Wine - Three Edinburgh Wine Lists Built on Passion

Decanter Wine Bar, Bruntsfield At Decanter Winery and Dinery , in the Bruntsfield area of Edinburgh, Maria Chierchia believes wine should be fun. She tells Diana Thompson of Wine Events Scotland: “We don’t take ourselves too seriously,” she says. “We’re professionals, not pretentious, and we’re known for our humour as much as our wine list.” Her list is: “a playground for your palate - structured, stylish, and never boring,” featuring global classics and unexpected finds. Am

East Pier Another escape to the East Neuk, where, on Saturday, we made a significant dent in the wine cellars of The Peat Inn to accompany some super-fancy belated birthday dining. Owner Geoff Smeddle is now ready to hang up his apron and enjoy some family time, so we joined friends for what might be a final time with Geoff at the helm before the right contender is found to take his place and carry forward its formidable international reputation. Our foodie chums were up for

There will be a range of Champagne, crémants, by the bottle and by the glass Cuvée , a new Champagne, wine and cheese bar, is set to open...

Azim and Ghislain A glass of Champagne is always a delightful way to start an evening, setting a Gallic tone when we visit The Green...

This gourmet Italian restaurant in the heart of Old Town offers a novel twist on the traditional wine bar Divino Enoteca has entered 2025, revealing a state-of-the-art upgrade to its wine offering. Known for its dedication to exceptional Italian cuisine and fine wine, Divino’s latest enhancement cements its status as a premier destination for wine lovers in Scotland. In partnership with EnoDirect UK, the exclusive distributor for Enomatic® systems, Divino has a new cuttin

Merchant Street Hospitality pulses through Tony Crolla’s veins. I first met the restaurateur 21 years ago and remember our early conversations about heritage and carbonara. The son of Italian immigrants, Tony took the reins of the family business Vittoria on the Walk from his father Alberto in 1993. The flagship Italian restaurant has always served proper Italian food. Now Tony has handed the keys of the Vittoria Group which has added Vittoria’s on the Bridge, Brunswick Book

Made with smoked Cheddar and Menabrea beer Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut is the house Champagne. Nor’ Loft is the rooftop bar of the Market Street Hotel opposite Waverley Station. Take the elevator to the seventh floor to an open-plan lounge with large windows overlooking the city. A flickering fire, eclectic designer furniture and views of the Edinburgh skyline make this champagne bar a classy cocoon to escape to. Bite was invited to sample the fondue on offer through Septe

Gilda Pintxo One-star Michelin’s Timberyard has recently opened a sister restaurant/wine bar in Montrose Terrace in the Abbeyhill neighbourhood of Edinburgh. The new venture ‘Montrose’ offers two different experiences: fine dining on the top floor and a wine bar with a kitchen on the ground floor. Mrs Bite and I booked the bar for a Saturday lunch to try the food offer (wine will be tasted later this Spring.) The decor is neat and Scandic-inspired with pale colours and esse