Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Cool, laid-back bar with an authentic Brazillian club underneath. Carnival dancers, live music and they show a lot of live sports too.
47 locals recommend
Boteco Do Brasil
47 Lothian StCool, laid-back bar with an authentic Brazillian club underneath. Carnival dancers, live music and they show a lot of live sports too.
South-west cuisine with Tex-Mex flavours in high-energy, hip hangout. Lunch burrito and drink deals
30 locals recommend
Illegal Jack's
44-45 St Patrick SquareSouth-west cuisine with Tex-Mex flavours in high-energy, hip hangout. Lunch burrito and drink deals
Simple, retro ice cream parlour for homemade gelato, plus coffee and hot chocolate.
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketSimple, retro ice cream parlour for homemade gelato, plus coffee and hot chocolate.
One of Scotland's most famous restaurants. Hidden in a collection of historic buildings at the gates to Edinburgh Castle, James Thomson's Witchery is the most spectacularly atmospheric dining destination in the city.
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillOne of Scotland's most famous restaurants. Hidden in a collection of historic buildings at the gates to Edinburgh Castle, James Thomson's Witchery is the most spectacularly atmospheric dining destination in the city.
The best pizza in Edinburgh and a really chilled out place for a casual bite. You can put anything on your pizza. Chocolate, cactus...pineapple!
22 locals recommend
Mamma's American Pizza
28 - 30 GrassmarketThe best pizza in Edinburgh and a really chilled out place for a casual bite. You can put anything on your pizza. Chocolate, cactus...pineapple!
Probably one of the most popular coffee shops in the city. Smashing selection of coffees, sodas and beers and a really chilled out vibe. Don't be surprised if you have to get it to go, it can get packed!
101 locals recommend
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StProbably one of the most popular coffee shops in the city. Smashing selection of coffees, sodas and beers and a really chilled out vibe. Don't be surprised if you have to get it to go, it can get packed!
Best breakfast in the area and a really quirky, relaxed setting. Traditional Scottish breakfast meals with a quality twist. A must go for a late morning treat.
41 locals recommend
Spoon
6 A Nicolson StBest breakfast in the area and a really quirky, relaxed setting. Traditional Scottish breakfast meals with a quality twist. A must go for a late morning treat.
High-end cuisine in a casual setting. Good place for couples or small groups to have a relaxed meal with a good selection of wines and whiskies. The back of the restaurant has some smashing views out to the city too.
156 locals recommend
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeHigh-end cuisine in a casual setting. Good place for couples or small groups to have a relaxed meal with a good selection of wines and whiskies. The back of the restaurant has some smashing views out to the city too.
Arts & Culture
Surgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world. Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum.
114 locals recommend
Surgeons' Hall Museums
Nicolson StreetSurgeons' Hall Museums' iconic William Playfair building at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The Wohl Pathology Museum, one of the most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world. Book said to be made from William Burke's skin in our History of Surgery Museum.
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all in one amazing building.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Explore the diversity of the natural world, world cultures, art and design, science and technology and Scottish history, all in one amazing building.
Drinks & Nightlife
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
82 locals recommend
BrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateNo-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
Sophisticated cocktail bar with live DJ's. Excellent choice of drinks in lively atmosphere.
85 locals recommend
Dragonfly
52 West PortSophisticated cocktail bar with live DJ's. Excellent choice of drinks in lively atmosphere.
Great laid-back Scottish pub. Look out for live music gigs and any games they're showing. Decent pub food available too.
15 locals recommend
Black Bull
43 Leith StGreat laid-back Scottish pub. Look out for live music gigs and any games they're showing. Decent pub food available too.
They also do food, but you come here for the cocktails. Big, comfy seats set in the vaults of the city. A great place for a quiet drink to round of an evening.
86 locals recommend
Monteiths
61 High StThey also do food, but you come here for the cocktails. Big, comfy seats set in the vaults of the city. A great place for a quiet drink to round of an evening.
Parks & Nature
You'll forget you're in a city when you reach Arthur's Seat and the Queen's park. A well-paved walk to the top and you can see all the city's main sites, as well as get away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
You'll forget you're in a city when you reach Arthur's Seat and the Queen's park. A well-paved walk to the top and you can see all the city's main sites, as well as get away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets.