Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
My all-time favourite Sunday brunch hangout. Relaxed, great coffee, good brunch though somewhat limited choice, best scones in town.
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Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlMy all-time favourite Sunday brunch hangout. Relaxed, great coffee, good brunch though somewhat limited choice, best scones in town.
Salt Café & Bar
54-56 Morningside RdMy new favourite brunch place. Very trendy.
For foodies who like to sit at a table with lots of other people. Menu changes every day, the chef loves his work and the food is excellent.
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Edinburgh Food Studio
158 Dalkeith RdFor foodies who like to sit at a table with lots of other people. Menu changes every day, the chef loves his work and the food is excellent.
Not a budget place by any means, but exceptional food for food lovers. And so close to the house. One of Edinburgh's top 5 restaurants. Make sure to book long in advance.
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Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareNot a budget place by any means, but exceptional food for food lovers. And so close to the house. One of Edinburgh's top 5 restaurants. Make sure to book long in advance.
This used to be an exceptional restaurant with a French chef (and so close to home!!) but may have changed ownership recently so no guarantees but definitely worth looking into.
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Cafe Cassis
43-45 Salisbury RoadThis used to be an exceptional restaurant with a French chef (and so close to home!!) but may have changed ownership recently so no guarantees but definitely worth looking into.
Definitely for a very special occasion. But such a unique move back in time. Old hunting lodge, still one of the best 5 restaurants in town I would say. Book in advance. 5 minutes by car from the house.
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Rhubarb
Priestfield RoadDefinitely for a very special occasion. But such a unique move back in time. Old hunting lodge, still one of the best 5 restaurants in town I would say. Book in advance. 5 minutes by car from the house.
Currently my favourite restaurant in town - only about ten tables so very cosy intimate space. Very affordable and, in my mind, the best table in town. Very friendly owner
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Field
41 W Nicolson StCurrently my favourite restaurant in town - only about ten tables so very cosy intimate space. Very affordable and, in my mind, the best table in town. Very friendly owner
Parks & Nature
The Hermitage
11 Braid Hills DriveA magical walk, well-combined with Blackford Hill. And all 5 minutes away on foot.
Shopping
Cameron Toll Shopping Centre
6 Lady RdLess than a minute away on foot!
Drinks & Nightlife
So close to home by car (barely 10 minutes), allegedly the oldest pub in Edinburgh, with the oldest indoor bowling space, a beer garden and some Jacobite historical connections to boot.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewaySo close to home by car (barely 10 minutes), allegedly the oldest pub in Edinburgh, with the oldest indoor bowling space, a beer garden and some Jacobite historical connections to boot.
Dog-friendly burger place that makes a mean burger. Very relaxed. And so close to home! (20 minutes walking, 2 minutes by car).
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The Southern Bar
22-26 S Clerk StDog-friendly burger place that makes a mean burger. Very relaxed. And so close to home! (20 minutes walking, 2 minutes by car).
Probably Edinburgh's biggest beer garden - absolutely insane during the festival and big screen up for most bog sports events. A must if you're into all that stuff.
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StProbably Edinburgh's biggest beer garden - absolutely insane during the festival and big screen up for most bog sports events. A must if you're into all that stuff.