Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Mamma's American Pizza • Restaurants • 28-30 Grassmarket
A great local pizza restaurant situated in the Grassmarket 3 minutes walk away. Takeaway available 0131 225 6464.
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Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 Grassmarket Mamma's American Pizza • Restaurants • 28-30 Grassmarket
A great local pizza restaurant situated in the Grassmarket 3 minutes walk away. Takeaway available 0131 225 6464.
Ondine Restaurant • Restaurants • 2 George IV Bridge
Top class seafood restaurant 2 minutes walk. Oysters, langoustine, lobster etc. Always advisable to book. 0131 226 1888
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Ondine
2 George IV Bridge Ondine Restaurant • Restaurants • 2 George IV Bridge
Top class seafood restaurant 2 minutes walk. Oysters, langoustine, lobster etc. Always advisable to book. 0131 226 1888
Vittoria on the Bridge • Restaurants • 19 George IV Bridge
A bustling Italian brasserie 3 minutes from the apartment. 0131 225 1740
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Vittoria on the Bridge
19 George IV Bridge Vittoria on the Bridge • Restaurants • 19 George IV Bridge
A bustling Italian brasserie 3 minutes from the apartment. 0131 225 1740
Viva Mexico Restaurant • Restaurants • 41 Cockburn Street
If you like Mexican food and a margarita with a kick this is the place to go in the Old Town. 5 minute walk. 0131 226 5145
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Viva Mexico
41 Cockburn St Viva Mexico Restaurant • Restaurants • 41 Cockburn Street
If you like Mexican food and a margarita with a kick this is the place to go in the Old Town. 5 minute walk. 0131 226 5145
Angels with Bagpipes 343 High Street
A sophisticated and highly rated (check tripadvisor) restaurant serving great Scottish food. A bit more expensive but why not treat yourself. 0131 220 1111
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Angels with Bagpipes
343 High St Angels with Bagpipes 343 High Street
A sophisticated and highly rated (check tripadvisor) restaurant serving great Scottish food. A bit more expensive but why not treat yourself. 0131 220 1111
Southern Cross Cafe 63A Cockburn St
A fun licensed cafe with the best coffee in city. Good food, particularly fine breakfast selection, outstanding staff. Outside seating - great when sunny. 5 min
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Southern Cross Cafe
63A Cockburn St Southern Cross Cafe 63A Cockburn St
A fun licensed cafe with the best coffee in city. Good food, particularly fine breakfast selection, outstanding staff. Outside seating - great when sunny. 5 min
A bustling gastro pub, great burgers and more than 20 beers on tap. Could be one to book if the city is busy. 10 minute walk from apartment.
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The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood RdA bustling gastro pub, great burgers and more than 20 beers on tap. Could be one to book if the city is busy. 10 minute walk from apartment.
A great place for a drink or to eat, extensive whisky selection. Go on toast Scotland have a 'dram'and make a wish! Outside seating in spring/summer. 5 minute walk
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Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High StA great place for a drink or to eat, extensive whisky selection. Go on toast Scotland have a 'dram'and make a wish! Outside seating in spring/summer. 5 minute walk
Great Thai restaurant just across the road from the apartment building. Always busy so reservation is advisable. Tel. 0044131 2256633.
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Nok's Kitchen on the castle
5a Johnston TerraceGreat Thai restaurant just across the road from the apartment building. Always busy so reservation is advisable. Tel. 0044131 2256633.
Lively local bar called 'The Pipers Rest' serving delicious Scottish pub food. Good selection of beer and whisky and at weekends there is frequently live music.
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Spatch
3 Royal MileLively local bar called 'The Pipers Rest' serving delicious Scottish pub food. Good selection of beer and whisky and at weekends there is frequently live music.
A bustling seafood restaurant which also offers good steaks. Mid priced. Just behind George Street. 0131 225 5109. 10-15 minutes walk.
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Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetA bustling seafood restaurant which also offers good steaks. Mid priced. Just behind George Street. 0131 225 5109. 10-15 minutes walk.
Situated in lovely Stockbridge to the north of the city centre, a stylish gastro pub owned and run by Michelin starred chef Tom Kitchin. Great local area to explore with the Botanic Gardens and Inverleith park close by. Around 30 minutes walk from the apartment. Booking advisable tel 0044 131 332 6281
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The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdSituated in lovely Stockbridge to the north of the city centre, a stylish gastro pub owned and run by Michelin starred chef Tom Kitchin. Great local area to explore with the Botanic Gardens and Inverleith park close by. Around 30 minutes walk from the apartment. Booking advisable tel 0044 131 332 6281
Grocery Stores
Tesco Express • Groceries • 59-62 South Bridge
This is the nearest small supermarket for your groceries. It also sells alcohol. Open 6am to 11pm daily
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Tesco Metro
Colinton Road Tesco Express • Groceries • 59-62 South Bridge
This is the nearest small supermarket for your groceries. It also sells alcohol. Open 6am to 11pm daily
Local grocery and convenience store which also sells beer and wine. Open 7 am until 11pm
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Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlLocal grocery and convenience store which also sells beer and wine. Open 7 am until 11pm
Sightseeing
An award winning ghostly tour of ancient Edinburgh. There are streets beneath the Old Town buried for centuries after the plague struck. They say things go bump in the night down there! 0845 0706244
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StAn award winning ghostly tour of ancient Edinburgh. There are streets beneath the Old Town buried for centuries after the plague struck. They say things go bump in the night down there! 0845 0706244
Residence of Her Majesty the Queen when she visits the Capital. Like Royalty? You'll love this. Walk the length of the Royal Mile from apartment, lots to see on way. Adults £10 Children over 5 £6.65
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IPalace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateResidence of Her Majesty the Queen when she visits the Capital. Like Royalty? You'll love this. Walk the length of the Royal Mile from apartment, lots to see on way. Adults £10 Children over 5 £6.65
It is an award winning museum with lots of great artifacts and interactive displays for children / adults alike. If interested in Scotland you'll love it. Admission free. 5 minutes from apartment
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National Museum of Scotland
It is an award winning museum with lots of great artifacts and interactive displays for children / adults alike. If interested in Scotland you'll love it. Admission free. 5 minutes from apartment
A great place to visit. Lots of history and interesting tales, great views! 2 minutes from your doorstep Tickets £16 adults £9.60 Children over 5 years old. web www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
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Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillA great place to visit. Lots of history and interesting tales, great views! 2 minutes from your doorstep Tickets £16 adults £9.60 Children over 5 years old. web www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
Walk the length of the Royal Mile and visit this building which divides opinion (Beauty or Beast?) Tours daily. Once there go for walk in Holyrood Park or Climb Arthur's Seat - best views of the city!
