With tickets booked for a show at the Edinburgh Playhouse, a friend and I were looking for a restaurant near the Edinburgh Playhouse for dinner beforehand. Eleanore on Leith Walk seemed the obvious choice. I’d actually visited the site before when it was home to The Little Chartroom. Since then, The Little Chartroom has moved…
Category: Eating Out
Monachyle Mhor: Luxury, Loch Views and Exceptional Food
I’ll admit, by the time we reached Monachyle Mhor I was beginning to wonder if the sat nav had finally given up on us. Tucked away at the end of a winding single-track road in Balquhidder Glen, this boutique hotel sits on the shores of Loch Voil, surrounded by mountains, water and not much else….
Lunch at The Silver Darling, Aberdeen: Seafood with Stunning Harbour Views
A few weeks ago, we spent a couple of hours in Aberdeen having a wander and a bit of a trip down memory lane, as one of us went to university there. We walked around the university, up Union Street and through the newly revamped Union Street Gardens, which is now a fantastic space. Our…
A Summer Evening at The Free Company, Edinburgh
A seasonal feasting menu on a farm just outside Edinburgh, where the food, land and setting feel quietly, perfectly aligned.
A Taste of Sri Lanka: Dinner at Kochchi, Glasgow
Whilst recently through in Glasgow for a gig at the QMU in the West End, we chose Kochchi as our pre-gig dinner venue for some tasty (and spicy) Sri Lankan food. The menu all sounded so good, so we decided to go all in with The Kochchi Experience menu, which turned out to be a…
The Black Grape, Edinburgh
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…
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…