A Little Birdy

For the past month or two a few friends and I have been lusting after the menu at The Blackbird and after a productive day at uni, we finally gave in to temptation. A recent addition to Edinburgh's endless list of places to wine and dine, this bar and bistro has settled in very nicely!

 

 

The brick walls and mismatching furniture give the place a strong rustic feel which left us all feeling right at home! Not one wall is bare. The sense of creativity is strong and The Blackbird clearly takes pride in its exhibition of artistic and quirky features.

If you look closely, that geometric pattern covering the ceiling is actually a flock of blackbirds circling overhead.

 

 

Testing the drinks menu first was inevitable. It will take months to work our way through that list. Whilst waiting for Nathan and Christine to arrive I went for a herbal tea; Apple Loves Mint - a blend I will definitely treat myself to again. Becky indulged in the Coffee Coconut Flip, a creamy cup with an unmistakable kick of liquor, topped with chocolate sprinkles!

 

Along came Nathan and Christine and then came the food!

 

A Deli Selection sharing board to start was just the thing to get ourselves warmed up. We dealt with that in no time at all. If only we had the same enthusiasm when it comes to our essays. (Note to self: Next time get a sharing board just for you! Too good not to and you won't fall out with anyone over the delicioiusness!!)

 

After admiring the presentation of our dishes I tackled half a roast chicken seasoned with thyme and lemon served with crispy potato wedges and an apple and raisin coleslaw whilst Nathan worked his way through what seemed like a bottomless bucket of fresh mussels. Becky opted for a venison steak served with a sweet potato mash and haggis. Devoured almost instantly, the time it took her to clean her plate is unbelievable and very impressive. You can't go wrong with the classic beef burger and with all the staple sides that accompanied it, Christine was a very happy little ... blackbird!

 

 

Although so full a few belts needed to be loosened, who can say no to dessert? Since it was a chilly autumn night the rhubarb crumble with vanilla custard was the obvious choice for myself. Mind, the generous helpings of Eton Mess, Crème Brûlée and Vanilla Ice Cream scattered around the table looked just as tasty!

 

You can visit The Blackbird at 37-39 Leven Street or online here. Their website should be in full flight soon!