Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Project Coffee
192-194 Bruntsfield PlGreat for breakfast of afternoon tea, the scones are fab!
Artisan Roast Bruntsfield
138 Bruntsfield PlBest coffee in Edinburgh! 'nuff said :D
Empire Cafe
21d Strathearn RdTom Hanks was spotted here !
Great staff, delicious Italian food - they even make Italian bicycles (not kidding) which you can purchase as an extra special souvenir
60 locals recommend
Osteria del Tempo Perso
208 Bruntsfield PlGreat staff, delicious Italian food - they even make Italian bicycles (not kidding) which you can purchase as an extra special souvenir
Nice trendy wine bar with food. This place is lovely but gets pretty busy!
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlNice trendy wine bar with food. This place is lovely but gets pretty busy!
Delicious Italian
60 Warrender Park RdDoes what it says on the tin - amazing pizza. They do take away as well
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StArtisan coffee with a cool vibe
Lovely, friendly little place if you fancy a bite mid festival. The mezze if delicious!
6 locals recommend
Olly Bongo's
4 Teviot PlLovely, friendly little place if you fancy a bite mid festival. The mezze if delicious!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Earl of Marchmont
22 Marchmont CresLive music on weekends with good pub food
Nice atmosphere and packed with antique golfing items. You can rent equipment here for a game on the Links just outside. Good food
108 locals recommend
The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesNice atmosphere and packed with antique golfing items. You can rent equipment here for a game on the Links just outside. Good food
Experience a traditional Scottish ceilidh. Tonnes of fun, bring your dancing shoes!
80 locals recommend
Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland StreetExperience a traditional Scottish ceilidh. Tonnes of fun, bring your dancing shoes!
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StLate night music and live bands
Parks & Nature
A short walk away, this park offers unrivalled views of the city and beyond. They occasionally have stargazing nights
28 locals recommend
Royal Observatory
Blackford HillA short walk away, this park offers unrivalled views of the city and beyond. They occasionally have stargazing nights
Great green space for BBQs, flea markets (during summer) and hosts events during the Fringe Festival
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveGreat green space for BBQs, flea markets (during summer) and hosts events during the Fringe Festival
If you fancy a challenge hike up this inactive volcano and it's crag for some great views. While you're here also visit the oldest pub in Scotland - The Sheep's Heid
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
If you fancy a challenge hike up this inactive volcano and it's crag for some great views. While you're here also visit the oldest pub in Scotland - The Sheep's Heid
Boasts a fabulous collection of plant life and gorgeous Victorian glasshouses. Well work a visit and entry is free to the main garden
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBoasts a fabulous collection of plant life and gorgeous Victorian glasshouses. Well work a visit and entry is free to the main garden
Everything Else
King's Buildings
Mayfield RoadThe University's Science department campus
Pollock Halls of Residence, The University of Edinburgh
18 Holyrood Park RdStudent accommodation UoEdinburgh
George Square
George SquareMain University area
Arts & Culture
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceQuirky tradional theatre converted into a cinema
Beautiful architecture and nice collection. The rooftop bar has a some great views
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Beautiful architecture and nice collection. The rooftop bar has a some great views
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StCheck out what exhibitions are on
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdCheck out what's on
Sightseeing
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateAlso hold exhibitions, worth checking out
Essentials
Avenue Stores Limited
36 Blackford AveWaitrose & Partners
Burghmuir RoadLarge supermarket
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park TerraceLarge Supermarket