Emma's Guidebook
Pub
The Bonnington
284 Bonnington RdIt very local as it’s just a few doors down
Campervan Brewery Taproom
112 Jane StGreat local brewery. Try the Leith juice
Cosy pub. The macaroni cheese is great, get it with jalapeños.
281 abantu bendawo batusa
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceCosy pub. The macaroni cheese is great, get it with jalapeños.
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StGreat hidden cocktail bar with good tunes.
Food scene
Bross Bagels
6 Manderston StWho doesn’t like bagels?!
Isitolo sePitt
20 Pitt StGreat street food
Sightseeing
One of the best views of the city and its more of a bump than a hill, so easy to reach
1098 abantu bendawo batusa
I-Calton Hill
Calton HillOne of the best views of the city and its more of a bump than a hill, so easy to reach
Some sea air followed by pub lunch or a stop at a lovely cafe and then a wander round a local book shop, what more could you want!
You’re welcome to join Cashew and I for a walk
447 abantu bendawo batusa
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeSome sea air followed by pub lunch or a stop at a lovely cafe and then a wander round a local book shop, what more could you want!
You’re welcome to join Cashew and I for a walk
Great art gallery with nice cafe. The Dean Gallery is across the road and there’s an Antony Gormley statue.
1010 abantu bendawo batusa
Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdGreat art gallery with nice cafe. The Dean Gallery is across the road and there’s an Antony Gormley statue.
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StCool bar, nice to hang out although gets busy.
Sport
If you like football the local team is Hibernian FC. The ground is not far and it will usually be possible to get match tickets.
44 abantu bendawo batusa
Easter Road (Hibernian FC)
12 Albion PlIf you like football the local team is Hibernian FC. The ground is not far and it will usually be possible to get match tickets.
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Before you come...
Watch Trainspotting - the author of the book the film is based on is from Leith. Listen to the Proclaimers who are known for 500 miles but also sing a great song called ‘Sunshine on Leith’