Aly's Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowLovely friendly bar with a relaxed vibe, I go here a lot.
My favourite pub in the area, it's a gay bar and a place where locals of all stripes love to go because of the friendly, relaxed vibe. They also have a great real ales on tap and it's dog friendly!
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Regent Bar
2 Montrose TerraceMy favourite pub in the area, it's a gay bar and a place where locals of all stripes love to go because of the friendly, relaxed vibe. They also have a great real ales on tap and it's dog friendly!
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlGood vibe and a trendy feel, nice menu and good service.
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdGood vibe, excellent burgers and beer selection
Arts & Culture
With one of the most spectacular views in the city you should visit this contemporary, artist run, gallery for a bit of culture and a breath of fresh air.
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Collective
38 Calton HillWith one of the most spectacular views in the city you should visit this contemporary, artist run, gallery for a bit of culture and a breath of fresh air.
Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StBeautiful building and great exhibitions
Contemporary art gallery with frequently changing exhibitions, always worth a look.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StContemporary art gallery with frequently changing exhibitions, always worth a look.
Sightseeing
The queen lives here and it's just round the corner, swing by and see if she's in.
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IPalace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe queen lives here and it's just round the corner, swing by and see if she's in.
You can go and sit in the public gallery for free and watch Scottish democracy in action... if you like that sort of thing.
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Scottish Parliament Building
You can go and sit in the public gallery for free and watch Scottish democracy in action... if you like that sort of thing.
I-Calton Hill
Calton HillGet the best views over the city.
Food scene
Art and Vintage
3 Lyne StFavourite cafe for lunch
Century General Store & Cafe
Great for coffee, breakfast and lunch
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow PlNice cafe, really close