Edinburgh’s Best Steak House

For a truly Scottish experience with a modern twist, come to Kyloe for lunch or dinner.

THE LIST EXCLUSIVE OFFER

Quote ‘FESTIVAL 2023’ when booking to include a bottle of wine with your meal.

T&Cs: Minumum of two people enjoying a main meal or famous Kyloe steak. Offer ends 31 August 2023. Sommelier’s choice of wine from our cellar.

1-3 Rutland Street . Edinburgh . EH1 2AE 0131 229 3402 . info@kyloerestaurant.com . kyloe.com

*Fortnightly on a Thursday 5pm – 8pm

The Queen’s Hall sits on a busy, and not exactly bonny, street but inside you’ll find a beautifully preserved Georgian church with stunning original features and excellent acoustics. Home year-round to intimate concerts, they’re gearing up for an eclectic August with a mix of International Festival music, drag . . . and Jerry Sadowitz. Summerhall is also nearby, a major Fringe venue programming some of the most interesting theatre around. As urban as the setting may be, The Queen’s Hall is practically sandwiched between two of Edinburgh’s most treasured green spaces, The Meadows and Holyrood Park, so there’s plenty to explore.

It’s close to Edinburgh Uni too, which means student-focused bargains for a cheap bite on the go or takeaway: Soi 38 is brilliant for spicy, filling and good-value Thai, while Sofia’s Lounge does a wide range of reliable Lebanese options. You’ll probably spot a Bonnie Burrito van as you move around the city; they also have a shop on South Clerk Street where they sling burritos that are bigger than your head, but much tastier. If Indian food hits your spot, Tanjore is a brilliant shout. Their dosas are possibly the best in town, the welcome is warm and the BYOB makes for a bargain. If you’re moving in a pack, Tapas3 does a familiar range of tapa that work particularly well for group ordering.

For a change of pace, take a walk through The Meadows and surrounding streets. Roseneath Street is home to the ever-reliable The Rabbit Hole, a cosy neighbourhood bistro that offers a seriously good value set lunch. Sugar Daddy’s Bakery is nearby (everything there is cute, yummy and 100% gluten free) and The Earl Of Marchmont is on the corner, a friendly wee bar where you’ll almost certainly encounter a pooch or two before heading back to the madness.