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The Elephant House
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One of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh and where author J.K. Rowling sat and wrote some of the Harry Potter books.
'The birthplace of Harry Potter', open till 10pm, a coffee shop with terrific old town views. Gets busy during the day.
Opened in 1995, The Elephant House has established itself as one of the best tea and coffee houses in Edinburgh. Made famous as the place of inspiration to writers such as J.K. Rowling, who sat writing much of her early novels in the back room overlooking Edinburgh Castle.
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Location
21 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh, Scotland