(1 Princes Street in Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

Hadrian’s Brasserie in Edinburgh is a stylish, informal brasserie within an opulent city landmark, T...he Balmoral Hotel, a five-star temple of luxury. Hadrian’s has a smart, contemporary Art Deco influenced design with limeade walls with splashes of violet, walnut floors and white table linens, colours inspired by Edinburgh’s own natural landscape. Enter via the hotel or via the entrance in Northbridge Street, as the hordes of enthusiastic locals do. Michelin-starred chef Jeff Bland is Executive Chef here, offering a cosmopolitan menu of seasonal Scottish dishes with international inflections. The wine list complements it all perfectly in style and pocket, and the friendly service is right on the money. Opening hours: Mon - Fri:7am - 10:30am, 12pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pmSat: 7am - 11am, 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pmSun: 7:30am - 11am, 12:30pm - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 10:30pm The famous clocktower overlooking the city runs precisely two and a half minutes fast so the citizens of Edinburgh need never miss their trains at adjacent Waverley Station. Except at Hogmanay, when the clock runs right on time to mark the start of a new year. [moreless]