If you are looking for one of the best seafood spots in Edinburgh, the White Horse is the place to go. Found in the oldest inn on the Royal Mile which had been serving customers and famous figures since 1742. Revamped and opened in 2017, this glamorous restaurant uses the architecture of the Old Town to bring it to life and the old brick walls make a feature throughout. The White Horse takes you right to the the ocean with its nautical themed décor, crustacean tank and seafood dishes. Inside, you’ll find blue leather sofas, classic uncluttered table settings and warm wooden accents, which give off an air of elegance.
The dining experience is made for sharing, with gourmet platters and small plates to graze upon while you sip on one of the expertly chosen wines, Champagnes and cocktails that pair with each dish. Everything on the menu has been carefully considered, skilfully put together and sourced sustainably from trusted suppliers around the United Kingdom. Give the White Horse a visit from midday until late, seven days a week.
The White Horse’s speciality is its fresh oysters from British waters, shucked at the bar and served dressed or natural with pickled shallots, Tabasco and lemon. Choose from a diverse selection, each offering their own unique flavour notes and finishes: the Lindisfarne, Caledonian, Carlingford and Loch Fyne.
Cleanse the palate with one of the bubbles or dry white wines on the menu and get started with a small plate. We like the look of the sesame tuna with grapefruit and nasturtium or the beautifully plated charred octopus with smoked mayonnaise and sea herbs. Before moving onto a platter, try out a hand-crafted cocktail such as Morello Fizz and Seaside Gin Martini to keep you going. Bring the flavours of the ocean to your table with the indulgent Full House platter, a must with the freshest lobster in the city, clams, oysters, pickled mussels, king crab legs, Scotch bonnet salmon, dressed crab and tuna tartare. End your meal in style with a cheese board or one of the luxury desserts including the delicious Rhubarb Fool, a variety of sorbets or ice-creams.