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.
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!
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.
TREACLE BAR & KITCHEN
Read moreLe Treacle is a trendy bar and restaurant that serves food, from the morning with brunch, all day long for a drink or lunch on the go and until late at night. Her Asian imagination is reflected in her large manga fresco on a whole wall, but also in the noodles, salads and sandwiches served with chips and soup suggested on the menu. For the more British tradition, magpies, burgers and breakfasts close the march. The opening on Brougthon Street is not unpleasant and the cocktails are very exotic.
THE SHORE RESTAURANT
Read moreBoth a bar and restaurant, as well as a hotel, The Shore has built its reputation on a menu featuring local products and a fine selection of beers. The dishes are more elaborate than those of a classic pub, and you'll come here for a somewhat formal meal in a modern and sought-after space. You can also drop in for a drink at any time. The hotel is also friendly, with 17 rooms (double, family, suites), each with its own private bathroom, comfortable, modern and spacious.
AM BIRLINN
Read moreIt's probably the best restaurant on the island with the Café Fish in Tobermory. Located in a wooden building, spacious and contemporary, the cuisine is excellent and combines quality ingredients with talent. The produce is as local as possible, thanks to the island's rich local produce and fishing. The inspirations are Scottish, and here and there they are found in other European culinary traditions. Whether you choose a meat, fish or vegetarian dish, the presentation is well thought out and the content does not disappoint.
THE BELLACHROY INN
Read moreIn Dervaig since 1608, the oldest inn in Mull, the Bellachroy Inn is the rock of the village and a favourite meeting place for locals and visitors alike. There is a casual bar area with darts and another restaurant serving inventive and tasty Scottish food. Some real ales spice things up and you can come just for a drink. The hotel is also very appreciated for its comfort and standing. It welcomes its travellers in single, double or family rooms, as well as in its large lounge.