Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Polentoni
38 Easter Rdlovely little Italian cafe
Excellent Asian bistro.
BYOB
delicious baos, chicken and korean rice.
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Lucky Yu Canteen
53-55 Leven StExcellent Asian bistro.
BYOB
delicious baos, chicken and korean rice.
Amazing little restaurant.
Wonderful food at bargain prices.
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The Walnut
9 Leith WalkAmazing little restaurant.
Wonderful food at bargain prices.
Great seafood and great drinks.
Lovely to sit out by the water in summer.
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The Ship On The Shore
ShoreGreat seafood and great drinks.
Lovely to sit out by the water in summer.
Michellin-starred fine dining restaurant.
Food that excites in opulent surroundings.
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21212
3 Royal TerraceMichellin-starred fine dining restaurant.
Food that excites in opulent surroundings.
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreMichellin-starred deliciousness!
Amazing restaurant with a huge focus on home-grown and local ingredients.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadAmazing restaurant with a huge focus on home-grown and local ingredients.
Amazing French restaurant.
Check out the pre-theatre- 3 courses for 12.95!
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L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StAmazing French restaurant.
Check out the pre-theatre- 3 courses for 12.95!
I-Pitt Market
20 Pitt StDelicious street-food market!
The best bread, but also great produce like bacon etc.
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Twelve Triangles bakery & provisions
22-24 Easter RdThe best bread, but also great produce like bacon etc.
Eleanore
Brilliant fine-dining bistro.
Top Cellar
27-29 Easter RdGreat selection of beers and lagers, and lovely friendly staff.
Small dishes and great wines/cocktails. Lovely to sit outside on a nice day- and just round the corner!
Herringbone Abbeyhill
Small dishes and great wines/cocktails. Lovely to sit outside on a nice day- and just round the corner!
Essentials
Excellent wine and drinks store. Free beer tastings on a Friday and free wine tastings on a Saturday.
Lovely staff/
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Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdExcellent wine and drinks store. Free beer tastings on a Friday and free wine tastings on a Saturday.
Lovely staff/
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdLidl
Dalry RoadDrinks & Nightlife
Excellent bar and music venue. Yummy food also.
Works closely with the local community, so going there is not only fun- it's good for the soul!
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Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkExcellent bar and music venue. Yummy food also.
Works closely with the local community, so going there is not only fun- it's good for the soul!
Fun Mexican themed bar- go for the margaritas, be tempted by the tasty food, stay for the HUGE tequila selection!
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The Basement
10a Broughton StFun Mexican themed bar- go for the margaritas, be tempted by the tasty food, stay for the HUGE tequila selection!
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow Plunique cocktails in a secret detective-themed speakeasy.
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Bullard & Worth
89 Rose St N Lnunique cocktails in a secret detective-themed speakeasy.
The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle Strestaurant and bar
Sightseeing
Stunning views over the city, with a collection of historic monuments and buildings to boot! An excellent walk.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillStunning views over the city, with a collection of historic monuments and buildings to boot! An excellent walk.
Take a stroll by the water or sit at one of the numerous bars and restaurants and just take it all in.
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The Shore station
Take a stroll by the water or sit at one of the numerous bars and restaurants and just take it all in.
I-Calton Hill
Calton Hillsee above.
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlIconic theatre.
Historic theatre which now hosts art exhibitions and music from time to time. Never disappointing.
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Leith Theatre station
Historic theatre which now hosts art exhibitions and music from time to time. Never disappointing.
Parks & Nature
Lots of different trails to choose from around this iconic hill. Stunning views if you make it to the top. Take a picnic for a romantic lunch, or feed the swans at one of the lakes.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Lots of different trails to choose from around this iconic hill. Stunning views if you make it to the top. Take a picnic for a romantic lunch, or feed the swans at one of the lakes.
Entertainment & Activities
I-Omni Centre
Greenside Row