Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Modern restaurant and takeaway with smart decor and a classic Malaysian menu, plus dim sum. Friendly service and good food
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Nanyang Malaysian and Chinese Restaurant
Modern restaurant and takeaway with smart decor and a classic Malaysian menu, plus dim sum. Friendly service and good food
Veeno Quartermile (Italian Wine Cafe)
11 Lister SquareGreat for wine tasting and eating and relaxing
Great for coffee snacks, sandwiches and you can sit outside.
126 abantu bendawo batusa
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanGreat for coffee snacks, sandwiches and you can sit outside.
Union of Genius
8 Forrest RdFantastic soup with a range of breads and excellent value
A creative menu presents sustainable fish dishes in light, modern, elegant space, with oyster bar.
124 abantu bendawo batusa
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeA creative menu presents sustainable fish dishes in light, modern, elegant space, with oyster bar.
Classic and modern Scottish cuisine served in refined bare-stone room with over 300 malts to sample.
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Whiski Rooms
4-7 N Bank StClassic and modern Scottish cuisine served in refined bare-stone room with over 300 malts to sample.
Speciality coffee bar serving espresso & filter coffee from it's own roastery, plus a range of teas. Food menu of healthy breakfasts and lunches including sandwiches, soups, wraps, toasties, cakes and gourmet chocolate.
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Machina Espresso
38 W TollcrossSpeciality coffee bar serving espresso & filter coffee from it's own roastery, plus a range of teas. Food menu of healthy breakfasts and lunches including sandwiches, soups, wraps, toasties, cakes and gourmet chocolate.
Casual coffee-shop chain with a menu of Italian-style light dishes and specially blended drinks.
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Caffè Nero
177 Morningside RdCasual coffee-shop chain with a menu of Italian-style light dishes and specially blended drinks.
Handmade organic chocolates, plus gourmet hot chocolate and coffee in a specialist cafe and shop.
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Chocolate Tree
123 Bruntsfield PlHandmade organic chocolates, plus gourmet hot chocolate and coffee in a specialist cafe and shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly bar popular with locals on Friday and Saturday nights with good food.
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Doctors
32 Forrest RdFriendly bar popular with locals on Friday and Saturday nights with good food.
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdLocals and tourists mingle, live folk music.
Comfortable 18th-century student local with real ale and a beer garden hosting bands and barbecues.
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The Peartree
38 W Nicolson StComfortable 18th-century student local with real ale and a beer garden hosting bands and barbecues.
"An unique drinking experience with high quality service and friendly staff"
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The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's Cl"An unique drinking experience with high quality service and friendly staff"
"Great selection of beers, wines, ales and spirits in a very trendy, modern setting. Live music and plenty of space"
33 abantu bendawo batusa
Brewhemia
1A Market St"Great selection of beers, wines, ales and spirits in a very trendy, modern setting. Live music and plenty of space"
Dramatic vaulted Georgian hall with booths for Scottish dining, live music and ceilidhs.
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Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland StreetDramatic vaulted Georgian hall with booths for Scottish dining, live music and ceilidhs.
Creative gin cocktails shaken by mixologists in a bar with timber ceilings and smart armchairs.
39 abantu bendawo batusa
Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland StreetCreative gin cocktails shaken by mixologists in a bar with timber ceilings and smart armchairs.
Sightseeing
World famous Edinburgh Castle a must see for any visitor to the city
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Ikhethelo lase-Edinburgh
CastlehillWorld famous Edinburgh Castle a must see for any visitor to the city
An interesting look at the city from beneath the streets of Edinburgh.
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The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StAn interesting look at the city from beneath the streets of Edinburgh.
Edinburghs Iconic and world famous New Town is now a UESCO World Heritage Site. Stunning Georgian Architecture and wonderful views/
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Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburghs Iconic and world famous New Town is now a UESCO World Heritage Site. Stunning Georgian Architecture and wonderful views/
Parks & Nature
An oasis in the city centre just below the castle and a stones throw from Princes St
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Princes Street
Princes StreetAn oasis in the city centre just below the castle and a stones throw from Princes St
Vast green area close to the flat that tourists and locals alike use.
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The Meadows
Melville DriveVast green area close to the flat that tourists and locals alike use.
Arts & Culture
Well worth a visit and free to enter with some amazing displays
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National Museum of Scotland
Well worth a visit and free to enter with some amazing displays
The venue hosts shows all year round and is a unique, entirely student-run theatre in the centre of Edinburgh. Clearly visible from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city, Bedlam is a fully operational 90-seat theatre housed in an imposing neo-gothic church
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Bedlam Theatre
11b Bristo PlThe venue hosts shows all year round and is a unique, entirely student-run theatre in the centre of Edinburgh. Clearly visible from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the heart of the city, Bedlam is a fully operational 90-seat theatre housed in an imposing neo-gothic church
The King's became famous for being a venue belonging to the theatre empire Howard & Wyndham. Plays on all year round.
94 abantu bendawo batusa
Itheater kaKumkani
2 Leven StThe King's became famous for being a venue belonging to the theatre empire Howard & Wyndham. Plays on all year round.
Anazing gallery with beautiful paintings from most Scottish and European artists from old gothic, renaissance through to the impressionists. And it’s all free.
1010 abantu bendawo batusa
Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdAnazing gallery with beautiful paintings from most Scottish and European artists from old gothic, renaissance through to the impressionists. And it’s all free.
Usher Hall
Lothian RoadShopping
Edinburghs main and busy shopping street is always worth a visit
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Princes Street
Princes StreetEdinburghs main and busy shopping street is always worth a visit
Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkHigh end shopping.
Getting Around
Pop in if you’re looking for information on our bus services or need to pick up a timetable also you can book bus tours etc.
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Lothian Buses Travelshop
31 Waverley BridgePop in if you’re looking for information on our bus services or need to pick up a timetable also you can book bus tours etc.
Waverley Railway Station
Edinburgh's main railway station.