#184 Where Amy Ate – Candy Bar, Edinburgh
It’s been a while since the last Where Amy Ate post, clearly I haven’t been eating out enough! Anyway, on Tuesday I headed up to Edinburgh with Alice to see some shows on The Fringe, we saw a slapstick show by some guys that Alice knows that perform as the Three Half Pints, it was bloody hilarious. We then went to see Britain’s Fuck All Talent which again was so damn funny. I recommend both of them if you need a good laugh while you’re up enjoying The Fringe festivities.
ANYWAY, we headed up early to fit in a spot of shopping and lunch before going to see some shows. I suggested Candy Bar as I’d been a few times before and knew it was reasonably priced and wouldn’t be busy. There is nothing worse than waiting ages for food when you’ve worked up a hunger from shopping, ha. I ended up getting us slightly lost but good ol’ Google Maps eventually lead us down the steps into the basement restaurant.
Personally, I love the decor.. black, green and white. Very modern and reminds me of Ikea. I had considered photographing the place but I haven’t been brave enough to do that yet in a public place. As it wasn’t too busy we were able to get a booth to ourselves.
The staff were very attentive, straight over for drinks orders then giving us some time to peruse the menu before deciding on what we would be eating. Although the food is fantastically cheap (pretty much everything including burgers and fajitas are £5 or under!) the main cocktail menu was pretty expensive, well no more expensive than you’d expect to pay in any city. In the past I have indulged and I really recommend the Spiced Pear Sour. Luckily there were a few cocktails on offer for £4 so we went for a different one each. As for the food menu, I knew exactly what I was having as it’s what I always have in sorts.. they offer small bites one for £2.50, 3 for £6 and 6 for £12. I choose three mozzarella sticks, fries and the salt and pepper chicken flatbread. Alice went for fajitas and potato wedges.
The food arrived and although it tasted delicious my mozzerella sticks weren’t as hot as I’d like them. I considered sending them back but I knew we were seeing a show at 14:05 so it wasn’t worth it. The flatbread was my fav, such a nice alternative to pizza but still with the cheesy doughy goodness. The fries I always recommend as they are so light and tasty. Despite picking only three “tapas” like plates you got a good amount and I’d recommend it to anyone who doesn’t want to make only one choice from the menu or can’t decide whether or not to have starter. Even Alice’s fajitas, despite only being £5 there was a generous portion presented to her. The cocktail was fantastic for £4, so fruity and was just perfect for a lunchtime drink (hey, I was baby free!) although I doubt i’d of been walking straight after another one!
Over all, the bill came to just over £21 for both us, which is fantastic value when you factor in the fact we both had a cocktail each! £10.50 for lunch and an alcoholic beverage? You really can’t go wrong with that!
Candy Bar is situated on George Street in Edinburgh and is open from 12pm to 1am daily.
12 Comments
Hayley Warren
Ugh, I wish I’d come with you! Everything you had looks delicious. I wish I had more money!! x
Amy Marie
It was delicious! You don’t need loads of money, the place is so cheap!
daisychain
Everything looks so tasty! x
Amy Marie
It really was, even the cold mozzarella sticks!
Kirsty M
I went to Candy Bar last night with 7 other blogger pals, an I had SUCH a different experience! It wasn’t busy, but it took them an hour before they gave us food menus. We would have left, but we’d ordered cocktails (which took yet ANOTHER fifteen minutes I arrive). We were all bloody starving and thirsty by the time the food arrived, it was such a shame. They were the least attentive staff we’ve ever experienced… If we’d left without paying I doubt they would have noticed! We waited at least forty five minutes between ordering each cocktail and course. However, like you say, it was cheap! I guess value for money, eh?! I’d be tempted to go back with just one or two others, as maybe they just can’t handle bigger groups. I hate to write a place off like this but last night was crrrrrrazy! Glad you had a good time tho 🙂 xxx
Amy Marie
I’m so sorry you had such a crap time! When I was there at lunch time the staff were the opposite, a little TOO attentive if you get my meaning. Hope next time you go it’s better staffed!
Emerald Dove
Great pictures and the food looks incredible!! 🙂
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Amy Marie
It really was! Worth a visit for sure!
Andrea
Yum yum! It’s a shame your mozzarella sticks weren’t hot enough but the food looks yummy!
Your blog name makes me smile so much 🙂 It reminds me of a bar near my uni that serves cocktails on teacups – what a cute blog name 🙂
So glad to be following you now!
Keep in touch sweetheart 🙂
Andrea
http://www.lanouvellenoire.com xxx
Amy Marie
It’s inspired by a bar I went to in NY that served cocktails in teacups 🙂 I know loads of bars in the UK that do it nowadays!
Kloe Anya.
This place looks amazing! I feel like I need a trip to Edinburgh just to try it out, them fries look so good and oh my god I love Mozzarella sticks <3
The prices sound great too.
I love reading your posts about food haha
Kloe xx
haveacupofteawithkloe.blogspot.co.uk
Amy Marie
Yes, you need to go to Edinburgh in general, it’s a lovely city!