A mighty taste of American culture can be experienced in Edinburgh’s bustling city centre. Located just five minutes from Waverley railway station, the worldfamous Hard Rock Cafe is as bold and distinctive as ever.

Stepping inside, you are welcomed by the legendary, gleaming musical museum, which showcases hallowed artifacts including a pink satin stage vest worn by James Brown and a blue and white tuxedo worn and signed by Mick Jagger. After scoping out the trove of rock ‘n’ roll treasures, move through to the restaurant, where you can feast like a king. But before you do, be sure to take away a memento – at the merchandise shop you can buy a famously branded hoody, T-shirt or even Hard Rock Cafe bed linen.

This year, the restaurant is celebrating its 40th anniversary, so what better time to come and try its succulent culinary treats? There will be plenty of hardrocking fun to be had as the restaurant commemorates its humble beginnings – when Eric Clapton pledged his love for the restaurant by donating his guitar to the original London joint back in the 1970s. Meanwhile, ‘battle of the bands’ events are as popular as ever, and the perfect opportunity to let your hair down with friends and family.

From the legendary burgers to the smoked, southern-rooted dishes, there’s something here for every taste and appetite. For starters, the Hard Rock nachos are palatably spicy and packed with flavour, and can be a satisfying meal alone. You could follow with the hickory barbecue bacon cheeseburger, which is simply mouth-watering, or, if you fancy a lighter meal, the Greek salad is crisp, fresh and zingy. Package menus are available too, with separate dining areas to suit all manner of groups and events – the Mosh Pit is the perfect package for parties, while Groupies is the comprehensive menu for student groups, tour groups and corporate parties. Finally, the famed Shake It Up is the definitive cocktail combination, great for staff incentives and birthday presents. And there’s always room to manoeuvre, with the main dining area holding up to 200, and the bar sitting up to 60.

Go and experience the ultimate amalgamation of rock ‘n’ roll, good food and good times tonight.