New bar and restaurant opens in Edinburgh ahead of Festival
Edinburgh chef Scott Smith has teamed up with Òir Group to oversee the kitchen at The Captain Darling and help with the launch phase of the new venue. The focus of the menu is on classic, well-made, seasonal dishes that are created to be full of flavour.
A separate dining area is now serving an all-day brasserie-style menu. Starters include Cumbrae oysters; prawn cocktail, Caesar salad and haggis croquettes. Highlights of the main menu include handmade savoury pies and a selection of meats cooked over coals.
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John Howard, owner and director of Òir Group, said: 'This is an extremely proud and exciting moment for our whole team. After months of planning and preparation, the doors are finally open to Edinburgh's newest brasserie-style bar and restaurant, just in time for the start of the Festival in August.
'Located right in the heart of Stockbridge, we really want The Captain Darling to feel part of the local neighbourhood. Open seven days a week, we're offering a warm and relaxed welcome to everyone to either drop in for a drink, catch up with friends, or sit down for a good meal. Small and friendly dogs are welcome too!
'We're also planning some other new ventures around Edinburgh over the coming months, so watch this space.'
The Captain Darling is located at 16-18 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5AU
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