The Edinburgh restaurant that’s lighter than air
You need to hold on to the champagne flute at all times, you won’t lean over someone else’s plate and you are most certainly not served from the right at Edinburgh’s latest restaurant. Because you’re strapped in as your table is hoisted 100 feet into the air.
The restaurant that makes up The Festival in the Sky has been brought up to Scotland’s capital during one of the busiest months for visitors thanks to all the Festivals going on (Including the Jazz, Book, International and Fringe Festivals). Nestling at the foot of Edinburgh Castle, the 22 seat table has a full complement of waiting staff, the food is overseen by Michelin starred chef Steven Doherty, and the most important person is Gordon the Crane driver.
Because once you take your seat (and you’re strapped in by the waiting staff) Gordon the Crane driver will start up the engine, and the table, chairs, guests and waiters will be hoisted up into the sky. It’s all perfectly safe, the restaurant has been around the world with no accidents, but a glance around the table when I had lunch showed a range of emotions.
There were those that are happy sight seeing, snapping pictures from a rather unique angle (made even more interesting as you get blown around and twisted about thanks to the wind); there’s the daredevil who spins around in the chair to look at the ground with nothing to spoil the view; the petrified always looking forward diner; and the people who simply take it all in their stride and just get on with an amazing dining experience.
A quick glance at the Light Lunch menu and you’ll realise that as well as the view, you’re going to be in for a culinary treat as well.
Light Lunch Menu
- Pressed Pork and Caramelised Shallot Terrine with Baby Capers and Whole Grain Mustard.
- Smoke Scottish Salmon with Plum and Apple Chutney
- Mixed Leaf summer Salad with a Soft Herb Dressing
- A Taste of Arran Cheese Selection with Oatties
With only one seating an hour, and just twenty-two seats, this is likely to be one of the most sought after tickets at the Fringe. Don’t think of the price when compared to a Fringe show, think of it as a Dinner Date at an exclusive restaurant with some smashing entertainment, views, and memories.
Throw in some celebrity chefs making guest appearances, surprise performances from other Fringe shows, and the delightfully seat squirming potential of Basil and Sybil at 100feet with the improvised acting of the Faulty Towers Dining Experience you’d best get yourself strapped in as soon as possible.
Prices start from around £30, and you can book online.
Cross posted from The Daily Dust.
