Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Dome
14 George StBeautiful at Christmas
21212
3 Royal TerraceBrilliant food
The Pastry Section
86 Raeburn PlAmazing cakes
Taisteal
1 Forth StreetStreet Box
53 Raeburn PlLocated in Stockbridge. Take away Thai
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StGreat sushi
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StGreat brunch
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeBrilliant seafood
White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar
266 CanongateCowan and Sons
33 Raeburn PlGreat Avocado toast and brunch options
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StA good brunch
Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StAmazing little Thai, in an ancient building. It's a must book
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareLondon chain of amazing Indian restaurants
Bells Diner
7 St Stephen StBurger restaurant
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlRestaurant / bar with a beer garden
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Portamazing cakes
Radicibus italian restaurant
2 Deanhaugh StGreat little Italian
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlGreat little tapas bar.
Owned by a Michelin Star chef but it is a pub. Dog and child friendly
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdOwned by a Michelin Star chef but it is a pub. Dog and child friendly
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StOne of the best restaurants in Edinburgh!
meltmongers
80 Bruntsfield PlAmazing cheese toasties
Stocks Urban Bistro & Bar
24-25 St Giles' StOwned by a local, with fabulous views.
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillAmazing setting, located at the castle
Drinks & Nightlife
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StBar with good food
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StGood after a walk in Inverlieth Park
Good Brothers Wine Bar
34 Dean StHidden little bar
Copper Blossom
107 George StCentral cocktail and wine bar
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StCool little cocktail bar
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlWine and cheese bar
The Blackbird
37-39 Leven StBar that serves good pub fair. Owned by locals
Large selection of beers, and very closely the apartment
42 locals recommend
Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian RdLarge selection of beers, and very closely the apartment
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlNice bar
WestRoom
3 Melville PlUnder The Stairs
3A Merchant StShabby chic bar
Monteiths
61 High StBar with good food
Sightseeing
Royal Mile
Connects Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Place (Queens Residence)
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StUnder ground tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveQueens floating palace
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketTourist area of Edinburgh
Edinburgh beach, a lovely cafe called the Beach Cafe which serves great food and delicious cakes
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeEdinburgh beach, a lovely cafe called the Beach Cafe which serves great food and delicious cakes
Castle Rock
Edinburgh Castle a must visit
Parks & Nature
Dalkeith Country Park
Via King's GateGreat for kids with a lovely cafe and shop
Gorgie City Farm
City farm great for kids and free
Edinburgh Zoo station
You need to book the Pandas online before visiting
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayLovely walk
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdA lovely walk and cafe
Nearby Holyrood Place. Fantastic views from Arthurs Seat across the city
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Nearby Holyrood Place. Fantastic views from Arthurs Seat across the city
A beautiful park with beautiful views towards the castle. A lovely place to watch the fireworks at New Year or to mark the end of the fesitval
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
A beautiful park with beautiful views towards the castle. A lovely place to watch the fireworks at New Year or to mark the end of the fesitval
A beautiful place to have a walk with stunning views and beautiful plants. Also does fabulous light shows. Please see their website for more info
104 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden station
A beautiful place to have a walk with stunning views and beautiful plants. Also does fabulous light shows. Please see their website for more info
Arts & Culture
Great for children, very close to the castle
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillGreat for children, very close to the castle
City Art Centre
2 Market StNational Museum of Flight
B1347A day trip to East Lothain
The Laurel Gallery - Art Gallery Edinburgh
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market StLovely gallery with a fab cafe
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdLovely cafe, gardens and great gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StPeaceful museum
Museum of Childhood station
Sweet little museum
Museum on the Mound
23 The MoundShopping
Maddie and Marks
1 Craigcrook TerraceGreat kids shoes
Treehouse Children's Wear
10-12 Hamilton PlGreat kids shop that also does hairdressing
House of Fraser
48 Princes StJenner department store, a famous old store
Harvey Nichols
Large department store
Jeffreys Interiors
8 N W Circus PlFab interiors shop
Dick's Edinburgh
3 N W Circus PlGreat store mainly menswear
Joseph Bonnar Antique and Period Jewellery
72 Thistle StBeautiful jewellery
Pam Jenkins
41 Thistle StAmazing ladies shoes
Jane Davidson
52 Thistle StEpitome
35 Dundas StCool independent store
Le Labo
46a George StMy favourite perfume store from NYC
Aesop Stockbridge
6 N W Circus PlAmazing skin care products
George Street
George Streethigh end shopping including Jo Malone
Princes Street
Princes StreetMain shopping street with high street stores
Essentials
Appellation Wines
63 Comely Bank RdIndependent wine and beer merchant
George Mewes Cheese
3 Dean Park Stamazing cheese shop
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank RdGreat supermarket for all essentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkSmall grocery store
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StSmall grocery store
Waitrose & Partners
Burghmuir RoadGreat produce
Located on Princess st and also a smaller store at Haymarket station
26 locals recommend
Marks & Spencer Edinburgh
54 Princes StLocated on Princess st and also a smaller store at Haymarket station