Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Internationally recognised, award winning cocktail bar. Hip Hop DJ at the weekend - my favourite bar in the world.
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Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen St Internationally recognised, award winning cocktail bar. Hip Hop DJ at the weekend - my favourite bar in the world.
Sister bar to Bramble, this 13 bottle bar changes its menu every quarter. Great for a pre-dinner aperitif.
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Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StSister bar to Bramble, this 13 bottle bar changes its menu every quarter. Great for a pre-dinner aperitif.
Another sister bar to Bramble - great for a beer and whisky while sitting in front of the fire. Also has chartreuse on tap...
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The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StAnother sister bar to Bramble - great for a beer and whisky while sitting in front of the fire. Also has chartreuse on tap...
Retro bar with pinball machines, alcoholic ice cream & cocktail slushies
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Hoot The Redeemer
7 Hanover StreetRetro bar with pinball machines, alcoholic ice cream & cocktail slushies
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StWind through Advocate's close to reach this whisky cocktail bar. Haven't tried haggis yet? have a haggis bon-bon on the side (a scottish tapas)
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClWind through Advocate's close to reach this whisky cocktail bar. Haven't tried haggis yet? have a haggis bon-bon on the side (a scottish tapas)
Specialists in Single Cask, Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky - a one of a kind independent bottler. Come here for a dram of the real stuff in this beautiful Georgian townhouse.
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen StSpecialists in Single Cask, Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky - a one of a kind independent bottler. Come here for a dram of the real stuff in this beautiful Georgian townhouse.
The Bow Bar
80 W BowA proper whisky pub!
Great for a glass of wine and a charcuterie board
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Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlGreat for a glass of wine and a charcuterie board
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdSpecialist Beer Bar
Food Scene
The best restaurant in town. without a doubt. have to book ahead - but worth coming into the bar for a glass of biodynamic/orange wine and a cheese board - you MUST call up in advance to do this. Restaurant focuses on foraged/seasonal produce - whatever the gamesman has bought in that morning goes on the menu. Some of the best meals I've ever had have been here.
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TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StThe best restaurant in town. without a doubt. have to book ahead - but worth coming into the bar for a glass of biodynamic/orange wine and a cheese board - you MUST call up in advance to do this. Restaurant focuses on foraged/seasonal produce - whatever the gamesman has bought in that morning goes on the menu. Some of the best meals I've ever had have been here.
Honestly, one of my top 3 restaurants in Edinburgh - without a doubt. Only open on Thursday - Saturday. Owned by Ben & Sashana. Go for a true culinary experience. Please!
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Edinburgh Food Studio
158 Dalkeith RdHonestly, one of my top 3 restaurants in Edinburgh - without a doubt. Only open on Thursday - Saturday. Owned by Ben & Sashana. Go for a true culinary experience. Please!
Communal set menu with sustainable local produce. a cute wee cottage in the middle of a garden - taken over by 2 young, passionate chefs about 3 years ago. Must book in advance - but great for a special dinner or brunch.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadCommunal set menu with sustainable local produce. a cute wee cottage in the middle of a garden - taken over by 2 young, passionate chefs about 3 years ago. Must book in advance - but great for a special dinner or brunch.
Great restaurant in the centre of town - cutsie dining room - great pie.
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the dogs
110 Hanover StGreat restaurant in the centre of town - cutsie dining room - great pie.
No fuss, no frills - it is what it says on the tin - a quintessential french bistro. Great for cheap steak and chips - melt in the mouth dauphinois - gluggable plonk - great for groups and a late booking.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover StNo fuss, no frills - it is what it says on the tin - a quintessential french bistro. Great for cheap steak and chips - melt in the mouth dauphinois - gluggable plonk - great for groups and a late booking.
Indian Tapas. yes it's a thing. and this place is GREAT! for it. Beer by William Bro's brewery in Alloa - food by chef Tony Singh.
