dinner in a castle in or near edinburgh
Jun 24th, 2007, 02:20 AM
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Well, if you "can think of better/more spectacular places to go" for a family spending two nights in Edinburgh who would like to dine in a castle, would you be willing to share them with us?
Jun 24th, 2007, 05:35 AM
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Not many castles do dinners in Scotland - a few castle hotels come to mind but that's about it. Dalhousie is your choice if you are based in Edinburgh. But like Sheila - If I wanted a memorable meal I'd personally choose a spectacular restaurant instead of a castle dinning room.
Jun 29th, 2007, 04:19 AM
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The Witchery! Absolutely. Book reservations in advance. Right by the castle in Edinburgh. www.thewitchery.com
Jun 29th, 2007, 10:28 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I am less concerned with a specatular meal, then a spectacular setting. I have read mixed things on the witchery, hase anyone eaten there recently? Will look into dalhouseie. Am travelling with youg children, so a cool setting is more important than specactular food.
Jun 29th, 2007, 10:39 PM
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You could try the Houston House Hotel just outside Edinburgh.
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/hou...ouse/index.htm
http://www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/hou...ouse/index.htm
Jun 29th, 2007, 10:48 PM
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Thanks, I just looked at the Witchery site, and frankly dont know if I want to spend the money for my 7 and 11 year old there. The Dalhousie looks perfect. Other dinner suggestions in Edinburgh for one dinner would be great. I would love to keep entrees to 15GBP.
Jun 30th, 2007, 01:10 AM
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Just to comment... we ate at the Witchery last Sunday and my Dad and husband LOVED their steaks. My Dad said it's in his top 5 steaks of all time. My Mom and I had the seabass and I wasn't that impressed with it.
I wouldn't go again, it was way too hot in there and I felt ill. We ended up leaving before we could get dessert
. That said, I loved it when I was there in 2002.
I wouldn't go again, it was way too hot in there and I felt ill. We ended up leaving before we could get dessert
. That said, I loved it when I was there in 2002.
Jun 30th, 2007, 03:28 AM
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Please note: ellene, original poster, is interested in a castle dinner, not a gourmet dinner.
She tells us later that she is interested in a castle experience for two young children, not a country house experience. Is there a choice other than Dalhousie, which certainly fills the picturesque requirement?
The Witchery is not the place for her second dinner when she is hoping for mains for £15 or less. Other choices?
She tells us later that she is interested in a castle experience for two young children, not a country house experience. Is there a choice other than Dalhousie, which certainly fills the picturesque requirement?
The Witchery is not the place for her second dinner when she is hoping for mains for £15 or less. Other choices?
