HENRYS BAY HOUSE BAR & RESTAURANT
Read moreHenry's Bay is a very refined address where you are made to wait in the bar lounge while we prepare your order and your table. The cuisine is inventive and tasty. The menu offers fish, meat and vegetarian options. The service is impeccable and the small dishes are put in the big ones. The setting is clearly a plus, thanks to the beautiful views of the bay and a black & white decoration, embellished with a few chandeliers and paintings.
THE OLD MILL INN
Read moreIf you want to eat well or have a drink in Pitlochry, here is an address that is often unanimously acclaimed. This large gastro-pub opened in a 19th century mill whose wheel turns in the quiet of the terrace is absolutely perfect. There is a bar area and another restaurant, in a setting that is a little more classy than the norm, but still very traditional. The food is impeccable, neat and inventive, and the real ales are often made in Scottish microbreweries. Good to know: the establishment is also a very pleasant hotel.
CRAIGNURE INN
Read moreThe local Craignure smells good tradition with its large stone walls and woodwork. The food is classic of the country and you can often find magpies, steaks, mussels, lamb and pork on the menu which changes regularly. There are a few good beers and a pleasant terrace on sunny days. The establishment also offers B&B accommodation in three rooms with en-suite bathrooms, pleasant and good value for money. During the high season, many tourists are waiting for their ferry to arrive.
THE MOORINGS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BANAVIE
Read moreThis restaurant decorated with dark wood and flowery fabrics is a success. We suggest the chicken soup with coriander, monkfish on salad with creamy tetragon sauce, potato pancake in a berry and herb sauce. But beware of the price of wine! It also organizes afternoon teas. The hotel offers 36 rooms with a view of the canal or the largest mountains in England: Ben Nevis.
BREAD MEATS BREAD
Read moreSouth of the West End and west of the castle, this well-known address, somewhat removed from the more touristy areas, boasts a superb burger menu. At very affordable and excellent prices, they are among the best in the city and the choice is vast and suitable for all tastes. You'll find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal versions, as well as decadent poutines. The place attracts a lot of people at weekends and the long contemporary room with bay window fills up quickly.
THE EDINBURGH LARDER
Read moreLoch Arthur cheese, Galloway jam, Heather Hills honey and Pelham meats, the Larder Café is an absolute must for a delicious breakfast, a good lunch or a well-deserved four o'clock. Everything is prepared with great care and provides great flavors that you can't get enough of, from Scottish Breakfast to scone, quiches, soups and sandwiches. The small room with yellow tints and large windows is quickly filled. It is therefore sometimes necessary to arrive quite early, but it is really worth it!
LA FAVORITA
Read moreThis pizzeria is often described as the most successful in the city. The menu is appetizing and the portions as well as the garnish are impeccable. What's more, you can play the Italian apprentice chefs by making your own pizza, with the ingredients of your choice: will you dare to make new marriages? The team has a smile on their face and makes sure that everything runs smoothly in the modern and comfortable room, which is especially busy in the evenings. The establishment's reputation has enabled it to open other addresses on the outskirts of Edinburgh and in Glasgow.
HECTOR'S IN STOCKBRIDGE
Read morePerfectly typical of Stockbridge, Hector's is a trendy and relaxed gastro-pub with a rounded front and a street-side location in the neighbourhood. We meet there to eat a good meal as well as to have a drink. It is the local - or canteen - of many residents. The decoration is that of a modern and friendly brewery where you can enjoy good burgers, steaks, lasagne, magpies, duck confit and others. Try it on Sunday evenings for a traditional roast in an authentic and family atmosphere.
THE COBBLES
Read moreRecommended by all the locals, Kelso's is often referred to as the best pub, but also the best restaurant in the area. It was declared Scottish pub of the year in 2013 by CAMRA and for good reason, it produces five beers itself on site and offers eight beers from other breweries. The food is classic country food, with burgers, fish & chips, salads, steaks, magpies and pasta. As for the atmosphere, the clientele is raw and the playlist does not disappoint. And as for the place, it's an old post house!
BREA
Read moreFor good, typical, homemade Scottish food, visit Brea, a small establishment that sources its ingredients as locally as possible. In recent years, he has received a number of awards and distinctions for the quality of his cuisine, restaurant and bar, as well as the attention he pays to local products. From haggis, burgers, meat, fish and even vegan dishes, the choice is complete and efficient. This can be accompanied by a beer or wine in a relaxed atmosphere.
