The Blackbird

The Blackbird Bar and Restaurant in Edinburgh, Tollcross. From the team that brought you Treacle and Hamiltons.

The Blackbird Bar and Restuarant Edinburgh in Bruntsfield near the Meadows

http://theblackbirdedinburgh.co.uk

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In fact, when my monthly bank statement lands on the doormat (I’m one of those retro people who still receives mail), the transactions headed for the Treacle bank account far outweigh any of my other outgoings.

Such is my relationship with Treacle, and at times Hamilton’s, that when I heard the owners were taking their magic to the southside of the City, I was there, anxious to see if it stood-up to the two other members of the family.

The food menu is excellent, with a real ‘Hamilton’s’ feel to it.

Served with chips on the side, the steak was cooked medium-rare (perfect in my opinion), and with a side salad, this made for a fantastic lunch.

My side-kick devoured the 8oz Scottish beef burger with melted Scottish cheddar, tomato and chilli relish and home cut chips (£9.95).

The Blackbird (37–39 Leven Street, Edinburgh) | The List

Colourful, lively bar popular with students and workers alike for its good craic and great cocktails.

The Blackbird offers cocktails, beers and casual dining in a laid-back, contemporary setting.

The cocktail list is extensive with lots of fruit flavours and high-end spirits.

There are no pre-theatre deals but the Blackbird still attracts a crowd from the King’s Theatre as well as plenty of Tollcross and Bruntsfield regulars.

The popular beer garden is a real highlight and it's open all year round for hardier souls.

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The Blackbird is a laid back and welcoming pub situated in the trendy suburb of Bruntsfield.

Set in a beautiful stone building at the edge of the Meadows, the pub combines the old and the new... Read More The Blackbird is a laid back and welcoming pub situated in the trendy suburb of Bruntsfield.

Set in a beautiful stone building at the edge of the Meadows, the pub combines the old and the new effortlessly.

The interior is bright and airy during the day and dark and cozy at night, and the pub also has a lovely beer garden.

They have an extensive craft beer and wine menu as well as a wide range of delicious and different cocktails.

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As well as innovative cocktails and a good beer selection, their menu is an enticing global pick ‘n’ mix.

the beer garden is always popular in the warmer months.

Edinburgh nightlife

Address: 14 George Street, EH2 2PF Getting there: bus to Princes Street (multiple services); tram to Princes Street stop Contact: 0131 624 8624; thedomeedinburgh.com Opening times: daily, midday-late Price: glass of house Champagne £9.50 Payment type: credit cards accepted popular George Street party bar is all glitz and glitter: there's an entire wall covered in mirror tiles (all the better to see yourself in), with tiny mirrors in the main bar floor.

Address: 125 George Street, EH2 4JN Getting there: bus to Princes Street (multiple services); tram to Princes Street stop Contact: 0131 225 Opening times: daily, 8am-1am Price: Cosmo cocktail £8 Payment type: credit cards accepted Reservations: not necessary Hidden down a narrow, medieval close opposite St Giles' Cathedral, this bar and kitchen sent the town’s bloggers and twitter mavens into paroxysms of joy when it opened.

Address: 9 Advocate’s Close, EH1 1ND Getting there: bus to George IV Bridge (23, 27, 35, 41, 42, 67) Contact: 0131 225 Opening times: daily, midday-1am Price: Wildflower Soul cocktail £8 Payment type: credit cards accepted Reservations: not necessary You might need a trail of breadcrumbs to find this cocktail bar, hidden in a Queen Street cellar.

Address: 16a Queen Street, EH2 1J Getting there: bus to Princes Street (multiple services); tram to St Andrew Square Contact: 0131 226 6343; bramblebar.co.uk  Opening times: daily, 4pm-1am Price: bramble cocktail £6.50 Payment type: credit cards accepted Reservations: not necessary Hidden away under the George IV Bridge, this is a great place to swerve the Grassmarket hoards.

Address: 3a Merchant Street, EH1 2QD Getting there: bus to Grassmarket (2) or George IV Bridge (23, 27, 35, 41, 42, 67) Contact: 0131 466 8550; underthestairs.org Opening times: Mon-Sat, midday-1am; Sun, midday-midnight Price: Midsummer Spritz cocktail £7.85 Payment type: credit cards accepted Reservations: not necessary This small, delightfully cosy pub is a bit like drinking in a red velvet plush and pine Victorian coffin – but in a good way.

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Marking the boundary between busy entertainment hub Tollcross and the slightly more sedate bistro vibe of Bruntsfield, The Blackbird attracts a hip-young-thing clientele who create a not-unpleasantly-busy atmosphere most nights of the week.

Both the food and drinks menus reflect the customer base: beers are typically either continental or craft, and the food selection includes a few admirably adventurous veggie-friendly options (not least a caramelised pear and cashew salad, which carnivores can pimp out with chicken or tiger prawns for £4 extra, or the oven-baked aubergine, zucchini and spinach cake with goat’s cheese).

Should all that go to your head, there’s always the secluded, soft-lit beer garden to retreat to, at a quiet remove from the busy Tollcross traffic.