Whether it’s poached eggs and avocado on sourdough, a Scottish fry up, or a stack of bacon-topped pancakes dripping with maple syrup – brunch has become a serious dine out experience in recent years.
It’s not just hangover food anymore. It’s an (Instagram-worthy) event. And, after the tough couple of years they’ve had, we should be supporting and celebrating our local businesses.
We asked readers on our Facebook page where their favourite place is for a spot of not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch. This is where they recommended for a slap up brunch in the Capital.
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