Hidden Gems: Birdcage bar and Restaurant

Fast becoming a must-visit venue, you'll be hard pressed to knock the Birdcage bar and restaurant off its perch.

Set in the heart of a lovingly restored Victorian cotton mill in Musselburgh, this restaurant offers a unique blend of cutting-edge architecture and traditional historic appeal.

Benefiting from its own stone-flagged courtyard, complete with stunning water feature and dramatic lighting, the Birdcage offers the ultimate dining experience far removed from the city rush.

With great food that you want to eat – and at a price you'll be happy to pay – the Birdcage uses quality ingredients to offer a varied menu, including classic bistro-inspired dishes and continental flavours, to traditional Scottish fayre with an enticing twist.

With highlights such as roast pork belly (14.95) and Birdcage beer battered fish with red skin potatoes and mint pea puree (10.95), there's something for everyone.

There's also a relaxed bar where you can enjoy a beer, coffee or snack, and with a menu of super-cool cocktails and vintage-inspired Hendricks Tea Time Martinis on offer, this is an experience you'll not want to miss.

• Birdcage Bar and Restaurant, Station Road, Eskmills, Musselburgh, 0131-273 5240/www.birdcageeskmills.com.