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Lunch in Edinburgh [Edited by GNHQ at OP's request]

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Elizabeth1 Tue 12-Jun-18 08:51:47

Where to next you lovely ladies. Any suggestions?

GeminiJen Fri 17-Aug-18 14:28:00

Hopefully me too....Another one who'll be able to confirm the week before

Elizabeth1 Fri 17-Aug-18 13:08:03

And at the last count

Jane10
Marelli
Ina
Elizabeth1
Jangang99
Elegran
Baggs
smile

Elizabeth1 Fri 17-Aug-18 12:22:48

You’re on Baggs looking forward to seeing you again. Any sales on?

cascats Thu 16-Aug-18 20:24:07

And me please, like Marydoll will know week before if childminding.

Marydoll Thu 16-Aug-18 19:36:53

Probably me too. Ill be able to confirm the week before.

Baggs Thu 16-Aug-18 18:44:48

Only just spotted this thread. Could you add me to the list too, please?

Marelli Thu 16-Aug-18 18:37:15

Thanks, Jane10. 43 Princes St.

Elizabeth1 Thu 16-Aug-18 18:35:29

Here’s a starting point smile

Jane10
Marelli
Ina
Elizabeth1
Jangang99
Elegran

Jane10 Thu 16-Aug-18 16:51:20

Straight across Princes St when you come out of the station or round the corner from the bus station. It's very easy to get to.

Marelli Thu 16-Aug-18 16:37:39

I can do the 28th Sept, too. Where is the Old Waverley?

Jangran99 Thu 16-Aug-18 12:29:33

Please count me in for the 28th. Looking forward to seeing everyone ??

Jane10 Thu 16-Aug-18 12:05:03

I'll not be pole vaulting or any other vaulting Elizabeth1!! Stairs are bad enough!

MiniMoon Thu 16-Aug-18 11:28:23

Is this the 28th September? I'd like to join you, if I'm not employed elsewhere. The train was easy last time, when I went with others to the Zoo. I'll have to let you know for sure nearer the time though. ?

Elizabeth1 Thu 16-Aug-18 10:27:18

Jane10 so pleased to hear your good news. Does it mean you can join the pole vaulters now? wink

Jane10 Thu 16-Aug-18 09:54:55

My knee replacement has gone much better than my last one so - me!!

Elizabeth1 Thu 16-Aug-18 09:15:54

Right then I’m back. Unless there are other favourable suggestions
Who’s up for lunch roastchicken on Friday 28th September at the Old Waverley?

Marydoll Wed 18-Jul-18 21:37:23

Sounds good, as usual depends on DIL's rota. Fingers crossed☺️

cascats Wed 18-Jul-18 12:58:44

missing a y there. ?

cascats Wed 18-Jul-18 12:58:07

28th may be a no from me unfortunatel as daughters birthday next day. But will know nearer the time. Fingers crossed can make it.

Jangran99 Wed 18-Jul-18 10:31:09

Yippee, I can come on the 28th and any venue suits me. The Old Waverley is perfect for train travellers too but I’m happy anywhere??

Elizabeth1 Wed 18-Jul-18 03:26:47

The Old Waverley Cranston’s restaurant 2 course lunch meal £12.95 looks good to me.

The Royal British renamed Hotel Indigo (Turquoise Thistle) restaurant has been refurbished and the menu is a little more pricier than the other two choices.

Now I’ve had a closer look at the three menus and the prices my choice would be the Old Waverley.

Elizabeth1 Wed 18-Jul-18 03:00:48

Sorry folks I was waiting until nearer the time suggested so that I could pick up the mantle again. I’ve been so very busy with work and family commitments.

Personally I like the idea of Miller and Carter especially the cost of a two course meal. However I continue to be open to other choices.

Can we agree the 28th September and hopefully the holidays will have passed.

All those in favour say aye.

Jane10 Mon 16-Jul-18 20:54:31

Both nice but they are restaurants so we may be put under pressure to eat and go (remember that place under the Gallery?). How about one of the Princes St hotels? There are a couple opposite the station. I think one is called the Old Waverley and the other the Royal British. We could meet in the bar, eat in the dining room and linger in the lounge over coffee rather than be hustled out. It's no more expensive than any of the city centre restaurants. Just a thought.

Marydoll Mon 16-Jul-18 20:48:50

I've been in Miller and Carter restaurants in Glasgow and the food has never disappointed.

Elegran Mon 16-Jul-18 20:29:30

There is this in Frederick Street.
www.millerandcarter.co.uk/restaurants/scotland-and-northern-ireland/millerandcarteredinburghcitycentre/daytimemenu
£11.50 lunch, two courses. Mostly steaky things, no veggie option but they have sea bass "Served with creamy mashed potato, lobster & Prosecco sauce, tempura samphire and fresh tomato salsa." or a craft sandwich of "Succulent hand battered haddock fillets in a toasted brioche bun with tartare sauce "

There is a Ghurka restaurant in Cockburn Street. They do have vegetarian dishes. www.gurkhacafe.co.uk/menu/