Whether you have been with your partner for 50 years or you have just started dating, Edinburgh can certainly make you feel you are in your own romance novel during Valentine’s celebrations. With a superb selection of romantic restaurants and tours offering delicious dishes and exquisite cocktails, we want to suggest our ultimate list of places to help you choose where to take that special someone. Most of them are a stone’s throw away from our tram stops and with services running from every seven minutes through the city centre and beyond, we’re here to give you the best travelling experience while you focus on making the most of the occasion. Keep scrolling!
63 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RA
Open Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm, Saturday to Sunday 9 am-6 pm
Closest tram stop: The Shore
Since opening its doors in 2010, this flagship café has been a buzzing catch-up spot loved by locals and tourists alike! Serving all-day brunch dishes, award-winning afternoon tea and a vast range of speciality drinks and cakes, there’s something for everyone.
This February, ‘love is in the air’ at Mimi’s Bakehouse, and the Valentine’s afternoon tea brings together the best of their menu, from handmade scones with clotted cream and jam to fluffy cupcakes and romantic traybakes served alongside a curated list of tea from Edinburgh’s Eteaket Tea. What’s more, Valentine’s Sharing Boxes are also on sale as the perfect gift!
44A Constitution St, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6RS
Open Wednesday to Friday 11.30 am-midnight, Saturday 10 am-midnight, Sunday 10 am-11 pm
Closest tram stop: The Shore
Nobles comfortably walks the line between sumptuous eatery and loveable neighbourhood pub, with seasonal menus and refined classics made using the best Scottish ingredients that are prepared with attention and care. Brunch, evening dining, crisp craft beers, exquisite wines and cocktails are served until late. Nobles is a small, independent family business that takes pride in every aspect of that wonderful space and the service its friendly crew provides.
20 George Street
Edinburgh, EH2 2PF GB
Open Monday to Thursday 12 pm-10 pm, Friday 12 pm-10.30 pm, Saturday 11 am-10.30 pm, Sunday 11 am-10 pm
Closest tram stop: St Andrew Square
Hard Rock Café Edinburgh is located on George Street, just a short distance away from St Andrew Square tram stop. They welcome you to drink, dine, and enjoy yourself in a contemporary, laid-back atmosphere. Hard Rock Café is certainly a fun and vibrant place to hang out, with great prices of Memorabilia to check out on your visit, including Ringo Starr’s leather jacket and The Red Hot Chili Peppers guitar.
After enjoying a tasty meal with your special someone, you are also invited to stop by Rock Shop for exclusive Hard Rock Café Edinburgh merchandise. Great to add to an already established collection or as a momentum of your visit.
Alexandra Dock, Edinburgh, EH6 7DX
Hotel – various serving times
Closest tram stop: Port of Leith
A luxury floating hotel permanently berthed on Edinburgh’s vibrant waterfront, Fingal is a hotel with all the glamour and style of a superyacht but with an old-world elegance that is completely unique. This spectacular boat is also home to The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar which has a relaxed, luxurious feel and vast floor-to-ceiling windows. Awarded 2 AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, they serve breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner, and amazing cocktails.
Celebrate another year with your love aboard Fingal. Let the ship’s curves and contours create an air of romance. Raise a glass under the shimmering ceiling of The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar or curl up in the luxury of a cabin, a Valentine’s sanctuary by the sea.
145 Princes St, Edinburgh, EH2 4BL
Opening times vary by department
Closest tram stop: West End
Come on into Johnnie Walker Princes Street for five-star tours, immersive tastings, rooftop bars, astonishing views of Edinburgh Castle, expertly crafted cocktails, locally sourced cuisine, an outstanding store, and amazing spaces you can hire, all in one unique building right in the heart of Scotland’s capital. Spend a romantic evening in their Explorers’ Bothy Bar on February 14th for lovingly crafted whisky cocktails, a heavenly three-course meal and live music from 2020’s Best Jazz Vocalist, Kitti. Otherwise, for just £30 per person, you can enjoy their five-star experience which goes beyond expectations with interactive projections, live performances and three cocktails specially made to match your flavour profile. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available.
