Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes RoadAchingly cool and highly delicious.
Kim's Mini Meals
5 Buccleuch StMichelin-recommended homestyle Korean.
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlPopular upmarket neighbourhood bar.
Machina Espresso
38 W TollcrossTrendy coffee shop and coffee machine store.
Popular coffee shop and brunch spot in the main street of bustling Bruntsfield.
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Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlPopular coffee shop and brunch spot in the main street of bustling Bruntsfield.
Ransacked Black Oven
27-29 Marshall StDelicious middle eastern style food.
Budget friendly neighbourhood asian restaurant serving pad thai, katsu curry..
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Saiko Kitchen
15 Roseneath StBudget friendly neighbourhood asian restaurant serving pad thai, katsu curry..
Popular budget friendly thai streetfood restaurant.
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlPopular budget friendly thai streetfood restaurant.
Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StVery cool bagel shop.
Upmarket Indian restaurant, part of a successful group from London.
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareUpmarket Indian restaurant, part of a successful group from London.
Shopping
Real Foods
37 Broughton StHealth food shop.
Essentials
Local convenience store. 10% student discount if you have a card :-)
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Margiotta Warrender Park
77 Warrender Park RdLocal convenience store. 10% student discount if you have a card :-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar
57-61 Blackfriars StGreat selection of craft beers.
Six Degrees North
24 Howe StBelgian beer bar.
Get a whisky and a pint of Guinness and watch the local musicians jam folk music together on their harmonicas, fiddles and accordions.
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Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdGet a whisky and a pint of Guinness and watch the local musicians jam folk music together on their harmonicas, fiddles and accordions.
Great spot for a beer (try local brewery Pilot's brews on tap) or maybe a cocktail.
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClGreat spot for a beer (try local brewery Pilot's brews on tap) or maybe a cocktail.
Arts & Culture
Former veterinary college - now an arts centre with live shows, a brewery and a distillery.
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Summerhall
Former veterinary college - now an arts centre with live shows, a brewery and a distillery.
Entertainment & Activities
Public short hole golf course - the oldest in the world. We have some small size clubs you can borrow in the hallway, or you can rent a larger set for £5 at the Golf Tavern.
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Bruntsfield Links
Melville DrivePublic short hole golf course - the oldest in the world. We have some small size clubs you can borrow in the hallway, or you can rent a larger set for £5 at the Golf Tavern.
Parks & Nature
Great view of the city, not as arduous to climb as Arthur's seat. There are lots of old buildings and statues on top, too.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat view of the city, not as arduous to climb as Arthur's seat. There are lots of old buildings and statues on top, too.
It will take you 30 minutes to get from the bottom to the top, but it is very much worth it - breathtaking views of the sea, the countryside and the city.
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I-Arthur's Seat
It will take you 30 minutes to get from the bottom to the top, but it is very much worth it - breathtaking views of the sea, the countryside and the city.
If you're in town for a longer stay, you might like to make a trip to this island. If you research the timings, you will be able to walk out while the tide is out.
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Cramond Island
If you're in town for a longer stay, you might like to make a trip to this island. If you research the timings, you will be able to walk out while the tide is out.