Rachel's Tips and Places for Edinburgh
Food scene
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlTraditional pub with great beer garden and good food
Quirky small pub, good for food but you should book as it fills up quickly.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceQuirky small pub, good for food but you should book as it fills up quickly.
Good for drinks and usually has live music at the weekends. Wouldn’t recommend eating here though - much better options at the Shore
84 locals recommend
The Granary
32-34 ShoreGood for drinks and usually has live music at the weekends. Wouldn’t recommend eating here though - much better options at the Shore
Local bar selling local drinks (serves nibbles but not meals). Also an eco friendly bar
8 locals recommend
Smoke & Mirrors
159 Constitution StLocal bar selling local drinks (serves nibbles but not meals). Also an eco friendly bar
OX184
184-186 CowgateLarge choice of cocktails and good food
This church has recently been converted into a bar. At weekends there is live music and if it’s a nice day it’s a lovely little terrace to sit on with views of the castle
32 locals recommend
Cold Town House
4 GrassmarketThis church has recently been converted into a bar. At weekends there is live music and if it’s a nice day it’s a lovely little terrace to sit on with views of the castle
Sightseeing
If you like history then Edinburgh castle can offer a lot. Great views from the top too!
8 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIf you like history then Edinburgh castle can offer a lot. Great views from the top too!
You can drive or walk around this beauty! I would recommend walking if you’re able bodied (or driving half way up and then walk the rest).
It doesn’t take long but is steep in some areas. Wear sensible footwear if you plan on going to the top.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
You can drive or walk around this beauty! I would recommend walking if you’re able bodied (or driving half way up and then walk the rest).
It doesn’t take long but is steep in some areas. Wear sensible footwear if you plan on going to the top.