Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Cross & Corner
1 CanonmillsRelaxing bar with great beers and bar snacks
Atmospheric typical Scottish pub that also serves "food by the mug". Outdoor beer garden for when the weather's good.
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlAtmospheric typical Scottish pub that also serves "food by the mug". Outdoor beer garden for when the weather's good.
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland StPub & Restaurant made famous in the "Scotland Street" novels
Classical Scottish pub just off Princes Street. Fantastic architecture.
125 locals recommend
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StClassical Scottish pub just off Princes Street. Fantastic architecture.
Thistle Street Bar
39 Thistle StSnug, warm buzzing, typically Scottish pub
Ian Rankin's books immortalised a basic pub where tourists join locals for real ale and bar lunches. A must for Rebus fans.
23 locals recommend
The Oxford Bar
8 Young StIan Rankin's books immortalised a basic pub where tourists join locals for real ale and bar lunches. A must for Rebus fans.
Food Scene
Great Pub/Restaurant. Excellent food and a huge beer menu. Always buzzing at the weekend. Suggest you book a table in advance.
85 locals recommend
The Other Place
2-4 Broughton RdGreat Pub/Restaurant. Excellent food and a huge beer menu. Always buzzing at the weekend. Suggest you book a table in advance.
Tom Kitchen's pub restaurant. Great reviews - so not always easy to book .... but they do have 'walk-in' tables if you're willing to wait.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdTom Kitchen's pub restaurant. Great reviews - so not always easy to book .... but they do have 'walk-in' tables if you're willing to wait.
Loon Fung
2 Warriston CresGreat local Chinese restaurant who also do speedy delivery
Raeburn House Hotel
Good food and beers overlooking Edinburgh Accies rugby ground
The best and most quirky curry restaurant in the city ..... "I have never seen bigger nan breads"
38 locals recommend
V Deep
60 Henderson StreetThe best and most quirky curry restaurant in the city ..... "I have never seen bigger nan breads"
Superb 'town' version of superb local seafood restaurant chain
119 locals recommend
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetSuperb 'town' version of superb local seafood restaurant chain
Classical French cooking in the heart of Edinburgh. Book so you won't be disappointed.
45 locals recommend
Cafe St Honorė
34 Thistle St N W LnClassical French cooking in the heart of Edinburgh. Book so you won't be disappointed.
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreNom, nom, nom. Top afternoon tea location.
The Dome
14 George StClassic lunch venue - old bank building - superb architecture
The Roamin Nose
14 Eyre PlaceMorning coffee and cakes
new town deli
42 Broughton StSandwich lunches, and "the morning after" hearty breakfasts
Everything Else
Small Sunday market selling everything fromm cheeses to chocolate to gifts.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetSmall Sunday market selling everything fromm cheeses to chocolate to gifts.
Great to catch a top flight Scottish Rugby game through the winter season. Bar is always welcoming :-)
Heriot's Rugby Club
Inverleith RowGreat to catch a top flight Scottish Rugby game through the winter season. Bar is always welcoming :-)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWhat more can we say .......
If you're already a member .... here's your local Health Club
13 locals recommend
David Lloyd Newhaven Harbour
Newhaven PlaceIf you're already a member .... here's your local Health Club
Eyre Medical Practice
31 Eyre CresLocal doctors. Just in case ......
Friendly local golf club who welcome visitors. Parkland course ... but you wouldn't think you wre in the centre of the city ...
9 locals recommend
Duddingston Golf Club
135 Duddingston Rd WFriendly local golf club who welcome visitors. Parkland course ... but you wouldn't think you wre in the centre of the city ...
Inverleith Park
Walking, running, relaxing - a good place to start
Easter Road (Hibernian FC).
12 Albion PlOne football option - Scottish Championship
Heart Of Midlothian Football Club
McLeod StreetOne football option - Scottish Premiership
Yoga Alliance UK
10 Beaverhall Rd..... and relax
..... and for walking to Leith's, restaurants, bars and attractions
21 locals recommend
Water of Leith Cyclepath
..... and for walking to Leith's, restaurants, bars and attractions
For those who enjoy a "day at the races". Open all year and easy to get to (train & bus).
19 locals recommend
Musselburgh Racecourse
Linkfield RoadFor those who enjoy a "day at the races". Open all year and easy to get to (train & bus).
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLocal supermarket a 5 minutes walk away
Margiotta Dundas Street
122-124 Dundas StLocal convenience store ....
Shopping
Geluja Candle Decorations
2 Raeburn PlGifts to take home ....
Sightseeing
Gipsy Brae Recreation Ground
Great for walking - and views of the Firth of Forth
A great early morning walk to get fantastic views of the city and Fife across the Forth Estuary
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
A great early morning walk to get fantastic views of the city and Fife across the Forth Estuary
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateHistory, exhibitions, gallery - top venue
Salisbury Crags
A slighly easier walk and view of the city
Calton Hill
Calton HillPerfect town centre location for scenic pictures
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillWhat more do we need to say?
Princes Street
Princes StreetTo soak up the sun on a Summer's day.
An Iconic ship .... what memories. Look forward to dressing up in the crew's bar :-)
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveAn Iconic ship .... what memories. Look forward to dressing up in the crew's bar :-)
Arts & Culture
Quiet contemplation or a new exhibition - always enjoyable - and free to enter
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StQuiet contemplation or a new exhibition - always enjoyable - and free to enter
High class comedy throughout the year, but especially during the Fringe Festival in August
40 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceHigh class comedy throughout the year, but especially during the Fringe Festival in August