Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
new town deli
42 Broughton StOur favourite for coffee, good cakes, pastries and sandwiches
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StCafé serving great coffee and croissants
Swedish café with good coffee, cinnamon buns and ice cream
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Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StSwedish café with good coffee, cinnamon buns and ice cream
Also great for lunch and dinner – do a very good breakfast/brunch
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The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StAlso great for lunch and dinner – do a very good breakfast/brunch
Fabulous breakfast/brunch and lunch offer with delicious cakes. Child friendly with a play area.
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The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlFabulous breakfast/brunch and lunch offer with delicious cakes. Child friendly with a play area.
One of our favourite restaurants in Edinburgh – definitely worth a visit but do phone ahead. Lots of sharing plates but also mains if sharing isn’t your thing
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ROLLO
14 Broughton StOne of our favourite restaurants in Edinburgh – definitely worth a visit but do phone ahead. Lots of sharing plates but also mains if sharing isn’t your thing
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StAuthentic French Restaurant
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRustic gastro pub with a Scottish menu
Modern Indian with delicious cocktails in a lively fun atmosphere. (The signature dish - bacon naan roll - is divine if you fancy a breakfast with a difference!)
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Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareModern Indian with delicious cocktails in a lively fun atmosphere. (The signature dish - bacon naan roll - is divine if you fancy a breakfast with a difference!)
Great Chinese restaurant, with excellent crispy shredded duck
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Karen’s Unicorn
8B Abercromby PlGreat Chinese restaurant, with excellent crispy shredded duck
Serving Scottish pub food and real ale for over 600 years, with a similarly veteran skittle alley. Best teamed with a walk over or around Arthurs Seat.
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The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayServing Scottish pub food and real ale for over 600 years, with a similarly veteran skittle alley. Best teamed with a walk over or around Arthurs Seat.
Steak Restaurant - Picardy Place
12 Picardy PlThe Ivy on the Square - Edinburgh
6 St Andrew SquareGlamorous and lively
Best views in Edinburgh - only 5 minutes walk away
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The Lookout by Gardener's Cottage
38 Calton HillBest views in Edinburgh - only 5 minutes walk away
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StA local delight
Bonnie & Wild
415-417 St James SquareTattu Edinburgh
18 W Register StDrinks & Nightlife
Pub dining experience – great British/Scottish food in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for some rose in the afternoon sun
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Magnum Restaurant
1 Albany StreetPub dining experience – great British/Scottish food in a relaxed atmosphere. Great for some rose in the afternoon sun
Pickles
60 Broughton StCosy wine bar serving delicious meats and cheeses
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlAmazing wine and cheese bar.
A boutique hotel, restaurant and bar, great cocktails!
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Rabble Taphouse and Grill
55A Frederick StA boutique hotel, restaurant and bar, great cocktails!
Recently refurbished night club, popular with the younger crowds
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Why Not Nightclub
14 George StRecently refurbished night club, popular with the younger crowds
Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick StLegendary piano bar open until very late...it's rowdy
The Register Club
42 St Andrew SquareFancy drinks in smart setting
Sightseeing
Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillGeorge Street
George StreetI-Calton Hill
Calton HillShort walk and fabulous views
Scottish Parliament Building
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateRoyal Mile
Parks & Nature
1.5 hr walk with fantastic views of Edinburgh and Holyrood Palace
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I-Arthur's Seat
1.5 hr walk with fantastic views of Edinburgh and Holyrood Palace
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlacePortobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeI-Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateGreat day out with kids with good walks
Entertainment & Activities
Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Biggar RoadVue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StEveryman
Arts & Culture
Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdIgaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StNational Museum of Scotland
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadGetting Around
Q-Park OMNI
Greenside RowClosest multi-storey car park