Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Free movie marathon nights and live music. Grab a burger and enjoy the sea views!
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The Shore Restaurant
1 ShoreFree movie marathon nights and live music. Grab a burger and enjoy the sea views!
Toast
65 ShoreFantastic brunch spot overlooking the Port of Leith
Checkpoint
3 Bristo PlFantastic food, great for brunch
The Java Hut
247 Leith WalkArtisan Coffee - a cosy cafe with great coffee, home-made cakes and pastries
Quirky local coffee shop with home made cakes and sandwiches
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BABA RISTA
28 Parsons Green TerraceQuirky local coffee shop with home made cakes and sandwiches
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlLocal cafe serving coffee and home-made cakes
Michelin star award-winning restaurant, this cosy cottage is tucked away in terraced gardens, offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Pricey but perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
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The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadMichelin star award-winning restaurant, this cosy cottage is tucked away in terraced gardens, offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Pricey but perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
Polentoni
38 Easter RdLovely little brunch spot on Easter Road
Grab a coffee and a pastry on the seafront. This is one of my favourite spots.
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Dream & Season
56 King's PlGrab a coffee and a pastry on the seafront. This is one of my favourite spots.
Drinks & Nightlife
Regular live music in a hip and happening bar!
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Barrelhouse Bar & Grill
35 Smokey BraeRegular live music in a hip and happening bar!
Quirky bar with regular live music and a good selection of beers
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Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkQuirky bar with regular live music and a good selection of beers
Local LGBTQ+ bar with fabulous drag shows on Tuesdays and Sundays (free)
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CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside PlLocal LGBTQ+ bar with fabulous drag shows on Tuesdays and Sundays (free)
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkThe epicenter of the underground music scene in Leith
Ceilidhs (traditional Scottish dancing) every night of the week
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Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland StreetCeilidhs (traditional Scottish dancing) every night of the week
The Light House
3 Pier PlTraditional Scottish pub
Award-winning gay-friendly pub serving a range of beers and food. The nachos are great!
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Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceAward-winning gay-friendly pub serving a range of beers and food. The nachos are great!
Legendary jazz bar featuring live jazz every night. Some nights have a cover charge but you can usually get in free if you arrive early and then stick around for the late show.
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The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StLegendary jazz bar featuring live jazz every night. Some nights have a cover charge but you can usually get in free if you arrive early and then stick around for the late show.
Parks & Nature
Explore one of the many trails around the park, and chance upon some of the finest views of Edinburgh and beyond.
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Ipharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's DriveExplore one of the many trails around the park, and chance upon some of the finest views of Edinburgh and beyond.
Take a stroll along Portobello Promenade, and watch the sun set over the Firth of Forth with a pint in hand at one of Portobello's many bars.
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeTake a stroll along Portobello Promenade, and watch the sun set over the Firth of Forth with a pint in hand at one of Portobello's many bars.
Tucked away in a residential development, the pontoon on Lochend Loch is one of my personal favourite spots in Edinburgh, with beautiful views of Arthur's Seat peeking out over the trees submerged in the Loch. Great for jogs and families (there's a playground) or as a stop on your way down to Leith.
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Lochend Park
Lochend ParkTucked away in a residential development, the pontoon on Lochend Loch is one of my personal favourite spots in Edinburgh, with beautiful views of Arthur's Seat peeking out over the trees submerged in the Loch. Great for jogs and families (there's a playground) or as a stop on your way down to Leith.
Beautiful loch and bird sanctuary accessible from Holyrood Park, flanked by the historic Innocent Railway.
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Duddingston Loch and Bird Sanctuary
Beautiful loch and bird sanctuary accessible from Holyrood Park, flanked by the historic Innocent Railway.
Spend a day ambling along the picturesque Waters of Leith, from the Port O'Leith to Dean Village. Spot the local wildlife with kingfishers and otters!
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Port O' Leith
58 Constitution StSpend a day ambling along the picturesque Waters of Leith, from the Port O'Leith to Dean Village. Spot the local wildlife with kingfishers and otters!
Picturesque park with play area, stream and pond with waterfowl. Great for jogging or birdwatching on an evening stroll down to Portobello Beach.
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Figgate Park station
Picturesque park with play area, stream and pond with waterfowl. Great for jogging or birdwatching on an evening stroll down to Portobello Beach.
Essentials
Morrisons
Portobello RoadLocal supermarket
Iceland Foods
40-42 Piersfield TerraceLocal Supermarket. Not as much selection as Morrisons next door.
Entertainment & Activities
Daily deals - sign up to be a member for free, and get £5.99 cinema tickets every night
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Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StDaily deals - sign up to be a member for free, and get £5.99 cinema tickets every night
Every Sunday morning join this dedicated bunch of wild swimmers down at Portobello Beach for a swim in the North Sea! Bring warm clothes to change into afterward.
The 'Wild' Flower Shop
90 Portobello High StEvery Sunday morning join this dedicated bunch of wild swimmers down at Portobello Beach for a swim in the North Sea! Bring warm clothes to change into afterward.
Craigentinny Golf Course
Fillyside RoadGolf course
Shopping
A cavernous vintage full of rare gems. And kilts. Lots of kilts.
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Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketA cavernous vintage full of rare gems. And kilts. Lots of kilts.
Huge charity shop packed with bargains. Pick up a vintage jacket for under £5!
Salvation Army Donation Centre
40 Portobello RdHuge charity shop packed with bargains. Pick up a vintage jacket for under £5!
Arts & Culture
Local arts centre with regular exhibitions and studios for pottery, yoga, pole dancing, and martial arts. Look for the building with a big sign saying "ART" on the side!
St Margaret's House
151 London RdLocal arts centre with regular exhibitions and studios for pottery, yoga, pole dancing, and martial arts. Look for the building with a big sign saying "ART" on the side!
World famous comedy club with live comedy every night!
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceWorld famous comedy club with live comedy every night!
Arts venue and studio space hosting various events from concerts and performances to vintage sales. Check out their listings for more info
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Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StArts venue and studio space hosting various events from concerts and performances to vintage sales. Check out their listings for more info