Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Summerhall
Arts venue with live bands, events, ceilidhs a bar and a lot more!
City centre and popular with tourists - lots of bars, cafes and shops - more on the pricey end of the scale
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetCity centre and popular with tourists - lots of bars, cafes and shops - more on the pricey end of the scale
Older part of town full of good eats, cafes, pubs and sightseeing opportunities
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketOlder part of town full of good eats, cafes, pubs and sightseeing opportunities
Black Ivy
4 Alvanley TerraceLovely boutique hotel with yummy food and gorgeous decor
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlPopular with Marchmont locals - good food
Cafes
August_21 Coffee House
89 Causewaysideit's awesome!
Beetroot Sauvage - Vegan Café, Restaurant, Yoga Studio
33-41 Ratcliffe TerraceAll vegan cafe
Cult Espresso
104 Buccleuch StThe name says it all! glass, brick and hipsters :-)
Brochan
24 Marchmont CresBrochan - porridge/vegan cafe - a favourite!
The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdGood for brunch
Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville Terrace
Popular local hangout - good coffee, breakfasts
Supermarkets & supplies
Sainsbury's Local
45 Bernard StGood for basics/essentials and just around the corner!
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith Walk5 mins walk from the flat
Local co-op for all things healthy - lovely fresh baked local breads available every day!
18 locals recommend
The New Leaf Co-op
23 Argyle PlLocal co-op for all things healthy - lovely fresh baked local breads available every day!
Health food shop - bit bigger than New Leaf and with supplements, toiletries, beauty range etc
165 locals recommend
Real Foods
37 Broughton StHealth food shop - bit bigger than New Leaf and with supplements, toiletries, beauty range etc
Large supermarket with everything you could possibly need - hop on a bus down causewayside to Cameron Toll to get to this one! (or 25 minute walk)
211 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceLarge supermarket with everything you could possibly need - hop on a bus down causewayside to Cameron Toll to get to this one! (or 25 minute walk)