Emma’s guidebook

Emma
Emma’s guidebook

Food and Drink

A treat-yourself, special occasion restaurant - book well in advance! 'a modern British family run restaurant serving a fine dining, seasonal menu.'
6 locals recommend
Eleanore
30-31 Albert Place
6 locals recommend
A treat-yourself, special occasion restaurant - book well in advance! 'a modern British family run restaurant serving a fine dining, seasonal menu.'
Another place for a special occasion - 'contemporary Scottish bistro in the heart of Leith serving daily changing set menu & low intervention wines'
17 locals recommend
Borough
50-54 Henderson St
17 locals recommend
Another place for a special occasion - 'contemporary Scottish bistro in the heart of Leith serving daily changing set menu & low intervention wines'
a neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop that specialises in naturally made wines - with small dishes of food on the side
11 locals recommend
Spry Wines
1 Haddington Pl
11 locals recommend
a neighbourhood wine bar and bottle shop that specialises in naturally made wines - with small dishes of food on the side
Visit the beach at Portobello and stop here for a slice - beware the seagulls!
13 locals recommend
Civerinos Slice (Portobello)
47-49 Figgate Lane
13 locals recommend
Visit the beach at Portobello and stop here for a slice - beware the seagulls!

Sightseeing

Weird and wonderful and full to the brim with antiques
Georgian Antiques
10 Pattison St
Weird and wonderful and full to the brim with antiques
Panoramic views around the city, and a relatively short walk!
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
1098 locals recommend
Panoramic views around the city, and a relatively short walk!
Holyrood Park is a short walk from the Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak in Holyrood Park
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
1859 locals recommend
Holyrood Park is a short walk from the Royal Mile in the heart of the city. It is a 640 acre Royal Park adjacent to Holyrood Palace. Arthur's Seat is an ancient volcano which is the main peak in Holyrood Park
69 locals recommend
The Shore station
69 locals recommend

Local Pubs

This is one of our favourite spots for a laid back meal and drink (lots of good veggie options and right round the corner from us!)
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith Walk
96 locals recommend
This is one of our favourite spots for a laid back meal and drink (lots of good veggie options and right round the corner from us!)
Rotating craft beer/ale menu and a good spot for wine and cheese or a drink outside on their tables in the sun
Old Eastway Tap
218 Easter Road
Rotating craft beer/ale menu and a good spot for wine and cheese or a drink outside on their tables in the sun
Burgers and fun cocktails, a nice vibe and close to the flat
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke St
178 locals recommend
Burgers and fun cocktails, a nice vibe and close to the flat

Bakeries and brunch

Best sourdough breads and pastries in town!
KVASA Bakery, Shop & Fermentation Lab
101 Leith Walk
Best sourdough breads and pastries in town!
Good for a cooked breakfast.
83 locals recommend
Word of Mouth
3A Albert St
83 locals recommend
Good for a cooked breakfast.
Perfect for a wander from the flat to get a coffee and pastry/loaf to enjoy in the Leith Links or down by the Shore
30 locals recommend
Twelve Triangles Kitchen Table
148 Duke St
30 locals recommend
Perfect for a wander from the flat to get a coffee and pastry/loaf to enjoy in the Leith Links or down by the Shore