Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Williams and Johnson Coffee Co.
1 Customs WharfTING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlGreat affordable, thai food
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville Pl Sleek modern cafe in the West End
Taste Good
69-71 Slateford RdSome of the best chinese food in Edinburgh and right next to the house
Baba Budan
17 E Market StSpectacular view of Edinburgh with a delicious coffee
Peter's Yard
Classic Swedish cafe/bakery
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeNearby brunch spot
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StOne of the best brunch spots in town
Dough Pizzeria
172 Rose StBest pizza in Edinburgh, hands down
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareUpmarket indian food, simply brilliant
Trendy, upmarket, locally sourced, restaurant in unique venue
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadTrendy, upmarket, locally sourced, restaurant in unique venue
Kebab Mahal
7 Nicolson SquareFamous Indian/Pakastani food
Graze On Grassmarket
67 GrassmarketHealthy vegan food in the heart of town
El Cartel
64 Thistle StBest mexican in Edinburgh, hard to get a seat
Aizle
38 Charlotte SquareFine dining, some of Edinburghs best modern cuisine
Neo-scandi cuisine and natural wine in Edinburghs most beautiful interior
184 locals recommend
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StNeo-scandi cuisine and natural wine in Edinburghs most beautiful interior
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketMary is pretty famous for her ice cream
Drinks & Nightlife
My local bar, good escape from the festival madness. Great atmoshpere and nice food
126 locals recommend
The Caley Sample Room
42-58 Angle Park TerraceMy local bar, good escape from the festival madness. Great atmoshpere and nice food
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StFantastic traditional bar
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdFor all the craft beer lovers
Devils Advocate
Great cocktails, amazing old town location
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StClassy cocktail location
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StIntimate and modern little cocktail bar
Smith & Gertrude
254 Hamilton PlNice wine bar, in a nice area
The Royal Dick Bar
Cool bar in a fantastic venue
BrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateClassic old town craft beer bar
Beautiful old whisky bar on one of Edinburgh's most magnificent streets
79 locals recommend
The Bow Bar
80 W BowBeautiful old whisky bar on one of Edinburgh's most magnificent streets
Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar
57-61 Blackfriars StOne of my favourite spots to get a beer in old town
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdTraditional music pub
Captains Bar
4 S College StTraditional music pub
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateGig venue and club. Also known as 'Edinburghs living room'
The Rat Pack - Piano & Cocktail Bar
9 Shandwick PlaceNice wee pub on Rose Street
Parks & Nature
Great hill near my house, walk up the canal to get to it. Amazing view and great woodlands to explore
13 locals recommend
Craiglockhart Hill
Great hill near my house, walk up the canal to get to it. Amazing view and great woodlands to explore
Fantastics river woodland walks to be done upstream from this visitor centre. Walk along the canal from the house to get here
12 locals recommend
Water of Leith Conservation Trust and Visitor Centre
24 Lanark RdFantastics river woodland walks to be done upstream from this visitor centre. Walk along the canal from the house to get here
One of the best views of Edinburgh, great forest to the south of it called the Hermitage
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdOne of the best views of Edinburgh, great forest to the south of it called the Hermitage
My local park, great place to relax in the summer. Go due South of my flat through the new development and you will see a gate that is a perfect shortcut to the park
50 locals recommend
Harrison Park
42 Harrison GardensMy local park, great place to relax in the summer. Go due South of my flat through the new development and you will see a gate that is a perfect shortcut to the park
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceArthur's Seat
Classic Edinburgh sightseeing trip up Arthurs Seat
For a relaxing restbite get up to the pentland hills. Take the 44 bus from outside the house and ride it to the last stop in Balerno. A short walk up the road and then you are in the gorgeous Pentlands
8 locals recommend
Threipmuir Reservoir
For a relaxing restbite get up to the pentland hills. Take the 44 bus from outside the house and ride it to the last stop in Balerno. A short walk up the road and then you are in the gorgeous Pentlands
A little beach walk, if the tides out you can go across to Cramond Island. Nice traditional pub here too
102 locals recommend
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondA little beach walk, if the tides out you can go across to Cramond Island. Nice traditional pub here too
Entertainment & Activities
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StGreat arthouse cinema
Essentials
Lidl
Dalry RoadClosest supermarket to my house
Margiotta Polwarth
1 Polwarth GardensGreat little local food shop
Sightseeing
Dean Village
Dean PathStockbridge
Great area for charity shops and cafes, has a market on a Sunday
Morningside
Great area for charity shops and cafes
Castle Rock
Leamington Lift Bridge
Leamington RoadShore
ShoreLeith shore harbour
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe Modern Art gallery
Superb gallery just to visit the building alone
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StSuperb gallery just to visit the building alone
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdNational Museum of Scotland