The Edinburgh University Students’ Association runs or controls the city’s iconic Pleasance Dome and Courtyard locations. With the Pleasance Theatre Trust, they’ve arranged for some local favourites and some exciting newcomers to sell food at the venues.
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: Informatics Gin from Gleann Mor
University of Edinburgh and Gleann Mor have a made Informatics Gin… and don’t call it Ginformatics.
Radar: Free bacon and ice cream sundaes from Edinburgh’s Bella Italia
The Carbonara Sundae features deliciously creamy vanilla gelato drizzled with white chocolate sauce, topped with bacon-flavoured crispies and Oreo biscuit crumbs.
Review: Pier House, a coffee house and seafood restaurant by Newhaven Harbour
A newly opened surf-and-turf/coffee house combo that opens early and closes late, looks gorgeous, and serves generous portions.
Secret Menu Review: Ice Cream Nachos at Ice Angels
Ice cream nachos are made from broken ice cream cones and a generous topping. They’re a big, delicious dish that can help reduce food waste—perfect!
Review: Side Street burgers on Leith Walk
My gut feeling is that Side Street will thrive in Leith. It’s found (for better or worse) that a post-pub niche location and price points will work well.
Review: Brunch at One Square Bar & Brasserie (Sheraton, Festival Square)
Girdy & Birdy had a much-needed fun day out planned, starting with some delicious brunch at One Square Bar & Brasserie, through an itison voucher no less – and got a lot more food than expected! I didn’t know quite what to expect when Girdy said he was booking a brunch at One Square, but […]
Review: Why the newly opened Thamel is a must-visit for curry fans in Edinburgh
Girdy & Birdy headed to East London Street to check out the brand new Thamel restaurant, with its cosmopolitan Nepalese kitchen and speakeasy bar.