Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Incredible tasting menu, local seasonal produce booking highly recommended well in advance as extremely popular. Fairly expensive but an absolute must for real food lovers.
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Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareIncredible tasting menu, local seasonal produce booking highly recommended well in advance as extremely popular. Fairly expensive but an absolute must for real food lovers.
Very tasty and very reasonable french caribbean restaurant for a bit of a change, BYOB.
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riveRLife
84 Dalry RdVery tasty and very reasonable french caribbean restaurant for a bit of a change, BYOB.
For a serious piece of meat I would highly recommend this restaurant. South African style dry rubs they offer a range of cuts of high quality meat and a few alternatives should that not be your cup of tea. Be warned the big steak they sell is a challenge but the quality is always excellent.
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Shebeen Morrison Street
8 Morrison StFor a serious piece of meat I would highly recommend this restaurant. South African style dry rubs they offer a range of cuts of high quality meat and a few alternatives should that not be your cup of tea. Be warned the big steak they sell is a challenge but the quality is always excellent.
Mexican tapas bar offers great small dishes all bursting with flavour and good value. In a lively setting this little gem is a great alternative to normal Mexican restaurant.
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Topolabamba
93 Lothian RdMexican tapas bar offers great small dishes all bursting with flavour and good value. In a lively setting this little gem is a great alternative to normal Mexican restaurant.
By my vote the best indian restaurant in Edinburgh. Does all the favourites very well with great service. Always a good meal here.
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Khushi's
10 Antigua StBy my vote the best indian restaurant in Edinburgh. Does all the favourites very well with great service. Always a good meal here.
Drinks & Nightlife
For something a little bit different this 'speakeasy' styled bar is very interesting. They offer a great range of cocktails in a very unique environment. Well worth a visit.
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Panda & Sons
79 Queen StFor something a little bit different this 'speakeasy' styled bar is very interesting. They offer a great range of cocktails in a very unique environment. Well worth a visit.
A lovely stylish and cosy cocktail bar, well worth popping in on your way down to the Grassmarket or even a few if its just the two of you.
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Dragonfly
52 West PortA lovely stylish and cosy cocktail bar, well worth popping in on your way down to the Grassmarket or even a few if its just the two of you.
Great little Irish bar in the middle of the Grassmarket. This area is full of bars like this, always a good atmosphere and always a good night.
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Biddy Mulligans
94-96 GrassmarketGreat little Irish bar in the middle of the Grassmarket. This area is full of bars like this, always a good atmosphere and always a good night.
I have to admit, my clubbing days seem to be less and less now however this staple will always be around and always a good night especially on weekends.
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Opal Lounge
51A George StreetI have to admit, my clubbing days seem to be less and less now however this staple will always be around and always a good night especially on weekends.
A good alternative to some of the other clubs around George street, Why Not always seems to be a younger crowd and the atmosphere / music tends to reflect this. Always a good night in here.
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Why Not Nightclub
14 George StA good alternative to some of the other clubs around George street, Why Not always seems to be a younger crowd and the atmosphere / music tends to reflect this. Always a good night in here.
Great little piano bar open late with live music. A great alternative to mainstream clubs.
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The Rat Pack - Piano & Cocktail Bar
9 Shandwick PlaceGreat little piano bar open late with live music. A great alternative to mainstream clubs.
Entertainment & Activities
The stand comedy club is a great venue offering live stand up comedy every night of the week. I've been here many many times and never been disappointed.
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceThe stand comedy club is a great venue offering live stand up comedy every night of the week. I've been here many many times and never been disappointed.
Full of optical illusions and interesting pieces this is a great family day out especially if the Scottish weather puts you off outdoor activities.
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Camera Obscura kunye neLizwe lwezithombe
549 CastlehillFull of optical illusions and interesting pieces this is a great family day out especially if the Scottish weather puts you off outdoor activities.
Sightseeing
The famous Edinburgh Castle has to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and is well worth a visit. Steeped in history and with incredible views around the city I would highly recommend this.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillThe famous Edinburgh Castle has to be one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city and is well worth a visit. Steeped in history and with incredible views around the city I would highly recommend this.
I-Calton Hill
Calton HillA little bit of a climb but well worth the views.
This isn't for the faint hearted. It is possible to drive around where you will get maybe half way up which does offer nice views. However, for the really incredible views of the city there is nowhere better. I would say it takes roughly 45 mins to walk up for a fairly fit person.
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I-Arthur's Seat
This isn't for the faint hearted. It is possible to drive around where you will get maybe half way up which does offer nice views. However, for the really incredible views of the city there is nowhere better. I would say it takes roughly 45 mins to walk up for a fairly fit person.
Parks & Nature
Truly beautiful gardens and free so a great cheap day out. Not far from the city centre on the bus and well worth a visit.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceTruly beautiful gardens and free so a great cheap day out. Not far from the city centre on the bus and well worth a visit.