For a time, new restaurants and cafes seemed to pop up in Edinburgh every other week, which was great for keeping the city’s dining scene fresh and exciting. Sadly this also means we’ve had to wave goodbye to plenty of old favourites in order to make room for the new names. Although these Edinburgh eateries of days gone by are no longer with us, we won’t forget them any time soon. How many do you remember?
9. The Plumed Horse
Former Michelin starred restaurant, The Plumed Horse, was known for its fantastic food and top-class service, making it one of the best gourmet eateries in Leith. Sadly it closed in 2016. Photo: TSPL
10. The Vintners Rooms
Located on Giles Street near The Shore, the restaurant struggled to compete with the many other top restaurants which had set up shop in Leith. And after more than 25 years of trading it closed in 2011. Photo: TSPL
11. Wimpy
They were once numerous, but Wimpy’s burger restaurants are no longer commonplace in Edinburgh. This Princes Street Wimpy was opened in 1984 but was turned into a Burger King in the 90s. Photo: TSPL
12. YummyTori
Offering up tapas-style dishes rather than sushi, YummyTori on Lothian Road brought something new to Edinburgh’s Japanese dining scene. Sadly, it was only around for a few years before it closed in 2015. Photo: TripAdvisor