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Edinburgh is home to a selection of excellent venues. With a variety for dining, drinking or dancing until your heart is content, we'll give you the inside scoop and top recommendations in Edinburgh. 

Phil MacHugh

Edinburgh based, Phil comes from a media family enriched with Scottish music, heritage and culture.

He started his colourful career as a children's TV presenter in Scotland and over the years has fronted numerous TV programmes from London to New York - bringing his energetic personality to audiences at home and aboard. He has presented programmes for NBC in America (Today Show) to flagship, prime time travel programmes for BBC (Scottish Fling). 

His quick wit and energetic personality means conversation is never dull and naturally carries guests along for the rise. As one of the UK's most sociable columnists and TV Personalities who has established himself as a respected voice and the man in the know when it comes to what to do, drink, eat, travel and wear about town. 

Rico's Ristorante

Rico's Ristorante

Rico's is the best modern Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. The refined, high-quality Italian dishes are prepared using only the best, locally sourced Scottish ingredients. A la carte, lunch, bar, and an extensive wine list are among the menu options. This is a very special occasion spot in Edinburgh's New Town, and their negroni bar, Ciao, is ideal for a pre-dinner tuscan tipple!

Hawksmoor Edinburgh

Hawksmoor Edinburgh

If there's one thing that'll keep you warm on chilly days in Edinburgh it's a Sunday roast. Housed within Cheval The Edinburgh Grand on St Andrew Square, Hawksmoor cooks its meat on a spit over an open fire – making their slow-roast prime rib with all the trimmings simply fantastic!

Six By Nico Edinburgh

Six By Nico Edinburgh

Tasting menus done right. As far as six-course dinner goes, it would be mighty hard to find a better value for money than Six by Nico on Hanover Street. This place offers a truly unique dining experience, with every single part equally fabulous and supremely instagrammable.

Don't Tell Mama

Don't Tell Mama

A modern, independent, Greek coffee bar in the heart of Tollcross. Brilliant place for all day brunch and you must try their café Fredo Cappuccino - I am addicted!

Casablanca

Casablanca

Party with the undisputed Queens of Cowgate in the most opulent party venue in Edinburgh. Open Thursdays- Saturdays it an outrageous drag show followed by the most raucous disco. Make sure you get your name on the naughty list…

Chez Jules Bistro

Chez Jules Bistro

Without a doubt, one of the most liveliest restaurants for eating out in the capital - it's legendary in Edinburgh. It serve the top notch French food as well as the best lunch deal I've ever seen - £5.90 gets you a main course, £7.90 gets you two courses, and £9.90 gets you all three!

Boteco Do Brasil

Boteco Do Brasil

Scotland may be far away from Rio de Janeiro but at Boteco Do Brasil you can get a taste of Brazil even on the rainy days! !

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