Scottish, BYOB within 5 miles of Edinburgh

12 places within 5 miles

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L'escargot Bleu

1.3 miles
56 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3SA

The humble snail is a byword for French cuisine and the symbol of the international Slow Food movement, both of which are well represented by this popular Broughton Street restaurant. There’s a real French ambience in the high-ceilinged dining room with…

Howies at Waterloo

1.0 miles
29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ

Edinburghers have gathered in the rather impressive Regency-style ‘convening rooms’ at 29 Waterloo Place since the early 19th century. These days, the high-ceilinged, cupola-lit main room attracts diners looking for the Howies brand of Scottish dining…

A Room in the West End

1.9 miles
26 William Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7NH

To be accurate, A Room in the West End is four rooms in total. Beneath Teuchters Bar on William Street sits a low-ceilinged and lively large one, as well as three snugly private alcoves, perfect if you fancy trysting the night away. Lovers of classic…

A Room in Leith

2.0 miles
1c Dock Place, Edinburgh, EH6 6LU

Down by the water in Leith sits this northerly branch of the city’s 'A Room In … ' bistros, its shore-side setting shown off by a dining room conservatory and outdoor tables should the sun deign to shine. Enter the restaurant through the cosy Teuchters…

Howies (Victoria Street)

1.2 miles
10–14 Victoria Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2HG

In 2012 Howies was bought back by the original owners, who now own three restaurants in Scotland – two in Edinburgh and one in Aberdeen. They are keen to show that the original ideas and standards are back in operation: simple cooking of seasonal…

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L'escargot Blanc

1.9 miles
17 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4QW

Step through the modest shop front on busy Queensferry Street, climb the wooden stairs and be enfolded in the warm embrace of L’escargot Blanc. This laidback sister to Broughton’s L’escargot Bleu has bags of bistro-style charm to tempt its clientele of…

McKirdy's Steakhouse

1.9 miles
151 Morrison Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8AG

In these days when food provenance is to the fore, McKirdy’s finds itself suddenly en vogue. It’s doing nothing new, of course, just continuing to offer red meat and haggis crafted by the family butcher. Here, they can tell you exactly where the meat…

Steak

1.1 miles
14 Picardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT

After launching in 2012, Steak has settled into its stride, delivering its red meat extravaganza to an enthusiastic audience. It’s all here: a trio of breeds, all Scottish, served on or off the bone, in (standard) 200g all the way up to (Man vs Food…

Ginger Snap

1.7 miles
Unit 3, Corunna Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5JG

Tania Dixon moved her successful catering business Ginger Snap from Perthshire to Edinburgh in 2012, carrying with her an impressive client list including Brewin Dolphin, Bonham's and Louis Vuitton. She's an experienced and highly regarded wedding…

The Stockbridge Restaurant

1.8 miles
54 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 5AL

A decade ago Michelin restaurant inspectors were rarely troubled by Edinburgh and the appetite for fine dining was not always there. It is credit then to Jason Gallagher, owner and head chef at The Stockbridge Restaurant, both that he opened as far back…

EH15

2.5 miles
Jewel and Esk College, 24 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2PP

Jewel & Esk College's the Club offers a variety of recreational facilities, open to the general public, which provide students with an opportunity for real-life work experience. EH15 Restaurant & Bar is the hospitality arm of this set-up and…

Point Hotel

1.7 miles
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF

The Point Hotel is the ultimate destination hotel, with stunning views over Edinburgh Castle, a 5 minute walk to Princes Street for shopping and nightlife and just a couple of minutes walk to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre.This beautiful…