Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Drinks & Nightlife

Very nice pub with great food and friendly service. They've got a room where kids are allowed, just check with them as there are specific rules in Scotland for kids in pubs
59 habitants recommandent
Orchard
59 habitants recommandent
Very nice pub with great food and friendly service. They've got a room where kids are allowed, just check with them as there are specific rules in Scotland for kids in pubs
A nice pub with a friendly atmosphere and wholesome food
103 habitants recommandent
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh St
103 habitants recommandent
A nice pub with a friendly atmosphere and wholesome food
Busy bar atmosphere mixed with nice cafe food. Friendly and everyone's welcome
106 habitants recommandent
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton Pl
106 habitants recommandent
Busy bar atmosphere mixed with nice cafe food. Friendly and everyone's welcome
A good traditional pub with good beers
125 habitants recommandent
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland St
125 habitants recommandent
A good traditional pub with good beers
Craft beer, gastropub food, great brunch and excellent gin.
37 habitants recommandent
Brandon's of Canonmills
1 Canonmills
37 habitants recommandent
Craft beer, gastropub food, great brunch and excellent gin.
The food is tasty and fresh, the cocktail menu is extensive and all delicious, and the staff are friendly and attentive - and it's just up the road!
123 habitants recommandent
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton St
123 habitants recommandent
The food is tasty and fresh, the cocktail menu is extensive and all delicious, and the staff are friendly and attentive - and it's just up the road!
You feel like you're walking into a fairly dodgy lane - but keep going and you'll find this wee gem. Friendly bar staff, nice crowd and a beer garden. Good times.
28 habitants recommandent
The Outhouse
12A Broughton St Ln
28 habitants recommandent
You feel like you're walking into a fairly dodgy lane - but keep going and you'll find this wee gem. Friendly bar staff, nice crowd and a beer garden. Good times.
A down to earth friendly pub with a mix of Mexican and other dishes.
127 habitants recommandent
The Basement
10a Broughton St
127 habitants recommandent
A down to earth friendly pub with a mix of Mexican and other dishes.
This is a charming french inspired bar with such plentiful portions of cheese, meat, bread and pate. They offer up wine, cheese and meat platters, with home-made pates like wild boar and venison. And they do it very well indeed.
185 habitants recommandent
Pickles
60 Broughton St
185 habitants recommandent
This is a charming french inspired bar with such plentiful portions of cheese, meat, bread and pate. They offer up wine, cheese and meat platters, with home-made pates like wild boar and venison. And they do it very well indeed.

Food Scene

Lovely French restaurant. Hearty, rustic, yummy
173 habitants recommandent
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton St
173 habitants recommandent
Lovely French restaurant. Hearty, rustic, yummy
Some of the best coffee in Edinburgh. You can also by amazing ground coffee to take back to the flat. Very laid back vibe so don't go when you're in a hurry :)
236 habitants recommandent
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton St
236 habitants recommandent
Some of the best coffee in Edinburgh. You can also by amazing ground coffee to take back to the flat. Very laid back vibe so don't go when you're in a hurry :)
Nice coffee and cafe food
17 habitants recommandent
Coffee Angel
24-27 Brandon Terrace
17 habitants recommandent
Nice coffee and cafe food
Nice food in a friendly environment. Great option for breakfast/brunch
88 habitants recommandent
The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon Terrace
88 habitants recommandent
Nice food in a friendly environment. Great option for breakfast/brunch
Good coffee and lovely food. Famed for their baking and pizzas
49 habitants recommandent
Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh St
49 habitants recommandent
Good coffee and lovely food. Famed for their baking and pizzas
Very nice Chinese food with attentive service. Definitely a cut above your average
45 habitants recommandent
Karen’s Unicorn
8B Abercromby Pl
45 habitants recommandent
Very nice Chinese food with attentive service. Definitely a cut above your average
A restaurant that you can also drop into just for a drink. Very nice
74 habitants recommandent
Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George St
74 habitants recommandent
A restaurant that you can also drop into just for a drink. Very nice
Some of the best fish and chips in Edinburgh. Well worth dropping in to pick some up. Not a restaurant, more of a take-away
31 habitants recommandent
L'Alba D'Oro
7 Henderson Row
31 habitants recommandent
Some of the best fish and chips in Edinburgh. Well worth dropping in to pick some up. Not a restaurant, more of a take-away
The closest, nicest Chinese restaurant to our flat. Also does take-away
28 habitants recommandent
Loon Fung
2 Warriston Cres
28 habitants recommandent
The closest, nicest Chinese restaurant to our flat. Also does take-away
The hint is in the title. Great choice of artisan marshmallows, made by the owner
19 habitants recommandent
The Marshmallow Lady
14 Rodney St
19 habitants recommandent
The hint is in the title. Great choice of artisan marshmallows, made by the owner
This is a popular little restaurant that serves reliably good food. It is a very relaxing and enjoyable place to enjoy simple food, done well.
84 habitants recommandent
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton St
84 habitants recommandent
This is a popular little restaurant that serves reliably good food. It is a very relaxing and enjoyable place to enjoy simple food, done well.

