Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Small, family-run daytime coffee shop with outdoor seating and a menu of breakfast, lunch and cakes. The brownies are a must-try!
94 locals recommend
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StSmall, family-run daytime coffee shop with outdoor seating and a menu of breakfast, lunch and cakes. The brownies are a must-try!
Meat free is the way to be over at Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen, a restaurant that’s become a huge hit with Edinburgh’s veggie-loving crowd. But it’s not just the herbivores who are raving about this beloved pizza restaurant – Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen also caters to the city’s pizza lovers and italophiles on the hunt for authentic cuisine
22 locals recommend
Novapizza Vegan and Vegetarian Kitchen
42 Howe StMeat free is the way to be over at Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen, a restaurant that’s become a huge hit with Edinburgh’s veggie-loving crowd. But it’s not just the herbivores who are raving about this beloved pizza restaurant – Novapizza Vegetarian Kitchen also caters to the city’s pizza lovers and italophiles on the hunt for authentic cuisine
The Table
3A Dundas StOne of Edinburgh's most exclusive food scenes! Book far in advance!
Opened in January 2017, Taisteal is the latest venture by Chef Gordon Craig. Meaning journey or travel in Scots Gaelic, Taisteal presents dishes using the best local Scottish produce combined with elements from around the world. Taisteal takes elements of fine dining and presents them in a relaxed environment.
58 locals recommend
Taisteal
1 Forth StreetOpened in January 2017, Taisteal is the latest venture by Chef Gordon Craig. Meaning journey or travel in Scots Gaelic, Taisteal presents dishes using the best local Scottish produce combined with elements from around the world. Taisteal takes elements of fine dining and presents them in a relaxed environment.
Rustic-chic gastropub with a Modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdRustic-chic gastropub with a Modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore.
Artisan cupcake bakery and tearoom with traditional and exotic flavours. Fantastic brunch and lunch options
118 locals recommend
Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StArtisan cupcake bakery and tearoom with traditional and exotic flavours. Fantastic brunch and lunch options
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney StFabulous donuts!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Atmospheric basement pub with traditional decor, real ale, classic pub menu and live folk sessions.
82 locals recommend
The Bailie Bar
2-4 St Stephen StAtmospheric basement pub with traditional decor, real ale, classic pub menu and live folk sessions.
Come on a Thursday night for some of the best Scottish folk music in the city!
49 locals recommend
The Antiquary Bar
72-78 St Stephen StCome on a Thursday night for some of the best Scottish folk music in the city!
Changing menu of specialist cocktails in a tiny, quirky black-and-white bar with pavement tables.
51 locals recommend
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen St Changing menu of specialist cocktails in a tiny, quirky black-and-white bar with pavement tables.
The bar was built to create a place where all people would feel welcome whether it would be for one of our deliciously creative cocktails, wide range of craft beers or our extensive wine list.
It is a hidden bar fusing the classic Prohibition style Speakeasy and a nod to the Vintage style Barbershop.
297 locals recommend
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StThe bar was built to create a place where all people would feel welcome whether it would be for one of our deliciously creative cocktails, wide range of craft beers or our extensive wine list.
It is a hidden bar fusing the classic Prohibition style Speakeasy and a nod to the Vintage style Barbershop.