{"id":314,"date":"2008-06-09T15:58:45","date_gmt":"2008-06-09T15:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/popular-edinburgh-venue-candy-bar-by-montpeliers-edinburgh-ltd\/"},"modified":"2008-06-09T15:58:45","modified_gmt":"2008-06-09T15:58:45","slug":"popular-edinburgh-venue-candy-bar-by-montpeliers-edinburgh-ltd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dine-online.co.uk\/foodie\/popular-edinburgh-venue-candy-bar-by-montpeliers-edinburgh-ltd\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular Edinburgh venue Candy Bar – by Montpeliers (Edinburgh) Ltd"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nCANDY JUST SWEET FOR CAPITAL DRINKERS AND DINERS<\/strong><\/p>\n

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CANDY JUST SWEET FOR CAPITAL DRINKERS AND DINERS<\/p>\n

Popular Edinburgh venue Candy Bar has undergone an \u00a390,000 refurbishment which has transformed it from a \u2018pick and mix sweetie\u2019 hangout to a grown-up luxurious and comfortable kitchen restaurant and bar.<\/p>\n

Re-launched as Candy Kitchen and Bar, its focus is now based around the feel of a homely kitchen table \u2013 with emphasis on good food, great conversation and relaxed atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Candy Bar\u2019s trademark, zingy primary colour scheme has been replaced with muted but sophisticated greens and blacks. Black and white paisley malahar wallpaper by Cole & Son adorns the walls, while Tom Dixon mini ball pendants hang above each booth. Bamboo plants sits on each table and the coat hooks are antler horns.<\/p>\n

A striking nine by two metre forest panorama mural has been specially commissioned to cover the entire outdoor wall bringing a green oasis to the concrete heart of the city. The outside area also features padded booths. <\/p>\n

As the George Street bar approaches its sixth birthday operator Montpeliers (Edinburgh) Ltd decided it was time for the place to take on a new and mature image. <\/p>\n

Development Manager David Johnston said:
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\u201cWhile Candy Bar was a pick and mix sweeties bar with a reputation for youthful fun and exuberance, Candy Kitchen and Bar by contrast it now has more depth like a dark Belgian chocolate.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWe wanted the place to keep its \u2018drop in any time\u2019 feel and it to be like the dinner party where no-one leaves the kitchen table.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe menu of food and drinks has also matured. Fresh, quality ingredients are cooked lovingly to remind our guests of sitting round the family kitchen table and the drinks will be reminiscent of a garden party.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Pitchers of Mojitos, Cucumber Collins and Pear and Apple Garden will be served in artisan white and earthenware jugs. The menu consists of 15 pitchers and 15 shots designed for all tastes including chocolate flavoured shots from the \u2018Candy Chocolate Box\u2019. There is also a range of alcoholic coffees, as well as a range of fruit smoothies and iced coffees. <\/p>\n

Sharing continues into the food menu with charcuterie and cheese boards and baked mini brie with garlic and rosemary. Bar snacks include marinated olives with sun-dried tomatoes and feta. <\/p>\n

Main meals consist of wholesome speared chicken with wilted spinach gnocchi and charred eight ounce ribeye with watercress salad and tomato jam.<\/p>\n

Drink and food specials will be scrawled on an old-fashioned blackboard. <\/p>\n

David added: <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cLaid back entertaining is becoming increasingly popular with people keen to relax and eat and drink well in comfortable surroundings. We wanted to replicate that feeling for our customers at Candy Kitchen and Bar \u2013 but without any of the hassle of doing it for yourself. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a haven in the centre of the city and we hope it will mean something to each of the people who visit it. So many Edinburgh locals and visitors share so many memories of Candy Bar and it means a lot to them. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe hope Candy Kitchen and Bar will mean something to everyone and the new mage will be embraced by those who loved it before, as well as new clientele.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Montpeliers operate eight of Edinburgh\u2019s most cutting edge venues, including Tigerlily and Opal Lounge.
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