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About Amarone Edinburgh

Amarone is a modern Italian restaurant based in Edinburgh’s bustling City Centre.

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 a vin

The latest addition to Edinburgh’s family of l’escargot restaurants, bar à vin is an authentic French wine bar on Queensferry Street. With walls covered in vintage French drink adverts and old pastis bottle lights hanging from the ceiling, bar à vin is a quirky spot for lunch, an after work glass of wine with nibbles or a leisurely get together with friends over a couple of bottles and a generous platter of charcuterie.

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 Bread Street Brasserie

Scotland’s larder is at the heart of Bread Street Brasserie, part of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre. Within easy walking distance of the West End and the Old Town, the restaurant is popular for working lunches, romantic dinners, family get-togethers and pre-theatre meals. The dining room is a light-filled, elegant space with eye-catching furniture and the atmosphere is as welcoming as it is relaxed..

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 Chez Mal - Edinburgh

Housed in the eye-catching Malmaison hotel on Tower Place, the Chez Mal restaurant enjoys spectacular views over the Port of Leith. Given a smart refurbishment in 2016, the dining room has a sleek, contemporary look and light, spacious feel. The new look bar is a hip hangout with craft beers and innovative cocktails while the waterfront terrace is always popular when the sun makes an appearance.

About Crolla's Italian

Crolla’s Italian is a stylish, modern restaurant located at Eskmills in Musselburgh. Serving classic Italian cuisine, the restaurant also boasts an opulent bar area with a range of cocktails on offer.

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.

About Divino Enoteca

Part of the family-run Vittoria Group of restaurants, Divino Enoteca is an Italian wine cellar and restaurant on Edinburgh’s Merchant Street. Blending Old Town atmosphere with Italian chic, it is a warm and welcoming venue for dinner with friends, a family celebration, a business meeting or a great glass of wine from their extensive wine list.

About Elliot's Restaurant - Apex

Elliot’s Bar & Restaurant is part of Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in Edinburgh city centre. Its bright, modern design blends seamlessly with period features such as the corniced ceilings and Georgian windows and fireplace. Extremely well located on Waterloo Place, Elliot’s Bar and Restaurant lends itself to business lunches, pre-theatre dinners; a mid-afternoon shopping stop, after work drinks or a romantic dinner.

About Gin71 Edinburgh

As the name suggests, gin-lovers will find much to admire at Gin71. Located on South Charlotte Street, just off Charlotte Square, the bar and restaurant serves over 70 different brands of gin. Guests can choose between dozens of gin-based cocktails or perfect gin serves with a wide choice of tonics and garnishes. With table service, chandeliers and plush seating, Gin71 is a smart city centre venue. Open from 5pm, it is popular for after work cocktails, a pre-theatre bite or a splendid dinner.

About Golf Tavern

Established in 1456, The Golf Tavern is on Wright’s Houses in Bruntsfield, next to the Links and the venerable short-hole golf course from which its name ultimately derives. Sporting memorabilia and eclectic bric-a-brac cover the walls while the big screens deliver all the sports action.

About Guchhi Restaurant

Guchhi is a contemporary Indian Seafood Restaurant on East Fountainbridge in Edinburgh. It brings together the best of Indian culinary know how and freshly sourced seafood.The chefs have worked in India for a number of years from Goa to New Delhi and absorbed the styles and specialities of each area into their cooking. The enthusiastic staff and welcoming interior only add to the dining experience.

About Hewat's Restaurant

Using seasonal Scottish ingredients, Hewat’s has been a dining hotspot in Edinburgh’s Southside since 2004. A family-run business, Hewat’s offers a pre-theatre and mid week menu alongside the a la carte menu.

About Hoolets

Hoolets is an innovative and lively Scottish restaurant located within the new Edinburgh Quay Mercure Hotel on Gardners Crescent. Décor is light and airy, combining classic and contemporary touches. Attracting a varied clientele of locals, tourists and business travellers, the accent is strongly Scottish, with the emphasis on the finest local produce.

About Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

Serving classic French dishes, the Bistro at Hotel du Vin is tucked away off Bristo Place in Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town. It is a cosy, welcoming space with restored fireplaces, reclaimed floorboards and lots of wine merchant memorabilia.

Service is polished but informal and the sommelier is always happy to advise anyone in need of a little friendly guidance around the 200 plus bin list. The Bistro’s courtyard – complete with cigar bothy and heaters – is a hidden gem which is well worth seeking out in the sunnier months.

About Junction Restaurant

Part of the Holiday Inn Edinburgh City West on Queensferry Road, Junction Restaurant is a cheery spot. Bright, spacious and light, it has large windows which look out onto the hotel’s leafy grounds. It is sunny in summer and cosy during the capital’s more brisk seasons. Naturally, non-residents are as welcome to dine as those staying at the hotel.

About Las Iguanas Edinburgh

Las Iguanas is a lively and colourful Latin American restaurant and bar on Edinburgh’s George Street. The street level dining room is great for watching the city centre street life while the basement room looks into the open plan kitchen. Rum, tequila and cachaca cocktails are a draw alongside an extensive range of wines, beers and softies.

About Malones Edinburgh

Malones Irish Bar is a cheery sports bar on Forrest Road – handy for Edinburgh Uni students. A large bar with a mezzanine and gallery, it has plenty of nooks and crannies in which to while away a couple of hours. Or days. Regular live bands and ceilidh nights keep the crowds dancing. Sports fans can watch all the action on four large HD screens and two projector screens.