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Scottish Parliament Building
Walk the length of the Royal Mile and visit this building which divides opinion (Beauty or Beast?) Tours daily. Once there go for walk in Holyrood Park or Climb Arthur's Seat - best views of the city!
Lots of family fun and fabulous views of the city and beyond.
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Camera Obscura kanye nehlombezayo
549 CastlehillLots of family fun and fabulous views of the city and beyond.
Launched in 2021 this major new attraction showcases whisky in all its forms. As well as informative demonstrations and displays showing the history of Scottish Whisky and how it is made there are also bars and restaurants to enjoy local specialities.
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Johnnie Walker Princes Street
145 Princes StLaunched in 2021 this major new attraction showcases whisky in all its forms. As well as informative demonstrations and displays showing the history of Scottish Whisky and how it is made there are also bars and restaurants to enjoy local specialities.
A lovely area of Edinburgh for a walk and fantastic views of the city from the 'crags' formed from a long extinct volcano. 15 minutes walk from the apartment
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I-Arthur's Seat
A lovely area of Edinburgh for a walk and fantastic views of the city from the 'crags' formed from a long extinct volcano. 15 minutes walk from the apartment
Arts & Culture
Our Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet’s past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. 15 min walk.
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Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadOur Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet’s past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology, including a 4D and 3D experience. 15 min walk.
The Scottish Whisky Experience is an excellent visitor attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink. You can become part of the whisky making experience on a tour through their virtual distillery. There is also a fantastic restaurant and shop on offer. 2 minute walk!
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I-Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillThe Scottish Whisky Experience is an excellent visitor attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink. You can become part of the whisky making experience on a tour through their virtual distillery. There is also a fantastic restaurant and shop on offer. 2 minute walk!
Get ready for 6 floors of hands on interactive fun and optical illusions! Camera Obscura provides an excellent set of exhibitions and a great way to see the city. It has something for everyone! 2 minute walk. 0131 226 3709
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Camera Obscura kanye nehlombezayo
549 CastlehillGet ready for 6 floors of hands on interactive fun and optical illusions! Camera Obscura provides an excellent set of exhibitions and a great way to see the city. It has something for everyone! 2 minute walk. 0131 226 3709
Shopping
This is the place to pick up information and book tickets for all the shows at the Edinburgh Festival in August. 5 minutes walk down the Royal Mile
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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society
180 High StThis is the place to pick up information and book tickets for all the shows at the Edinburgh Festival in August. 5 minutes walk down the Royal Mile
Upmarket clothing, accessories and beauty products. Also an excellent restaurant and cocktail bar. Open 7 days. 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
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Harvey Nichols
Upmarket clothing, accessories and beauty products. Also an excellent restaurant and cocktail bar. Open 7 days. 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
Opened in 2021 this is a major new shopping centre at the East End of Princes Street. Lots of shops and restaurant offerings in a beautiful new mall. 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
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St James Shopping
St James CrescentOpened in 2021 this is a major new shopping centre at the East End of Princes Street. Lots of shops and restaurant offerings in a beautiful new mall. 10 minutes walk from the apartment.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like good ale this is the best you will find in the Old Town. Impossible to just have the 1! Located in Victoria St. which is itself worth visiting. 1 minute walk from apartment.
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The Bow Bar
80 W BowIf you like good ale this is the best you will find in the Old Town. Impossible to just have the 1! Located in Victoria St. which is itself worth visiting. 1 minute walk from apartment.
The Devil's Advocate is a bar and restaurant situated in an old Victorian pump house hidden away in Advocates Close. It has over 200 whiskies and is great for cocktails! 2 minute walk away. 0131 225 4465
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClThe Devil's Advocate is a bar and restaurant situated in an old Victorian pump house hidden away in Advocates Close. It has over 200 whiskies and is great for cocktails! 2 minute walk away. 0131 225 4465
Lovely historic old bar right beside the apartment building. Food served daily and usually some Scottish live music each evening.
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Ensign Ewart
521-523 LawnmarketLovely historic old bar right beside the apartment building. Food served daily and usually some Scottish live music each evening.
Excellent bar in the nearby student area, food served daily. A good place for live sport and large outdoor courtyard area. A real meeting point during the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StExcellent bar in the nearby student area, food served daily. A good place for live sport and large outdoor courtyard area. A real meeting point during the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe
Lovely roof top bar with outside terrace overlooking Princes Street and the New Town. Fairly new and trendy and located in the Old Town on Market Street. Good for cocktails
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Nor’ Loft
6 Market StreetLovely roof top bar with outside terrace overlooking Princes Street and the New Town. Fairly new and trendy and located in the Old Town on Market Street. Good for cocktails