After breakfast, we headed for the Royal Yacht Britannia for a visit. We had visited the yacht before and really enjoyed it, so decided a second visit was justified. It was just as good if not better 2nd time around and we did not realise until we got there that today was the actual day she was launched 60 years ago. So we were treated to a tot of Pussers Rum and a wee cake in the galley for free and watched the ceremony of the new flag being raised too. Coffee and Scones in the tea room on board were delicious, but very overpriced.
After a relaxing siesta, we put our glad rags on and headed to Tom Kitchin's Restaurant at Commercial Quay for our dinner. This has always been on our Bucket List and it did not disappoint. We both had the Tasting Menu of Chef's Land & Sea Surprise and wow, what great food we had. We enjoyed champagne and cocktails in the bar with a bowl of crudités and a Dunsyre blue cheese dip. Then once at our table which had a lovely message from Tom Kitchin wishing us a happy belated Wedding Anniversary - nice touch - we were served course after course of superb food accompanied by a wine flight that James said complemented it all perfectly. My favourite from the menu was the Razor Clams and also the North Sea Cod, and James's favourite was also the Razor Clams. The Pig's Head dish was my least favourite as I found it too rich and heavy although beautifully executed. We were both astounded at the size of portions on all courses, they were very generous, unfortunately by the time we got to coffee and petit fours, we had to give up! They kindly boxed the petit fours for us to enjoy later. Chef Tom worked in the kitchen for most of service and it was nice to be able to see through the glass into the kitchen and watch them work. An absolutely fantastic experience and a must for anyone who enjoys fine dining.
After breakfast, we headed for the Royal Yacht Britannia for a visit. We had visited the yacht before and really enjoyed it, so decided a second visit was justified. It was just as good if not better 2nd time around and we did not realise until we got there that today was the actual day she was launched 60 years ago. So we were treated to a tot of Pussers Rum and a wee cake in the galley for free and watched the ceremony of the new flag being raised too. Coffee and Scones in the tea room on board were delicious, but very overpriced.
After a relaxing siesta, we put our glad rags on and headed to Tom Kitchin's Restaurant at Commercial Quay for our dinner. This has always been on our Bucket List and it did not disappoint. We both had the Tasting Menu of Chef's Land & Sea Surprise and wow, what great food we had. We enjoyed champagne and cocktails in the bar with a bowl of crudités and a Dunsyre blue cheese dip. Then once at our table which had a lovely message from Tom Kitchin wishing us a happy belated Wedding Anniversary - nice touch - we were served course after course of superb food accompanied by a wine flight that James said complemented it all perfectly. My favourite from the menu was the Razor Clams and also the North Sea Cod, and James's favourite was also the Razor Clams. The Pig's Head dish was my least favourite as I found it too rich and heavy although beautifully executed. We were both astounded at the size of portions on all courses, they were very generous, unfortunately by the time we got to coffee and petit fours, we had to give up! They kindly boxed the petit fours for us to enjoy later. Chef Tom worked in the kitchen for most of service and it was nice to be able to see through the glass into the kitchen and watch them work. An absolutely fantastic experience and a must for anyone who enjoys fine dining.
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