If you're in an upbeat mood, with company, and looking for nachos and lager or wine, Assembly is a good option. Hit it on the wrong day or come on your own, though, and the...
41 Lothian StreetWhen Sirius arrived in Leith a decade ago, its like had never been seen before. But the original ostentation of its design was calmed down a little, and in spring 2006 a refurb...
7-10 Dock PlaceA haven for travellers killing time before catching a train from Haymarket station next door. With a bistro upstairs, the bar food is a cut above the usual standard; the ground...
1-3 Haymarket TerraceWhen Harvey Nichols opened in Edinburgh in 2003, it heralded a shift in the city's shopping landscape. Designer togs have always been available here, but no one presents them...
30-34 St Andrew SquareThe Living Room, part of a UK-wide chain, arrived in 2003 and quickly built a reputation as a somewhat more mature venue (pianist, sober dark wood fittings) in a part of the...
113-115 George StreetOn the first floor of Ocean Terminal mall, the Ocean Bar has great views out over the Western Harbour (home of the Royal Yacht Britannia). Good for cocktails, it's best when...
Ocean TerminalThe brainchild of Tony Singh at Oloroso, Roti opened in 2005 but proved such a success that it moved to this larger space in 2007. The Indian-influenced menu goes way beyond...
73 Morrison StreetThe bar at the Trav gets very busy pre- and post-performance, especially during the Fringe. The modern, roomy establishment is generally open-plan, but offers a more closed-off...
10 Cambridge StreetThere are classic pubs in Edinburgh that date back to the Victorian era and woe betide anyone who messes with them. However, in an ornate space above the Café Royal, the Voodoo...
19a West Register Street