Sep 26 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. You don’t even have to set a foot outside the front door; many Edinburgh hotels boast fine dining restaurants and bars too.
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. Be sure to book in advance, especially at weekends, as the restaurant scene in the city is busy.
You must try haggis: The traditional dish of haggis must be sampled. Many, if not the majority, of restaurants serve their own style of haggis, so now is the time to give it a whirl. Italian, Chinese and Indian restaurants all use the ingredient too so don’t be shy to test out the tasty treat – and conveniently, Edinburgh hotels are surrounded by an abundance of traditional restaurants and cafes.
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: Whilst sampling a glass or two and with a tour of the famous Scottish Whisky Experience – educate yourself in the art of whisky. 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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