Smith & Gertrude

Quality music, cheese, charcuterie and wine at this laid-back reinvention of the contemporary wine bar.

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Whether you pop in for a quick glass of bubbles and some black truffle crisps on the way home from work or settle in for a few hours with a carefully themed wine and cheese flight, the sophisticated and welcoming Smith & Gertrude will see you right. There’s no rush here - and it’s a good job too, because it will take a while to work through the thoughtfully curated wine list. The list features well-known and less-familiar varieties from around the world, with more than just lip service paid to English producers. Edinburgh-sourced charcuterie and cheese boards (and even some locally made chocolates) make trusty accompaniments to your chosen tipple. This is a classy spot to have on your doorstep, but it’s also well worth travelling for.

• High point: There's nowhere else quite like it
• Low point: You'll never work your way through the whole wine list
• Notable dish: Wine flight + paired cheese