Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlServes great breakfasts, light meals and coffee
Lovely local Thai place to each. They also do takeaway (but not delivery)
18 locals recommend
Thai Lemongrass
40-41 Bruntsfield PlLovely local Thai place to each. They also do takeaway (but not delivery)
If you like fresh Thai food this is one of the best in Edinburgh. Reservations always recommended.
20 locals recommend
Thai Orchid
5A Johnston TerraceIf you like fresh Thai food this is one of the best in Edinburgh. Reservations always recommended.
The Apartment
7-13 Barclay PlLocal place to eat with varied menu.
Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StAlways a good cup of coffee here,
Costa Coffee
124-130 Bruntsfield PlEveryone likes a Costa coffee now and then!
Wagamama
1 Castle TerraceAlways good fresh food.
Great place to take tea, dine and to see the architecture. The Dome was one a main bank and the interior of the ceiling is amazing.
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StGreat place to take tea, dine and to see the architecture. The Dome was one a main bank and the interior of the ceiling is amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthExcellent small restaurant to eat but booking necessary.
The famous 19th Hole for Bruntsfield Links. Can be quite a mixed crowd and has various sports events on TV.
108 locals recommend
The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesThe famous 19th Hole for Bruntsfield Links. Can be quite a mixed crowd and has various sports events on TV.
Local Bar which gets lively with the young on a summer night. Can sit out at the front.
35 locals recommend
Black Ivy
4 Alvanley TerraceLocal Bar which gets lively with the young on a summer night. Can sit out at the front.
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StOne of the main restaurants. Reservations necessary.
Great place to have coffee, lunch, drinks or dinner. Bookings not required but sometimes in the Festival they do take reservations. Always lively & George Street is the hub of things in the Festival
17 locals recommend
Browns Edinburgh
131-133 George StGreat place to have coffee, lunch, drinks or dinner. Bookings not required but sometimes in the Festival they do take reservations. Always lively & George Street is the hub of things in the Festival
Great fancy place to drink cocktails and should you so wish you have a nightclub, LuLu's, underneath!
205 locals recommend
Tigerlilly
125 George StGreat fancy place to drink cocktails and should you so wish you have a nightclub, LuLu's, underneath!
Everything Else
Great local restaurant/bar/cafe doing amazing food and good atmostphere. Recently refurbished.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlGreat local restaurant/bar/cafe doing amazing food and good atmostphere. Recently refurbished.
The Zen trio of Beauty Salons have UK Salon of the Year status. Bruntsfield is the local one, friendly and very professional.
6 locals recommend
Zen Lifestyle
25-27 Bruntsfield PlThe Zen trio of Beauty Salons have UK Salon of the Year status. Bruntsfield is the local one, friendly and very professional.
Lloyds Pharmacy
7 Deanhaugh StLocal Pharmacy/Drugstore
Tollcross Post Office
33 Home StLarger post office in the area.
Wonderful place to stop for coffee and cake on the way into town through the Meadows.
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanWonderful place to stop for coffee and cake on the way into town through the Meadows.
Peppers Sandwich Bar
32 Lady Lawson StLovely sandwich bar if walking into town. Friendly staff.
The brilliant place to relax and unwind with pampering, swimming and hydro pool.
14 locals recommend
One Spa
8 Conference SquareThe brilliant place to relax and unwind with pampering, swimming and hydro pool.
Bombay Bicycle Club
6 Brougham PlA very good local Indian Restaurant.
Fountain Park
130 Dundee StLarge Cinema, Bowling, Pizza Hut, Nandos. Good for a wet day!
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle dominates the skyline and from a historical point of view you can't get any better.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh Castle dominates the skyline and from a historical point of view you can't get any better.
Holyrood Palace is where the Queen lives when she is in Edinburgh. It closes when she is in residence.
329 locals recommend
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateHolyrood Palace is where the Queen lives when she is in Edinburgh. It closes when she is in residence.
One of the best places to go whether it is raining or not! Modern blended with old architecture along with some totally amazing artifacts.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
One of the best places to go whether it is raining or not! Modern blended with old architecture along with some totally amazing artifacts.
Parks & Nature
The Botanic Gardens are world famous for the amazing greenhouses and the research science. Lovely day out and loads of spaces for children.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceThe Botanic Gardens are world famous for the amazing greenhouses and the research science. Lovely day out and loads of spaces for children.