Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
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3 Royal TerraceMichelin restaurant with a new menu every week.
Taste Of Italy
9 Baxter's PlCheap and cheerful Italian with delicious Pizzas.
Probably Edinburgh's most popular Indian restaurant, BYOB too. Advise to book advance.
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Khushi's
10 Antigua StProbably Edinburgh's most popular Indian restaurant, BYOB too. Advise to book advance.
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StExcellent French food and wine.
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StExcellent coffee.
Cosy French restaurant with a modest menu. Excellent food, atmosphere and value.
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Chez Jules
109 Hanover StCosy French restaurant with a modest menu. Excellent food, atmosphere and value.
Sushiya
11 Lochrin TerraceSimply the best sushi in Edinburgh.
Traditional fish and chip shop with a wide range of battered foods, including mars bars on request! Open until late.
Deep Sea
2 Antigua StTraditional fish and chip shop with a wide range of battered foods, including mars bars on request! Open until late.
The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlFantastic family run restaurant, one of our favourites!
Dusit
49A Thistle StGreat Thai food.
Iris
47A Thistle StClassy restaurant for lunch or dinner. Excellent value for lunch deals.
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeDelicious seafood though not inexpensive.
Cafe Andaluz
77B George StThe best Spanish / tapas restaurant in the city.
Karen’s Unicorn
8B Abercromby PlAttentive service and high quality Chinese food.
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetGood fish restaurant in the city centre.
Great spot for lunch, as long as you like mussels!
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Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
61-65 Rose StGreat spot for lunch, as long as you like mussels!
For those with a larger budget, enjoy an exquisite tasting menu in elegant surroundings.
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Number One
1 Princes StFor those with a larger budget, enjoy an exquisite tasting menu in elegant surroundings.
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StTop vegetarian restaurant.
Historic and atmospheric Scottish restaurant, recommend booking into the secret garden.
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The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillHistoric and atmospheric Scottish restaurant, recommend booking into the secret garden.
Ideal spot for a soft drink or light bite during the summer with outdoor seating overlooking Princes Street Gardens.
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The Royal Bank of Scotland
36 St Andrew SquareIdeal spot for a soft drink or light bite during the summer with outdoor seating overlooking Princes Street Gardens.
Wellington Coffee
33A George StCafe for coffee lovers.
Great place for lunch or dinner in the old town, Scottish cuisine.
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Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StGreat place for lunch or dinner in the old town, Scottish cuisine.
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StGreat little restaurant for Scottish cuisine.
Everything Else
Hertz
42 Picardy PlCar Rental depot a few minutes walk from our home.
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder StreetThe bus station is a short walk from our home.
The main train station in Edinburgh, a short walk to our house.
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Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetThe main train station in Edinburgh, a short walk to our house.
This is where the Edinburgh Airport Bus Service terminates, about a 12 minute walk to our house.
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Waverley Bridge
Waverley BridgeThis is where the Edinburgh Airport Bus Service terminates, about a 12 minute walk to our house.
Car rental depot a few minutes walk from the house.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Edinburgh City Centre
12 Annandale StCar rental depot a few minutes walk from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barony
81-85 Broughton StLocal, friendly pub.
Trendy bar, with a selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Good starting point for a night out.
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Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StTrendy bar, with a selection of beers, wines and cocktails. Good starting point for a night out.
The epitome of bank-turned-bar. Greek columns, high ceilings and marble floors. Good spot for lunch and a must see at Christmas.
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The Dome
14 George StThe epitome of bank-turned-bar. Greek columns, high ceilings and marble floors. Good spot for lunch and a must see at Christmas.
Great bar which also serves authentic Scottish food.
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Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George StGreat bar which also serves authentic Scottish food.
The Village
16 S Fort StGood pub in the city centre.
Ecco Vino
19 Cockburn StExtensive range of wines in a relaxing environment, good food too.
Lively bar with a nightclub below, perfect for a night on the town.
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Le Monde Hotel
16 George StLively bar with a nightclub below, perfect for a night on the town.
Thistle Street Bar
39 Thistle StIntimate bar with a wide range of spirits.
European style bar, with several wines and tapas to choose from.
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The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StEuropean style bar, with several wines and tapas to choose from.
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StStylish cocktail bar with occasional live music.
Jolly Judge
7 James CtQuaint pub hidden away just off the Royal Mile.
56 Broughton St
Cosy little bar offering platters of cheeses and meats partnered with wine or port.
Classic Scottish pub, ideal for a quick drink after a long train journey.
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Cafe Royal
19 W Register StClassic Scottish pub, ideal for a quick drink after a long train journey.
Recently refurbished sports bar where you can hire golf clubs for the pitch and put.
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The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesRecently refurbished sports bar where you can hire golf clubs for the pitch and put.
14A Picardy Pl
Excellent sports bar with craft beers.
Arts & Culture
Great comedy club, well worth a visit. Very popular so best to book in advance.
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The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceGreat comedy club, well worth a visit. Very popular so best to book in advance.
Scotland's largest theatre is just a couple of minutes walk from the property.
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Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlScotland's largest theatre is just a couple of minutes walk from the property.
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StGreat place for live music.
The Tron
9 Hunter SquareThe starting point for the city's ghost tours.
Fine collection of modern art.
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Igaleriya yeScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFine collection of modern art.
Recently refurbished gallery with famous Scottish faces throughout the centuries.
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Igaleriya Yezokubanzi YaseScotland
1 Queen StRecently refurbished gallery with famous Scottish faces throughout the centuries.
Omni Centre
Greenside RowGood option for a rainy day.
The National Gallery houses collections of fine art, including works from Constable, Rubens and Rembrandt.
The Mound
The MoundThe National Gallery houses collections of fine art, including works from Constable, Rubens and Rembrandt.
Bruntsfield Links
Melville DrivePitch and putt golf course open to the public.
Shopping
Harvey Nicholas is a four story designer store including a bar and restaurants on the top floor.
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Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nicholas is a four story designer store including a bar and restaurants on the top floor.
Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkPrincipal shopping avenue for luxury brands in Edinburgh.
Sightseeing
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CastlehillMost prominent tourist attraction in the city.
Recently refurbished museum with interactive displays.
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National Museum of Scotland
Recently refurbished museum with interactive displays.
Great bit of exercise to reach the summit. Walkers are rewarded with panoramic views of the city.
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I-Arthur's Seat
Great bit of exercise to reach the summit. Walkers are rewarded with panoramic views of the city.
Controversial and award winning home to the Scottish Parliament. A building that divides opinion.
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Scottish Parliament Building
Controversial and award winning home to the Scottish Parliament. A building that divides opinion.
Great collection of iconic monuments, with fantastic views of the city and the Firth of Forth from the telescope shaped Nelson Monument.
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I-Calton Hill
Calton HillGreat collection of iconic monuments, with fantastic views of the city and the Firth of Forth from the telescope shaped Nelson Monument.
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StA chance to see what lies beneath...
The official Royal residence in Scotland, with much of the Palace now open to the public.
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IPalace ye-Holyroodhouse
CanongateThe official Royal residence in Scotland, with much of the Palace now open to the public.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens for a summer's stroll.
Tour the ship which for decades carried the British Royal Family around the world. Excellent tea room on board too. A short bus ride away from our home.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveTour the ship which for decades carried the British Royal Family around the world. Excellent tea room on board too. A short bus ride away from our home.
Essentials
8 Picardy Pl
Convenience store a few minutes walk from our home.
Small convenience store where you can buy the bare necessities.
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Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkSmall convenience store where you can buy the bare necessities.