Rebecca’s guidebook
Rebecca's Local Suggestion!
One of Edinburgh's popular events/drama/music venues, Summerhall hosts of the cities premier Ceilidh clubs! Book ahead if you want a chance to join in with this fun and welcoming tradition!
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Summerhall
One of Edinburgh's popular events/drama/music venues, Summerhall hosts of the cities premier Ceilidh clubs! Book ahead if you want a chance to join in with this fun and welcoming tradition!
Apiary
Newington RoadDelicious bee-themed spot, the sharing plates are a must!
Voujon
107 Newington RdOutstanding curry!
Great gastro-pub style food in a stylish, family friendly atmosphere.
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No. 1 The Grange
1 Grange RdGreat gastro-pub style food in a stylish, family friendly atmosphere.
Locally inspired and seasonal tasting menus in a refined dining room with a countryside vibe.
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Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareLocally inspired and seasonal tasting menus in a refined dining room with a countryside vibe.
Some of the best pancakes in the city- and totally vegan! A must try, regardless of your dietary requirements!
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The Herbivore Kitchen
65 Clerk StreetSome of the best pancakes in the city- and totally vegan! A must try, regardless of your dietary requirements!
Great selection of drinks, and a seriously intimidating (yet delicious) plate of nachos on offer!!
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The Auld Hoose
19 Forth StGreat selection of drinks, and a seriously intimidating (yet delicious) plate of nachos on offer!!
One of Edinburgh's most popular parks, and often a hub of activity! On a sunny day, you'll bump into a plethora of locals out enjoying the weather. Come down with a picnic and savour the atmosphere (you'll also get lovely views of Arthur's Seat!)
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The Meadows
Melville DriveOne of Edinburgh's most popular parks, and often a hub of activity! On a sunny day, you'll bump into a plethora of locals out enjoying the weather. Come down with a picnic and savour the atmosphere (you'll also get lovely views of Arthur's Seat!)
South-west cuisine with Tex-Mex flavours in high-energy, hip hangout. Lunch burrito and drink deals
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Illegal Jack's
44-45 St Patrick SquareSouth-west cuisine with Tex-Mex flavours in high-energy, hip hangout. Lunch burrito and drink deals
Relaxed Thai restaurant with a no reservation policy and a hip, vibrant dining room. Ting and Ae Tapparat first fired up their woks at the Edinburgh Festival in 2012 offering authentic Thai street food to the festival masses. It was a hit. Soon after they secured a small restaurant in the University quarter and with their family of Thai chefs they have been serving up their dishes ever since.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlRelaxed Thai restaurant with a no reservation policy and a hip, vibrant dining room. Ting and Ae Tapparat first fired up their woks at the Edinburgh Festival in 2012 offering authentic Thai street food to the festival masses. It was a hit. Soon after they secured a small restaurant in the University quarter and with their family of Thai chefs they have been serving up their dishes ever since.
Once home to the blending workshop of the famous Andrew Usher (of whisky fame) the Peartree is now a hip, studenty spot with pub quizzes and a solid craft beer selection.
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StOnce home to the blending workshop of the famous Andrew Usher (of whisky fame) the Peartree is now a hip, studenty spot with pub quizzes and a solid craft beer selection.
Africano Wrap Place
4 Chapel StDelicious and affordable wrap! Quick and convenient take away.
Exceptional delicious Scottish food! A great place for a meal out.
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Blonde Restaurant
71-75 St. Leonard's StExceptional delicious Scottish food! A great place for a meal out.
Pizza Posto Edinburgh
16 Nicolson StreetDelicious PIZZA with great prices!
Kim's Mini Meals
5 Buccleuch StMichelin-Star Korean restaurant
If you are a fan of Harry Potter, you must visit this great wee shop!!
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Museum Context
40 Victoria StIf you are a fan of Harry Potter, you must visit this great wee shop!!
I-Palace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StOink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StFood scene
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StGreat local restaurant by Royal miles
One of the historic Edinburgh pub & beer garden. They serving quality food and a large range of premium wines, beers and spirits. Live sports often on the outdoor HD screen.
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StOne of the historic Edinburgh pub & beer garden. They serving quality food and a large range of premium wines, beers and spirits. Live sports often on the outdoor HD screen.
Makars Gourmet Mash Bar (Mound)
9-12 Bank StLocal gem!
Royal Mile
Dine Murrayfield
8 Murrayfield Place
The Skyline Restaurant
McLeod StreetSightseeing
Located close to Waverley train station, The City of Edinburgh’s art collection is one of the finest in Scotland, it includes works by the most important Scottish artists from the 17th century to the present. You will enjoy the richly diverse programme. Admission is free.
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City Art Centre
2 Market StLocated close to Waverley train station, The City of Edinburgh’s art collection is one of the finest in Scotland, it includes works by the most important Scottish artists from the 17th century to the present. You will enjoy the richly diverse programme. Admission is free.
Musical Bar
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StCosy Scottish pub with great live music.
Nice cosy pub with folk live music and cask ale, worth a visit if you are in Edinburgh
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Captains Bar
4 S College StNice cosy pub with folk live music and cask ale, worth a visit if you are in Edinburgh
Traditional pub in a 19th-century building with a central bar and live Scottish music.
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The Mitre Bar
131-133 High StTraditional pub in a 19th-century building with a central bar and live Scottish music.