In our 2/11/13 issue, Kelefa Sanneh explains how Mark Reynier, a wine dealer from London, decided to buy Bruichladdich, a then-almost defunct distillery, and ended up changing the Scotch industry: Read more.
Walking in here is like stepping back in time. The decor is beautifully excecuted and goes well with the diverse array of gin and homemade tonics. Read more.
This is an alternative to Edinburgh's many sports bars. They offer a large range of their own beers and claim to be the largest independent brewer in Scotland. They also serve some delicious pizza. Read more.
A gin lovers' paradise nestled within a seafood-heavy gastropub. Head here on a sunny day and revel in the beer garden with a G&T in hand. Specialising in gin, there are lots of Martinis to try. Read more.
Stained-glass shoals of fish swim across the windows while you sit at sculpturesque tables. The food here often matches the art, such as the Rannoch Moor smoked venison with rowanberry jelly. Read more.
A cluster of restaurants have begun to up the city’s food game. Crabshakk, a tiny seafood restaurant with cramped tables, led the area’s revival and is the go-to venue for Scottish fish and shellfish. Read more.
Nestled down a narrow alley in Edinburgh's Old Town, this inviting character-filled space is dishing out thoughtful cocktails and tasty affordable grub. Read more.