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About 11 Brasserie @ No 11

11 Brasserie @ No 11 is a stylish, Scottish restaurant in the classical setting of a Grade “A” listed Georgian townhouse, on Brunswick Street in the heart of Edinburgh. Ideally located for the Edinburgh Playhouse, the relaxed, welcoming ambience of the restaurant make it the perfect venue for friends to catch up over a light lunch or fine dining evening meal.

About 1886 Restaurant

Scottish restaurant in Braid Hills

Part of the Braid Hills Hotel, 1886 Restaurant is a spacious, conservatory-style dining room with handsome, dark wood tables and comfortable leather chairs. Flooded with natural daylight, it enjoys panoramic views across Braidburn Valley Park, Edinburgh City and the Firth of Forth beyond. The hotel also has a tremendous sun terrace which makes the most of the spectacular views. It is a popular spot for afternoon tea.

About 24 Royal Terrace

Located on Edinburgh’s most prestigious Georgian terrace, rt’s is the bar for 24 Royal Terrace, a boutique hotel housed in a William Playfair-designed townhouse. The Georgian setting works well with the multi-million pound modern refurbishment and makes rt’s quite exceptional. Hung with an ever changing collection of contemporary Scottish paintings as well as both Modern British and Aboriginal art, rt’s features an extensive whisky collection and its own house Champagne. It is unique. Where else in Edinburgh can you sip on a Sporran Cooler cocktail while admiring a John Bellany painting? For all the chic surrounds and original art, prices are in line with other Edinburgh city centre venues.

About 56 North

56 North is a Modern and airy restaurant in the southside of Edinburgh which creates a relaxed atmosphere. Modern twists on classic dishes are the order of the day and we are renowned locally for our selection of cocktails.

About Ba' Bar

Ba’ Bar Restaurant is a stylish restaurant within Dunstane House Hotel on West Coates in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh. The restaurant is child-friendly and uses the best produce available from the Highlands and Islands to create their quality seafood and Scottish dishes. Ba’ Bar Restaurant also has a cosy separate bar where diners are welcome to relax with a drink before or after their meal.

About Badger & Co

Badger & Co is on Castle Street in the former home of Kenneth Grahame, the author of Wind in the Willows. This history plays a prominent part in the decor. Think Toad Hall’s padded leather seats, chandeliers and wood panelled walls. There are deer heads wearing wigs and a picture of a well dressed badger riding a penny farthing. It’s how a 21st century hipster might imagine an Edwardian gentleman’s club. As well as a private dining room, there are several intriguing nooks and crannies
and a courtyard for al fresco drinks and dining.

About Bar 50

Located on the corner of Blackfriars Street and the ever lively Cowgate, Bar 50 could be the Old Town’s best kept secret. The lively bar and kitchen is a laidback place where the pool tables, live sports and occasional live music are as much of a draw as the food, beer and extensive cocktail list. The outdoor terrace is a hit whenever the sun pops out. Naturally, there are outdoor heaters for those nippier spells that are often a feature in Scotland.

About Biblos

Biblos is on Chambers Street in the atmospheric Old Town. Handy for Edinburgh Uni, and with licensing hours which are very popular with students, Biblos is open from breakfast until the small hours. The wall-to- ceiling, wraparound windows are great for people watching, particularly during the Festival. Part of Biblos, the adjacent B Bar runs live music every night. The cocktail list begs to be explored thoroughly.

About Bite Me

Bite me is a light and airy cafe and sandwich shop on Morrison Street in Edinburgh’s West End. As well as breakfast rolls and granola/porridge pots, Bite Me offers a wide range of sandwiches and salads. Many customers swear by hot melts such as the BBQ chicken with Swiss cheese, red onion and rocket. There are always fresh soups and a hot dish of the day such as the chicken and chorizo stew or stovies.

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About Cafe Grande

A family-run café bistro, Café Grande is a firm favourite with the Bruntsfield neighbourhood as well as attracting visitors from other parts of the capital. Wine and beer tastings, curry nights and weekly knit and natter sessions all ensure that Café Grande is much appreciated by the local community. Having opened in 1984, the business thrives on serving good quality bistro food in a laidback and welcoming environment.

About Charwood

Based on Buckstone Terrace in Edinburgh’s Fairmilehead, Charwood is a restaurant, char grill and lounge bar which acts as a community hub and events space for the local area. The interior is spacious, bright and colourful. An award-winning, family-friendly venue, it has a weekly pub quiz, kids’ club and also shows sports in the lounge bar.

About Chessel's

Based in a landmark courtyard just off the Royal Mile, Chessel’s promises to serve you up ‘Scotland on a plate’. Step inside and you will find a sleek, woody interior in shades of caramel and blonde, with flickering candlelight making it ideal for a cosy meal.

About Chop House Leith

Opened in the summer of 2015, Chop House Leith is on Constitution Street. The latest venture from the team who run Monteiths Restaurant, Sygn Bar and WestRoom, Chop House Leith is a classic British steakhouse and innovative cocktail bar. Having started life as a cork warehouse in the 19th century, the elegant venue is now a light-filled space divided into separate bar, dining room and private dining areas.

About Chop House Market Street

Following on from the success of Leith’s Chop House, this second branch opened in the summer of 2016 in a C-listed brickwork arch in the New Waverley project on East Market Street. Laid out over two floors, it features a staircase and hanging booth seating, both custom-made from steel. Along with highlighted architectural details of the brickwork, these give Chop House a chic post industrial feel. As well as the vibrant restaurant, the new Chop House boasts an impressive bar – the place to enjoy a pre or post dinner drink, or to spend an evening with friends sampling carefully-selected craft beers and bespoke seasonal cocktails.

About City Restaurant

Featuring booth seating set over two floors, and with a handy takeaway counter, the family-run City Restaurant is Scotland’s answer to the American diner. Albeit one with a definite Italian flavour. The all day breakfast, pizzas and baked potatoes have plenty of fans. However, it is the fish supper which takes pride of place. The large windows are great for people-watching. Refurbished in July 2015.

About Cloisters Bar

A craft beer bar long before craft beer bars existed, Cloisters is a cheery, welcoming and down to earth bar on Brougham Street. Cloisters kitchen serves several varieties of burger, all made by hand from prime Borders chuck steak. These are supplemented by daily specials and non-burger options like the cheese and cold meats deli platter; the feta, walnut and plum chutney filo bites or the deep fried squid with coriander, lime and sea salt.

About Compass Bar

Attractive Leith bar and kitchen
With stripped stone walls, candlelight and chic prints on the walls, The Compass is a handsome Leith bar. The kitchen likes to use locally sourced ingredients in every dish from the breakfast smoked salmon and scrambled eggs to the Scottish mussels on the dinner menu. Choices like the steak and ale pies or the fish ‘n’ chips appeal to traditional tastes. More exotic options might be the grilled halloumi, roast beetroot and quinoa salad.

About Cranston's

Situated in the Old Waverley Hotel, Cranston’s restaurant offers truly memorable meals. Set in a graceful dining room with high ceilings, elegant
crown moulding and the best views of Princes Street in Edinburgh, Cranston’s offers fresh, local Scottish fayre for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. Please join Cranston’s at their table, where the Victorian ambience is as comforting and cosy as the cuisine.

About Dine

Located in the heart of Edinburgh’s Theatreland and the city’s financial district, Dine is a handsome restaurant, cocktail bar and Champagne lounge.