Location: New Town
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Things to do in Edinburgh, Scotland: The Best Food & Drink
Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital city, renowned for its heritage, culture and festivals.
Take a long walk around the centre to explore the World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and New Town, as well as all the area’s museums and galleries. Then stop for a delicious meal made from fresh Scottish produce before heading out to take in one of Edinburgh’s many events — including the famous summer festivals of culture, or the Winter Festivals of music, light and ceilidhs.
Restaurants in Edinburgh
1. Edinburgh Food and Drink Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
3 Hour Walking Food and Drinks Tour around Old city of Edinburgh, you will be sampling some the best Scottish food and drinks, from haggis to craft beers, whisky and homemade fudge, plus many more! You will also be taking in the historical landmarks along the way and finishing off with some local live music...
2. Kask Whisky
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Our themed whisky tasting events regularly take place in and around Edinburgh and our drams always speak for themselves. There’s no whisky snobbery here. Just a relaxed environment to enjoy some delicious drams with people who, if not your friends when you start, will be by the time you leave. If you're looking for a bespoke tour, visiting Scotland's whisky distilleries, we can create whisky experiences for everyone, from the whisky novice to the connoisseur. We also arrange walking tours of Leith, celebrating the port's whisky heritage by way of a few 'blast from the past' drams!
Reviewed By benjamin_s_uk - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Fantastic. (See photo for proof of good day out!) My gf, my sister and her bf all attended the tour as part of my birthday celebrations. We all had a super time and enjoyed a fair bit of phenomenal whisky after the really informative tour by Justine. Amiable, knowledgeable and gregarious, she put on a great tour. I would definitely go again and recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get out of Edinburgh, enjoys a bit of history and a lot of whisky...
3. Aura Journeys
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5.0 based on 28 reviews
Experience Scotland, a country steeped in history with stunning scenery with a Luxury Private Excursion and your personal driver. You decide how long, where you wish to go, the attractions you would like to visit, and we will put together your individual tour. Our Service is Door to Door, doing Your Tour, Your Way. No Waiting for other passengers you take the tour at your pace, if you want to spend longer in one place then you can allowing you to enjoy Scotland and what is has to offer Our Tours all include a Mercedes Benz vehicle and Chauffeur, you can add a guide for an extra cost Aura would be more than happy to arrange this for you using our network of qualified Tour Guides A Scottish Picnic can also be provided, this would use the finest local produce and a suitable location chosen to enjoy it while on tour. Please enquire for cost No matter the request we will endeavour to fulfil it to provide an outstanding experience of Scotland, its history and its people.
4. Unlock Tours
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Edinburgh is one of the world’s favourite cities – it’s beautiful and fascinating with so many wonderful stories to tell. Our local experts, who all love the city and know it very well, will unlock the best of Edinburgh for you, whether you're visiting the city or are a local. We'll take you to special, hidden places other tours in Edinburgh won’t. Established in 2018 our Edinburgh tours and experiences can be booked privately or as part of a very small group of between six and eight people. We can't wait to meet you and help you make the very most of Edinburgh!
5. Sip Antics
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Sip Antics is a Drinks Experience company centered around a Micro Distillery and Gin School in Edinburgh.
Reviewed By mhairimackenzie31
My friend and I had such a good time at Gary's new gin tasting session, we got a gin and tonic on arrival and then got to taste a large selection of gins of different categories (which meant there was something for everyone) that Gary makes himself, with his own recipes on bespoke copper stills! At the end you even get to choose between loads of different gins he's made as a wee extra. I tasted the chilli chocolate orange gin, as well as the raspberry and ginger one. They were both fab!! All the gins we tasted were Gary's, but all around the room were lots of other scottish gins on display, and Gary would answer any questions we had about them. Gary was so informative and friendly and made the whole experience so much more enjoyable, and it felt so much more personal as it was a nice small group in a small distillery that is there to provide a fun experience rather than just make money! Overall it was a fantastic experience and I would love to come back again and try the other experiences such as the one where i can make my own gin and take it away with me at the Sip Antics Gin School!! Thanks Gary, would 100% recommend.
6. Hidden Trax
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Podcast tours made by local legends. Download our mobile phone app and get exploring the city now! Short, guided adventures taking users off the beaten track, telling stories and opening up all corners of the city. Delivered by local creators, our audio experiences span everything from record shops in Leith, to Edinburgh’s third wave coffee scene. Get exploring Edinburgh's Hidden Trax.
7. Personal Chef Edinburgh
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
With a years of experience across award winning restaurants, Mags is one of the leading lights of the contemporary cooking industry. Now, she wants to put the intimacy back into dining! Her creation of a unique menu of mouth-watering meals and a variety of superb services mean that there is something to suit every taste, all enjoyed in an exclusive and comfortable environment.
8. Edinburgh New Town Cookery School
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By johannc67 - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This cooking class lived up to expectations and exceeded them! I had the most amazing day, learning and cooking in a relaxed environment with a team of staff who guided you every step of the way! The day started with tea or coffee and some shortbread while we were shown a demonstration on how to make Pho stock and spring rolls. Afterwards, we headed upstairs to the kitchen where we broke off into pairs to begin our menu. My menu for the day consisted of: Bang Xeo - a vietnamese pancake Pho Ca - soup Summer Spring Rolls Banh Mi - a vietnamese sandwich (which we ate for our lunch) Along with what is above, we made several dips and accompaniments. We were cooking for around 5 hours! As the class goes on, the staff are giving you hints & tips and are there for any questions or issues that you have. No question is made to seem silly or a waste of time. All of the ingredients are lovely and fresh and they don't skimp on how much you get to use. Definitely take lots of tupperware!! I took 2 large boxes plus 3 medium and I was struggling to take everything with me! They would never let you leave without your food though, so don't fret if you run out! You get print outs of the recipes for everything you made along with the demonstration foods. I'll also add that if you are a vegetarian or picky eater (like me!), they can accommodate that - as long as you tell them beforehand of anything really particular! But they will let you leave out anything you don't like, there is no pressure to cook things a certain way. I couldn't recommend this cookery class enough! I will definitely be going back to try my hand at a different kind of cuisine.
9. Superico Bar & Lounge
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4.0 based on 41 reviews
Fully refurbished in 2020, the opulent, sleek interiors are the perfect backdrop to a superb cocktail list and menu of South American bites. Sister venue, SUPERICO Restaurant, is located just a few doors up the street, making this the perfect spot for pre- or post-dinner cocktails.
Reviewed By Kbass1
One of the most beautiful bars with gorgeous drinks. Our waitress ( didn’t take her name )with blonde hair was extremely polite and made our night ! Would definitely return and recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
10. Nightcap
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4.0 based on 21 reviews
**UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT** Intimate Cocktail & Wine Bar in Edinburgh's New Town, Scotland. Serving delicious & unique drinks and snacks
