There are some nice tex-mex cooking options available in supermarkets and especially stores like Lupe Pintos across Edinburgh. Tex-mex isn’t just tasty, it’s relatively easy to do and can be super cheap. Uncle Ben’s cookery show even managed to get kids to create some bangin’ steak burritos. Hey, if the kids can do it then […]
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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A review of Mint Indian, Just Eat
I think it’s hard to find a good Indian restaurant. I think it’s much harder to find a good Indian delivery restaurant. That’s why I’m pleased I found the Mint Indian on Just Eat. I’ve passed by but never been inside the Mint Indian and yet I must have had several dozen dinners from them […]
Have you seen The Banshee Labyrinth dancing skeletons?
Here’s a clever video from Edinburgh’s very own The Banshee Labyrinth. See what happens at night when the skeletons come out to play. The Banshee crew suggest the best way to enjoy the video is with HD on and the sound turned up. The pub, which claims to be Scotland’s most haunted, is at 29-35 […]
5 of the so-called best pubs in Edinburgh, do you agree?
Back in 2013 Kaplan International whisked up a survey, talked to students and produced their “What to do In Edinburgh” infographic. There were some no brainers in the list – Edinburgh Castle being rated as number one tourist attraction, Princes Street coming top for shopping, etc – but I thought it would be fun to […]
Review of Teuchters Landing, Leith
Teuchters Landing is my reminder to give places a second chance. I first went to Teuchters Landing with my boss at the time to impress a client. It was nice; expensive fish, expensive wine and we sat in a lovely conservatory by the Water of Leith while swans basked in the sunshine. It was nice […]
Review of The Elbe Room, Leith
Update: The Elbe Room closed and was eventually replaced by Cutting Chaii, an Indian tapas restaurant which Edinburgh Reviews recommends. Nearby alternatives to The Elbe Room include the beer garden pub The Bullfinch, BAM Coffee, and Brambles on Salamander Place. I’ve been cautious about writing this review for fear of creating a jinx. The Elbe […]
A review of The Queens Arms, City Centre
The Food and Drink The ‘Gastro Pub of the Year’ title makes The Queens Arms stand out from Edinburgh’s many other city-centre, pub grub spots. If there is ever hesitation about eating somewhere, you can always rely on an award to give you that little push in the right direction. This was not my first […]
A review of The Magnum, City Centre
A review by Louise Stoddart After finishing university last summer, I took a year to go travelling and immerse myself in different cultures and cuisines. I am now back in Edinburgh doing some freelance writing, indulging in the Edinburgh foodie scene. My food blog and travel blog are regularly updated and document all of my […]