Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Very close to the flat, great value, plus bring your own drink (try Vino next door to the restaurant, or Villeneuve Wines across the road)
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Eden's Kitchen
32C Broughton StVery close to the flat, great value, plus bring your own drink (try Vino next door to the restaurant, or Villeneuve Wines across the road)
Seasons restaurant & bar
36 Broughton StreetAmazing seasonal tasting menu
Educated Flea
32B Broughton StPerfect neighbourhood bistro
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StROLLO
14 Broughton StTriBeCa
7-11 East London StreetGood for hungover brunch
Long-standing Edinburgh institution, very reliable and cheap Indian food (also BYOB)
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Khushi's
10 Antigua StLong-standing Edinburgh institution, very reliable and cheap Indian food (also BYOB)
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barony Bar
81-85 Broughton StreetBest proper pub on Broughton Street
The most popular place for a drink on Broughton Street (always very highly rated on Trip Advisor) - go early if you want to get a seat!
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Pickles
60 Broughton StThe most popular place for a drink on Broughton Street (always very highly rated on Trip Advisor) - go early if you want to get a seat!
The Outhouse
12A Broughton St LnSlightly hidden and nice beer garden out the back
The OX
49-51 London StGood pub, especially for Sunday lunch
Another one (like the Outhouse) with a hidden beer garden out the back for a sunny day
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Starbar
1 Northumberland PlAnother one (like the Outhouse) with a hidden beer garden out the back for a sunny day
Long established as the best year-round comedy venue in Edinburgh - also good during the festival when it expands to other parts of town
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceLong established as the best year-round comedy venue in Edinburgh - also good during the festival when it expands to other parts of town
Arts & Culture
Just round the corner from the flat, mix of theatre, musicals, gigs etc
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlJust round the corner from the flat, mix of theatre, musicals, gigs etc
Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StNational Museum of Scotland
Sightseeing
Beautiful sightseeing point, only a few minutes walk from the flat to the base although involves a steep walk from there - includes the National Monument, the City Observatory and an art gallery and cafe.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillBeautiful sightseeing point, only a few minutes walk from the flat to the base although involves a steep walk from there - includes the National Monument, the City Observatory and an art gallery and cafe.
Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillI-Arthur's Seat
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlacePrinces Street
Princes StreetIpharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's DriveThe Meadows
Melville DriveInverleith Park
Shopping
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StAward winning local butchers
Real Foods
37 Broughton StLocal organic food store
One of the best department stores in Edinburgh (Harvey Nichols and Jenners are also within 5/10 minutes walk)
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John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StOne of the best department stores in Edinburgh (Harvey Nichols and Jenners are also within 5/10 minutes walk)