Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Our local pub, very relaxed, do nice and cheap food.
106 locals recommend
The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdOur local pub, very relaxed, do nice and cheap food.
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High StVery popular bar on Royal Mile, specialising in whiskey
Artisan Bar
35-36 London RdFood Scene
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdYummy pastries, salads etc
Polentoni
38 Easter RdLocal Italian cafe with a Northern Italian twist
Giovanni Chip Shop
122 Easter RoadOur local chip shop run by an Italian expats
Aldente
139 Easter RdItalian restaurant. Nice food and friendly staff.
Ginger Restaurant
11 S College StGood Indian/Nepalease restaurant.
Sicilian Pastry Shop
14-16 Albert StDelicious
Family run, very exciting menu, cute venue, one the more expensive side
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadFamily run, very exciting menu, cute venue, one the more expensive side
Great Meze place - they have a lunch and dinner offer with a set price per person - great value for money if you share.
6 locals recommend
Meze Meze
71 Rose StGreat Meze place - they have a lunch and dinner offer with a set price per person - great value for money if you share.
Pizza Posto Edinburgh
16 Nicolson StreetCheap and cheerful pizzas by Italian pizzaioli
Polish pierogi cafe - best in town indeed. Cash only (cash machine across the road).
Pierogi Najlepsze w Miescie
Polish pierogi cafe - best in town indeed. Cash only (cash machine across the road).
Ola Kala, the Best Grill & Deli
202 Morrison StA pub with great food and great selection of drinks (try the cider aged in whiskey barrels)
22 locals recommend
Usquabae Whisky Bar And Larder
2-4 Hope StreetA pub with great food and great selection of drinks (try the cider aged in whiskey barrels)
Shopping
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdLocal shop, long working hours, reasonable choice range
Princes Street
Princes StreetHigh Street shopping
Couldn't find Jenners as a separate entity here - a very pretty shop to look at. Features a cafe on the upper floor
Barber Shop at Jenners
2 Rose StCouldn't find Jenners as a separate entity here - a very pretty shop to look at. Features a cafe on the upper floor
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketStreet market
Sightseeing
Regent Terrace
Regent TerraceNice views of the city
One of the most famous monuments of Edinburgh, with great views of the city. A lot of events are held there too
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillOne of the most famous monuments of Edinburgh, with great views of the city. A lot of events are held there too
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveA bit of a weird point on the 'sightseeing' list, however, if you go the floor 5, there is a cafe - you can get to the seating area by purchasing some food or a drink - the view from there is quite nice :)
107 locals recommend
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StA bit of a weird point on the 'sightseeing' list, however, if you go the floor 5, there is a cafe - you can get to the seating area by purchasing some food or a drink - the view from there is quite nice :)
Edinburgh Castle - great sight seeing point, nice views to the city. Museum is ok, but a bit overpriced.
59 locals recommend
Castle Rock
Edinburgh Castle - great sight seeing point, nice views to the city. Museum is ok, but a bit overpriced.
Dean Village
Dean PathPicturesque
Parks & Nature
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeGets very busy if the weather is sunny :)
Arthur's Seat
A large park to walk around and discover - has quite a few little secret spots and nice lakes
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveA large park to walk around and discover - has quite a few little secret spots and nice lakes
The Meadows - nice to walk around/go for a run. Very close to the University.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveThe Meadows - nice to walk around/go for a run. Very close to the University.
Very pretty and calm, good facilities and gift shop
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceVery pretty and calm, good facilities and gift shop
Arts & Culture
Great museum, definitely worth a visit, especially on a rainy day.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Great museum, definitely worth a visit, especially on a rainy day.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen St