Thistle Tavern is bringing a new 70-seat gaming hub to 79 Shandwick Place this May. We speak to Stuart Robb about stock rotations, city centre growth, and the new flagship store.
Review: Pizza Geeks launches its new menu on Easter Road
The new Pizza Geeks menu has landed. With a refined dough recipe and the arrival of the Bowser “boss” pizza, the Easter Road branch is leaning into its artisan era. Great local brews and the same geeky atmosphere make this a top Edinburgh pick.
Radar: Porty Festival 2026
Porty Festival returns to Portobello this May Bank Holiday with music from Mànran, beach markets, and free community events. Plan your seaside weekend here.
Review: A Game of Crones
Braving Storm Dave for Game of Crones at the Traverse was well worth the effort. A&E Comedy offers a madcap, surreal defiance of ageing that is as visually striking as it is ferociously funny. A chaotic but charismatic 3.5 star odyssey.
The Best Places for Pizza in Edinburgh
Discover the best pizza in Edinburgh with our curated guide to the city’s top dough. From the wood-fired ovens of Leith’s Origano to the plant-based excellence of Novapizza, we explore the authentic spots that outshine the chains.
Review: Pierinos, a chippy in Leith
Winning awards for decades, Pierinos offers the best of Scottish takeaway culture. Whether you want a traditional haggis supper or a Turkish style pizza, the quality is consistent. A must-visit for anyone exploring the vibrant Leith Shore.
A Celestial Carnival: Basement Jaxx ignite the Usher Hall
Forget the polished CDs; Basement Jaxx live is a raw, primal communion. From 90s anthems like Red Alert to alien-themed stagecraft, the Usher Hall was stomping from start to finish.
Interview: Daliso Chaponda brings satire and ‘soft facts’ to Monkey Barrel
Daliso Chaponda brought Topical Storm to Edinburgh as his sharp satire examines the chaos of 2026 journalism. The comedian discusses why modern politics makes joke writing almost too easy and shares why the Grassmarket remains his true local spot in the capital.