White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

- Telephone 0131 629 5300
- Bar open Sun–Thu noon–midnight; Fri/Sat noon–1am.
- Food served Sun–Thu noon–10pm; Fri/Sat noon–10.30pm.
- Website www.whitehorseoysterbar.co.uk
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
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A tranquil oasis of great seafood amid the bustle of the Old Town for just a snack and a glass of fizz or something more substantial.

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For those that remember it under its former guise, the transformation from the oldest bar on Edinburgh’s High Street to cool, stylish seafood restaurant has been nothing short of astonishing. The front section with its bar stools, high tables and window seat is more suited to a casual experience while the rear accommodates those after more conventional dining. As the name suggests, oyster fans are particularly well-catered for with both natural and dressed options, but the bulk of the menu is made up of sharing plates. Sesame tuna with grapefruit is excellent, the outer edges just barely paled and the centre a raw, dark pink. Octopus and merguez sausage with pine nut, mint and basil is a beautifully balanced dish that has you pondering if it’s indecent to order a second portion straight away. Likewise, oily smoked mackerel works superbly with the sharpness of its accompanying pickled beetroot. There’s a short dessert list and a good range of Mellis-supplied cheeses, too. Drink options favour bubbles and cocktails but there should be enough to please all but the pickiest. Look out for their ‘buck a shuck’ oyster happy hours and BYOB deals.
- Provides: Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: Soul
- Capacity: 52
- Largest group: 28
- Open since: 2017
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 22
- House wine: £22 per bottle
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Eating & Drinking Guide Awards 2018: Edinburgh winners

The List proudly presents the 25th edition of the Eating & Drinking Guide and its 2018 award winners
The List's annual Eating & Drinking Guide, published on 18 April 2018 with coverage of almost 1000 food and drink venues across Edinburgh and Glasgow, has announced the winners of its reformatted Eating & Drinking Awards for 2018.