Spry Wines

We stopped in spontaneously to escape the rain and were lucky to get a seat. It seems to be a very popular spot, and it’s easy to see why. We received great wine recommendations and enjoyed some delicious food. The salami and homemade gnocchi were especially excellent.

This wine bar missed the mark for me. The list is packed with natural wines, which may suit some tastes but felt a bit inaccessible. What really let it down, though, was the atmosphere — all you can smell is food being cooked in the central bar on what seemed like a camping stove, and the whole place just stank, with no ventilation. Not the kind of setting you want when you’re out for a glass of wine. Not least, if id paid £60 for their tasting course id be even more disappointed at the primitive cooking.

Amazing experience at Spry Wines. The food was amazing and had such interesting flavour combinations! The camembert basque cheesecake was so delicious and so interesting. The place is very minimalistic and the staff are all very friendly. The prices are quite expensive for the portion sizes but we were happy to pay the amount for the experience.

Came for wine and snacks at the bar. Food really tasty especially the pea fritters. Varied selection of wines and nice atmosphere. Would return.

The portions were quite small and the food itself wasn’t particularly special. However, there was a good selection of wines. The music selection was poor, and the indoor seating area became very noisy due to the loud conversations, making it difficult to hear each other.

Stellar experience. First the wine was very refreshing and simply delicious. The selection and pairings with the food was perfect. Then the food itself was delicate, diverse and sometimes even complex,but always with pleasure and taste as the center. The chef is very skilled, and the whole crew makes for the best hosts. I recommend fully

Booked weeks ago and when I arrived we were told to sit at the bar. We were given menus without any explanation and no conversation from staff. We were given a few mins and then asked if we were ready to order. We ordered 2 glasses of wine and a few small plates. That was the last we saw of the staff until I asked for the check. No one checked on if we liked the wine (we didn’t) or if the food was good or if we needed more. It was also so loud in there. If you want to pop in for a drink after work, this may be your place but I would never go here for a fun evening or a quiet date.

We had the 5-course tasting menu at Spry and it was exceptional. Every dish is handcrafted by the chef and truly exquisite, paired with a carefully curated selection of natural wines. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed, making the whole experience feel special yet unpretentious. A gem in Edinburgh!

One of the best all-around dining experiences of my life. The food was absolutely fantastic, and the wine pairings could not have been better. Each time a new wine was served, the team at Spry would take their time introducing not only the tasting notes and reasons for pairing, but details about the vineyards, families that own them, why they choose to carry it, etc. The food is locally sourced, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Spry is run by a bunch of wholesome young people who clearly love what they do. I would be a regular if I lived in EDI, and I cannot wait to come back. In my humble opinion, they deserve a Michelin star; Spry was leaps and bounds better than an actual Michelin star meal I had a few days after this...