Relax, indulge, enjoy the luxury
"Rhubarb... is so exquisite you could spend an entire weekend lazing around without even venturing out into the city" - The Guardian
If you’re coming to dine at Rhubarb, the restaurant at Prestonfield (0131 225 1333), make sure you give yourself the luxury of plenty of time. This is not an experience to be rushed or fitted in between other pressing dates. Indulge yourself. A lot of time, effort and – let’s be honest – expense went into creating this restaurant. It’s a destination in its own right (the hotel has 22 rooms, and Rhubarb can seat 90). So be prepared to clear your mind, and to see, feel and taste.
First the look: this is super-opulent theatrical eye-candy, conjured with silk and damask, antiques, tapestries, lose-yourself seating and moody low-lighting. Then the feel: relaxed, unstuffy but also sophisticated. With immaculate, old-style service, bars and salons available for pre- and post-dinner drinks, and even 20 acres of gardens to take a refreshing turn in, you’ll soon feel like Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra in High Society. The taste: modern British, with a few foreign delicacies added to the mix.
People deserve to treat themselves now and again, and Rhubarb is the perfect place for a little upscale over-indulgence. Since opening in 2003 it has received favourable reviews from guides, inspectors, professional critics and its celebrity clientele. As the youngest sister of The Witchery by the Castle and The Tower, it has some pretty effective role models. Oh – and one last thing: if you weren’t in the mood for romance before you arrived, you will be by the time you’ve finished your final digestif.
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