Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Hanedan
41 W Preston StWonderful Turkish fare - a real hidden gem!
Art gallery and coffee shop, behind the building there is a wonderful pub called The Royal Dick, which used to the old veterinary collage - some wonderful decor!
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
Art gallery and coffee shop, behind the building there is a wonderful pub called The Royal Dick, which used to the old veterinary collage - some wonderful decor!
This family friendly French establishment is lovely for breakfast and lunch
75 locals recommend
Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville TerraceThis family friendly French establishment is lovely for breakfast and lunch
There are actually 3 of these Swedish bakeries 1 minute walk from each other. Wonderful pastries and sourdough Pizza's to be had
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanThere are actually 3 of these Swedish bakeries 1 minute walk from each other. Wonderful pastries and sourdough Pizza's to be had
A restaurant for special occasions. It's not cheap, but for the price tag you'll receive a unique experience, good service and wonderful Scottish food you may not have ever tried before
184 locals recommend
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StA restaurant for special occasions. It's not cheap, but for the price tag you'll receive a unique experience, good service and wonderful Scottish food you may not have ever tried before
A 6 course seasonal set menu is served to you on long tables. The food is always delicious and Scottish and the atmosphere cosy and fun
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadA 6 course seasonal set menu is served to you on long tables. The food is always delicious and Scottish and the atmosphere cosy and fun
Earthy Foods & Goods
Ratcliffe TerraceLovely family cafe with great salads and delicious coffee
One of our favourites. Scottish meeting the French at their best!
173 locals recommend
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StOne of our favourites. Scottish meeting the French at their best!
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StGreat, great sushi
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes RoadFantastic food 30 seconds from our door. Best salads in town
Shopping
The Red Door Gallery
42 Victoria StGreat shop to find local artist's work at a reasonable price
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StWonderful shop with wonderful gifts and friendly staff
Hannah Zakari
Great one off pieces of jewellery and prints
Drinks & Nightlife
A great walk over Arthurs seat deserves a good drink and some fine food - The Sheep's Heid should not disappoint
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayA great walk over Arthurs seat deserves a good drink and some fine food - The Sheep's Heid should not disappoint
Huge variety of great cocktails, and if they don't have what you want - just ask! Also a great live music venue - have a look at what's on
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StHuge variety of great cocktails, and if they don't have what you want - just ask! Also a great live music venue - have a look at what's on
If you don't know its there you would just walk right past. This cosy dark bar sells delicious and unusual cocktails
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StIf you don't know its there you would just walk right past. This cosy dark bar sells delicious and unusual cocktails
Lovely bar with outside seating area and unusual decor left over from its former life as a veterinary college!
26 locals recommend
The Royal Dick Bar
Lovely bar with outside seating area and unusual decor left over from its former life as a veterinary college!
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StSpeak-easy through a barber shop
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Fantastic walks and beautiful views from this iconic land mark.
Lovely walks along the river - so quite at times you'll forget you're in the middle of the city.
109 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdLovely walks along the river - so quite at times you'll forget you're in the middle of the city.
Sightseeing
Three streets lie quietly under the city centre - a great insight into the magical and dark past of this great gothic city
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StThree streets lie quietly under the city centre - a great insight into the magical and dark past of this great gothic city
Entertainment & Activities
I love this dark horror tour. On a rainy day there is no scarier, finer place to be!
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StI love this dark horror tour. On a rainy day there is no scarier, finer place to be!
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdLovely old cinema showing arthouse films
Arts & Culture
Fantastically recently refurbished gallery with some wonderful modern and traditional art on display
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StFantastically recently refurbished gallery with some wonderful modern and traditional art on display
Have a fantastic Impressionist exhibition on at the moment as well as the Open Exhibition with local artists displaying their wares
39 locals recommend
Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundHave a fantastic Impressionist exhibition on at the moment as well as the Open Exhibition with local artists displaying their wares
Alway fantastic exhibits at this stunning gallery
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdAlway fantastic exhibits at this stunning gallery
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdGreat exhibits - never disappoint