Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Artisan Coffee Edinburgh
1 Wolseley CrescentNearest good coffee shop
Kenji Sushi
24 Deanhaugh StreetAmazing Sushi, great value and beautifully presented
Lasal
22 Union PlExcellent authentic Spanish Tapas - small cosy restaurant
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkExcellent Pizza place
Excellent Italian food, very reasonable prices
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Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StExcellent Italian food, very reasonable prices
Chop House
Arch 15 E Market StExcellent steakhouse. Bit on the pricey side.
Small taco restaurant. Food is first class. Bring your own wine
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Bodega
62 Elm RowSmall taco restaurant. Food is first class. Bring your own wine
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StMy favourite Indian restaurant in Edinburgh
Probably the best coffee in Edinburgh. Quite a hipster place
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Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StProbably the best coffee in Edinburgh. Quite a hipster place
Machina Espresso
38 W TollcrossExcellent coffeeshop
Maki Ramen
13 W Richmond StGreat sushi and ramen
Lovely cosy French restaurant. The early bird menu is great value
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Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketLovely cosy French restaurant. The early bird menu is great value
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StLovely contemporary restaurant
Modern Scottish food. Good value
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The Cellar Door Scottish Restaurant
44-46 George IV BridgeModern Scottish food. Good value
My favourite breakfast spot in Edinburgh. Good coffee & food
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Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StMy favourite breakfast spot in Edinburgh. Good coffee & food
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortGreat coffee and cake
Lovely little Italian café - good for a cheap tasty lunch
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Polentoni
38 Easter RdLovely little Italian café - good for a cheap tasty lunch
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlGood coffee and lunch options
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StExcellent spot in the old town for lunch
Nice bar/restaurant hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile
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Monteiths
61 High StNice bar/restaurant hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile
Guild of Foresters
40 Portobello High StExcellent Gastropub. Food is outstanding
Skylark
243 Portobello High StBar/restaurant - good drinks and excellent food
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StExcellent sourdoughs, pastries and coffee
Filament Coffee
40 Clerk StExcellent coffee shop
Kalpna
2-3 St Patrick SquareGood vegetarian Indian restaurant
Hendersons
67 Holyrood RdGood vegetarian food
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StVegetarian fine dining
Restaurant / Bar - good food and craft beer
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St Andrews Brewing Co. Potterrow
32-34 PotterrowRestaurant / Bar - good food and craft beer
A fine selection of teas served properly to your table!
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eteaket Tea Room
41 Frederick StA fine selection of teas served properly to your table!
Excellent coffee and Swedish pastries & savoury options
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Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StExcellent coffee and Swedish pastries & savoury options
Great coffee and snacks on the edge of the Meadows park
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Cult Espresso
104 Buccleuch StGreat coffee and snacks on the edge of the Meadows park
Small French café with wonderful breads, savoury treats and pastries. Their almond croissants are amazing!
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The Wee Boulangerie
67 Clerk StSmall French café with wonderful breads, savoury treats and pastries. Their almond croissants are amazing!
Tasty Indian food on the Southside. Bring your own beer/wine
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Tanjore
6-8 Clerk StTasty Indian food on the Southside. Bring your own beer/wine
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreLovely bar/restaurant beside the beach.
Legendary Edinburgh gastropub serving top quality food.
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdLegendary Edinburgh gastropub serving top quality food.
Swedish coffee shop & bakery. Buy your treats here and enjoy them in the Meadows!
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Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StSwedish coffee shop & bakery. Buy your treats here and enjoy them in the Meadows!
On the edge of the Meadows - good for coffee, cake and deli foodstuffs
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Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville TerraceOn the edge of the Meadows - good for coffee, cake and deli foodstuffs
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bow Bar
80 W BowGreat whisky selection and craft beer
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlGood for food and drinks
Excellent choice of craft beers and spirits. Excellent burgers
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdExcellent choice of craft beers and spirits. Excellent burgers
Great selection of craft beers and gins. Serves good food until 2am!
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OX184
184-186 CowgateGreat selection of craft beers and gins. Serves good food until 2am!
Bar serving beers by the iconic Scottish brewery!
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BrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateBar serving beers by the iconic Scottish brewery!
Andrew Usher & Co.
