The Voyage of Buck Edinburgh New Head Chef 2026: Nathan Graham Appointed

The Voyage of Buck Edinburgh New Head Chef 2026 is Nathan Graham, a Michelin acclaimed local talent. The award winning cocktail bar and restaurant on William Street in Edinburgh's West End announced the appointment this month. It comes as the venue marks its 10th anniversary in the capital.

Nathan will lead the kitchen team and the next chapter of the restaurant. Learn more on the official Voyage of Buck website.

Who Is the New Head Chef at The Voyage of Buck Edinburgh?

Nathan is originally from Gorgie. He attended Forrest High School and played for the Edinburgh City Football Club youth team. He then built his career in some of the city's leading fine dining restaurants.

These include Purslane in Stockbridge. Most recently he was head chef at Dùthchas in Leith. In 2025, he won a place in the Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland for Dùthchas. He was also a Craft Guild of Chefs 2025 Graduate Awards semi finalist.

Voyage of Buck Autumn Menu 2026 Highlights

The food menu will change with the seasons. Everything is made in house. Weekly deliveries of wild ingredients from local forager Gerard Murphy add to the dishes.

Highlights include rarebit made with Scottish cheddar and Guinness. Castle Game venison comes with chicory, turnip fondants and fig chutney. Scottish hake is served with Madeira and wild mushrooms. Salt baked celeriac arrives with shoestring celeriac fries and mustard cream.

Dessert fans can enjoy the house favourite baked custard tart with cinnamon and nutmeg. Sticky toffee pudding comes with vanilla pod ice cream.

Nathan said he is excited to put his own stamp on the menu. He described his style as big flavours and simplicity. His two standout dishes are the Scottish venison and the rarebit.

A Decade of Cocktails and Careers in Edinburgh

The multi award winning bar was once voted the most stylish bar in Scotland at the Scottish Style awards. It is centred on the fictional William Buck Clarence and his voyages to faraway cities. The drinks list showcases cocktail styles from the golden age of bartending, between 1900 and 1935.

The venue has also launched many careers. Mike McGinty, a leading Scottish whisky ambassador, is one alumnus. Nicole Sykes went on to join Lyaness and Satan's Whiskers in London.

Colin Church is managing director and co owner of Big Red Teapot, which runs the bar. He said the 10th anniversary is a significant milestone. He added that the new appointment marks a new chapter for the venue.

The Voyage of Buck is open seven days a week from 12pm until late. It is also available for exclusive parties and events. It sits two minutes' walk from the West End tram stop.

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