Shopping

Fantastic beer shop with a huge selection. Also sell wine and spirits. Friendly and independent
49 habitants recommandent
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney St
49 habitants recommandent
Fantastic beer shop with a huge selection. Also sell wine and spirits. Friendly and independent
A gift/boutique shop that's worth a visit - nice stuff, nice gifts
38 habitants recommandent
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton St
38 habitants recommandent
A gift/boutique shop that's worth a visit - nice stuff, nice gifts
A great local store that has all the essentials for the household including wine and beers.
37 habitants recommandent
Margiotta Dundas Street
122-124 Dundas St
37 habitants recommandent
A great local store that has all the essentials for the household including wine and beers.
A nice big department store with good quality merchandise
107 habitants recommandent
John Lewis & Partners
Leith Street
107 habitants recommandent
A nice big department store with good quality merchandise
This street is well worth a wander - it has a range of quirky shops selling everything from chandeliers to vintage clothes. Nice restaurants and pubs too.
St Stephen St
This street is well worth a wander - it has a range of quirky shops selling everything from chandeliers to vintage clothes. Nice restaurants and pubs too.
Princes St is opposite the Castle and has lots of shops - phones, clothing, cafes, department stores.
957 habitants recommandent
Princes Street
Princes Street
957 habitants recommandent
Princes St is opposite the Castle and has lots of shops - phones, clothing, cafes, department stores.
Going down the stairs to this little shop is always a treat. The first level is full of old whiskey glasses, cutlery and trinkets, while in the larger basement you'll find mirrors, paintings, furniture and all manner of curious items!
14 habitants recommandent
Unicorn Antiques
65 Dundas St
14 habitants recommandent
Going down the stairs to this little shop is always a treat. The first level is full of old whiskey glasses, cutlery and trinkets, while in the larger basement you'll find mirrors, paintings, furniture and all manner of curious items!
Exceptionally fine hand made chocolate - delicious!
16 habitants recommandent
COCO Chocolatier
20 Raeburn Pl
16 habitants recommandent
Exceptionally fine hand made chocolate - delicious!
Without a doubt one of the best butchers in Edinburgh. Whether you just grab some sausages, their ready made meals or ask them to prepare a special cut of meat for you, you won't be disappointed.
70 habitants recommandent
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton St
70 habitants recommandent
Without a doubt one of the best butchers in Edinburgh. Whether you just grab some sausages, their ready made meals or ask them to prepare a special cut of meat for you, you won't be disappointed.

