Thistle Tavern is heading to Edinburgh. A new 70 seat gaming flagship opens on Shandwick Place this May. Stuart Robb discusses why the West End is the perfect spot for the city’s newest tabletop community hub. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/news-scotlands-largest-tabletop-space-thistle-tavern-announces-edinburgh-launch/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-ERBlogWave1

Leith has a new destination for fans of a proper pint and a great dram. Diggers brings a clean, inviting energy to the neighbourhood, skipping the gimmicks to focus on what matters most: excellent drinks and a space where the community can come together. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-diggers-leith-a-pub-in-leith/

The Parma and fig pizza at Dough provides a complex balance of salt and sweetness that is rare in a city centre fast casual setting. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-dough-pizza-a-city-centre-pizzeria/

Pizza Geeks celebrates 10 years with a brand-new menu and a 72-hour fermented dough upgrade. I visited the Easter Road branch to tackle the Bowser pizza and see if the new artisan direction holds up against the classics. Spoiler: the Dragon Ballz are safe. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-pizza-geeks-launches-its-new-menu-on-easter-road/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-ERBlogWave1

Sprawling beneath Princes Street, King Pins delivers a neon-soaked mix of modern arcades and traditional lanes. It is a clever use of city-centre space that caters to everyone from students to grey-haired snooker fans. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-king-pins-edinburgh-arcade-golf-and-bowling-hidden-under-princes-street/

Portobello is preparing for its biggest weekend of the year as the Porty Festival brings music and markets to the Edinburgh coast this May. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/radar-porty-festival-2026/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-ERBlogWave1

Game of Crones is a ferociously funny and surrealist exploration of the female "third age" set against a backdrop of mythic absurdity. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-a-game-of-crones/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-ERBlogWave1

From the wood-fired ovens of Leith to the artisan sourdough of Newhaven, these are the best places for pizza in Edinburgh. Our local guide ranks the top spots for a proper slice, including the plant-based gems and hidden takeaways that beat the big chains. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/the-best-places-for-pizza-in-edinburgh/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-ERBlogWave1

Combining prehistoric roars with scientifically accurate models, "Giants" is a short but memorable look at the largest predators to ever walk, swim, or crawl. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-giants-a-walk-through-the-scale-of-the-prehistoric/

Pierinos has anchored Bernard Street for over 40 years and remains the gold standard for a Leith chippy. From award winning fish suppers to the legendary Turkish style pizza, this family institution justifies every accolade it holds. https://edinburgh-reviews.co.uk/review-pierinos-a-chippy-in-leith/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fedica-ERBlogWave1