Tucked down Dundas Street, Fika is a light-filled New Town sanctuary serving standout cinnamon rolls and rotating bakes. Safe, calm, and blissfully detached from city centre noise, it provides the ideal independent stop for quiet coffee and pastry.
Review: Red Squirrel, a gastropub on Lothian Road
Looking for a quick pre-show meal near Edinburgh’s West End theatres? The Red Squirrel pairs hearty Campervan steak pie with swift, friendly service. It delivers a solid, comforting plate right when you need honest food served on the clock.
Review: Can the Krafted Connex solve Edinburgh’s Festival power drain?
Mobile signals in central Edinburgh destroy handset batteries during August. We test whether Krafted’s Connex multi-connector block offers a workable fix.
Girdy & Birdy review: Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington Experience, Bread Street Kitchen
Forget pumpkin spice: Gordon Ramsay’s Beef Wellington Experience at Bread Street Kitchen Edinburgh is autumn dining at its peak. Flawless pastry, succulent steak, and an indulgent dessert board make this £100 feast on St Andrew Square unmissable.
Radar: Popeyes to open on North Bridge
Popeyes confirms a new 60-cover restaurant at 46 North Bridge in Edinburgh city centre, bringing its famous Louisiana fried chicken steps from Waverley Station.
Review: Whirlybird, a restaurant on Victoria Street
Whirlybird brings thoughtful cooking and relaxed warmth to Edinburgh’s Victoria Street. With clever dishes like chargrilled chicken with poached apricot, fair prices, and cracking drinks, it neatly dodges the tourist trap label.
Radar: Free Edinburgh Taxi Rides and Live Magic This Thursday
Discover how to hail the Walker’s Shortbread Magic Taxi in Edinburgh City Centre for a free ride, free shortbread, and a live Fringe magic show.
Radar: SpudBros Express opening on Lothian Road
Viral TikTok sensation SpudBros Express confirms its first physical Scottish restaurant will open on Lothian Road this July 2026.