Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Local gem - for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Recently no.1 on TripAdvisor for the whole of Edinburgh
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Aurora
187 Great Jct StLocal gem - for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Recently no.1 on TripAdvisor for the whole of Edinburgh
Crolla's Gelateria leith
CoalhillICE CREAM!
Harmonium
60 Henderson StVegan heaven
spilt milk coffee
125 Great Jct StGreat coffee
Roseleaf bar cafe
23/24 Sandport PlaceGreat pub with great grub
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreBest cake in town
Fine dining Edinburgh institution with Michelin star. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreFine dining Edinburgh institution with Michelin star. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion
Great midweek cafe serving great coffee and the best pulled pork wrap in town guaranteed!
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The Shore Deli
52 ShoreGreat midweek cafe serving great coffee and the best pulled pork wrap in town guaranteed!
Epic independent pizza house, passionate about local suppliers and ingredients
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East Pizzas
7 Commercial StEpic independent pizza house, passionate about local suppliers and ingredients
This waterfront inn built in 1432 offers robust, creative Scots cuisine, banquets and real ales.
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The King's Wark
36 ShoreThis waterfront inn built in 1432 offers robust, creative Scots cuisine, banquets and real ales.
Panelled and mirrored waterside bar-restaurant with seafood specials, live jazz or acoustic music.
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShorePanelled and mirrored waterside bar-restaurant with seafood specials, live jazz or acoustic music.
Domenico's
30 Sandport StFamily run Italian
Chic underground restaurant with a modern European menu, conservatory and range of craft beers.
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Café Tartine
72 Commercial StChic underground restaurant with a modern European menu, conservatory and range of craft beers.
Quay Commons
92 Commercial StCafe and bakery with outdoor seating
An Edinburgh and Scottish institution. Michelin-starred Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse
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The Kitchin
An Edinburgh and Scottish institution. Michelin-starred Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse
Desi Pakwan
61 Leith WalkIn my opinion the best Indian food in Edinburgh
Papa Jaffers
21 Great Jct StGreat late night kebab/ pizza shop
The Compass
44 Queen Charlotte StRecommended for drinks and food - a local favourite
Chop House Leith
102 Constitution StSTEAK! Voted one of the best steakhouse in town
Excellent Turkish cafe with seating, a favourite lunch spot
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Rocksalt
46 Constitution StExcellent Turkish cafe with seating, a favourite lunch spot
Traditional Fish and chip shop. The deep-fried Scottish food experience!
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Pierinos
11 Bernard StTraditional Fish and chip shop. The deep-fried Scottish food experience!
An elegant Victorian cafe-bar with stained-glass windows hosting informal dining.
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Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StAn elegant Victorian cafe-bar with stained-glass windows hosting informal dining.
Mintleaf
28 Bernard StIndian/ Thai restaurant
Iberian Inspired Relaxed Dining. Flame Grilled BBQ Meats & Seafood Restaurant.
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Black Pig and Oyster
82 Commercial StreetIberian Inspired Relaxed Dining. Flame Grilled BBQ Meats & Seafood Restaurant.
Newly opened bar and restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice menu. Cocktails highly recommended!
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Finn & Bear
Newly opened bar and restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Nice menu. Cocktails highly recommended!
Authentic Spanish cuisine served tapas-style, with rioja and sangria, in tiled, Hispanic decor.
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Tapa
19 Shore PlAuthentic Spanish cuisine served tapas-style, with rioja and sangria, in tiled, Hispanic decor.
'Ostara is a neighbourhood cafe - bistro near the popular Shore area in Leith. We believe the best food is simple, made with great ingredients and enjoyed with friends. Our aim is to celebrate the best of Scotland’s food and drink in a comfortable, welcoming environment' - in their words!
Love the place
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Ostara
52 Coburg St'Ostara is a neighbourhood cafe - bistro near the popular Shore area in Leith. We believe the best food is simple, made with great ingredients and enjoyed with friends. Our aim is to celebrate the best of Scotland’s food and drink in a comfortable, welcoming environment' - in their words!
Love the place
Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StBringing a piece of New York to Leith
Kcal Kitchen
87-91 Henderson StHealth conscious restaurant specialising in pre-prepared meals, juices and shakes
Drinks & Nightlife
Sofi’s Bar
63-65 Henderson StChilled cocktail bar with Scandinavian vibe
Wine bar which also does great coffee and food, brilliant all rounder!
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Toast
65 ShoreWine bar which also does great coffee and food, brilliant all rounder!
A little bar with a great big heart – not to mention a fantastic selection of guest ales, The Carriers is a warm, friendly bar set in Edinburgh's historic Shore district. Live sport most nights
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The Carriers Quarters
42 Bernard StA little bar with a great big heart – not to mention a fantastic selection of guest ales, The Carriers is a warm, friendly bar set in Edinburgh's historic Shore district. Live sport most nights
Dating from 1749, this mellow local with roaring fire offers real ales, whiskies and pub lunches
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Malt & Hops
45 ShoreDating from 1749, this mellow local with roaring fire offers real ales, whiskies and pub lunches
Cosy dockside pub serving a vast array of whiskies and beers, plus a menu of warming food.
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Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlCosy dockside pub serving a vast array of whiskies and beers, plus a menu of warming food.
A lively Leithers landmark pub, with ships' flags, nautical decor and loyal regulars, bar snacks.
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Port O' Leith
58 Constitution StA lively Leithers landmark pub, with ships' flags, nautical decor and loyal regulars, bar snacks.
Modern art and hip designer touches bring this Victorian-style British pub bang up to date.
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The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StModern art and hip designer touches bring this Victorian-style British pub bang up to date.
Recently opened bar that i'm yet to try, but i'ma big fan of it's sister bar on Leith walk
The Greenhouse Bar and Restaurant
48-52 Constitution StRecently opened bar that i'm yet to try, but i'ma big fan of it's sister bar on Leith walk
Shopping
Henderson Local Store
85 Henderson StSmall shop next door for the essentials
Leith Market
Commercial StreetLocal farmers market, every Saturday
Indoor shopping centre with chain restaurants and great VUE cinema.
Let me know and I can get 2for1 tickets for you on Tuesday and Wednesdays!
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Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrIndoor shopping centre with chain restaurants and great VUE cinema.
Let me know and I can get 2for1 tickets for you on Tuesday and Wednesdays!
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StLocal supermarket
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLocal Superstore
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkLocal supermarket
Lidl
Dalry RoadIt's that Lidl bit cheaper
Bike Craft Service & Repair
6 Ocean DrAll things bikes
Sightseeing
Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of the British monarch and now a top visitor attraction
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveHer Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of the British monarch and now a top visitor attraction
Entertainment & Activities
Genting Casino
2 Ocean DrIf you fancy a flutter
Escape Rooms Edinburgh
125 Great Jct StPadlox Escape Rooms
1 Carpet Ln