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V Deep
60 Henderson StreetIndian Tapas. yes it's a thing. and this place is GREAT! for it. Beer by William Bro's brewery in Alloa - food by chef Tony Singh.
Great spot for an amazing meal & a great glass of wine.
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The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StGreat spot for an amazing meal & a great glass of wine.
Ole! Taco & frozen margarita joint from the Stu - owner of the Bon Vivant
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El Cartel
64 Thistle StOle! Taco & frozen margarita joint from the Stu - owner of the Bon Vivant
After a stroll along the water of leith, pop up a barrel outside with a half pint of prawn, some oysters & a glass of bubbles
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The Ship On The Shore
ShoreAfter a stroll along the water of leith, pop up a barrel outside with a half pint of prawn, some oysters & a glass of bubbles
What Scotland does best - seasonal produce - changing weekly - set menu - natural wine.
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Norn
50-54 Henderson StreetWhat Scotland does best - seasonal produce - changing weekly - set menu - natural wine.
Good - Easy - Cheap - Delicious - Thai
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TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlGood - Easy - Cheap - Delicious - Thai
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StThe best sushi in Edinburgh
The best coffee house in Edinburgh. Roast their own beans.
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Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StThe best coffee house in Edinburgh. Roast their own beans.
Brew Lab West End
3 Queensferry Street LaneCafe in the middle of no where. a great cycling stop for that well deserved slice of cake.
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Secret Herb Garden
32A 32A Old Pentland Road, LothianburnCafe in the middle of no where. a great cycling stop for that well deserved slice of cake.
Artisan Roast Stockbridge
100A Raeburn PlDoughnuts. and coffee. check out their instagram page for proof!
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Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StDoughnuts. and coffee. check out their instagram page for proof!
In my opinion (tried and tested various times!) the best cake in Edinburgh. I'm partial to whatever polenta cake they have...
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortIn my opinion (tried and tested various times!) the best cake in Edinburgh. I'm partial to whatever polenta cake they have...
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StGreat for post-yoga brunch
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlFor that indulgent - honest - amazing produce - wholesome breakfast.
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Urban Angel
121 Hanover StFor that indulgent - honest - amazing produce - wholesome breakfast.
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsArchipelago Bakery
39 Dundas StThe best sourdough bread in Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
Sculpture park & gallery situated in the grounds of a C19 country house. A highly recommended half day trip if the weathers nice - easy to get the bus out and back again. great farmhouse cafe on site.
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Jupiter Artland
Sculpture park & gallery situated in the grounds of a C19 country house. A highly recommended half day trip if the weathers nice - easy to get the bus out and back again. great farmhouse cafe on site.
Shopping
Stockbridge Sunday market. Swing by for a coffee and a treat and take a stroll along the water of leith.
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I-Market ye-Stockbridge
Saunders StreetStockbridge Sunday market. Swing by for a coffee and a treat and take a stroll along the water of leith.
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StBottle shop
Cork & Cask
136 Marchmont RdBottle shop
Villeneuve Wines
49A Broughton StBottle shop
Goya23
30 North West Circus PlaceBottle shop... SHERRY!!!
Entertainment & Activities
The HMV Picture House
Cute old cinema
Everything Else
Tribe Yoga New Town
71-75 Northumberland StMy favourite yoga studio.
Beautifully restored Victorian swimming pool. 22metre pool with lockers. remember to take your own towel.
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Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadBeautifully restored Victorian swimming pool. 22metre pool with lockers. remember to take your own towel.
PedalHouse
5/6 Conference SquareSpin studio
50metre swimming pool with lockers. remember to take your own towel.
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Royal Commonwealth Pool
21 Dalkeith Rd50metre swimming pool with lockers. remember to take your own towel.
Edinburgh's only bikram yoga studio
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B.E. Hot Yoga - Bikram Yoga College of India, Edinburgh
13 Edina PlEdinburgh's only bikram yoga studio