What to order at Timberyard

Must order
The full tasting menu at dinner; let the kitchen send what is best that day from the garden.
Signature dishes
Cured trout with smoked oil and elderflower, Aged beef with bone marrow
Editor tip
The summer terrace under the oak in the courtyard is the best dining seat in the city when the weather permits.
CuisineModern Scottish
Price£££
Neighborhoodtollcross-west-end
HoursWed-Thu 17:00-20:30; Fri-Sun 12:00-13:30, 17:00-20:30; Mon-Tue closed
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Signature dishes: Cured trout with smoked oil and elderflower, Aged beef with bone marrow

Must order: The full tasting menu at dinner; let the kitchen send what is best that day from the garden.

Tip: The summer terrace under the oak in the courtyard is the best dining seat in the city when the weather permits.

Location

Address: 10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DS

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Signature: Whole roast chicken for two, Sourdough with cultured butter

Order: The whole roast chicken to share, and whatever fish has come off the East Coast that morning.

Tip: The bakery counter sells off the day's bread at 16:00 for the next morning. Sourdough and cinnamon buns go first.

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