Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkLocal Scottish food, great value!
Ostara
52 Coburg StThe best breakfast in town, served with amazing coffee.
Dine Edinburgh
10 Cambridge StGreat deals at weekends.
Best bakery in Edinburgh which also supports the local community.
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Breadshare
4 Jane StBest bakery in Edinburgh which also supports the local community.
Must be booked way ahead, amazing, personal dining experience.
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The Table
3A Dundas StMust be booked way ahead, amazing, personal dining experience.
Polentoni
38 Easter RdDelicious food in this tiny spot!
La Favorita
321-325 Leith WalkGreat pizza, also delivery!
Edinburgh Food Studio
158 Dalkeith RdProbably the best dinner I've ever had.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best beer selection in Edinburgh and amazing burgers!
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Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar
57-61 Blackfriars StBest beer selection in Edinburgh and amazing burgers!
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StVery special cocktails.
Hoot The Redeemer
7 Hanover StreetQuirky hidden cocktail bar.
BrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateIconic Scottish Brewery
BrewDog Lothian Road
50 Lothian RdThe bigger sister of the one on Cowgate.
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdAnother great beer bar.
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateLive music
Bannerman's Bar
212 CowgateLive music, mostly rock and metal etc
Parks & Nature
I-Arthur's Seat
Best view of the city
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeLovely beach!
Entertainment & Activities
Vue
98 Ocean DrGreat value comfy seats.
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StProper old school cinema.
Arts & Culture
Diverse collections will take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland and around the world, taking in the wonders of nature, art, design and fashion and science and technology – all under one roof.
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National Museum of Scotland
Diverse collections will take you on a journey of discovery through the history of Scotland and around the world, taking in the wonders of nature, art, design and fashion and science and technology – all under one roof.
Science museum, go on a sunny day for the best experience!
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549 CastlehillScience museum, go on a sunny day for the best experience!
Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StStunning collection.
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, gigs, clubs, films, talks, workshops – there’s very little you can’t do at Summerhall, the multi-arts venue housed in a former veterinary school just off the Meadows. It even has its own microbrewery!
Summerhall station
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, gigs, clubs, films, talks, workshops – there’s very little you can’t do at Summerhall, the multi-arts venue housed in a former veterinary school just off the Meadows. It even has its own microbrewery!
Sightseeing
Weird and wonderful collection of monuments, great views of the city.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillWeird and wonderful collection of monuments, great views of the city.
Dedicated to the memory of Sir Walter Scott (not, as is often believed, to the people of Scotland) and a Gothic marvel puncturing the well-manicured greenery of Princes Street Gardens. Squeeze your way up its narrow spiral staircase for a breathtaking view that was immortalised in 2012 sci-fi flick 'Cloud Atlas'.
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Dedicated to the memory of Sir Walter Scott (not, as is often believed, to the people of Scotland) and a Gothic marvel puncturing the well-manicured greenery of Princes Street Gardens. Squeeze your way up its narrow spiral staircase for a breathtaking view that was immortalised in 2012 sci-fi flick 'Cloud Atlas'.
Everything Else
I-Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillUnique experience in Scotland!