Indigo Yard was among the 1990s pioneers of Edinburgh’s hip eating and drinking scene; one of the first to combine a modern bar with a cosmopolitan restaurant. It’s no longer quite cutting edge – the in-crowd all frequent George Street venues – but what it hasn’t lost is its cheerful vibe and the chance to drink a bit, dine a bit and generally hang out with no rush to go or decide.

Part of its lure has always been that it’s a bit tricky to find; its discrete entrance tucked away in a courtyard behind Pizza Express. If you’re there then you must be in the know... But once inside things really open up. Dimly lit lofty interiors are broken up by a mezzanine level and surrounded by comfy booths.