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Browns - Edinburgh

Rating 5 out of 5

Special occasions deserve a special meal. The sort of dinner that will be remembered long after the last forkful has been demolished. Browns is a cherished George Street brasserie that serves traditional British food with a twist and a flourish. T...

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15 Years with us!

The Elephant House

Rating 5 out of 5

The Elephant House is a gourmet tea and coffee shop that’s famous for one thing and one thing only. Yes, it was here that JK Rowling penned Harry Potter in the city’s writer-friendly cafe. And yes, it is this reason that lures tourists...

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12 Years with us!

Nauticus

Rating 5 out of 5

The story of Nauticus began with Kyle and Iain, chatting over drinks about creating a bar to champion Scottish produce wherever possible. It soon became apparent that this had not been done before - this was brand new territory! Our priority here is ...

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6 Years with us!

Opal Lounge

Rating 5 out of 5

Opal Lounge is a renowned George Street establishment, the sort of place where there’s always something happening, be it a quiet midweek drink that turns into a raucous night out or a raucous night out that lives up to expectations and then ...

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16 Years with us!

Deacon Brodies

Rating 5 out of 5

Deacon Brodies is one of three pubs in the world to draw its name from the legendary vagabond. Providing inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson’s famous story of Jekyll and Hyde, Deacon Brodie was by day an Edinburgh city councillor and a gambling ...

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20 Years with us!

Tigerlily

Rating 5 out of 5

Tigerlily, set in the boutique hotel of the same name, is located on the city’s renowned George Street. This award-winning restaurant presents an innovative fusion of Japanese and Scottish cuisine, a place where the Highlands meet the Far Ea...

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16 Years with us!

McSorleys

Rating 5 out of 5

Live music, good ale and quality food. That’s the simple premise behind McSorleys, formerly The Alehouse. The Clerk Street venue has been extensively refurbished and transformed into a bustling bar where there’s always something happen...

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26 Years with us!

The Rat Pack

Rating 5 out of 5

Slip inside The Rat Pack, they offer something nobody else does, “Spread The Love” is the motto used and its been happening since 2005. Situated on Shandwick Place, The Rat Pack is a cosy cocktail and piano bar where the drinks, let th...

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10 Years with us!

The Stand Comedy Club - Edinburgh

Rating 5 out of 5

The Stand Comedy Club, with its sister venues in both Glasgow and Newcastle, has become world renowned for top class comedy. When you mention comedy in these cities, everyone will say, “you mean the Stand.” Anyone who is anyone in the ...

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18 Years with us!

The Club Room

Rating 5 out of 5

The Club Room is a unique bar and diner located within one of Edinburgh’s most opulent buildings – The Dome. This recently refurbished venue portrays a convincing snapshot of 1930s America. The dark walnut bar and crystal chandeliers h...

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23 Years with us!