The Òir Group to open The Captain Darling in Edinburgh this May
Chef Scott Smith, former chef patron of Fhior in Edinburgh, has teamed up with the Òir Group to launch of The Captain Darling and to oversee the kitchen
New pub and restaurant The Captain Darling is set to open in Stockbridge, Edinburgh at the end of May.
The 100 cover venue will have a classic pub venue with dedicated bar space and a separate dining area will have an all-day modern pub style menu.
Chef Scott Smith, former chef patron of Fhior in Edinburgh, has teamed up with the Òir Group to launch of The Captain Darling and to oversee the kitchen.
The new venue will be operated by The Òir Group, an independent hospitality company that have operated restaurants like Bodega & Lucky Yu within the city for over a decade. The Captain Darling will be the first in a series of openings lined up over the next nine months for the group.
Smith said: “The food’s an important part of The Captain Darling, but it’s not about being a ‘gastro pub.’ We’re keeping things classic – well-made, seasonal dishes that are created to be full of flavour.
“A key feature will be our grill section, with a rotating selection of meats cooked over coals – proper pub cooking with a bit of flair. Our Sunday roast, with porchetta front and centre, is something we hope becomes a bit of a local tradition.”
John Howard, owner and director of The Òir Group, added: “With The Captain Darling, we want to create a proper pub in the heart of Stockbridge – somewhere that feels part of the neighbourhood from day one. It’s going to be a place people can rely on, whether they’re dropping in for a quick pint, catching up with friends, or sitting down for a good meal.
“We will be open seven days a week with a relaxed, welcoming vibe, and a strong bar and food menu at its core. Great drinks, quality food, friendly service, a bit of atmosphere – and yes, dogs are always welcome.”