Christmas at Bonnie & Wild unwrapped


This Christmas we've a bumper selection of seasonal specials, daily drinks tastings, extended trading hours, and even a Boxing Day ceilidh. Plus you've got to check out our Christmas decorations!

Take it easy this Christmas and put Bonnie & Wild at the top of your festive wish list as we bring a bumper dose of Christmas sparkle to Bonnie & Wild over the festive season.

Our kitchens have once again pulled out all the stops and are offering an tasty range of seasonal specials, with both traditional and creative Christmas specials topping the menus, including a fabulous turkey dinner by National Chef of Scotland Gary Maclean. And they've also extended their opening hours (see below) so that anyone coming to the St James Quarter for some late night Christmas shopping will be able to enjoy a warm welcome and a spot of dinner and some drinks.

And kicking off this Black Friday, we’re hosting 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.

We're also proving a top draw for many visitors to the nearby Christmas markets, as well as the nearby Omni and Everyman cinemas. And we're also an easy choice for theatre fans flocking to see Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat, which begins its run at the nearby Edinburgh Playhouse next week.

People know they can pop in for a warm seat and a bite to eat, plus our Christmas decorations are proving a draw too. We’ve had folk coming in just to record them for social media. From the moment you walk in, you can expect a warm Scottish welcome, first-class service, beautiful food and drink, and all in a stylish venue that shows off the best of Scotland, and once again our chefs are going all-out with Christmas specials.

Kate Russell, General Manager, Bonnie & Wild

Christmas Specials from Bonnie & Wild's Kitchens

  • 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
  • gravy-laden double smash burger from award-winning El Perro Negro
  • sweet-toothed Christmas specials from Chulo’s Stuffed Cookies
  • seasonal teas, coffees and hot chocolates from illy Caffè
  • PLUS daily meet-the-maker tastings at the Rarity bottle shop, with the likes of Springbank, Bowmore and Isle of Harris all putting on tastings ahead of Christmas Day.

Extended Opening Hours for Kitchens at Bonnie & Wild

  • East Pizzas – 11:30am-10pm daily
  • Kochchi – 11:30-10pm Friday to Sunday, weekdays on demand
  • El Perro Negro – 11:30-10pm Friday to Sunday, weekdays on demand
  • Stack & Still – 9am-9pm
  • Chooks – opening 11:30am daily. Closing 10pm Thursday to Sunday and 9:30pm Monday to Wednesday.
  • Illy – 9am-10pm every day. Last orders 9:45pm
  • Creel Caught – 12:00 to 10pm Thursday to Saturday, 9:30pm Sunday to Wednesday
  • Soup & Caboodle – 9am to 7pm Thursday to Saturday
  • Leith Woks – Last orders 9:30pm, Friday to Sunday
  • Salt & Chilli – Last orders 9:30pm, Friday to Sunday

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!

Kate Russell, General Manager, Bonnie & Wild

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