It was cold, wet, frozen and windy in Edinburgh this week.  The only good weather news was that it didn’t snow as heavily as forecast (yet).

To keep warm I went in search of food and drink.  I discovered Teuchters Bar with its cosy restaurant in the basement below.   The food is locally sourced and the menu is varied and interesting.  The starter I chose was a little unusual (pear and date scone with blue cream cheese) and very tasty; the mackerel fillets in my main choice were pan-fried perfectly.  The service was friendly and relaxed and the basement was not at all claustrophobic, thanks to these fun windows:

I strongly recommend this restaurant for a relaxed meal with friends or colleaugues.  It is part of a small chain: “A room in … Scottish bistros”.  Teuchters Bar above is worth a visit too, with over 80 malt whiskies and 16 beers on tap.

A Room in the West End
26 William Street, EH3 7NH
Tel. 0131 226 1036
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