““The result is refined yet gutsy; delicately presented but studded with contrasting textures and tastes”” The List Magazine
Why we love it
Discover Edinburgh’s darkest secrets with a thrilling tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town under the dark of night. Perfect for those who love a little old fashioned scare and ghoulish adventure. Discover unsavoury characters and bone-chilling stories of the plots and treasons that led to bloody torture and uncover the spirits which still haunt the underground vaults. Shake off the horror stories with a jet-setting meal at Taisteal.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a five-course dinner and drinks pairing for two at Taisteal
- Journey through an array of Scottish-inspired dishes from Michelin-trained chef Gordon Craig's menu
- Sip on an assortment of cocktails, wines and beers to complement each dish
- Embark on a one-hour Hidden & Haunted Night-Time Walking Tour
Description
Taisteal is chef Gordon Craig’s latest venture and can be found on Raeburn Place, right in the heart of Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The restaurant aims to bring the best of Scottish produce and Gordon’s foreign travels together, with a menu featuring a globetrotting mixture of ingredients and the best of Scottish produce. During your five-course dinner and drinks pairing, you’ll be welcomed with a drink and shown to your table. Thereafter an evening of global travel awaits.
With an eclectic mix of dishes such as celeriac velouté with chorizo, roast rump of lamb with lamb tortellini and dark chocolate cremeux, drinks are carefully selected and paired with each dish to ensure maximum flavour and enjoyment. High quality ingredients sourced and prepared at Michelin-star level is what you can expect from your evening at Taisteal.
Continue the evening with a captivating walking tour of the darker closes and wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town before venturing down into the haunted Blair Street underground vaults to uncover the city’s terrifying past. Hear stories of treason and torture, public hangings and beheadings, and the victims of vicious murderers Burke and Hare. Discover the city’s dark past and delve into the capital’s history on an entrancing adults-only tour. The perfect experience for those intrigued by Edinburgh’s ghoulish underbelly.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Taisteal Restaurant:
- Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm-9:30pm
- Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Hidden and Haunted Walking Tour:
- Daily at 6:45pm
Plan Your Day
Suggested Itinerary:
- Book dinner for 7.00pm, then tour for 9.30pm
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience can be catered for vegetarian and vegan diets. Please notify at the time of booking.
What's Included?
- Enjoy a five-course dinner and drinks pairing for two at Taisteal
- Journey through an array of Scottish-inspired dishes from Michelin-trained chef Gordon Craig's menu
- Sip on an assortment of cocktails, wines and beers to complement each dish
- Embark on a one-hour Hidden & Haunted Night-Time Walking Tour
Why we love it
Discover Edinburgh’s darkest secrets with a thrilling tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town under the dark of night. Perfect for those who love a little old fashioned scare and ghoulish adventure. Discover unsavoury characters and bone-chilling stories of the plots and treasons that led to bloody torture and uncover the spirits which still haunt the underground vaults. Shake off the horror stories with a jet-setting meal at Taisteal. Read full description
Description
Taisteal is chef Gordon Craig’s latest venture and can be found on Raeburn Place, right in the heart of Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The restaurant aims to bring the best of Scottish produce and Gordon’s foreign travels together, with a menu featuring a globetrotting mixture of ingredients and the best of Scottish produce. During your five-course dinner and drinks pairing, you’ll be welcomed with a drink and shown to your table. Thereafter an evening of global travel awaits.
With an eclectic mix of dishes such as celeriac velouté with chorizo, roast rump of lamb with lamb tortellini and dark chocolate cremeux, drinks are carefully selected and paired with each dish to ensure maximum flavour and enjoyment. High quality ingredients sourced and prepared at Michelin-star level is what you can expect from your evening at Taisteal.
Continue the evening with a captivating walking tour of the darker closes and wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town before venturing down into the haunted Blair Street underground vaults to uncover the city’s terrifying past. Hear stories of treason and torture, public hangings and beheadings, and the victims of vicious murderers Burke and Hare. Discover the city’s dark past and delve into the capital’s history on an entrancing adults-only tour. The perfect experience for those intrigued by Edinburgh’s ghoulish underbelly.
×Description
Taisteal is chef Gordon Craig’s latest venture and can be found on Raeburn Place, right in the heart of Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The restaurant aims to bring the best of Scottish produce and Gordon’s foreign travels together, with a menu featuring a globetrotting mixture of ingredients and the best of Scottish produce. During your five-course dinner and drinks pairing, you’ll be welcomed with a drink and shown to your table. Thereafter an evening of global travel awaits.
With an eclectic mix of dishes such as celeriac velouté with chorizo, roast rump of lamb with lamb tortellini and dark chocolate cremeux, drinks are carefully selected and paired with each dish to ensure maximum flavour and enjoyment. High quality ingredients sourced and prepared at Michelin-star level is what you can expect from your evening at Taisteal.
Continue the evening with a captivating walking tour of the darker closes and wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town before venturing down into the haunted Blair Street underground vaults to uncover the city’s terrifying past. Hear stories of treason and torture, public hangings and beheadings, and the victims of vicious murderers Burke and Hare. Discover the city’s dark past and delve into the capital’s history on an entrancing adults-only tour. The perfect experience for those intrigued by Edinburgh’s ghoulish underbelly.
Opening Times
Hidden & Haunted Night-Time Walking Tour is available daily at 6.45pm Taisteal is open Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm to 9.30pm and Friday and Saturday, 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Taisteal Restaurant:
- Tuesday to Thursday, 6pm-9:30pm
- Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm-9:30pm
Hidden and Haunted Walking Tour:
- Daily at 6:45pm
Plan Your Day
Suggested Itinerary:
- Book dinner for 7.00pm, then tour for 9.30pm
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
This experience can be catered for vegetarian and vegan diets. Please notify at the time of booking.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.