Boxing Day Ceilidh, drink tastings, menu specials, and a turkey dinner from Scotland’s National Chef
Edinburgh Food Hall Bonnie & Wild has unwrapped its bumper Christmas offer with a festive feast of seasonal specials, daily drinks tastings, extended trading hours, and even a Boxing Day ceilidh.
“We’ve brought a bumper dose of Christmas sparkle to Bonnie & Wild,” says General Manager Kate Russell. “We’ve both traditional and creative Christmas specials from across our kitchens, including a fabulous turkey dinner by National Chef of Scotland Gary Maclean. On top of that we’ve daily whisky tastings in our Rarity bottle shop – perfect for anyone looking to try before they buy a very special bottle of whisky, rum, or gin.
“With late night shopping at St James Quarter during December, we’ve extended many of our kitchen hours in the run-up to the big day so shoppers won’t be left with tummies grumbling.”
This Christmas, guests to Bonnie & Wild will be able to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner from National Chef Gary Maclean’s Creel Caught, Christmas-inspired pizza from east PIZZAS, cranberry and melted cheese roti from Sri Lankan kitchen Kochchi, savoury and sweet pancake combos from Stack & Still, chicken specials from Chooks, and an indulgent double smash burger from award-winning El Perro Negro. Sweet-toothed bakery Chulo’s Stuffed Cookies will have a different Christmas special each week.
For warm drinks, Bonnie & Wild’s illy Caffè will be offering a selection of seasonal teas, coffees and hot chocolates, while the Food Hall’s three bars already have their winter cocktail menu up and running. From the upcoming Black Friday, the Rarity bottle shop will be hosting daily meet-the-maker events with the likes of Springbank, Bowmore and Isle of Harris all putting on tastings ahead of Christmas Day.
Kate adds: “And to wrap it all up, we have our Boxing Day ceilidh. Taking place on the last Thursday of every month, the White Heather Club is one of Edinburgh’s best free nights out – it’s great to see friends and families get together for a traditional Scottish ceilidh. We’re hoping our Boxing Day ceilidh will be extra special. It’s a great opportunity to burn off any excess calories, while also showing off your Christmas jumper!