly, we’re also thinking why not a piping hot bowl of French Onion Soup, and yes, alright then, a restorative Cullen Skink as well. Both a delight. Then, finally, we can dive into a roast lunch with ALL the trimmings, plus a cheeky bottle of Albariño.

Trying both the Sirloin of Beef and the Chicken, we’re thrilled to say they’re cooked to perfection, generous in both flavour and proportion. Best of all - for those of us who love a good stuffing - it’s chestnut! Rich, buttery and wonderfully sweet, demanding an immediate encore.

Then, after a small respite and “just one more” bottle of Albariño, we’re on to dessert. While Isaac wisely opts for the Pot de Chocolat - with pistachio & cranberries - lovely Alexi encourages yours truly to go off-menu for a home baked Tarte au Citron with raspberry gelato. 

Such intensity of flavour, such joy! Especially when paired with a naughty glass or three of Tokaji Late Harvest … 

Even better, now into our fourth hour of this fabulous lunch , all traces of that crippling hangover have vanished, and we’re wondering if lovely Alexi would care to join us for cocktails, maybe dancing??

Bistro Du Vin - 11 Bristro Place. Edinburgh EH1 1EZ

The Jazz Sunday Brunch is the last Sunday of every month - 2 courses £29.95 / 3 courses £34.95

Join the Société Du Vin membership programme, and receive 10% off accom, food & drink