Restaurant in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Casual Old Town spot, low effort to book.
Wings sits on Old Fishmarket Close in Edinburgh's Old Town, offering a casual dining option in a visually striking historic setting. Booking is easy — a few days' notice is usually enough. It suits relaxed special occasions where atmosphere matters as much as the food, without the formality or price commitment of Edinburgh's Michelin-tier restaurants.
Wings on Old Fishmarket Close is worth booking if you want a casual, low-fuss meal in one of Edinburgh's most atmospheric Old Town locations. The address alone — a narrow close just off the Royal Mile — does a lot of the work visually: expect cobblestones, historic stonework, and the kind of setting that makes a direct meal feel more considered than it is. For a special occasion dinner where the focus is on comfort and setting rather than tasting menus, this is a reasonable choice and an easy one to secure.
Because booking difficulty is rated easy, you do not need to plan weeks in advance. For a weekday dinner or a relaxed weekend lunch, a few days' notice is typically sufficient. If you are visiting Edinburgh for a specific date , a birthday, anniversary, or a pre-theatre dinner , book a week out to have your pick of time slots rather than fitting around what is left.
The Old Fishmarket Close address puts Wings within walking distance of the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the city's main Old Town hotels. If you are staying in the New Town or Leith, account for a short walk or a quick taxi. For dining context, this part of the city draws a mix of locals and visitors, so the room tends to carry a relaxed energy rather than the hushed formality of Edinburgh's Michelin-tier restaurants.
Pearl's editorial angle here is casual excellence: venues like Wings succeed by delivering a quality experience without the ceremony or price point of the city's destination dining rooms. Edinburgh's leading end , Martin Wishart, The Kitchin, and Condita , demands more planning, more spend, and more formal intent. Wings asks less of you and, for the right occasion, that is precisely the point.
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Quick reference: Easy to book, Old Town location, casual setting, suited to relaxed special occasions.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wings | — | ||
| Martin Wishart | Michelin 1 Star | ££££ | — |
| The Kitchin | Michelin 1 Star | ££££ | — |
| Timberyard | Michelin 1 Star | ££££ | — |
| AVERY | Michelin 1 Star | ££££ | — |
| Condita | Michelin 1 Star | ££££ | — |
How Wings stacks up against the competition.
Wings sits on Old Fishmarket Close in Edinburgh's Old Town, and the venue's size is not documented in available data. For groups larger than four, call ahead to confirm capacity and any arrangement options. Casual formats like this tend to suit smaller parties better than large group dinners.
Wings is a casual Old Town spot, so booking pressure is lower than at destination restaurants like The Kitchin or Martin Wishart. That said, the Old Fishmarket Close location draws steady foot traffic from tourists and locals alike. A same-week booking should be fine for most nights, but weekends during festival season warrant more lead time.
Specific menu details are not documented in the available record. Given the name and casual format, the focus is likely chicken wings in some form. Ask staff about the house preparation and any rotating specials when you arrive.
Not the obvious choice for a milestone dinner. Wings is a casual, low-fuss venue on Old Fishmarket Close — better positioned as a relaxed pre-theatre bite or a post-walk lunch than a destination celebration meal. For a special occasion in Edinburgh, The Kitchin or Condita would be stronger fits.
For a step up in ambition, The Kitchin in Leith holds a Michelin star and is the benchmark for serious Edinburgh dining. Timberyard on Lady Lawson Street suits sustainability-focused diners. AVERY is the option for modern Scottish tasting menus without the formality of a white-tablecloth room. Martin Wishart is the right call if you want the most technically precise meal in the city.
No dietary information is listed in the available record. check the venue's official channels before booking if you have specific requirements — a casual format does not automatically mean flexible kitchen options.
Bar seating details are not confirmed in the venue data. At a casual Old Town spot like Wings, walk-in counter or bar eating is plausible, but it is worth confirming when you book or arrive.
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