Guidebook for Edinburgh

William
Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Great Indian restaurant right around the corner! Also does takeaways
Delhi Diner
Great Indian restaurant right around the corner! Also does takeaways
Light-filled modern restaurant with a stylish take on top to tail dining using seasonal produce
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Apiary
Newington Road
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Light-filled modern restaurant with a stylish take on top to tail dining using seasonal produce
A modern restaurant with a nice bar. Good for lunch.
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Southpour
1-5 Newington Rd
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A modern restaurant with a nice bar. Good for lunch.
Georgian inn with a stylish interior serving real ales and modern food - plus a beer garden!
54 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Salisbury Arms
58 Dalkeith Rd
54 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Georgian inn with a stylish interior serving real ales and modern food - plus a beer garden!
An amazing Indian tapas restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. A personal favourite of mine. Usually this gets very busy during the summer and booking in advance is advised!
115 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary St
115 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
An amazing Indian tapas restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. A personal favourite of mine. Usually this gets very busy during the summer and booking in advance is advised!

Parks & Nature

A large public park which is always busy on a sunny day!
615 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Meadows
Melville Drive
615 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A large public park which is always busy on a sunny day!
A 20 minute walk from the flat with great views of Edinburgh
162 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall Rd
162 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A 20 minute walk from the flat with great views of Edinburgh

Sightseeing

Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Edinburgh with amazing views of the city
1858 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
I-Arthur's Seat
1858 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Arthur's Seat is the main peak in Edinburgh with amazing views of the city

Entertainment & Activities

A theatre that hosts many touring musicals and concerts
320 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl
320 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A theatre that hosts many touring musicals and concerts
A large pool with gym facilities 20 minute walk from the flat
95 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith Rd
95 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A large pool with gym facilities 20 minute walk from the flat
An amazing independent cinema located in Morningside with large reclining chairs and sofas!
161 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle Terrace
161 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
An amazing independent cinema located in Morningside with large reclining chairs and sofas!
World of Illusions! This is a major tourist attraction in the Old Town
437 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Camera Obscura kunye neLizwe lwezithombe
549 Castlehill
437 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
World of Illusions! This is a major tourist attraction in the Old Town

Arts & Culture

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh
1960 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
Castlehill
1960 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh
A great museum for all ages. Entry is free!
81 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
National Museum of Scotland station
81 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A great museum for all ages. Entry is free!

Essentials

Right around the corner from the flat. Sells all the basics - milk, fruit, snacks and newspapers
A S Minimarket
59 Mayfield Rd
Right around the corner from the flat. Sells all the basics - milk, fruit, snacks and newspapers
A local pharmacy just around the corner
Well Pharmacy
57a Mayfield Rd
A local pharmacy just around the corner
Local post office
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Grange Road Post Office
17 Salisbury Pl
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Local post office

Drinks & Nightlife

Comfortable 18th-century student local with real ale and a bear garden hosting bands and barbeques
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Peartree
38 W Nicolson St
66 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Comfortable 18th-century student local with real ale and a bear garden hosting bands and barbeques
A small modern bar with great food platters
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Mockingbird
72-74 Newington Rd
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A small modern bar with great food platters
A great gin bar ran by the Edinburgh Gin Distillery. They also run tours of the distillery during the day
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland Street
39 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A great gin bar ran by the Edinburgh Gin Distillery. They also run tours of the distillery during the day
A great bar which serves real ales and craft beers in a stylish, relaxed, wood-panelled pub. Also serves great burgers
9a Holyrood Rd
9a Holyrood Road
A great bar which serves real ales and craft beers in a stylish, relaxed, wood-panelled pub. Also serves great burgers
A great little cocktail bar hidden in an understated, subterranean venue, serving classic and nouveau concoctions
235 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen St
235 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A great little cocktail bar hidden in an understated, subterranean venue, serving classic and nouveau concoctions
A bright and spacious bar with good food and some fun performers especially over the weekend
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Brewhemia
1A Market St
33 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
A bright and spacious bar with good food and some fun performers especially over the weekend
One of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. Serves a great selection of beers and gin. Serves great food until late (~3am).
27 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
OX184
184-186 Cowgate
27 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
One of my favourite bars in Edinburgh. Serves a great selection of beers and gin. Serves great food until late (~3am).