Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Fresh made and flavourful Mexican comfort food with healthy options - inspired by Mexican street food from San Francisco's mission district. Limited seating to eat in. Delicious!
68 locals recommend
Los Cardos
224 Leith WalkFresh made and flavourful Mexican comfort food with healthy options - inspired by Mexican street food from San Francisco's mission district. Limited seating to eat in. Delicious!
Like Indian food? A new take on Indian cuisine, Mithas is squarely aiming high and is the first Indian restaurant to win two AA rosettes two years in a row. Now in 2014's Michelin guide.
8 locals recommend
Mithas Indian restaurant
7 Dock PlaceLike Indian food? A new take on Indian cuisine, Mithas is squarely aiming high and is the first Indian restaurant to win two AA rosettes two years in a row. Now in 2014's Michelin guide.
This is Michelin dining at its best - don't come here looking for cheap and cheerful. It is classic French cuisine with impeccable service. Booking required.
155 locals recommend
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreThis is Michelin dining at its best - don't come here looking for cheap and cheerful. It is classic French cuisine with impeccable service. Booking required.
Quirky arts venue home to all sorts of things, from table tennis tournaments to architect's work spaces upstairs. Pop your head in and check out what's happening!
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StQuirky arts venue home to all sorts of things, from table tennis tournaments to architect's work spaces upstairs. Pop your head in and check out what's happening!
Delicious and extremely authentic Thai food! One of the best in Edinburgh.
32 locals recommend
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union StDelicious and extremely authentic Thai food! One of the best in Edinburgh.
BYOB with no corkage and some of the BEST indian food we've eaten anywhere! This place is packed 7 days a week from noon till midnight and once you've eaten there - you know exactly why!
148 locals recommend
Khushi's
10 Antigua StBYOB with no corkage and some of the BEST indian food we've eaten anywhere! This place is packed 7 days a week from noon till midnight and once you've eaten there - you know exactly why!
Probably the only place you should really buy coffee in Edinburgh. They have got it spot on!
236 locals recommend
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StProbably the only place you should really buy coffee in Edinburgh. They have got it spot on!
We have lost many hours in this little slice of Sicily, which not only serves the tastiest salads, panini's and coffee's around but also have a superbly stocked deli - so you can take it all home too!
46 locals recommend
Gaia
32 Crighton PlWe have lost many hours in this little slice of Sicily, which not only serves the tastiest salads, panini's and coffee's around but also have a superbly stocked deli - so you can take it all home too!
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkUK Pizza Restaurant of the year several times and it is clear why!
Sightseeing
The former Royal Yacht of Queen Elizabeth the second, in service from 1954 to 1997, is now permanently moored as an exhibition ship at Ocean Terminal in Leith.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe former Royal Yacht of Queen Elizabeth the second, in service from 1954 to 1997, is now permanently moored as an exhibition ship at Ocean Terminal in Leith.
One of the most visited attractions in Scotland, the Castle sits on a volcanic lump of rock at the top of the Royal Mile. The Edinburgh Tattoo is held here every summer.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillOne of the most visited attractions in Scotland, the Castle sits on a volcanic lump of rock at the top of the Royal Mile. The Edinburgh Tattoo is held here every summer.
Arts & Culture
A further stalwart art house cinema which is used in the Edinburgh film festival.
184 locals recommend
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdA further stalwart art house cinema which is used in the Edinburgh film festival.
Slightly grungy art house cinema with a huge local following who wouldn't have it any other way!
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StSlightly grungy art house cinema with a huge local following who wouldn't have it any other way!
The UK's largest working Theatre (in terms of audience capacity) opened in 1929 and just a short walk from the flat.
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlThe UK's largest working Theatre (in terms of audience capacity) opened in 1929 and just a short walk from the flat.
Edinburgh's finest comedy venue for stand up - one of the few places where front row seats are always available for the brave! Small basement venue with a great atmosphere.
72 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceEdinburgh's finest comedy venue for stand up - one of the few places where front row seats are always available for the brave! Small basement venue with a great atmosphere.
Everything Else
Another Edinburgh landmark, not every city has an extinct volcanic plug for people to use as its playground. Locals jog or cycle round the park, but climb it for amazing views of the city skyline!
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Another Edinburgh landmark, not every city has an extinct volcanic plug for people to use as its playground. Locals jog or cycle round the park, but climb it for amazing views of the city skyline!
Edinburgh is spoilt for access to green space, but these Botanic Gardens are a splendid oasis and a superb place for a wander to escape the crowds.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceEdinburgh is spoilt for access to green space, but these Botanic Gardens are a splendid oasis and a superb place for a wander to escape the crowds.
Scotland's oldest delicatessen! (opened in 1934) This multi award winning, specialist, Italian delicatessen also boasts a cafe bar/restaurant to the rear.
189 locals recommend
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowScotland's oldest delicatessen! (opened in 1934) This multi award winning, specialist, Italian delicatessen also boasts a cafe bar/restaurant to the rear.
Shopping
A favourite quirky art shop and picture framers exhibiting and selling all sorts of prints, cards, textiles and original housey things - perfect for presents or treats to take home.
38 locals recommend
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StA favourite quirky art shop and picture framers exhibiting and selling all sorts of prints, cards, textiles and original housey things - perfect for presents or treats to take home.
Quirky wee gift shop where you will ALWAYS be able to find an alternative greetings card. They have lots of Edinburgh themed pieces by local artists.
23 locals recommend
The Cats Miaou
36 Elm RowQuirky wee gift shop where you will ALWAYS be able to find an alternative greetings card. They have lots of Edinburgh themed pieces by local artists.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky Beats, UBER stylish decor and a cocktail menu to rival any....this is one of my favourite places in the city.
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StFunky Beats, UBER stylish decor and a cocktail menu to rival any....this is one of my favourite places in the city.
Gay friendly bar with a 3am licence and no entry fee. Great spot to start a night out if you are heading further into town.
38 locals recommend
The Street
2b Picardy PlGay friendly bar with a 3am licence and no entry fee. Great spot to start a night out if you are heading further into town.
This place has managed to not only establish itself as one of the coolest new bars in our area but to also offer top notch pub grub (the burgers are superb!) at good prices.
49 locals recommend
Jeremiah's Taproom
7-8 Elm RowThis place has managed to not only establish itself as one of the coolest new bars in our area but to also offer top notch pub grub (the burgers are superb!) at good prices.
A funky, fun new bar/restaurant attracting a vibrant yet mixed crowd whilst serving up superb cocktails and affordable but very good quality menu's.
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StA funky, fun new bar/restaurant attracting a vibrant yet mixed crowd whilst serving up superb cocktails and affordable but very good quality menu's.
The new 'sister' pub to Edinburgh's original Brass Monkey is already vying to topple this older sibling from it's perch! And, you don't even need to leave Leith!
158 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkThe new 'sister' pub to Edinburgh's original Brass Monkey is already vying to topple this older sibling from it's perch! And, you don't even need to leave Leith!
The local of ALL locals. What more could you ask for in a bar at the end of your street?! This place tick's a lot of boxes. :o)
111 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkThe local of ALL locals. What more could you ask for in a bar at the end of your street?! This place tick's a lot of boxes. :o)