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The Herald Scotland
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
New bar and restaurant opens in Edinburgh ahead of Festival
A dedicated bar space has been created for people to drop in for a leisurely drink and snacks seven days a week from lunchtime until late. 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. READ MORE: 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
Scotsman
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh getting ‘proper' pub that feels part of neighbourhood as new venue arrives
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Edinburgh is set to welcome an exciting new venue his month – and it promises to be 'a proper pub that feels part of the neighbourhood from day one'. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The Captain Darling, located at Hamilton Place in Stockbridge, opens its doors at the end of May to everyone in search of a relaxed and comfortable space to enjoy time together with friends, family and their four-legged companions. As part of its plans to open seven days a week from lunchtime until late, the team behind The Captain Darling has created a classic pub venue with dedicated bar space for people to drop in for a leisurely drink throughout the day. A bar and table service will offer a range of beers, world wines, speciality spirits and cocktails. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A separate dining area will have an all-day modern pub style menu, serving everything from classic dishes like prawn cocktail and handmade savoury pies to a selection of meats cooked over coals and a speciality Sunday roast with all the trimmings. The new venue is expected to create 20 new jobs and provide seated space for around 100 customers. Edinburgh chef, Scott Smith, has teamed up with the city's Òir Group to launch of The Captain Darling and to oversee the kitchen. The former chef patron of Edinburgh's multi-award-winning restaurant, Fhior, has just started a new chapter in his culinary career, providing hospitality businesses like The Captain Darling with bespoke catering solutions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Speaking about the launch plans for The Captain Darling, Scott said: 'The food's an important part of The Captain Darling, but it's not about being a 'gastro pub.' We're keeping things classic – well-made, seasonal dishes that are created to be full of flavour. 'A key feature will be our grill section, with a rotating selection of meats cooked over coals – proper pub cooking with a bit of flair. Our Sunday roast, with porchetta front and centre, is something we hope becomes a bit of a local tradition.' The Òir Group is an independent hospitality company that have operated restaurants like Bodega & Lucky Yu within the city for over a decade, with The Captain Darling being the first in a series of openings lined up over the next nine months for the group. John Howard, owner and director of The Òir Group, said: 'With The Captain Darling, we want to create a proper pub in the heart of Stockbridge – somewhere that feels part of the neighbourhood from day one. It's going to be a place people can rely on, whether they're dropping in for a quick pint, catching up with friends, or sitting down for a good meal. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We will be open seven days a week with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and a strong bar and food menu at its core. Great drinks, quality food, friendly service, a bit of atmosphere – and yes, dogs are always welcome.'The Captain Darling will be located at 16-18 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 5A
Edinburgh Live
14-05-2025
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
New Edinburgh 'modern pub' and restaurant to open in upmarket community
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A new bar and restaurant is set to open in an upmarket Edinburgh community soon, serving up an all-day modern pub style menu. The Captain Darling will open its doors at 16-18 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge, at the end of May, serving customers seven days a week inside a "relaxed and comfortable space." The team behind the new venture have created a 'classic pub venue' with a dedicated bar space for people to enjoy a leisurely drink as well as a range of beers, world wines, spirits and cocktails. A separate dining area will have an all-day modern pub style menu with classic dishes such as prawn cocktail and handmade savoury pies to a selection of meats cooked over coals and a speciality Sunday roast. The venue is expected to create 20 new jobs and provide seated space for around 100 customers. Edinburgh chef, Scott Smith, has teamed up with the city's Òir Group to launch of The Captain Darling and to oversee the kitchen. Commenting on the launch plans for The Captain Darling, Scott Smith said: 'The food's an important part of The Captain Darling, but it's not about being a 'gastro pub.' We're keeping things classic – well-made, seasonal dishes that are created to be full of flavour. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages 'A key feature will be our grill section, with a rotating selection of meats cooked over coals – proper pub cooking with a bit of flair. Our Sunday roast, with porchetta front and centre, is something we hope becomes a bit of a local tradition.' The Òir Group is an independent hospitality company that have operated restaurants like Bodega & Lucky Yu within the city for over a decade, with The Captain Darling being the first in a series of openings lined up over the next nine months for the group. John Howard, owner and director of The Òir Group, said: 'With The Captain Darling, we want to create a proper pub in the heart of Stockbridge – somewhere that feels part of the neighbourhood from day one. "It's going to be a place people can rely on, whether they're dropping in for a quick pint, catching up with friends, or sitting down for a good meal. 'We will be open seven days a week with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and a strong bar and food menu at its core. Great drinks, quality food, friendly service, a bit of atmosphere – and yes, dogs are always welcome.' For more information on The Captain Darling and for updates, you can check out their website here and Instagram page.
