Just a stunningly beautiful setting for a drink or brunch ...Copper Blossom I found online before I…read morewent to Edinburgh and I said to myself I'm going there! Great place for a glass of Bubbly which is what we had. Esthetically gorgeous inside . The decor was just unlike anything I've Seen before. We had a couple of glasses of Prosecco and enjoyed the surroundings . They serve brunch and lunch and it started getting busy for those as we left. If I'm ever back in Edinburgh! I'll be back ! Great bar, outdoor seating and lovely little pockets of seating inside. One of the best places I went in Edinburgh.

Cocktail Review! 5/5…read more Perfect recipe for enjoying life! Patio seats with a view, classy cocktails on a sunny afternoon in Edinburg! We had the Copper's Tea Party complete with edible flowers and steaming tea. (Dry ice effect) It was beautiful, fun and dangerously delicious! Copper's Tea Party Whitley Neill Rhubarb & Ginger Gin, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, Earl Grey Syrup, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Bitters 10 Please note that you must go into the restaurant/bar to place and pickup your order if sitting outside. We enjoyed watching happy patrons of all (adult) ages just having a hoot!

I'm going to swim against the current on this one, but Usquabae ([ooh-ska-bay], n. aqua vitae,…read morewater of life, whisky) just didn't do it for me. We came in around 3 or 4pm and asked if we could get a drink; the host asked us if we had made a reservation. We hadn't, and they made a bit of a fuss about "squeezing us in" (at this point there was only one other person in the entire place - a man drinking at the bar). As long as we "weren't there for food" they could accommodate us. For the record: we were here for an hour, and no one else came in during that time. The whisky options were impressive featuring something from all the regions of Scotland, and we also appreciated their cider and cocktail options. In the end we each had one drink, but genuinely felt a bit disinterested and disappointed by the place on the whole after the hype we had read/heard. We just didn't get what made it THE place to go to in Edinburgh according to so many. We found much more interesting, down to earth, genuine places elsewhere in the city. The cold reception didn't help, but -- really -- what are we missing about this place?

Love this place! Best service we have had in a restaurant anywhere with the most delightful server…read morewe have met. The food was very enjoyable especially an amazing mac n cheese and the haggis appetizer. This was our first night in Edinburgh so the relaxed atmosphere was perfect for two jet lagged travelers. Loved the sticky toffee pudding for dessert was a treat!

This was a standout lil place downstairs that takes you out of the fray of tourism into a hip…read moregastro/bistro atmosphere. Terrific food, unique local menu, tremendous small, choosy list of whisky, wine, beers. The beer pickled mussels amazing. Cheese plate terrific. Had a cod over white beans in tomato sauce. Smoked kipper pate. What I loved most is that the staff, kitchen , chef served really great food, cared about the ingredients, and just offered a hip environment. Highly recommend! Servers were cool and nice to us.

Every time I am in Edinburgh, I gravitate to Under the Stairs. In the summer months, it gets…read morepacked, especially later in the night. The first time, we arrived around 10 pm on a weekend. Thankfully a couple left just as we arrived so we were able to snag a table pretty easily. The drinks are lovely and the flavor profiles are rather unique. I love spritz drinks so I really enjoy that they rotate the flavors seasonally at least. The last time I was in Edi, I stopped by maybe 2-3 times on my way to or from dinner for a cocktail. I tried to order different cocktails off the menu to taste as many as possible. I enjoyed every one of them which is surprising. Sometimes when a place tries to be different and interesting, the drinks can fall flat. These were exactly as described! I don't often eat here but one afternoon, we grabbed a cheese board, roasted turnip and hummus. The turnip was DELICIOUS. I was shocked since I never really care for them most days. I liked that the hummus was served with (i think) endive leaves. It added a nice crunch to the bite. The cheeses and bread were great. I have never seen one particular item before.... Pickled grapes. Wow. They were so interesting. The vinegar flavor was not strong but it added such a unique flavor to the otherwise sweet fruit.

Three and a half skewing positive. Extremely convenient location wedged conveniently between the…read moreinsanely touristy old town and the bourgeoning hipster Mecca of Leith, and directly abutting, I am told the epicenter of the cities gay scene. The lovely century plus old building is beautifully restored and tastefully updated. If the 3rd floor walk up room might count as a negative for some, at this point in life I appreciate anything that forces even an iota of more of something even suggesting of exercise into my life whatsoever. Staff was uniformly courteous and helpful with my needy jet lagged ass. Unfortunately what you gain in terms of a strategic location, and charm inside the premises, you lose in terms of the immediate view outside of your room. While the building itself and a few spare stragglers like it in the immediate area, as well as the plaque outside indicating that Arthur Conan Doyle's birthplace was in a once existing building across the street, suggest the surrounding few acres were once as lovely and ancient as most of the glorious historic streets of this ridiculously enchanting town, its sadly no longer the case. Somehow this district avoided historic preservation, and in its current stage is pretty much comprised of at least 50 percent active construction zones with gaping holes of torn up streets and massive building footprints. The remaining half of the area is already completed monolithic hideously modern shopping malls of the type I would suspect must already be gravely threatened by online shopping. As distressing as the view outside my window was to view during my short stay here, those stores proved convenient when I needed some adapters and a stop at a nearby apple store, and a mere 5 minute stroll put me firmly in the center of some truly breathtaking scenery. At the end of the day it offers a solid value and friendly hospitality in comfy and low key elegant accommodations in a central, if soulless feeling locale. Oh yeah; and one word of advise: This place oddly apparently has 3D TV sets in at least some of the rooms (which by the way, in a cute touch, are each named after one of Scotland's beloved "loches' aka lakes). Be aware that those glasses are in there for the TV, and do not make the same mistake I did and assume they were novelty son glasses there for the guests to take as souvenirs. I guess the fact that the sun barely ever shines in this country would have been a good indication that they wouldn't be offering gratis shades...womp womp...

