Tucked just off the Royal Mile you will find The Black Grape – a light airy restaurant and bar, very different from one of the earlier incarnations – Pancho Villas (those of a certain age will remember that!) It is stylish, in an effortless way, without trying too hard. I’d heard great things about their…
Category: Eating Out
Capparelli at the Mill, Dundonald
On the outskirts of Belfast, in Dundonald, sits a beautiful 18th‑century mill, complete with a still‑working water wheel. It was originally used as a dog boarding kennel before becoming a café, gift shop, and restaurant. It became a bit of a tradition for Mum to pick me up from school and take me there for…
Margo, Glasgow
Nestled on Miller Street in the heart of Glasgow, Margo is the latest addition to the city’s vibrant dining scene. Opened by the talented team behind Ox and Finch, this new restaurant has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors alike. It has also hit a note with the Michelin inspectors, having been recently…
The Muddler’s Club, Belfast
As the festive season wound down and the year approached its close, we decided to treat ourselves to lunch at one of Belfast’s most celebrated dining establishments: The Muddler’s Club. Located in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter and named after a secret society that met there over 200 years ago, this Michelin-starred restaurant is…
Luxury Stay and Dinner at The Glenturret Distillery
Nestled in the picturesque heart of rural Perthshire, Scotland, lies a hidden gem that seamlessly blends history, luxury, and culinary excellence: The Glenturret Distillery, with its 2 Michelin-Starred restaurant ‘Lalique‘ and its gorgeous accommodation at Aberturret House, a mere 5-minute walk from the distillery. This enchanting destination offers a unique experience for those seeking a…
Wine Safari, Monachyle Mhor
One Sunday morning, in deepest darkest October we left Edinburgh at stupid o’clock and made our way to Mhor84 outside of Callander. Not a normal thing for us to do, but this was no typical day we had signed up to. After months of trying to make the dates work, we were about to embark on a…
Crabshakk, Glasgow
I never used to like seafood, but a holiday to California some 15 years ago put paid to that. Treated to lunch at Spago in Beverly Hills, I went straight in and ordered lobster (no idea why, maybe a when in Rome situation?), much to the surprise of my husband. He was no doubt worried…
Allium, Askham
Allium, is a beautiful Michelin Starred restaurant within Askham Hall in the postcard pretty village of Askham in the northern Lake District. I ventured here with a friend in March, a sort of coming into Spring type break. It wasn’t our first visit, but so impressed by the food, service and location, we decided a…
Inver Restaurant, Strachur
I’ve been following the Inver Restaurant for a while on social media and coupled with a visit to Strachur last year (where we nearly bought a house!), we decided it was time for a wee cheeky night away and some good tasty food, oh and to celebrate 20 years together (eek!). Inver is a restaurant…
The Jugged Hare, London
Tucked away under the Barbican in London, on a street corner sits an unassuming gastropub – The Jugged Hare. Looking in from the outside you could be quick to dismiss, as the smallish bar area often looks rammed. It’s worth popping in and seeing if they have a table in their large restaurant which extends…
Queen of Everything 