32b W Nicolson StGreat for craft beer
Excellent craft beers. Small bar but one of the best in Edinburgh for craft beer
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Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar
57-61 Blackfriars StExcellent craft beers. Small bar but one of the best in Edinburgh for craft beer
Six Degrees North
24 Howe St40 beers on tap! Belgian inspired food
Guildford Arms
Iconic traditional Edinburgh pub
Dalriada
Bar with nice beer garden overlooking the beach
Blue Blazer
2 Spittal StExcellent traditional Edinburgh pub
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StExcellent traditional Edinburgh pub
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkCool dive bar on the up and coming Leith Walk
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdA temple to craft beer!
Quality bar with large range of craft beers, wines and spirits. Well known for its burgers. Delicious!
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The Southern Bar
22-26 S Clerk StQuality bar with large range of craft beers, wines and spirits. Well known for its burgers. Delicious!
Cute, small traditional Edinburgh pub close to the Meadows. Perfect for a quiet afternoon drink
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The Dagda Bar
93-95 Buccleuch StCute, small traditional Edinburgh pub close to the Meadows. Perfect for a quiet afternoon drink
This bar is a hidden gem, located in the courtyard of the old vet school. It serves food and has beer by Barney's brewery and Pickering's gin which are both made onsite in the old vet school. Nice outside seating area which is sheltered and catches the sun in summertime.
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The Royal Dick Bar
This bar is a hidden gem, located in the courtyard of the old vet school. It serves food and has beer by Barney's brewery and Pickering's gin which are both made onsite in the old vet school. Nice outside seating area which is sheltered and catches the sun in summertime.
Studenty bar with a large beer garden which gets very busy on sunny days :)
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StStudenty bar with a large beer garden which gets very busy on sunny days :)
Paradise Palms
41 Lothian StLively bar with quirky decor
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkQuirky & cosy bar in the up and coming Leith Walk area
Traditional pub with a large range of beers and whiskies and an outdoor seating area.
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlTraditional pub with a large range of beers and whiskies and an outdoor seating area.
Alternative music bar with a goth / metal jukebox and the biggest plates of nachos in Edinburgh!
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The Auld Hoose
19 Forth StAlternative music bar with a goth / metal jukebox and the biggest plates of nachos in Edinburgh!
Bannerman's Bar
212 CowgateGood for live music
Good bar for beer and whisky with traditional Scottish folk music
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdGood bar for beer and whisky with traditional Scottish folk music
Stramash Live Music Bar
207 CowgateGood venue for live music
The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlExcellent bar in the heart of Stockbridge
Gay-friendly bar with good drinks and food at reasonable prices.
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Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceGay-friendly bar with good drinks and food at reasonable prices.
Parks & Nature
A steep climb but amazing views of Edinburgh and across the Firth of Forth
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I-Arthur's Seat
A steep climb but amazing views of Edinburgh and across the Firth of Forth
Ipharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's DriveLovely Park in the middle of the city
The Meadows
Melville DriveA popular park on sunny days. Near the university
Lovely stretch of beach with a promenade and several bars and cafes along the way
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely stretch of beach with a promenade and several bars and cafes along the way
Sightseeing
Dean Village
Dean PathA picturesque historic section of Edinburgh
See the underground streets which run off the Royal Mile. Fascinating!
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StSee the underground streets which run off the Royal Mile. Fascinating!
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillThe iconic Edinburgh Castle!
Royal Mile
The heart of the old town
Quite a touristy street with many bars and restaurants
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Rose Street
Rose StreetQuite a touristy street with many bars and restaurants
Where Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family live when they are in residence in Edinburgh
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Palace of Holyrood
CanongateWhere Queen Elizabeth and the Royal family live when they are in residence in Edinburgh
Scottish Parliament where the devolved Scottish government sits.
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Scottish Parliament Building
Scottish Parliament where the devolved Scottish government sits.
Great views of Edinburgh from Calton Hill as well as an eclectic mix of buildings & architecture on the Hill itself. There is a small coffee shop at the top.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat views of Edinburgh from Calton Hill as well as an eclectic mix of buildings & architecture on the Hill itself. There is a small coffee shop at the top.
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
Excellent Museum
Scottish Storytelling Centre
43-45 High StInteresting spoken word performances
Entertainment & Activities
Old family run cinema with comfortable reclining seats and sofas
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Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceOld family run cinema with comfortable reclining seats and sofas
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StMultiplex cinema
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StArthouse Cinema
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdArthouse cinema
Shopping
FOPP
42 Rose StExcellent selection of DVDs, CDs, Vinyl records & Books at very good prices
Vino
30 Broughton StGood wine shop
Italian delicatessen with a huge array of fine foods. Good to look at but expensive. Small café at the back
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Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowItalian delicatessen with a huge array of fine foods. Good to look at but expensive. Small café at the back