Maxies Bistro & Wine Bar

We stumbled upon this nondescript restaurant after visiting the Castle. A small front leads to stairs that take you down to a long, narrow dining area. Ask for the terrace, with lovely seating in the back that overlooks the Cowgate/Grassmarket area. The menu was varied; order the Brie & cranberries if available --delicious! The fish & chips were nicely done, as was the linguini. The one drawback if you eat inside is it gets quite hot & stuffy.

As you walk down stairs the atmosphere captivates you and makes you feel at ease. It can be warm down there, but after walking about and getting cold outside it was welcoming. I ordered the haggis and mussel starters because I wanted to try these on my first trip to Scotland. See my photos for the starter size because I was impressed. And they both tasted amazing. I'm glad I chose Maxie's to try these dishes for the first time. I ended it with the Cranachan, which was sweet and had lovely juicy raspberries throughout. All Enjoyed with the whisky of the month of course. The only shame is I don't live this side of the UK or i'd certainly visit more often. Thank you for a great meal and experience.