Heron is a Michelin-starred restaurant in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh, serving refined menus that make use of Scotland’s natural larder. Boasting a warm, neighbourhood feel, unstuffy service, and some of the best food in Scotland’s capital, Heron is a truly special place to host a private dinner with friends, family or colleagues.
While there isn’t a dedicated private dining room as such, you can hire the restaurant on an exclusive basis for a celebratory private dinner. Simply speak to the team if you’d like to make use of its charming dining room, which boasts a sleek wood-panelled bar, lots of potted plants, and large windows that look out over Leith’s port.
Heron offers both a la carte and tasting menus, as well as separate vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian offerings, ensuring that everyone is catered for. The team are also happy to work with you to create something totally unique, although its curated tasting menus are an excellent way for your party to experience the best of Heron’s dishes.
The affair starts with a selection of snacks and sourdough with brown crab butter, which you might like to serve with a glass of fizz or a cocktail. While the menu changes constantly with the seasons, examples of previous dishes have included Orkney scallops with chive, hazelnut and caviar, turbot with shio koji, leeks, sea greens and dill, and St Bride’s Duck with radicchio, green pepper and walnut. For dessert, a forced rhubarb financier with fig leaf has been known to grace the menu.
The drinks list includes a selection of wines by the glass, cocktails, low and no alcohol options, as well as a carefully curated wine list, and the team can help you choose a fine selection to pair with your meal.