Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great pizzas in this recently opened restaurant. If the weather is good, sit outside and watch the world go by.
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Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkGreat pizzas in this recently opened restaurant. If the weather is good, sit outside and watch the world go by.
Enjoy a selection of tapas and drinks with friends.
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Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkEnjoy a selection of tapas and drinks with friends.
Can't be bothered to cook and fancy a burrito (even a haggis one), then drop off at Los Cardos on your way back to the flat.
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Los Cardos
224 Leith WalkCan't be bothered to cook and fancy a burrito (even a haggis one), then drop off at Los Cardos on your way back to the flat.
Fish and Chips for tea? Try the award-winning, family-run Eatalias for a great selection.
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Eatalias
1 Brunswick PlFish and Chips for tea? Try the award-winning, family-run Eatalias for a great selection.
Greek-inspired coffee shop and bistro. Tasty food and quite possibly the best bacon roll in Edinburgh!
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Qupi Cafe Bistro
171 Leith WalkGreek-inspired coffee shop and bistro. Tasty food and quite possibly the best bacon roll in Edinburgh!
There are several Italian Restaurants in and around Leith, but Vittoria's is well worth a visit.
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Vittoria on the Walk
3 Brunswick StThere are several Italian Restaurants in and around Leith, but Vittoria's is well worth a visit.
Whether you want to sit in, or takeaway, get freshly prepared pizza from La Favorita.
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La Favorita
321-325 Leith WalkWhether you want to sit in, or takeaway, get freshly prepared pizza from La Favorita.
For the best in home-cooked Indian food, try a meal at the Punjabi Junction. Or for a lunchtime treat, try one of their curry boxes!
Run by the Sikh Sanjog co-operative.
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Punjabi Junction
Leith WalkFor the best in home-cooked Indian food, try a meal at the Punjabi Junction. Or for a lunchtime treat, try one of their curry boxes!
Run by the Sikh Sanjog co-operative.
If you fancy a substantial breakfast and can't be bothered cooking then the All-Day breakfast is sure to please. Try the Desperate Dan breakfast if you have a larger appetite.
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Sea Breeze Cafe
8 Earlston PlIf you fancy a substantial breakfast and can't be bothered cooking then the All-Day breakfast is sure to please. Try the Desperate Dan breakfast if you have a larger appetite.
One of Leith's independent coffee shops. Try a Portugese inspired pastry and sit outside.
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Casa Amiga
32A Leith WalkOne of Leith's independent coffee shops. Try a Portugese inspired pastry and sit outside.
Word of Mouth
3A Albert StIndependent café for a cuppa and a tasty bite.
If you really must try that peculiar Scottish delicacy, the deep-fried Mars Bar, then head up to the Deep Sea. Not for the diet conscious!
Deep Sea
2 Antigua StIf you really must try that peculiar Scottish delicacy, the deep-fried Mars Bar, then head up to the Deep Sea. Not for the diet conscious!
Yummy cakes. Take a walk there to justify the sugar and carbs you'll indulge in!
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Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreYummy cakes. Take a walk there to justify the sugar and carbs you'll indulge in!
Restaurant with a twist. Exotic Asian cookery. Good for a group dining experience.
Khublai Khans Restaurant
Restaurant with a twist. Exotic Asian cookery. Good for a group dining experience.
Upmarket French Cuisine from award-winning chefs.
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreUpmarket French Cuisine from award-winning chefs.
Michelin starred restaurant from celebrity chef Tom Kitchin.
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The Kitchin
Michelin starred restaurant from celebrity chef Tom Kitchin.
Freshly baked and oh-so-tempting.
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdFreshly baked and oh-so-tempting.
Cakes, Pastries and snacks. So many tempting goodies, a return visit might just be required.
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Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StCakes, Pastries and snacks. So many tempting goodies, a return visit might just be required.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky bar run by Anna and Mike - no pretensions about the bar, just drop in for a relaxing drink (or two).
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Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkQuirky bar run by Anna and Mike - no pretensions about the bar, just drop in for a relaxing drink (or two).
Another of Anna and Mike's bars, like Boda Bar this quirky, comfy bar is good to hang out and chill.
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Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkAnother of Anna and Mike's bars, like Boda Bar this quirky, comfy bar is good to hang out and chill.
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkPopular with the young crowd.
For the best selection of Malts, try the bar at the Malt Whisky Society. Just the spot after a busy day in town.
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen StFor the best selection of Malts, try the bar at the Malt Whisky Society. Just the spot after a busy day in town.
Fancy a pint of Italian Craft beer - then drop into the Bar Brig for a pint of Menabrea. Great selection of bar food too.
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Bar Brig
96-98 Leith WalkFancy a pint of Italian Craft beer - then drop into the Bar Brig for a pint of Menabrea. Great selection of bar food too.
Sightseeing
Perched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle enjoys views across the city. Go see the Scottish Crown Jewels, watch the one-o-clock gun being fired and take a tour round this historic castle.
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Ikhethelo le-Edinburgh
CastlehillPerched on an extinct volcano, Edinburgh Castle enjoys views across the city. Go see the Scottish Crown Jewels, watch the one-o-clock gun being fired and take a tour round this historic castle.
