Acai Bros on Rodney Street is a go-to for local workers seeking a healthy indulgence. These freshly made acai bowls are packed with superfoods but can be calorific. It’s a no-frills spot, perfect for a takeaway “emotional pick me up.”
Review: The Basement, Mexican Food and Cocktails
The Basement is an atmospheric Mexican restaurant on Broughton Street. With its Day of the Dead decor, it’s a perfect date spot. We love the tacos (Taco Tuesday!), drunken beans, and churros. Staff are superb, but it gets busy, so book ahead!
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: 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.
Review: 71 Steps, a bagel bakery on Rodney Street
71 Steps is a new cafe on Rodney Street with excellent coffee, a selection of baked treats and a menu of closed and open bagels. It’s absolutely worth a visit, especially if you’re looking for a place to sit down and treat yourself.
Review: Goose73, a wine and gastro bar on Broughton Street
A new wine and Italian small plate bar with a lovely, pleasant and polite vibe on Edinburgh’s popular-with-foodies Broughton Street.
Girdy & Birdy Review: Educated Flea was a lesson in lavish cuisine
With delicious and sometimes unexpected food pairings, Educated Flea is not your run-of-the-mill restaurant but an amazing dining experience that’s really all about the food.
Review: The Howlin’ Hound, a hot dog joint near the city centre
The Howlin’ Hound is a vibrant pub, cocktail lounge, or hot dog joint with some exotic meats, friendly staff, and a pleasant vibe. Just around the corner from the city centre too.