Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
An Edinburgh institution - wonderful vegetarian South Indian food and a warm welcome. Try the thaali!
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Kalpna
2-3 St Patrick SquareAn Edinburgh institution - wonderful vegetarian South Indian food and a warm welcome. Try the thaali!
A modern, airy Swedish cafe near the university - wonderful coffee, great bread and mind-bogglingly good cardamom buns. Also a branch down in Stockbridge
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Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanA modern, airy Swedish cafe near the university - wonderful coffee, great bread and mind-bogglingly good cardamom buns. Also a branch down in Stockbridge
Describes itself as ‘Edinburgh’s cake-only cake shop’ - and wow, what cake.
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Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortDescribes itself as ‘Edinburgh’s cake-only cake shop’ - and wow, what cake.
A tiny spot right in the heart of the city - possibly the best coffee in Edinburgh and extraordinarily good scones (ask for the clotted cream!)
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Wellington Coffee
33A George StA tiny spot right in the heart of the city - possibly the best coffee in Edinburgh and extraordinarily good scones (ask for the clotted cream!)
A great local spot for a healthy pick-me-up or a light lunch
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Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowA great local spot for a healthy pick-me-up or a light lunch
Fantastic pizza, tons of unusual toppings, friendly service - and very handy for take-away. Open late.
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Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 GrassmarketFantastic pizza, tons of unusual toppings, friendly service - and very handy for take-away. Open late.
Fantastic, friendly and unpretentious French food. A homely treat - great for a special occasion.
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Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketFantastic, friendly and unpretentious French food. A homely treat - great for a special occasion.
Simple, tasty, locally and ethically sourced food - particularly good for Sunday brunch - but get in early, it's a popular spot!
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Urban Angel
121 Hanover StSimple, tasty, locally and ethically sourced food - particularly good for Sunday brunch - but get in early, it's a popular spot!
One of the best spots in Edinburgh for good value, high quality British and Scottish classics. Friendly, unpretentious, fun, delicious.
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the dogs
110 Hanover StOne of the best spots in Edinburgh for good value, high quality British and Scottish classics. Friendly, unpretentious, fun, delicious.
Drinks & Nightlife
A cosy little place hidden away down Thistle St - best for cocktails and romantic tete-a-tetes.
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The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StA cosy little place hidden away down Thistle St - best for cocktails and romantic tete-a-tetes.
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StA cosy spot for lovers of interesting beer
Bright, airy, friendly. Great in the daytime for families - or for a chilled out Sunday with friends. And a nice pub in the evenings too
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Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowBright, airy, friendly. Great in the daytime for families - or for a chilled out Sunday with friends. And a nice pub in the evenings too
A real old fashioned Edinburgh pub - not many of them left! Real ale and an incredible array of whiskies.
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The Bow Bar
80 W BowA real old fashioned Edinburgh pub - not many of them left! Real ale and an incredible array of whiskies.
Parks & Nature
Ipharki ye-Holyrood
Queen's DriveThe Meadows
Melville DriveWater Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall Rd