Category Archives: Food and Drink

Wondering where to eat in Edinburgh? Here’s the definitive list to the best Edinburgh restaurants for every type of cuisine and every style of dining.

Best Restaurants in Leith: Where to Eat in 2026

Nobles Leith Food

Places listed35 places to eat, from tasting menus to chippies Michelin stars3: The Kitchin, Restaurant Martin Wishart, Heron Bib GourmandArdfern on Bonnington Road Getting thereTram from Edinburgh city centre to Leith and Newhaven in about 20 minutes Leith is Edinburgh’s old port, a couple of miles north of Princes Street, and it is where I […]

12 Places to Try Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh: Hotels, Cafes & Castles

Best Afternoon Tea in Edinburgh trays of cakes, sandwiches and scones

We are obsessed with afternoon tea in Edinburgh. This unique foodie experience is loved by locals (us), visitors, and royalty alike, who often replace lunch with trays of cakes, scones, and sandwiches! Many of Edinburgh’s hotels offer packages in opulent settings, and a handful of Instagram-worthy cafes also serve afternoon tea platters. Updated September 2026 […]

22 Best Stockbridge Restaurants You Should Try

Stockbridge Restaurants Edinburgh_

Wondering where to eat in Stockbridge? Don’t be fooled by the size of this neighbourhood; it packs a lot into such a small area. This is where you will find everything from upmarket restaurants (perfect for date nights and special celebrations) to casual basement bars serving pub meals in cosy, snug settings.  For evening meals, […]

10 Traditional & Trendy Pubs in Stockbridge, Edinburgh

Pubs in Stockbridge

While this upmarket area of Edinburgh is known more for its coffee shop culture, there are a handful of pubs in Stockbridge worth checking out for date nights, boozy meetups or leisurely pints in the sun. We’ll identify which Stockbridge pubs serve food and what other amenities are on offer. Updated September 2026 As always, […]

16 Romantic Restaurants in Edinburgh for Date Night + Deliveries

Most romantic restaurants in Edinburgh

Whether it is a first date or your 50th anniversary, one of the most favourite ways to celebrate is to eat out.  So, how do you guarantee that where you book will be that cosy, low-lit place perfect for couples?  This guide will give you pointers to the best romantic restaurants in Edinburgh, taking the […]

Best Mexican Restaurants in Edinburgh 2026: 12 Places for Tacos & Tequila

Best Mexican restaurant in Edinburgh

Places listed12 Mexican spots across Edinburgh Fully veganAntojitos Cantina at Paradise Palms Coeliac friendlyBodega, Albert Place Recently closedChorrito Cantina, Viva Mexico, El Cartel Edinburgh’s Mexican scene has changed a lot since 2024. A tiny taqueria now sits on the old El Cartel site on Thistle Street, a fully plant-based cantina cooks inside a Southside bar, […]

Best Bars in Edinburgh’s West End: 2026 Guide

Teuchters Bar food pub West End bars

Listed32 bars, pubs and cocktail lounges Open latestNQ64 and The Shaker until 3am; Understory until 3am on Friday and Saturday Main streetsWilliam Street, Hope Street, Lothian Road, Shandwick Place, Morrison Street Getting thereTrams stop at West End – Princes Street and Haymarket The West End runs from the end of Princes Street through Georgian terraces […]

Best Cafés in Stockbridge, Edinburgh: 24 Coffee Shops and Bakeries (2026)

Cowan & Sons café on Raeburn Place, Stockbridge

Cafés listed24, checked October 2026 Main streetRaeburn Place Open lateBooks N’ Cup, until 10pm Closed since our last updateCafé Braw, Forage & Chatter Stockbridge is a village-like corner of Edinburgh just north of the New Town, and its cafés are one of the main reasons to visit. Most sit on or near Raeburn Place, Deanhaugh […]