Duncan & Katy's Guidebook
Food - Nearby - Breakfast
Airy with a relaxed vibe and outdoor seating. Great eggs bennys (gf & ve friendly). https://loudons.co.uk/
189 locals recommend
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeAiry with a relaxed vibe and outdoor seating. Great eggs bennys (gf & ve friendly). https://loudons.co.uk/
Great selection of smoothies, juices and healthy options (gf & ve friendly). https://www.hulajuicebar.co.uk/
12 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
94A FountainbridgeGreat selection of smoothies, juices and healthy options (gf & ve friendly). https://www.hulajuicebar.co.uk/
Cafe Class
7 Home StNow called "Seven" ... a cosy café serving lovely cooked breakfasts.
Food - Nearby - Lunch/Dinner
Cute, Scottish bistro and great for gluten free options. https://www.threebirds.co.uk/
108 locals recommend
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthCute, Scottish bistro and great for gluten free options. https://www.threebirds.co.uk/
Completely vegan, guilt-free comfort food. https://www.seedsforthesoul.co.uk/
11 locals recommend
Seeds For The Soul Ltd
167 Bruntsfield PlCompletely vegan, guilt-free comfort food. https://www.seedsforthesoul.co.uk/
Great steak house with modern, sleek interior. https://www.chophousesteak.co.uk/restaurants/chop-house-bruntsfield
16 locals recommend
Chop House Bruntsfield
88 Bruntsfield PlGreat steak house with modern, sleek interior. https://www.chophousesteak.co.uk/restaurants/chop-house-bruntsfield
Delicious Thai food (smaller sit-in/takeaway Lothian Road. Larger sister restaurant on Teviot Place). https://tingthai-caravan.com/
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlDelicious Thai food (smaller sit-in/takeaway Lothian Road. Larger sister restaurant on Teviot Place). https://tingthai-caravan.com/
Award winning Japanese bistro (gf and ve friendly). https://harajukukitchen.co.uk/
69 locals recommend
Harajuku Kitchen - Sushi & Japanese Cuisine
10 Gillespie PlAward winning Japanese bistro (gf and ve friendly). https://harajukukitchen.co.uk/
Sora Lella Vegan Roman Restaurant
13a Brougham StreetIntimate Italian, vegan restaurant. https://www.soralella.co.uk/
If you like dumplings, this is the place for you. https://www.dumplingsofchina.co.uk
Dumplings of China (彩来中餐厅)
60 Home StreetIf you like dumplings, this is the place for you. https://www.dumplingsofchina.co.uk
Food - A Little Further Away
ROLLO
14 Broughton StScottish, modern cuisine with a nice vibe. https://www.barrollo.com/
Funky, Indian also great for breakfast (gf & ve friendly). https://www.dishoom.com/edinburgh/
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareFunky, Indian also great for breakfast (gf & ve friendly). https://www.dishoom.com/edinburgh/
Thai food with a view! https://chaophraya.co.uk/thai-restaurant/edinburgh
128 locals recommend
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StThai food with a view! https://chaophraya.co.uk/thai-restaurant/edinburgh
6 course tasting menu with a new theme every 6 weeks. https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/
34 locals recommend
SIX by NICO EDINBURGH
97 Hanover St6 course tasting menu with a new theme every 6 weeks. https://www.sixbynico.co.uk/
BABA
130 George StMezze and grill Levant cuisine. https://baba.restaurant/
The best of Scottish produce in baroque surroundings, but a bit pricey! https://www.thewitchery.com/
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillThe best of Scottish produce in baroque surroundings, but a bit pricey! https://www.thewitchery.com/
Modern, local Scottish cuisine in an intimate setting down one of Edinburgh’s Closes. https://www.monteithsrestaurant.co.uk/
86 locals recommend
Monteiths
61 High StModern, local Scottish cuisine in an intimate setting down one of Edinburgh’s Closes. https://www.monteithsrestaurant.co.uk/
Modern, local Scottish cuisine with a choice of seating areas and views. https://www.angelswithbagpipes.co.uk/the-restaurant/
128 locals recommend
Angels with Bagpipes
343 High StModern, local Scottish cuisine with a choice of seating areas and views. https://www.angelswithbagpipes.co.uk/the-restaurant/
Wings
5 - 7 High StChicken wings & beer. Done.
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's StGreat vegetarian/vegan. https://davidbann.co.uk/
Ideal for seafood lovers. https://www.musselandsteakbar.com/
45 locals recommend
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketIdeal for seafood lovers. https://www.musselandsteakbar.com/
Drink - Cocktails
The Raging Bull
161 Lothian RdVery close to the flat! https://theragingbulledinburgh.co.uk/
Charming bar in the Old Town. https://devilsadvocateedinburgh.co.uk/
227 locals recommend
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClCharming bar in the Old Town. https://devilsadvocateedinburgh.co.uk/
The Cocktail Mafia
15 Charlotte LaneWeird and wonderful cocktails! https://thecocktailmafia.co.uk/
Molecular mixology in the New Town! https://thealchemist.uk.com/venues/edinburgh/
8 locals recommend
The Alchemist Edinburgh
414 Saint James SquareMolecular mixology in the New Town! https://thealchemist.uk.com/venues/edinburgh/
Drink - Traditional Pubs
Bennets Bar
8 Leven StClose to the flat, old and traditional. https://www.bennetsbar.co.uk/
Real ale & great burgers in the West End. http://www.thecambridgebar.co.uk/
54 locals recommend
The Cambridge Bar
20 Young StReal ale & great burgers in the West End. http://www.thecambridgebar.co.uk/
Great traditional pub with jazz on Sunday afternoons. https://www.mathersbroughtonstreet.co.uk/index
Mathers
25 Broughton StGreat traditional pub with jazz on Sunday afternoons. https://www.mathersbroughtonstreet.co.uk/index
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StOpened in 1863 - traditional oyster bar.
Places to Visit - History & Architecture
The famous stronghold that was once the residence of Scottish monarchs and now serves mostly as a museum.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe famous stronghold that was once the residence of Scottish monarchs and now serves mostly as a museum.
Scott Monument
You can climb the 287 stairs to the very top!
Palace of Holyroodhouse
CanongateWhere the Queen lives when she's in Edinburgh.
Mary King's Close is one of Edinburgh's oldest and most famous closes. It lies under the buildings of the Royal Mile.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StMary King's Close is one of Edinburgh's oldest and most famous closes. It lies under the buildings of the Royal Mile.
Live and breathe the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history.
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StLive and breathe the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history.
Places to Visit - Art & Culture
This top visitor attraction in Edinburgh will take you on a journey that spans time to witness the story of planet earth.
303 locals recommend
Dynamic Earth
Holyrood RoadThis top visitor attraction in Edinburgh will take you on a journey that spans time to witness the story of planet earth.
Venture through five floors jam-packed with over 100 illusions and discover the best rooftop views of Edinburgh.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillVenture through five floors jam-packed with over 100 illusions and discover the best rooftop views of Edinburgh.
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.
The Scottish National Gallery is home to the country's sensational collection of fine art, from the early Renaissance to the late nineteenth century.
114 locals recommend
National Galleries of Scotland
The MoundThe Scottish National Gallery is home to the country's sensational collection of fine art, from the early Renaissance to the late nineteenth century.