Edinburgh | Monteiths“The Oak floorboards tell stories of the daily ebb and flow of young professionals, seeking refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life, the polished bar top shimmers with tales of cocktail dresses; couples come to share intimate candle lit dinners whilst kicking back in the softened wingback chairs; the fire breaths life into [...] | Under the StairsIf you would like to sit back, relax and enjoy yourself, this is the place. You can enjoy the seasonally inspired award winning cocktails, locally sourced foods and a range of the finest music for your ears. The interior is shabby chic, mirrored by ever changing art and photography selections. | CentrotreFrom the same family behind delicatessen Valvona & Crolla, Centotre is an elegant space with a café, bar and restaurant on different levels serving great Italian inspired food and an array of drinks. Opening hours: Italian Bar- Mon-Thur 8am-11pm, Fri-Sat 8am-midnight, Sun 11am-6pm | Scotland’s centre for photographyStills opened in 1977 as Scotland’s first gallery specialising in contemporary photography ince then, we have extended our facilities and now provide the best photographic darkrooms and digital production facilities in Scotland | The CavesThe Caves has been listed in internationally distributed, DJMAG, for the last two years, as one of the top 100 club venues in the world. The Caves only hosts a small number of public nights so this is quite an achievement! | The Voodoo RoomsAlways a good place for a night out of dancing to house, soul and funk Located in a historic building with beautiful ornate walls Can be a bit crowded if the private rooms are hired out, as anyone can rent them for groups/parties | La CeriseDelicious patisserie cake and coffee shop. All use organic eggs, and there are many gluten-free options. Photo: theedinburghblog | Guilty LilyA cozy bar-bistro from the same crew that started the Roseleaf in Leith and the Epsy in Portobello. Reasonably priced food made using good quality ingredients. Photo: theedinburghblog | Hawke and HunterFour sophisticated bar areas- the Cocktail room, Whisky room, Green room (with 5 pool tables) and the Secret Garden. There is also a restaurant and three designer hotel rooms to stay in at the top of the Georgian Townhouse. Photo: theedinburghblog | Amore DogsKitsch surrealist interior, with a large dog-themed mural behind the bar and minimal / retro furniture. An Italian / Mediterranean version of sister gastropub, More Dogs. Photo: theedinburghblog |