Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great place for brunch just around the corner! Opens early during the week and at the weekend.
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The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon TerraceGreat place for brunch just around the corner! Opens early during the week and at the weekend.
Amazing place for lunch or dinner. Excellent food in a casual environment.
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The Walnut
9 Leith WalkAmazing place for lunch or dinner. Excellent food in a casual environment.
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeInfamous spot where JK penned HP
One of the best sushi restaurants around. A little off the beaten track but worth a trip. Booking is essential.
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Sushiya
11 Lochrin TerraceOne of the best sushi restaurants around. A little off the beaten track but worth a trip. Booking is essential.
Beautiful little gem just a short walk away. Fabulous breads and pastries to sit in or takeaway.
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The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdBeautiful little gem just a short walk away. Fabulous breads and pastries to sit in or takeaway.
Interesting food, cocktails and great selection of wines.
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The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StInteresting food, cocktails and great selection of wines.
Excellent local restaurant. Fabulous staff and lovely setting. Great early dining deal.
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L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StExcellent local restaurant. Fabulous staff and lovely setting. Great early dining deal.
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlGreat coffee and yummy sandwiches and melts.
If sweet things are your thing, visit Cuckoo for one of their scrumptious cupcakes
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Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StIf sweet things are your thing, visit Cuckoo for one of their scrumptious cupcakes
For a really special meal. They do a great lunch menu that won't break the bank.
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Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceFor a really special meal. They do a great lunch menu that won't break the bank.
Because it's just the best icecream in Edinburgh! If you're lucky enough to catch the sun, you can slip across the road and enjoy your cone and the view of the castle and buzz of the Grassmarket
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Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketBecause it's just the best icecream in Edinburgh! If you're lucky enough to catch the sun, you can slip across the road and enjoy your cone and the view of the castle and buzz of the Grassmarket
New Chapter
18 Eyre PlExciting local restaurant. Can book up quickly though.
Local bakery, does amazing breads and cakes and also a nice place to pause on your way up to town
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Archipelago Bakery
39 Dundas StLocal bakery, does amazing breads and cakes and also a nice place to pause on your way up to town
Top notch dining experience alongside a unique collection of malt whisky!
Read my review here:
https://food.list.co.uk/place/22389-the-dining-room-edinburgh/
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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen StTop notch dining experience alongside a unique collection of malt whisky!
Read my review here:
https://food.list.co.uk/place/22389-the-dining-room-edinburgh/
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dome
14 George StIncredible venue for a cocktail
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayA well earned pint after walking across Arthur's Seat
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdCraft beer heaven
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlWine and cheese, what's not to like?
The City Cafe
19 Blair StAn Edinburgh institution
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdExcellent beers and burgers!
Also serves food throughout the day and brunch at weekends. A lovely open bar with comfy couches and is dog friendly!
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Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlAlso serves food throughout the day and brunch at weekends. A lovely open bar with comfy couches and is dog friendly!
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceAn escape just a short walk away
Inverleith Park
One of the best views of the Edinburgh skyline!
I-Arthur's Seat
Climb up to the top of Arthur's Seat!
A beautiful walk along the water of Leith. Finish up at the Modern art gallery for a coffee and some culture
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Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayA beautiful walk along the water of Leith. Finish up at the Modern art gallery for a coffee and some culture
A short bus ride from the city centre. A lovely walk along the beach or a swim if you're feeling hardy!
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Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeA short bus ride from the city centre. A lovely walk along the beach or a swim if you're feeling hardy!
Blackford Hill View
Blackford Hill ViewSightseeing
Amazing spot in the heart of the city! Great for photos and a breath of fresh air.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillAmazing spot in the heart of the city! Great for photos and a breath of fresh air.
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketRoyal Mile
Arts & Culture
Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdMusic, art, a lovely coffee shop all situated in the former Royal Dick Vet school
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Summerhall
Music, art, a lovely coffee shop all situated in the former Royal Dick Vet school
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceSmall and perfectly formed comedy club
Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StGreat restaurant as well as lots of fabulous art
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Gallery of Modern Art station
Great restaurant as well as lots of fabulous art
New writing in an amazing venue (also great for a drink and some people watching)
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Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge StNew writing in an amazing venue (also great for a drink and some people watching)
Talbot Rice Gallery
South BridgeSet in the old Edinburgh university buildings
Jupiter Artland
Shopping
Stockbridge
A great mix of independent shops
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowFoodie heaven
Sunday. Lots of lovely independent sellers, great street food.
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Isitolo se-Stockbridge
Saunders StreetSunday. Lots of lovely independent sellers, great street food.
Saturday. Brilliant views of the castle while you sample delicious local food from across Scotland.
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Isitolo sabaFundi base Edinburgh
Castle TerraceSaturday. Brilliant views of the castle while you sample delicious local food from across Scotland.
Lots of interesting items from locally produced prints to jewelry. Worth a visit.
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Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StLots of interesting items from locally produced prints to jewelry. Worth a visit.
Concrete Wardrobe
50A Broughton StLocally sourced arts and crafts
Essentials
Convenience store selling everything from toiletries to food and takeaway sandwiches
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Margiotta Dundas Street
122-124 Dundas StConvenience store selling everything from toiletries to food and takeaway sandwiches
Zen Lifestyle
25-27 Bruntsfield PlWestern General Hospital station
Waverley Railway Station
Main train station
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
51 Old Dalkeith RdHospital for emergencies
Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StA large pharmacy which stocks most health and beauty products.