Shirin’s guidebook
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IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlacePurveyors of fine farmhouse and artisan scottish cheeses
COOK Morningside
328 Morningside RdFood Shop selling gourmet ready meals, cakes and puddings in Morningside
Contemporary, family-run dining room serving a classic Italian menu with daily blackboard specials.
53 locals recommend
Nonna's Kitchen
45 Morningside RdContemporary, family-run dining room serving a classic Italian menu with daily blackboard specials.
One of Edinburgh's best cinemas- independent and focusing on creating a luxurious feel! Come and take a peek!
161 locals recommend
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceOne of Edinburgh's best cinemas- independent and focusing on creating a luxurious feel! Come and take a peek!
One of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and a pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is an 18 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and Golf Clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Only open during summer it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
108 locals recommend
The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesOne of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and a pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is an 18 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and Golf Clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Only open during summer it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
Roughly translating as 'The Inn Of Lost Time', Osteria Del Tempo Perso classic Italian dishes are certainly packed with timeless flavours.
60 locals recommend
Osteria del Tempo Perso
208 Bruntsfield PlRoughly translating as 'The Inn Of Lost Time', Osteria Del Tempo Perso classic Italian dishes are certainly packed with timeless flavours.
Home to fabulous views of Edinburgh- without the competing with the crowds you might encounter at Carlton or the Sailsbury Crags. Also the site of an ancient hillfort, perhaps the rivals of Edin who founded the city?
24 locals recommend
The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hermitage of BraidHome to fabulous views of Edinburgh- without the competing with the crowds you might encounter at Carlton or the Sailsbury Crags. Also the site of an ancient hillfort, perhaps the rivals of Edin who founded the city?
One of Edinburgh's most popular parks, and often a hub of activity! On a sunny day, you'll bump into a plethora of locals out enjoying the weather. Come down with a picnic and savour the atmosphere (you'll also get lovely views of Arthur's Seat!)
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveOne of Edinburgh's most popular parks, and often a hub of activity! On a sunny day, you'll bump into a plethora of locals out enjoying the weather. Come down with a picnic and savour the atmosphere (you'll also get lovely views of Arthur's Seat!)
The menu is seasonal and based around firm favourites with inventive twists. Although tweaked every month with new dishes rotating, the back bone of the menu remains classic brasserie with something for everyone.
61 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
11 Roseneath StThe menu is seasonal and based around firm favourites with inventive twists. Although tweaked every month with new dishes rotating, the back bone of the menu remains classic brasserie with something for everyone.
Lovely little store, generously stocked with a plethora of ethically sourced clothes, homeware items and other bits and bobs.
Dandelion & Ginger
29 W TollcrossLovely little store, generously stocked with a plethora of ethically sourced clothes, homeware items and other bits and bobs.
One of Edinburgh's popular events/drama/music venues, Summerhall hosts of the cities premier Ceilidh clubs! Book ahead if you want a chance to join in with this fun and welcoming tradition!
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
One of Edinburgh's popular events/drama/music venues, Summerhall hosts of the cities premier Ceilidh clubs! Book ahead if you want a chance to join in with this fun and welcoming tradition!
Plentiful breakfast choices and original bistro dishes in a lively cafe-bar with local art displays.
41 locals recommend
The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdPlentiful breakfast choices and original bistro dishes in a lively cafe-bar with local art displays.
Sedate and chic cafe, great spot to sit with a coffee and a book (and maybe a little pastry- when in Rome!)
10 locals recommend
Fieldwork
Sedate and chic cafe, great spot to sit with a coffee and a book (and maybe a little pastry- when in Rome!)
The Canny Man's pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family.
95 locals recommend
Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdThe Canny Man's pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family.