Leave it to Edinburgh, Scotland's buzzing capital, as the place to find the coolest, hole-in-the-wall independents, perfect for taking over for a private event. Indeed, this historic city is known for its thriving food and drinks scene, filled with small bars and eateries to visit. Rollo Broughton is one of the best; we love that it's female founded and has an all-female team, and is brimming with character and atmosphere, making it a fab place to make yours for the night.
Now, while there isn't exactly a private dining room, the team are passionate about hosting parties and bringing patrons into the space, and feeling at home. So, whether it be a gathering of friends, family or colleagues, perhaps a work event, birthday or even a hen do, have a chat with the friendly team about your group size and ideas - they'll be more than happy to help.
In terms of the vibe, Rollo Broughton's style is all about intimate corners, small tables and lots of candles, so it's ideal for smaller groups. The team have an incredible selection of wines, but are also skilled mixologists so watch out for the cocktails, too. Expect a selection of martinis, all the classics, spritzs and fizz-based cocktails, as well as the Rollo signatures. On the signatures list you'll find the Latin Threesome which mixes white, dark and spiced rum, with fresh pineapple chunks, sugar and lime, as well as the house twist on a Negroni which includes Campari, artisanal vermouth and pink grapefruit gin.
But, it's not all about drinks here, so you'll want to get stuck into the food, too. If you're imagining a cocktails and canapes style event, the small bites are perfect for sharing and offer the likes of lamb and goat's cheese bon bons, alongside coconut beef samosas and nibbles like giant olives. If bowl food or larger plates are more your thing, check out dishes such as seared tuna fillet with mango chilli, or harissa glazed bang bang cauliflower.