What to order at Timberyard

Must order
The full tasting menu; the kitchen pulls from its own garden and the wild foraging team across the Lothians.
Editor tip
The summer courtyard under the oak takes 12 covers and is unreservable as a section; ask at booking.
CuisineTasting menu
Price££££
Tasting menu£110
NeighborhoodTollcross West End
HoursWed-Thu 17:00-20:30; Fri-Sun 12:00-13:30, 17:00-20:30; Mon-Tue closed
ChefBen Radford
Book ahead3 weeks
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Georgian Edinburgh New Town Food Tour

Guided tour · 3 hours

Georgian Edinburgh New Town Food Tour

Explore Edinburgh’s Georgian 200 year-old New Town on a food walking tour. Enjoy a Scottish gin cocktail, smoked salmon canapes, port and chocolate, haggis, ice cream ...

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