Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh boasts a spectacular location, perfectly suited to those visiting Edinburgh - it sits right in between the picturesque University of Edinburgh grounds and all the sights of Edinburgh Old Town, including the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle. So, what better place to take a pitstop from your sightseeing than this peaceful, wood-panelled bistro, decked out in cosy Lancaster leather chairs and plush embroidered cushions. Large windows allow the space to feel bright and airy during the day, and as the sun sets, natural light becomes cosy low lighting, and you can sink into a big chair with a cocktail or a glass of wine.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh serves food from morning until night every day, with a variety of menus ensuring that there's something for everyone here. The breakfast menu serves up a variety of pastries, cereals and cooked breakfasts alongside freshly brewed coffee and a range of juices, before the lunch and dinner a la carte menu kicks in with French-inspired elegance. Starters include the likes of chicken liver parfait with toasted brioche and raisin chutney, and roasted garlic soup with sourdough croutons, whilst mains delve into more bistro classics like confit duck leg and Parisienne salad, cod Provencal with tomato and chickpea stew, and a tomato and ricotta galette. There are also dishes available from the grill, including sirloin and rump steaks, as well as a steak hache and a grilled Normandy chicken, all served with fries.
Food is just one aspect of the Hotel du Vin & Bistro offering, as in-house mixologists are on hand to make any cocktail you fancy. There is a menu to peruse as well, that includes classic cocktails like a Champagne cocktail, a French 75 and a Kir Royale, as well as some more intriguing signatures, and mocktails.