Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
I am gluten free and this is one of the few restaurants that offers almost as large a selection for gluten free diners as 'normal' diners! The pizza's are wonderful and service is great!
241 locals recommend
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkI am gluten free and this is one of the few restaurants that offers almost as large a selection for gluten free diners as 'normal' diners! The pizza's are wonderful and service is great!
Lovely organic cafe and health food shop. Can be a little slow service but the ambience is lovely for a leisurely weekend breakfast or coffee.
87 locals recommend
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsLovely organic cafe and health food shop. Can be a little slow service but the ambience is lovely for a leisurely weekend breakfast or coffee.
Highly recommend this restaurant whether for a romantic meal out or a group dinner, they have space to suit all kinds of diners and very friendly.
9 locals recommend
Bond No 9
84 Commercial StHighly recommend this restaurant whether for a romantic meal out or a group dinner, they have space to suit all kinds of diners and very friendly.
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreAmazing Cakes!!! Very popular!
If you like burritos, this is a nice option for a quick lunch in the area.
68 locals recommend
Los Cardos
224 Leith WalkIf you like burritos, this is a nice option for a quick lunch in the area.
The Cambridge Bar
20 Young StFamous for it's burgers!
The Balmoral
1 Princes StLovely coffee area and watch the doormen in their kilts!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great wee local pub, especially if you're into Tour de France memorabilia!
64 locals recommend
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan StGreat wee local pub, especially if you're into Tour de France memorabilia!
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkPopular bar, eclectic mix of people, vegan friendly food!
My favourite bar in Edinburgh. You can get there by bus but a walk over Arthur's Seat to find it means you'll deserve the pint when you arrive!
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayMy favourite bar in Edinburgh. You can get there by bus but a walk over Arthur's Seat to find it means you'll deserve the pint when you arrive!
The Scotsman
20 North BridgeGreat cocktail menu!
Essentials
Scotmid
236 Gorgie RdClosest supermarket to the flat, reasonable selection.
Everything Else
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetSunday morning market, worth checking out.
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdIndependent film house.
Sightseeing
Free entry and wonderful place to spend a summer day.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceFree entry and wonderful place to spend a summer day.
Arthur's Seat
Definitely worth a walk up here, the views are phenomenal!
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StA ghost tour is fun!
Entertainment & Activities
Incredible variety of exhibits, free entry, good option on a rainy day but don't miss the views from the rooftop!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Incredible variety of exhibits, free entry, good option on a rainy day but don't miss the views from the rooftop!
Arts & Culture
Arts venue next door, worth popping in to see what classes are on, vintage fair once a month and nice little coffee area.
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StArts venue next door, worth popping in to see what classes are on, vintage fair once a month and nice little coffee area.