Born out of a love for bold flavours and good times, COOP dishes up fried chicken, smoked lobster rolls, and crispy hash browns to hungry festival-goers in the heart of George Square.

Created by Michelin-starred chef Tomás Gormley, COOP is the scrappy younger sibling to Edinburgh restaurants Cardinal and Skua. Where those venues lean into refined dining and quiet confidence, COOP is louder, looser, and built for eating with your hands — sauce on your face, pint in the other.