Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips

You're standing on one of Edinburgh's most photogenic cobbled streets, and instead of queuing at the tourist trap next door, you slip into Bertie's for what might be the best chippy tea in the Old Town. The setup is refreshingly straightforward: quality fish, proper technique, and chips that actually taste like potatoes. It's the kind of place where locals outnumber tourists, which tells you everything. Whether you're after a quick lunch or dinner after drinks in the Royal Mile, Bertie's delivers without any of the faffing about.