Lovely little neighborhood, wine bar, quiet atmosphere a great place to have a yummy glass of wine…read moreand conversation

From the owner: We're a Wine focussed Bar and Kitchen in the heart of Edinburgh West End…read more Come and enjoy our botanical surroundings while enjoying exclusive wines and sharing food We have a cold counter at the bar where we serve Charcuterie until closing Morning/Afternoon meetings can be held with our free fast internet and USB charging ports at the tables Free Sunday Jazz Wednesday Quiz nights Many exclusive wine tastings throughout the year

Reservation for 3, seated immediately at the table against the front window. We ordered appetizers,…read morea bottle of wine, and three plates of pasta. Service was very good, they kept our glasses of water topped up and there was plenty of extra parm for those who wanted it on their pasta. And surprise, they brought a beautiful complimentary dessert for the table because they overheard it was my birthday. A lovely and memorable meal.

We were seeking Italian in Old Town and saw this restaurant on Yelp. Small place with open kitchen…read more Sadly, online menu did not reflect their current offerings.i came for the promise of authentic Carbonara, which they couldn't provide. Basic pasta dishes with limited quality wines.

Yes.....at last, a real wine bar in Edinburgh. Living in London I have become rather spoiled by…read moreoptions when it comes to enjoying wine with some nice cheese and charcuterie. I mean put that way.....should it have ever been so hard, well before Fred opened this little gem it really was. Whether you are looking for a pre-meal drink before heading upstairs to the restaurant or you are looking to spend some time enjoying a bottle of something delicious this place is a great option. With its own mean and specials you can turn a glass of wine into a full meal if you wish. The saucisson is insane...oysters from Loch Fyne, baked vacherin...truffle brie. I could go on. Loic once the sommelier at the well known Mark Greenaway leads the team with his usual friendly and welcoming manner. If you were a regular there or as the now closed Bistro Moderne a few more of the staff may be familiar too. Its a great experience with great products.

From the owner: Authentic French wine bar on Queensferry Street offering s a quirky spot for lunch, an after work…read moreglass of wine with nibbles or a leisurely get together with friends. A thoughtful list of hand-picked wines and carefully selected, seasonal cheeses and charcuterie from artisan French and Scottish producers are at the heart of bar à vin.

Vino at the Arches is like a dream - part wine bar, part bottle shop and amazing little snacks,…read moretoo. The weather was ok so people were sitting out the front drinking as well as inside the shop and this place just totally won me over straight away. I was just after a bottle of wine to take back to Glasgow so I just picked something from the fridge. Prices are quite high but it's not your standard supermarket wines so you'll get something a bit different. I also got a packet of locally made cheese sablé biscuits which were AMAZING and I scoffed the whole lot in one go (woops). I'll definitely be back here for a classy drinking spot next time I'm in Edinburgh. What a great addition to the Arches area.

Woah, this place is AWESOME! I visited recently with a group of colleagues. We were quite a big…read moregroup, and the chap couldn't have been more helpful, swiftly re-arranging many tables so we could all sit together. And he was just brilliant really, explaining the drinks to us and such like. Vino is kinda like a combination between a wine bar and an off-license. So you can buy wine etc to drink, as you would normally. You can also buy products from the shelves, and pay 'corkage' to drink it in-house. They have an impressive range of craft beers for example. They also have a particularly good range of gin, and there were also a few dark rums which caught my eye. I'm not sure if you can buy the spirits and drink them there and then, I'd missed that part of the explanation, but you probably wouldn't want to do that anyway. They have great products that you don't often see elsewhere, for example the new Eden Mill 'mixology project'. We tried the 'basil smash hop gin' and the 'berry bramble love gin'. I also lingered over some Chocolate Tree chocolate bars, but decided against it as I wouldn't have been able to resist trying them and that would have spoiled me for my imminent dinner. We were sat inside the main shop area, and there is also outside area where you can have your drinks. Maybe not so much in winter, but nice during the 'summer'. It was a quick visit as we were heading off for dinner, but I would definitely like to return to Vino, for a more leisurely visit (you could while away many hours here) and to browse their wide range of spirits and craft beers. And obviously wines. Cool place, and the main man was just brilliant, very welcoming,

