Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StOne of the best coffee brewers in Edinburgh
Great food, brunch, scottish breakfast, salads. Buckweat pancakes are good there. Vegan, gluten free options too
50 locals recommend
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony StGreat food, brunch, scottish breakfast, salads. Buckweat pancakes are good there. Vegan, gluten free options too
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps. Vegan, gluten free options too. Highly recommended!
36 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowBright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps. Vegan, gluten free options too. Highly recommended!
Never been there actually, but I heard the best. Check the website!
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareNever been there actually, but I heard the best. Check the website!
Stone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Friendly stuff, cozy atmosphere. There is a set menu of 7 courses that cost around £70. Wonderful atmosphere!
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadStone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Friendly stuff, cozy atmosphere. There is a set menu of 7 courses that cost around £70. Wonderful atmosphere!
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StGreat Sourdough bread, coffee and cinammon rolls.
Haggis & Whisky Bar, but actually looks more like a restaurant. Great Haggis. I prefer the vegetarian option that is more light.
If you go for the traditional meaty Haggis, maybe share with a friend as portions are quite big.
Add whisky sauce for a full experience!
28 locals recommend
Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StHaggis & Whisky Bar, but actually looks more like a restaurant. Great Haggis. I prefer the vegetarian option that is more light.
If you go for the traditional meaty Haggis, maybe share with a friend as portions are quite big.
Add whisky sauce for a full experience!
Great Greek restaurant cafe.
Must try their Greek pastries "bougatsa"
10 locals recommend
Taxidi Greek Bistro
6 Brougham StGreat Greek restaurant cafe.
Must try their Greek pastries "bougatsa"
Drinks & Nightlife
Live folk music from Edinburgh musicians. Casual pub for the lovers of the underground scene. As scottish as it gets.
62 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StLive folk music from Edinburgh musicians. Casual pub for the lovers of the underground scene. As scottish as it gets.
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm Row"The spontaneous players" have hilarious shows every other week.
9 locals recommend
Monkey Barrel Comedy
9-12 Blair St"The spontaneous players" have hilarious shows every other week.
Sightseeing
Underground Edinburgh, discovering life in the 18th century. Wonderful tour! Totally worth a try, especially for history lovers.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StUnderground Edinburgh, discovering life in the 18th century. Wonderful tour! Totally worth a try, especially for history lovers.
There are " free" daily tours in english and spanish. Free= donation. The tours last around 2- 2,5 hours and it is a nice way to explore old town and folk stories about the history of Edinburgh. Try this on a day with good weather. http://edinburghfreetour.com/
38 locals recommend
Starbucks
124 High StThere are " free" daily tours in english and spanish. Free= donation. The tours last around 2- 2,5 hours and it is a nice way to explore old town and folk stories about the history of Edinburgh. Try this on a day with good weather. http://edinburghfreetour.com/
Just across the flat, this stunning location gives you a 360° view of the city.
Access from Bleheim Place
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillJust across the flat, this stunning location gives you a 360° view of the city.
Access from Bleheim Place
Shopping
Ness
367 High StreetFor women only. Designed in Scotland.
Gift shop where you can find fairtrade gifts, food, clothes, jewllery and accessories with an ethnic twist.
One World Shop
25 Nicolson SquareGift shop where you can find fairtrade gifts, food, clothes, jewllery and accessories with an ethnic twist.
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StShopping Mall near the flat.
Small studio where you can buy souvenirs in much better price than the old town, straight from the artist!
Ritchie Collins Gallery
83 Henderson StSmall studio where you can buy souvenirs in much better price than the old town, straight from the artist!
5 minutes from the flat this quirky art shop is ideal for gifts
38 locals recommend
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton St5 minutes from the flat this quirky art shop is ideal for gifts
Essentials
Elm Row Post Office
20 Elm RowPost office close to the flat.
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkSupermarket close to the flat
Real Foods
37 Broughton StOrganic, gluten free, vegan options.
Entertainment & Activities
Musicals and music concerts just across the street from the flat.
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlMusicals and music concerts just across the street from the flat.
Getting Around
York Place
York PlaceThe terminal stop of the tram coming from the airport.