SEUMAS' BAR - SLIGACHAN HOTEL
Read moreHome of the Cuillin Brewery micro-brewery, located in a beautifully secluded setting at the entrance to the Glen Sligachan and some of the most beautiful mountains in the country, the Seumas' Bar at the Sligachan Hotel is unquestionably one of the best pubs on the island. It has a good selection of mainly local real ales and over 300 single malts in stock. There is no shortage of space but the address is extremely popular and fills up quickly.
THE BON VIVANT
Read moreThistle Street appears to be a quiet and narrow Victorian era in the heart of New Town. The Good Living on this cool, relaxed wave to set up a busy bistro touch. The benches and armchairs welcome guests who enjoy simple but serious and innovative cuisine. The service is smiling and the wine list includes several great wines. At the end of the day, the evenings are busy.
TEUCHTERS - A ROOM IN THE WEST END
Read moreOn the ground floor, Teuchters is a trendy, young and traditional pub serving a wide range of beers with small dishes and tapas. Perfect for a drink and a snack. In the basement, a Room in the West End is a restaurant that offers many classics, such as haggis, Angus beef or cullen skink fish soup. Whichever you choose, you're guaranteed to have a great time, and since you're here, why not try both?
THE FERRY INN
Read moreThe very popularFerry Inn attracts for its bar and restaurant in Stromness. The all-wood interior has a maritime theme, with portholes, ropes of sails and photos of boats. On the menu, the dishes are national classics, with burgers, fish & chips, magpies, salmon and omelettes. Evenings of live music are regularly offered. The establishment is also a hotel and offers beautiful rooms with bathrooms (about 20 in total) located in the same building and in the Royal Hotel (same owners).
DUCK’S INN
Read moreThe owner of the establishment wanted to combine the best of Scotland with traditional French cuisine. For our biggest treat of course! A success. He has worked in Michelin-starred establishments and has collaborated with the media personality Gordon Ramsay, among others. At lunchtime, the menu gives pride of place to the pub spirit, but in the evening, the menu is a gastronomic 5-course meal. You can even extend the taste experience with a food and wine pairing, a whisky tasting or even go for cigars.
BRAEMAR LODGE RESTAURANT
Read moreIn an elegant room covered with tartan patterns, you can enjoy traditional Scottish cuisine, with salmon, haddock, pork, beef, chicken or a variable vegetarian dish. All is put in a Scottish sauce using ingredients from the national soil, Mull cheddar, or Haggis. There is also a whisky bar on site. The establishment also acts as a hotel, with several rooms, and offers accommodation for rent: a bunkhouse and independent chalets of various sizes, with the option of bed & breakfast.
DEANS RESTAURANT
Read moreDeans is a mainstay of the culinary scene in Perth, with its sublime and carefully crafted Scottish cuisine. The dishes are fine and well presented, made with fresh ingredients and brilliantly combined. The influences are local, but also European. The service is impeccable and friendly. The setting is elegant and classic, in a beautiful simplicity. At lunchtime and even more in the early evening with the pre-theatre menu, prices are reduced, for an excellent meal at very gentle prices. Also think about Sunday brunches!
THE OLD BRIDGE INN
Read moreDon't miss this superb, very authentic and endearing place, located at the southern exit of Aviemore. Everything is deliciously Scottish and full of character. The old house has a regional mountain theme, with skis and guitars on the walls and above the big fireplace. Live music is regularly programmed and you can also sit on the tables outside. The food is more restaurant style than pub style and is accompanied by four real ales, including some from the nearby Cairngorm Brewery.
THE OLIVE BRANCH BISTRO
Read moreIf you are in the north of New Town, on the border of Inverleith, this Mediterranean destination is for you. Its cosy character and light music make a meal behind its wide bow windows particularly pleasant, from where you can observe the comings and goings of the street. The smiling service is one of the strong points here and the card is simple but provided. The plates are carefully prepared and the burgers are particularly convincing. The establishment is recommended by locals and tourists alike for a quality informal lunch or dinner.
THE MOSQUE KITCHEN
Read moreThe service is unashamed in this modern and authentic Indian canteen, next to the Edinburgh Mosque. Both students and the diaspora of the Asian subcontinent frequent this region, where they eat a cuisine made up of fresh products, sourced locally, in generous portions. Chicken, lamb or vegetable dishes are very popular and can be taken to the courtyard on sunny days. The place is perfect for a lunch or dinner break with family or friends, in all simplicity and friendliness.