Erected as a memorial to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic spire sits in Princes Street gardens. For the fitter visitor why not climb the internal stairs for stunning views across the city, and the surrounding countryside.
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Isakhiwo seScott
Erected as a memorial to Sir Walter Scott, this gothic spire sits in Princes Street gardens. For the fitter visitor why not climb the internal stairs for stunning views across the city, and the surrounding countryside.
A tour round the Royal Yacht moored in the docks at Leith. Followed by some shopping!
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveA tour round the Royal Yacht moored in the docks at Leith. Followed by some shopping!
Parks & Nature
Edinburgh's Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace and quiet in the busy city. Take a wander round and enjoy the botanical specimens. (Please note that picnics are not permitted in the park.)
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceEdinburgh's Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace and quiet in the busy city. Take a wander round and enjoy the botanical specimens. (Please note that picnics are not permitted in the park.)
Princes Street Gardens provide a green space in the city centre. IN good weather the locals and tourists congregate here to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Don't forget to visit the famous Floral Clock at the Mound.
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Princes Street
Princes StreetPrinces Street Gardens provide a green space in the city centre. IN good weather the locals and tourists congregate here to sit and enjoy the surroundings.
Don't forget to visit the famous Floral Clock at the Mound.
Take a drive, or walk around Arthur's seat for an alternative viewpoint on the city.
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Take a drive, or walk around Arthur's seat for an alternative viewpoint on the city.
For a great view across the city, take a short walk up Calton Hill. The partially completed replica of the Parthenon (known locally as Edinburgh's Disgrace) earned the city it's nick-name as "The Athens of the North". The old Observatory, Nelson's Monument and the Dugald Stewart Memorial are all iconic Edinburgh landmarks.
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Calton HillFor a great view across the city, take a short walk up Calton Hill. The partially completed replica of the Parthenon (known locally as Edinburgh's Disgrace) earned the city it's nick-name as "The Athens of the North". The old Observatory, Nelson's Monument and the Dugald Stewart Memorial are all iconic Edinburgh landmarks.
Arts & Culture
For art lovers this gallery provides a chance to wander round and admire a fantastic collection of art in the middle of the city.
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Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundFor art lovers this gallery provides a chance to wander round and admire a fantastic collection of art in the middle of the city.
For a wide-ranging selection of art types the Portrait Gallery has something for everyone. For lovers of Burns, the Alexander Nasmyth portrait hangs here.
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Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StFor a wide-ranging selection of art types the Portrait Gallery has something for everyone. For lovers of Burns, the Alexander Nasmyth portrait hangs here.
Fancy taking in a show while you are in Edinburgh, the Playhouse is the largest theatre in Europe, and hosts a constantly changing selection of shows.
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlFancy taking in a show while you are in Edinburgh, the Playhouse is the largest theatre in Europe, and hosts a constantly changing selection of shows.
For an evening of culture, try the Festival Theatre.
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13-29 Nicolson StFor an evening of culture, try the Festival Theatre.
Essentials
Need to stock up on all your essentials, the local Scotmid store has everything you need, and friendly staff too!
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Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdNeed to stock up on all your essentials, the local Scotmid store has everything you need, and friendly staff too!
If you fancy trying your hand at some Chinese cookery, then Pat's Chung Ying is an Edinburgh institution, providing everything you might need.
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PCY Oriental
201 Leith WalkIf you fancy trying your hand at some Chinese cookery, then Pat's Chung Ying is an Edinburgh institution, providing everything you might need.
If you don't fancy using the washing machine in the flat, nip round the corner for an eco-friendly dry-cleaning and laundry service.
Pink Eco Clean
326 Easter RdIf you don't fancy using the washing machine in the flat, nip round the corner for an eco-friendly dry-cleaning and laundry service.
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkSupernarket for your food shopping.
Wine, wine and more wine! Wonderful selection of wines. (entry to the shop is from Springfield Street.)
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Majestic Wine
200 Leith WalkWine, wine and more wine! Wonderful selection of wines. (entry to the shop is from Springfield Street.)
If you need access to the range of services from the Post Office it is located within the Scotmid store on Leith Walk.
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Post Office
56 Easter RdIf you need access to the range of services from the Post Office it is located within the Scotmid store on Leith Walk.
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm RowFor all your fresh fruit and veg requirements.
Bendix Self-Service
342-346 Leith WalkLaundrette and Dry-Cleaning. Service wash available.
Lindsay and Gilmour Pharmacy
257A Leith WalkPharmacist / chemist.
Lidl
Dalry RoadAll the usual Lidl goodies.
Getting Around
Buses going up the hill on Leith Walk will take you to the city centre.
For buses to Princes Street take the 10, 12, 16, 22, 25
For buses to North Bridge take the 7, 14, 49
Buses going down the hill will take you to Leith.
For the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre take the 22
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Leith Walk
Leith WalkBuses going up the hill on Leith Walk will take you to the city centre.
For buses to Princes Street take the 10, 12, 16, 22, 25
For buses to North Bridge take the 7, 14, 49
Buses going down the hill will take you to Leith.
For the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre take the 22