Rick's

When Rick’s opened more than a decade ago, it was a trailblazer for Edinburgh – a small, chic boutique hotel with a stylish bar & restaurant. Its star has somewhat dimmed since then, with other venues hogging more of the limelight for the glamour crowd; it has also struggled locally in the value-for-money stakes. All the same, it carries on with a deserved reputation for decent cocktails & friendly staff. If you’re tempted to eat, it’s best to stick to the more straightforward choices such as Loch Etive mussels in white wine & garlic cream, 8oz rib-eye steak with chips & béarnaise, & cheesecake for pudding.