Sightseeing

The lovely Botanic Gardens. Well worth a visit. Lovely to picnic in good weather. (Nae dugs though)
1227 habitants recommandent
Jardin botanique royal d'Édimbourg
Arboretum Place
1227 habitants recommandent
The lovely Botanic Gardens. Well worth a visit. Lovely to picnic in good weather. (Nae dugs though)
You can get to Water of Leith from Cannonmills and walk in either direction. Nice for a stroll to the Dean Gallery or Leith
53 habitants recommandent
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway
53 habitants recommandent
You can get to Water of Leith from Cannonmills and walk in either direction. Nice for a stroll to the Dean Gallery or Leith
Fantastic 360 degree views from this hill in the city. Up to the castle, along the Royal Mile to Arthur's seat and across the Firth of Forth to Fife.
1098 habitants recommandent
Colline Calton
Calton Hill
1098 habitants recommandent
Fantastic 360 degree views from this hill in the city. Up to the castle, along the Royal Mile to Arthur's seat and across the Firth of Forth to Fife.
A great Sunday market with local fresh produce (seafood, game, veg, fruit), street stall food and arts and crafts. Also amazing Steampunk coffee worth trying
325 habitants recommandent
Marché de Stockbridge
Saunders Street
325 habitants recommandent
A great Sunday market with local fresh produce (seafood, game, veg, fruit), street stall food and arts and crafts. Also amazing Steampunk coffee worth trying

Arts & Culture

Also known as the Dean Gallery - nice to walk along the Water of Leith before you take in a bit of modern art
1010 habitants recommandent
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford Rd
1010 habitants recommandent
Also known as the Dean Gallery - nice to walk along the Water of Leith before you take in a bit of modern art
The most famous Castle in Scotland. Book your tickets online to avoid the queues!
1962 habitants recommandent
Château d'Édimbourg
Castlehill
1962 habitants recommandent
The most famous Castle in Scotland. Book your tickets online to avoid the queues!
This is not just an art gallery - it's an workshop where there are courses, and various equipment allowing artists to do all sorts of printmaking. Their payment for using the workshop is to provide one print from their edition to be sold in the attached gallery. Well worth a browse.
14 habitants recommandent
Edinburgh Printmakers
1 Dundee St
14 habitants recommandent
This is not just an art gallery - it's an workshop where there are courses, and various equipment allowing artists to do all sorts of printmaking. Their payment for using the workshop is to provide one print from their edition to be sold in the attached gallery. Well worth a browse.
One of Edinburgh's best theatres is just up the road. They have lots of shows from London that show in Edinburgh as part of their UK tours.
320 habitants recommandent
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside Pl
320 habitants recommandent
One of Edinburgh's best theatres is just up the road. They have lots of shows from London that show in Edinburgh as part of their UK tours.

Everything Else

If you fancy a swim, what could be better than a Victorian baths recently renovated 2010? Check the website before you go to check it's free for open swimming when you want to go. There's a gym too.
48 habitants recommandent
Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle Road
48 habitants recommandent
If you fancy a swim, what could be better than a Victorian baths recently renovated 2010? Check the website before you go to check it's free for open swimming when you want to go. There's a gym too.
For drop in sessions or their special event classes, this is the place to do Yoga in Edinburgh
8 habitants recommandent
Sacred Heart Centre
25 Rodney St
8 habitants recommandent
For drop in sessions or their special event classes, this is the place to do Yoga in Edinburgh
Main train station
269 habitants recommandent
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes Street
269 habitants recommandent
Main train station

Entertainment & Activities

This lovely park has some fabulous play equipment for the kids which is fenced off and separate from where people walk their dogs.
18 habitants recommandent
King George V Park
94 Eyre Pl
18 habitants recommandent
This lovely park has some fabulous play equipment for the kids which is fenced off and separate from where people walk their dogs.
Just up the hill you'll find the Vue Cinema with lots of big screens and plenty of choice.
147 habitants recommandent
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith St
147 habitants recommandent
Just up the hill you'll find the Vue Cinema with lots of big screens and plenty of choice.