For gourmet burgers, loaded fries and a warm welcome in Edinburgh’s City Centre, Bread Meats Bread on Lothian Road is a must-visit.
Eat your fill with food and drink in Edinburgh
Ah, a favourite subject of ours! When it comes to food and drink in Edinburgh, the city is just brimming with restaurants, cafes, bistros, gastro pubs, pizzerias, chippies and just about everything else to tickle your fancy.
If you're looking to dine out, Girdy & Birdy are gradually eating their way through the 'Burgh and updating their restaurant experiences regularly, both on the blog, and - more frequently - through social media.
You don't even have to eat out, either! You can order in, with many delivery services (such as JustEat, Deliveroo and UberEats) happy to bring exactly what you want straight to your door. Food and drink in Edinburgh is always a delight!
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Review: The Ox, a gastropub on London/Broughton Street
Serving high-quality gastropub fare, The Ox on Broughton Street is a popular and busy spot renowned for its excellent service and cosy vibe.
Review: Sweet October, a cafe in Leith
We’ve found a real labour of love in Leith! Sweet October is a humble cafe with a huge heart, offering some of the best sandwiches in Edinburgh. Freshly made, inventive, and delicious – this place is a definite recommended stop.
Review: Landy’s, a smart fish & chips restaurant on North Bridge
Landy’s on North Bridge serves up good fish and chips in a sit-down restaurant with a bar. It’s a great city centre choice, especially during busy times when you can grab a drink while you wait for a table. A solid meal in a prime location.
Review: St Leonard’s Bar, an inclusive bar in the Southside
St Leonard’s Bar is an affordable and welcoming pub in Edinburgh’s Southside, offering great food, local beers, and a friendly atmosphere away from the Festival crowds.
Review: Crybaby, a Jukebox and Chicken Wing Pub in Stockbridge
Escape the main drag in Stockbridge at Crybaby, a friendly bar serving thousands of chicken wings and Smashburgers. With a jukebox controlling the screens and a “no crybabies” attitude, it’s a refreshingly different and affordable spot.
Review: The Cocktail Geeks, a cocktail bar in the city centre
The Cocktail Geeks delivers a fantastic, themed experience. The Stranger Things decor was atmospheric, the staff attentive, and the drinks menu (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) was a creative triumph. A top spot for an Instagram-worthy night out in the city centre.
Radar: A Taste of Spain Arrives in Edinburgh this September
Clear your diaries and ready your appetites, because the nationwide celebration of Spanish food and wine, Eat Spain Drink Spain, is returning from the 12th to the 28th of September, and Edinburgh is right at the heart of the culinary fiesta.