We were doing our regular research, hoping to find the perfect anniversary restaurant, when we…read morestumbled upon Pickles on a map. A quick Google search later, we decided to add this to our "must visit while in Edinburgh" list. This wasn't our anniversary restaurant, of course, but we knew we needed to dine here at least once. It was a long walk from our hotel, but it was a nice way to see parts of the city that we wouldn't normally have gotten to. The restaurant itself is nestled in the basement (or downstairs) of a cute building. It's small in there, but they're very good at maximizing the space they're given. We settled in at a teeny-tiny table off to the side and swiftly ordered a couple of pints. The menu is very straightforward: you're either getting a meat and cheese plate, just a cheese plate, or pates. We decided to share the Mixed Meat & Cheese platter. We figured that we'd snack and drink some Scottish beer, then head off into the night to find our "real" dinner. Thing is, though, that combo platter filled us the heck up. The waitress came out with the meat and cheese plate and a box of bread, oatcakes and crackers, and my husband and I had a "where is all this going?" moment. But our pro-waitress dropped the plate on the table and popped the bread box into a shelf on the wall next to us - a shelf that neither of us ever even noticed, to be honest. The meat and cheese selections were delicious and paired really well together. Kind of hidden away on that shelf (holding the bread and oatcakes) were a couple chutney jars. That chutney - lots of fruit pieces and complex flavors - brought a lot to the cheeses. We really did love the food, the surroundings, the beer and the staff. I wish we had something like this back home.

Comforting environment, food and drink. It's like being in your own home, warm with friends. Staff…read moreare helpful and friendly. Enjoy yourselves.

This wine bar is quite alright. the fold is not that…read moreexpensive, but the wines are. Everything is really good, but you have to be prepared for a nice fat addition at the end.

The Bon Vivant is dead, long live Good Brothers!…read more Popping up without much fanfare, Good Brothers has opened up in Stockbridge, where BV used to be. Decor wise, at the moment it's still very similar to its predecessor (which is by no means a bad thing), but with a few of their own twists (wine crates, casks etc.) and I imagine it'll become a bit more personal and unique as they find their feet. We stopped by last night for a bite to eat. At the moment the menu is very limited, just three starters (all on sourdough toast), three mains and a cheeseboard. Kip S went for fried chorizo to start (he can't see chorizo on a menu and not order it) and I opted for garlic mushrooms and spinach on toast. Neither was wildly exciting, but they were well executed and tasty. For main course there's the option of plaice, steak or a vegetarian option that I don't remember. We both went for steak, which was served with yet more mushrooms and spinach, and some new potatoes. Again, not exciting, but done well and more than satisfying. There are some really interesting wines on offer too, with 5 by the glass so far, including an Austrian red and an Australian orange. The owner was happy to make recommendations (including 'fessing up that he thought one of the reds was underpriced, which is surely something he could rectify if he wanted to), and we were both pleased with our selections. A word on that actually, the owner and his staff were lovely, very keen to offer advice and check we were having a good time. Good Brothers is very, very new, but it's showing promise and it deserves to be on your radar.

One of the best all-around dining experiences of my life. The food was absolutely fantastic, and…read morethe wine pairings could not have been better. Each time a new wine was served, the team at Spry would take their time introducing not only the tasting notes and reasons for pairing, but details about the vineyards, families that own them, why they choose to carry it, etc. The food is locally sourced, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Spry is run by a bunch of wholesome young people who clearly love what they do. I would be a regular if I lived in EDI, and I cannot wait to come back. In my humble opinion, they deserve a Michelin star; Spry was leaps and bounds better than an actual Michelin star meal I had a few days after this...

