As you may know i'm off on my holiday this weekend, i've already been away to Wales last month and I have had my eye on a few more trips towards the end of the year. Clint and myself have been together a year in August so are planning a trip away for our anniversary, I really want to go somewhere romantic like Paris or Edinburgh. I haven't been to Edinburgh before and i'd love to try somewhere new!
The
Scottish capital has plenty of tourist-pleasing sights and tartan-buying
opportunities on offer, but these days it’s also home to a thriving bar and
restaurant scene. So if you feel like spoiling yourself on a weekend away,
Edinburgh is the perfect place for you and someone special to eat, drink and be
merry in style. A Travelodge
hotel in Edinburgh is the perfect place to stay in cost conscious comfort,
so that you can use the money you save on accommodation to treat yourself to a
slap up dinner.
Breakfast
What
could be more decadent than indulging in a leisurely breakfast or brunch as the
world rushes past you? Edinburgh’s thriving café culture means that when it
comes to places to feast on waffles, granola or bacon and eggs, you’re spoiled
for choice. Urban Angel in
Hanover Street (in between the two main shopping areas of George Street and Princes
Street) is a real locals’ favourite and when you taste their eggs benedict and
French toast, you’ll know why. Alternatively, check out Falko Konditormeister
for an authentic taste of gourmet German baking on Edinburgh’s Southside.
Lunch
Whether
you’re after a Michelin-starred experience in a chic restaurant or a nice deli
to grab some picnic bits from, Edinburgh’s got all that and everything in
between covered. Try stylish, modern Italian Centotre on Edinburgh’s George
Street for scrumptious food in the grand setting of a former bank, or take a
detour down picturesque Victoria Street for a fantastic array of lovely
restaurants, many of which do great lunch deals. If you’re too busy sightseeing
to stop, drop in at Oink which does one thing – hog roasts – mouthwateringly
well.
Drinks
If
sipping cocktails in a stylish setting is your thing, then Edinburgh won’t
disappoint. Upmarket shopping street George Street also has the best bars and
if you’re visiting in August, they all spill outside onto the temporarily
pedestrianised road to create one long, buzzing party street. Or try Bramble on
Queen Street for fantastic alcoholic concoctions in romantic dimly lit
surroundings. Fans of traditional pubs will find gems on every corner but head
to Rose Street or the Grassmarket for the best choice.
Dinner
If
you want dinner to be a grand affair then Edinburgh has its fair share of fine
dining experiences, like celebrity chef Tom Kitchin’s critically acclaimed restaurant
Castle Terrace. For old-fashioned romance, it’s hard to beat the candlelit
ambience of Café St Honoré, a hidden gem down a cobbled lane in the city
centre. Big groups who want to be able to let their hair down in style should
head to the Indigo Yard in
the West End where you can eat first and party at the bar afterwards.
Whether
you take the approach of booking months in advance to secure the hottest table
in town or just wander out of the hotel in the evening until you come across
something that takes your fancy, your taste buds are in for a treat in
Edinburgh.
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