Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly local pub with fantastic selection of craft beer. Couldn't ask for a better local.
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Dreadnought Leith
72 N Fort StFriendly local pub with fantastic selection of craft beer. Couldn't ask for a better local.
Marvel at the wall of whisky. When the sun shines, head here.
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlMarvel at the wall of whisky. When the sun shines, head here.
Malt & Hops
45 ShoreFull of old school charm. And cheap too.
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StBeautiful bar with great food.
Roseleaf bar cafe
23/24 Sandport PlaceBistro-standard food in quirky surroundings.
Like being in a cosy Parisian backstreet boozer. Jazz every Sunday too.
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreLike being in a cosy Parisian backstreet boozer. Jazz every Sunday too.
If you want guaranteed Scottish folk music, head here.
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdIf you want guaranteed Scottish folk music, head here.
Sample some crazy and tasty beer straight from source in the local brewery.
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Campervan Brewery Taproom
112 Jane StSample some crazy and tasty beer straight from source in the local brewery.
Food Scene
A relatively new addition to the Leith dining scene. Great coffee and cake during the day and an extensive wine selection in the evening.
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Toast
65 ShoreA relatively new addition to the Leith dining scene. Great coffee and cake during the day and an extensive wine selection in the evening.
Tapas, Indian style. One of the best Indian restaurants in the city.
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Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StTapas, Indian style. One of the best Indian restaurants in the city.
The weekly street food market. An ever-changing selection of food trucks turn up every Saturday. Munch your way through hipster foodie heaven with live music and local craft beer.
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I-Pitt Market
20 Pitt StThe weekly street food market. An ever-changing selection of food trucks turn up every Saturday. Munch your way through hipster foodie heaven with live music and local craft beer.
Home to the best meal we've ever had in Edinburgh. Definitely inspired by the Noma philosophy, it uses locally foraged ingredients to create things you've never tasted before. Go for the tasting menu. And bring lots of cash - it ain't cheap.
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TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StHome to the best meal we've ever had in Edinburgh. Definitely inspired by the Noma philosophy, it uses locally foraged ingredients to create things you've never tasted before. Go for the tasting menu. And bring lots of cash - it ain't cheap.
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StBest sushi in Edinburgh.
Narrow, atmospheric restaurant that specialises in two things: cocktails and pan-Asian street food. Munch on bao buns or destroy the ridiculously loaded Phuket fries.
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Miss Woo’s
7 Bernard StNarrow, atmospheric restaurant that specialises in two things: cocktails and pan-Asian street food. Munch on bao buns or destroy the ridiculously loaded Phuket fries.
Best Mexican food in the city. Small and always busy. Book ahead.
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StBest Mexican food in the city. Small and always busy. Book ahead.
Lovely way to spend your Saturday morning. Grab a coffee and wander through the stalls crammed with local produce and crafts.
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Leith Market
Commercial StreetLovely way to spend your Saturday morning. Grab a coffee and wander through the stalls crammed with local produce and crafts.
Bodega
62 Elm RowWho knew that tacos could be so varied and tasty?
Ever-changing menu, offering up seasonal fare straight from the garden you walk through upon arrival. What you get served is fixed - choice is for losers - and all the better for it. Very romantic too.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadEver-changing menu, offering up seasonal fare straight from the garden you walk through upon arrival. What you get served is fixed - choice is for losers - and all the better for it. Very romantic too.
Fantastic coffee in stripped back, Scandinavian-style surroundings. You can watch artists assemble their latest creations while you munch on some brunch.
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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop
21 HawthornvaleFantastic coffee in stripped back, Scandinavian-style surroundings. You can watch artists assemble their latest creations while you munch on some brunch.
Looking for hearty breakfasts or massive cakes all served with a friendly smile in artfully chintzy surroundings? It's just two minutes walk from the front door.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadLooking for hearty breakfasts or massive cakes all served with a friendly smile in artfully chintzy surroundings? It's just two minutes walk from the front door.
Essentials
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrOpen 24 hours and very close to the flat.
Lidl
Dalry RoadClosest of the excellent and cheap supermarket.
If Asda and Lidl don't have what you're looking for, this Tesco fills in the gaps.
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Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StIf Asda and Lidl don't have what you're looking for, this Tesco fills in the gaps.
Entertainment & Activities
Large multiplex cinema, part of the Vue chain. Will show all the mainstream releases of the day.
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrLarge multiplex cinema, part of the Vue chain. Will show all the mainstream releases of the day.
Favourite cinema in the city. Steeped in old school glamour and programmes a vibrant mix of blockbusters and art house fare.
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Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StFavourite cinema in the city. Steeped in old school glamour and programmes a vibrant mix of blockbusters and art house fare.
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdArt house and indie central.
Parks & Nature
Clamber to the top for stunning views over the city and surrounding countryside.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Clamber to the top for stunning views over the city and surrounding countryside.
A walk along the Water of Leith is to explore hidden, leafy parts of the city. Especially lovely is the stretch between Stockbridge and the Modern Art Galleries, via Dean Village.
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Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdA walk along the Water of Leith is to explore hidden, leafy parts of the city. Especially lovely is the stretch between Stockbridge and the Modern Art Galleries, via Dean Village.
Our local park - a lovely spot for a picnic, plus two play parks for the kids.
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Victoria Park station
Our local park - a lovely spot for a picnic, plus two play parks for the kids.
Lovely stretch of beach just to the east of the flat. Great cafes and bars along the promenade too.
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely stretch of beach just to the east of the flat. Great cafes and bars along the promenade too.