Whighams Wine Cellars was a solid first-night dining experience in Edinburgh. Service was friendly…read moreand welcoming from the moment we walked in -- they made us feel right at home. The vibe is relaxed and a little hidden, tucked a few steps below street level, giving it a cozy, slightly dim atmosphere that works well. The fish and chips were very good, though portion size could be a touch bigger. The Cullen skink was also good -- rich and flavorful. Prices were fair, and the location was convenient for us. Overall, a comfortable spot with good food, great service, and a laid-back local feel. Saluti

Food was out of this world. Service from Marianna was incredible with some very personable service…read more Downstairs below street level the bar is great. Group of six tired travelers were well served, well fed, and a satisfied thirst from a great selection of spirits and brews.

What a lovely place! After a few futile attempts at an unannounced dinner, I finally got around to…read morebooking a table and I was not disappointed. Firstly, the ambiance. Rollo is a relaxed place with dim lighting, quite small with limited seating but the set up is great. So after sitting down with my wine of choice, I could have quite happily just sat and enjoyed the street view and the relaxing atmosphere, but alas I was also starving. My choice: roast pork with apple jus, with a side of roast potatoes and bok choy. For my partner: beef fillet with rocket and parmesan and house chips. For my friend: the sea bass. And oh my, there was nothing in each meal that any of us could fault. The menu is a bit confusing as I was under the impression that Rollo is a tapas and wine style establishment. There are tapas style starters (none of which I tried so no comment), followed by bowls, then mains and sides. You definitely will need a side to accompany your main unless you are only after a small piece of meat. And for dessert: salted caramel and chocolate tart which was to die for. Each item was quite small, however perfectly cooked and seasoned and you will not leave hungry. I think the pricing is very reasonable for the quality of food. Definitely make a booking in advance so you don't miss out, I'll be adding this to my list of locals and intend to make this a regular hangout!

And we have another new eatery in Stockbridge, this one in the form of a cozy wine bar. The…read moreinterior is dark and romantic, accented with giant head sculptures and comfortable custom pillows. We were made to feel welcome from the start, and the service was good throughout. The wine list is diverse and approachable, with short descriptions to help guide your choice. Around 15 wines are offered by the glass. Every wine we tried was good, and the prices seemed about average for this area. The food plates are mostly designed for sharing. We started with the smoked aubergine on toast and mull crab bon bons, followed by the portobello mushrooms and the monkfish Thai curry. Portions are small but priced accordingly, which works out well if you'd like to try several different things. The Thai curry was my favorite dish. The mushrooms were delicious if just a tad too oily. The starters were interesting, but not amazing. For dessert we split a ginger sticky toffee pudding, which was small and tasty (and came with a disproportionately large side of clotted cream). Overall a lovely evening out.

Three of us stumbled upon The Outsider while out looking for a place for dinner. It was so good we…read morewent back with 2 more friends a few nights later. Nice pleasant room with good size tables and very helpful, friendly courteous wait persons. Very good steaks, and fish, and affogato for dessert. Go to read the creative food descriptions on the menu!

My wife has been following The Outsider on the socials for a bit. So as we find ourselves in…read moreEdinburgh, this was a must. Tonight's dinner destination. We got here at 6 with no reservation. We were able to be seated upstairs. This place is busy (much busier when we were finished for sure). So if you can, I'd suggest reserving a spot. It's a bit loud in here. Not out of the ordinary for a busy place. We started with the pressed pork belly app. Perfect crisp. Could've used more of the celeriac puree bed. The confit shallots were so good and nicely sweet. Black pudding cubes (small. More of these!). Candied pears. Mmm. Great start. Wife got the char grilled venison on a butternut squash purée and spicy daikon planks (I didn't find the heat, she did tho!). It was excellent and perfectly prepared. Not gamey at all. I got the 35 day aged hangar steak. This is hands down one of the best steaks I have had out in a very long time. So well seasoned! Which was such a pleasant surprise as it left me wanting for nothing to add flavor. The hand cut fries were good but did need some salt. No dessert as, well, our server was scattered a bit all night. We asked for the dessert menu. She brought us dinner menus and we didn't see her for 10 minutes. So we opted to leave, a bit disappointed at the end. We would come back tho. Thats for sure.