Grace’s guidebook
Top Local Places for Food and Drinks
Everywhere on this list is within a 5 to 10 minute walk from the flat. The ethnic places are basic in decor but are super authentic and tasty.
Excellent wine bar around the corner, serving great sharing platters, deli foods and speciality Turkish Delight.
Nott
13 Crighton PlaceExcellent wine bar around the corner, serving great sharing platters, deli foods and speciality Turkish Delight.
If you want to splash out and treat yourself this restaurant is very unique. In an actual gardener's cottage, they serve a 6 course tasting menu that is amazing. The tables are made from the deck of The Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadIf you want to splash out and treat yourself this restaurant is very unique. In an actual gardener's cottage, they serve a 6 course tasting menu that is amazing. The tables are made from the deck of The Olympic, sister ship of the Titanic.
Great local restaurant serving quality Scottish plates, it's also BYOB.
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The Walnut
9 Leith WalkGreat local restaurant serving quality Scottish plates, it's also BYOB.
Possibly the best breakfast in the city and very good coffee.
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Word of Mouth
3A Albert StPossibly the best breakfast in the city and very good coffee.
Very tasty food and it's BYOB.
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Golden Ambal North and South Indian Restaurant
1 Leith WalkVery tasty food and it's BYOB.
Locals love this place for it's really interesting and authentic dim sum and other specialties.
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STACK Dim Sum Bar
42 Dalmeny StLocals love this place for it's really interesting and authentic dim sum and other specialties.
Fantastic Sicilian cafe, known for it's excellent coffee, panini, salads and cakes.
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Gaia
32 Crighton PlFantastic Sicilian cafe, known for it's excellent coffee, panini, salads and cakes.
One of a group of cosy Swedish owned bars in the area. Great selection of beers and often hosting fun events at the weekend.
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Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkOne of a group of cosy Swedish owned bars in the area. Great selection of beers and often hosting fun events at the weekend.
Hipster local bar, serving great cocktails, beers and food.
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The Black Fox
17 Albert PlHipster local bar, serving great cocktails, beers and food.
Another of the Swedish owned bars, great food, interesting drink selection and very fun atmosphere.
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Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowAnother of the Swedish owned bars, great food, interesting drink selection and very fun atmosphere.
Oddbins
176 Bruntsfield PlGreat local off-license.
Brilliant local bar and live music venue. Their food is also top notch!
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Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkBrilliant local bar and live music venue. Their food is also top notch!
High end bistro serving beautiful small plates and wine if you fancy a treat.
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Eleanore
30-31 Albert PlaceHigh end bistro serving beautiful small plates and wine if you fancy a treat.
Very hipster and popular patisserie and baker just 2 minutes walk from the flat heading down Leith Walk. Highly recommended.
Babyfaced Baker
341 Leith WalkVery hipster and popular patisserie and baker just 2 minutes walk from the flat heading down Leith Walk. Highly recommended.
Excellent spot for brunch, surrounding by tropical lush ants which are also for sale alongside great coffee and food. About 5 mins walk down Leith Walk.
Urban Jungle Brunch Room
187-189 Leith WalkExcellent spot for brunch, surrounding by tropical lush ants which are also for sale alongside great coffee and food. About 5 mins walk down Leith Walk.