Black Bo's

Comments (0)
Black Bo's
57-61 Blackfriars Street,
Old Town
Edinburgh, EH1 1NB
Phone: 0131 557 6136
Email:
  • Average price 2 courses:
     £14.50 (lunch)
     £14.50 (evening meal)
  • House wine: £12.95 per bottle
  • High point: Great bohemian atmosphere
  • Low point: Creative flavour combinations can be hit or miss
  • Food served: Mon-Thu 6-9.30pm; Fri/Sat 6-10.30pm
  • Bar open: Mon-Sun 4pm-1am
  • Open since: 1989
  • Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least 25% of menu)
Black Bo's
Eating & Drinking Guide 2008

The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 is now in the shops.

This review is from the 2007 edition.

With its candle-lit tables, sociable staff and low-key décor, Black Bo's has the welcoming feel of a bohemian bistro. On a menu that changes regularly to incorporate seasonal produce, there's always a new dish to try, and many of the inventive recipes are successful. Nori rolls filled with a moussey blend of smoked tofu and sun-dried tomatoes are a light, flavoursome starter, while artichoke sits well with apples, grapes and spicy almonds, albeit in an undressed, leaf-dominated salad. Likewise, the texture and taste of smoked pecans and mushrooms combine wonderfully in a plump burger. In some dishes, however, innovation goes too far and flavours battle against each other - sweet-potato soufflé and sharp goat's cheese balance with the sugariness of baked banana, but a creamy and pungent peppercorn sauce proves one element too many in an already ambitious mix of ingredients. Desserts, chalked up on a specials board, are more reliable: for an invigorating end to the meal, try the moist chocolate brownie infused with a delicious kick of chilli. Linger over a coffee or pop into the cosy next-door bar for a post-dinner drink.

Events at Black Bo's

Found 1 event at this location.
Sorted by event / date & time.

Calendar RSS feedWhat are these?
Black Bo's Comedy Night
Location Date Tickets
Free comedy gems presented to an unsuspecting public at Black Bo's, with some of the freshest voices in the Scottish circuit.
Black Bo's, Edinburgh 21 May, 4 Jun 8.30 Free

Comments

No comments yet – be the first.

To post a comment you'll first need to log in - not registered? - forgotten password?

Log in