EDINBURGH’S FOOD SCENE has been inspirational to watch over the past decade – a flurry of independent restaurants with boundarypushing chefs showcasing Scotland’s finest home-grown produce. It’s an easily walkable capital city, and diving down into quirky whisky dens or up to cosy rooftops to admire the dramatic spires of its Old Town makes for memorable barhopping too. The buzz around some of its new openings should not be underestimated. Book well in advance to secure these hot spots for your next long weekend away.
Superico Bar and Lounge
Open since 22 July 2021, the 180-seater Superico Bar and Lounge has been wowing Edinburgh’s New Town with its bold Latin-American-influenced flavours and Art Deco design (). Settling into a bright yellow booth, it’s not difficult to see why it’s been shortlisted for an award in the Bar, Club & Lounge category at the Hospitality Design Awards (held in