Edinburgh · DINNER EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 dinner experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Book a 2- or 3-course meal at Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh on George Street, with soft drinks, priority seating, classic American dishes, rock memorabilia, and time to browse the Rock Shop. Expect a roughly two-hour visit, with child meals available to buy directly.
“Amazing venue, staff were brilliant and the food was awesome. Me and my family really enjoyed our time there.”
Meet a bagpiper outside Biblos at 6:40 p.m., then enjoy a three-course Scottish dinner upstairs with live folk music from Kevin and Eddy. Choose haggis, salmon, fish and chips, or vegan shepherd’s pie, and finish with a whisky toast or Irn-Bru.
“We had such a great evening! Loved the food, loved the music, and the whiskey. excellent service. a very enjoyable evening and good value.”
Join Alan, Paul, or Al for a private Edinburgh day covering the Old Town, Rosslyn Chapel, a four-course Scottish pub dinner, and reserved Royal Military Tattoo seats. Pickup is offered from Edinburgh accommodations, with return to your starting point after the evening show.
“We had a fun and educational day in Edinburgh with our tour guide. Alan. We saw a variety of sights and learned a lot about Scotland. We ended the day by attending the spectacular Military Tattoo show.”
Spend four hours with a private Edinburgh guide and sommelier, tasting Scottish artisan foods, single malt whisky, European wines, and dinner. Your stops are shaped around your wishes, from city-centre views near the castle to lesser-known neighbourhood bars. Joanne may be your guide.
“Joanne was amazing. She created a wonderful evening full of laughter, learning, good food & wine! We made a new friend! 💕”
Join Nell in her 200-year-old Georgian New Town home for a three-hour Scottish cooking class and dinner. Prepare Cullen Skink and all-butter shortbread, then enjoy haggis, whisky, and Burns poetry in a small group of up to eight.
“Thank you Nell for welcoming us to your lovely home for cocktail, whisky and cooking in your kitchen. It was a memory we will cherish always. True Scottish hospitality at its finest.”
Join Sardinian chef Luisa in her Edinburgh home for an Italian canapé welcome and eight-course tasting menu. Learn how family recipes and Sardinia’s food culture shape each dish. The supper lasts about three hours, serves up to 12 people, and allows you to bring your own drinks.
“Beginning to end it was a wonderful meal by a fabulous chef. Would definitely recommend her. She made us feel welcome.”
Pick a close, a glen or a still room.
