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I ate at one of the world's oldest restaurants where the food is delicious and surprisingly cheap, and can see why the Queen stopped by for lunch
I ate at one of the world's oldest restaurants where the food is delicious and surprisingly cheap, and can see why the Queen stopped by for lunch
Mikhaila FrielJul 10, 2021, 17:31 IST
The Queen famously visited the Sheep Heid Inn in Edinburgh back in 2016.Mikhaila Friel/Insider, Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Edinburgh's Sheep Heid Inn is said to be Scotland's oldest restaurant and the world's eighth-oldest.
Guests over the years include the famous Scottish poet Robert Burns and more recently, the Queen and Kelly Clarkson.
I ate a three-course meal there, and was surprised by the understated and down-to-earth atmosphere.
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The Sheep Heid Inn is located in Duddingston, a village in Edinburgh. It dates back to 1360 - and is said to be one of the oldest restaurants in the world.
The Sheep Heid Inn.
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On a recent visit to the restaurant, I found a cozy and understated interior - and almost no mention of the establishment's quirky history.
I was seated at a cozy corner table.
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There was a plaque mentioning the Queen's visit to the restaurant in 2016.
The plaque was placed on the wall across from where I was sitting.
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There wasn't sea bass on the menu, so instead I ordered deep-fried brie with an apple and rosemary chutney to start.
The appetizer.
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For the main course, I opted for a crispy duck salad.
The main course.
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For dessert, I ordered the crumble of the day - which was berry - and it was the best part of the entire meal.
The dessert.
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The entire meal cost $37.30 (£26.95), which I thought was pretty reasonable.