The Rosehip We’ll never quite reach complete coverage of all the eateries in Edinburgh, but it’s starting to feel like we’ve visited everywhere we’ve had on our list. That presents a very welcome opportunity to revisit places to see how they’ve developed since last we dined there. Exterior We originally visited The Rosehip for a …

The Hermitage Bar I’d heard some positive reports about The Hermitage Bar at Morningside station so took a little stroll up the road to give it a look.Exterior The place has been through a few different incarnations down the years. This feels like a very settled and smoothly running version. At lunchtime they offer a …

The Bailie The Bailie, on the corner of St Stephen’s Street and North West Circus Place, has been a place I’ve visited regularly down the years. I had a birthday party here when I was thirtysomething. Whatever the case, I’m in the place every couple of months for a beer or two but until a …

Brandon’s I’d had Brandon’s on my radar for a little while but I don’t find myself in Canonmills all that often. When regular guest quester Freya suggested we go there based on an impressive recent visit she’d made, I was pleased to finally cross their threshold.Exterior signage I had, of course, been on the premises …

The Abbotsford Blythe’s Verdict Although I’ve sunk many a pint in The Abbotsford on Rose Street, I’d never previously tried the food. When MJ suggested a midweek lunch it seemed like a good fit for our needs.Exterior Served both in the bar downstairs and their smart upstairs dining room, the menu focusses on pub grub …