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New pub and restaurant set to be the ‘Darling’ of Edinburgh neighbourhood
- Sharon Wilson
- 2 hours ago
- 2 min read
Stockbridge is set to welcome a new pub and restaurant to Hamilton Place at the end of May.
‘The Captain Darling’ will open its doors to welcome friends, families and four-legged companions.
The new venue plans to open seven days a week from lunchtime until late. It will have a bar and table service and offer beers, world wines, specialty spirits, and cocktails.
A separate dining area will serve an all-day modern pub-style menu, with classics like prawn cocktail and handmade savoury pies, to a selection of meats cooked over coals and Sunday roast with all the trimmings.
The venue is expected to create 20 new jobs with seating for around 100 customers.
Edinburgh chef Scott Smith has teamed up with the city’s Òir Group to launch The Captain Darling and to oversee the kitchen. The former chef patron of Edinburgh’s multi-award-winning restaurant, Fhior, is now providing hospitality businesses like The Captain Darling with bespoke catering solutions.
Commenting on the launch plans for The Captain Darling, Scott Smith said:
“The food’s an important part of The Captain Darling, but it’s not about being a ‘gastro pub.’ We’re keeping things classic – well-made, seasonal dishes that are created to be full of flavour.
“A key feature will be our grill section, with a rotating selection of meats cooked over coals – proper pub cooking with a bit of flair. Our Sunday roast, with porchetta front and centre, is something we hope becomes a bit of a local tradition.”
The Òir Group is an independent hospitality company that also runs Bodega & Lucky Yu. The Captain Darling is the first in a series of openings lined up over the next nine months for the group.
John Howard, owner and director of The Òir Group, said:
“With The Captain Darling, we want to create a proper pub in the heart of Stockbridge – somewhere that feels part of the neighbourhood from day one. It’s going to be a place people can rely on, whether they’re dropping in for a quick pint, catching up with friends, or sitting down for a good meal.
“We will be open seven days a week with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and a strong bar and food menu at its core. Great drinks, quality food, friendly service, a bit of atmosphere – and yes, dogs are always welcome.”
The Captain Darling will be located at 16-18 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AU
Photos: Alix McIntosh
