Best BYOB in Edinburgh
Bring your own wine and beer at these great restaurants around Edinburgh
No rankings: just 13 of the best BYOB restaurants in Edinburgh – who says you need to fork out to enjoy great wine at dinner?
Taken from the 2015/16 The List Eating & Drinking Guide – £5.95 (plus p&p)
Absolute Thai
22 Valleyfield Street, Tollcross, EH3 9LR
You might need a few lagers to calm the heat at this Southeast Asian establishment.
absolutethai.co.uk | read our full review
Beirut
24 Nicolson Square, Old Town, EH8 9BU
A bottle with some punchy character is needed to stand up to a symphony of Lebanese flavours.
beirutrestaurant.co.uk | read our full review
Bodega
62 Elm Row, Leith Walk, EH7 4AQ
Corona or Negra Modelo will be perfect for the food at this Mexican hangout.
ilovebodega.com | read our full review
Buffalo Grill
12–14 Chapel Street, Old Town, EH8 9AY
The meaty American offerings benefit from the steadfast appeal of a real ale.
buffalogrill.co.uk | read our full review
Khushi's
10 Antigua Street, Leith Walk, EH1 3NH
A smooth, unfettered red or white pairs well with all of the aromatics present.
khushis.com | read our full review
Kim's Korean Meals
5 Buccleuch Street, Old Town, EH8 9JN
Mineral notes in a bottle of white are sure to play nicely with the hot and sour menu.
kimsminimeals.com | read our full review
Pomegranate
1 Antigua Street, Leith Walk, EH1 3NH
Bottles with stone and red fruits complement the subtle flavours of the Middle Eastern dishes.
pomegranatesrestaurant.com | read our full review
Rivage
126–130 Easter Road, EH7 5RJ
Kingfisher offers a light, malty taste to balance the heat and spices of India.
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Tanjore
6–8 Clerk Street, Newington, EH8 9HX
Whites with hints of tropical fruit will pair nicely with this South Indian fare.
tanjore.co.uk | read our full review
The New York Steam Packet
31 Rose Street Lane North, New Town, EH2 2NP
The simple but quality execution of burgers and steaks can handle a dry stout or two.
newyorksteampacket.co.uk | read our full review
Tuk Tuk
1 Leven Street, Tollcross, EH3 9LH
Corkage-free means the Tiger Beer can flow freely the whole evening.
tuktukonline.com | read our full review
Vietnam House Restaurant
1-3 Grove Street, Haymarket, EH3 8AF
A bottle of white with herbal, grassy notes will go over well at this Vietnamese eatery.
vietnamhouse.co.uk | read our full review
Wing Sing Inn
147–149 Dundee Street, Fountainbridge, EH11 1BP
Smokey and nutty hints in a medium red can stand up to the hard-hitting Northern Chinese flavours.
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