A bar that's open until 3am is always a winner with a great team of bar staff and plentiful…read moresheepskin, which is great when your face gets a little warm from the vodka and wine and you want to snuggle up (i.e my entire New Year). it's a completely perfect place to spend the wee hours. What used to be a private members club is set in a tremendous Georgian townhouse set over 3 floors comprising of a restaurant, the main bar, a whisky bar, and four luxurious hotel rooms. The food during normal operating hours is pretty good, could do with fancying down as it's all a bit fiddly with the amount of jars and plates but it's really topnotch. However, we went on a meal deal kinda day but I don't doubt that the food normally might be a wee bit pricey.

Lovely spot for drinks, food, and live music. When I was there, there was a guitarist performing…read moresome wonderful ballads. Good vibes overall. Food was excellent. I had the Scottish Steak Pie with mash. The dish actually came with sautéed broccolini! Actual vegetables!! I was delighted. Personally, I recommend the haggis bon bons. Basically, deep-fried balls of haggis in a light brown gravy (not the same gravy as the steak pie, mind you), with bits of mustard seed on top. The flavor was more sophisticated than you would expect from a pub. I can't speak much for the alcohol, alas, as I didn't have any. They did seem to have a wide selection and a full bar. Bathrooms: Didn't try them out. Ah, well.

I had a great experience at Element. Like several other Yelpers, I found this place on Open Table…read morewhen searching for someplace nearby with availability (in the UK, making reservations for dinner his highly advisable unless you don't mind lousy food and tourist traps). Like many pubs/restaurants in the UK, Element is divided into 2 sections: a pub in the front with first-come, first-served seating, and a restaurant in the back for which reservations are essential. I was warmly greeted and steered to the back. There is was quickly seated, and the culinary philosophy of Element was explained to me: excellent food, often classic dishes, with a distinctly Scottish twist. Yanks and other foreigners may see the preponderance of haggis on the menu and blanch: that is a mistake. Haggis, in spite of its reputation among ignorami, is lovely. I struggle to remember anywhere in Scotland that I've been served haggis that was less than delicious. Element certainly wasn't it. I placed my food and drink order, and in good time my food was presented. A particular shout out for the Balmoral pie: an absolutely fantastic concoction that will keep me coming back. Prices were reasonable, and the ambience was cozy and comfortable. Together with the friendly and timely service, I have no hesitation to give Element 5 stars.

We just happened across the Fiddler's Arms, and liked the vibe, so we stopped in for dinner. We…read morestarted with a "Regional Picks whiskey flight". For our dinner, shared an appetizer, a Pie & Mash entree, and an order of the Truffle & Parmesan fries. Everything was delicious. The food was served quickly and the staff was friendly. All in all, we enjoyed our meal and would recommend Fiddler's Arms.

Excellent service from Martin! Love the atmosphere of this place. The food is very very good. Best…read morevegetarian haggis I've tried. Very filling and savory. The hake fish starter was tasty. Also really enjoyed the Buffalo cauliflower. Martin was very attentive and turned on the women's soccer match for us. Had a great time here and hope to come back again.

Went to Rabble several times while staying at the hotel nearby. Great coffee, great avocado toast…read more(made on a smashed croissant), great full breakfast, great vegan yogurt and berries....and great service. Loved it.

It's a good restaurant in New Town. We ate there because we were staying at hotel across the…read morestreet and did not have reservations - happy that we were able to get a table to eat. Not a ton of vegetarian options so I went for the fish and chips. They were good - not out of the ordinary. I would describe the food and restaurant as very solid. I wouldn't go out of my way for it - though the interior decor is fabulous - so maybe go for that.

We ate here our first night during our trip to Edinburgh, and the ambiance was beautiful and…read moreinviting. We were a group of four and were seated in a large comfortable booth. Everyone enjoyed their started and entrees. Our server spilled a drink on my husband but he was incredibly apologetic and accidents happen. It's a great spot for a festive holiday night on the town.

* Tiger Lily, Edinburgh. 1 Star. Where to begin with this one. It is in a good location, but it…read moreis truly unacceptable. o The public areas are decorated with a look and feel from a seventies disco. I fully expected Austin Powers to arrive in all his disco glory. It clearly caters to crowds in their twenties. Given the D.J.'s, there is no place to sit a talk quietly. The wait staff is made of young women in tight, black clothes who are mostly twenty-something. The bar staff is both male and female, again in their twenties. The place was packed with young people on Friday and Saturday evenings. o It in no way fit the demographics of the group. The youngest person was 40. Most travelers were in their 70's and 80's. o The room floors are much more subdued. Rooms are contemporary, but I have to wonder who laid them out. There was a wardrobe, but because of furniture placement, we could not open it to put hanging clothes. o There were serious safety issues. The room phones were out of order; The alarm in the elevator was out of service; The last day, the elevator functioned erratically going to the wrong floor or not moving at all. o The room safe was set on a shelf in a cabinet. It was not secured. Anyone could have picked it up and carried it off; o The door on a cabinet was falling off its hinge.