Sep 21 2010
Edinburgh Hotels Are Perfect For Food And Drink Connoisseurs
Edinburgh lies in the imposing yet stunningly beautiful shadows of the castle and is a playground for fine food and drink connoisseurs. Many Edinburgh hotels boast fine dining restaurants and bars too, so you don’t even have to set a foot outside the front door.
You must try a Michelin starred restaurant: There are many Michelin-starred restaurants in Edinburgh including the Plumed Horse, who specialise in a fantastic tasting menu guaranteed to tickle your taste buds, and there are others too including 21212, set in a listed Georgian townhouse and Number One in The Balmoral Hotel. Especially at weekends, be sure to book in advance, as the cities restaurant scene is busy.
You must try haggis: Sampling haggis, the traditional dish, is a must do. Many, if not the majority, of restaurants serve their own style of haggis, so now is the time to give it a whirl. Edinburgh hotels are surrounded by an abundance of traditional restaurants and cafes, so don’t be shy and test out these tasty treats – Italian, Chinese and Indian restaurants all use the ingredient too.
You must visit a traditional pub: If not just to nurse a pint and round off your trip, but to get away from the gastro pubs and wine bars that crowd the Edinburgh hotels. For a bit of folklore and music, head to the small but perfectly formed Royal Oak or Infirmary Street; if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, a hike up Arthur’s Seat is rewarded with a beer and a packet of crisps in Sheep Heid Inn.
You must learn about whisky: Educate yourself in the art of whisky – whilst sampling a glass or two – with a tour of the famous Scottish Whisky Experience. A whisky connoisseur or not, you soon will be after this enjoyable tour. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind this intoxicating nectar, be educated by expert tour guides and whisky advisers who will help you discover the aromas and flavours that will lead you to your perfect malt!
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