Joanna's Stockbridge Guide
Neighbourhoods
Stockbridge is one of the most loved areas of Edinburgh by both locals and visitors.
It has plenty of cute independent shops, cafes, restaurants and wine bars. One of my favourite parts of the area is Inverleith Park with stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh - perfect for a picnic on a sunny day! Another place that’s a must see in the area is a Dean Village - a fairy tale like hidden gem in the middle of the city, making it for a lovely walk too.
And if you are a plant lover, you cannot miss the Botanic Gardens, also only a stroll away from the flat.
Last but not least, make sure to walk through Circus Lane on your way to or from town - it’s one of the most picturesque streets of Edinburgh!
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Stockbridge is one of the most loved areas of Edinburgh by both locals and visitors.
It has plenty of cute independent shops, cafes, restaurants and wine bars. One of my favourite parts of the area is Inverleith Park with stunning panoramic views of Edinburgh - perfect for a picnic on a sunny day! Another place that’s a must see in the area is a Dean Village - a fairy tale like hidden gem in the middle of the city, making it for a lovely walk too.
And if you are a plant lover, you cannot miss the Botanic Gardens, also only a stroll away from the flat.
Last but not least, make sure to walk through Circus Lane on your way to or from town - it’s one of the most picturesque streets of Edinburgh!
Food and drink in Stockbridge
Lovely, rustic-chic gastropub with a modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore. Loved by locals and visitors alike!
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdLovely, rustic-chic gastropub with a modern Scottish menu, draught and bottled beers, and whiskies galore. Loved by locals and visitors alike!
Modern pub with a typical British menu, contemporary details and a weekly DJ. Quirky and fun! Round the corner from the flat.
103 locals recommend
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StModern pub with a typical British menu, contemporary details and a weekly DJ. Quirky and fun! Round the corner from the flat.
A contemporary bar/restaurant in the heart of Stockbridge, cosy yet sophisticated. Lovely for a meal and drink in the evening.
162 locals recommend
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlA contemporary bar/restaurant in the heart of Stockbridge, cosy yet sophisticated. Lovely for a meal and drink in the evening.
Sharing platters & set menus with traditional Thai dishes. Absolutely gorgeous food and relaxed atmosphere.
75 locals recommend
Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StSharing platters & set menus with traditional Thai dishes. Absolutely gorgeous food and relaxed atmosphere.
Artisan Roast Stockbridge
100A Raeburn PlThe perfect spot for lunch and lovely artisan coffee.
The best cakes and pastries in Stockbridge (and lovely coffee) difficult to resist - be warned! ;) (Best for take-away but there is a couple of tables to sit at too)
16 locals recommend
The Pastry Section
86 Raeburn PlThe best cakes and pastries in Stockbridge (and lovely coffee) difficult to resist - be warned! ;) (Best for take-away but there is a couple of tables to sit at too)
Lovely cafe with vegan cakes with no dairy, gluten or refined sugar. Great for brunch/lunch too!
17 locals recommend
Grams
68 Hamilton PlLovely cafe with vegan cakes with no dairy, gluten or refined sugar. Great for brunch/lunch too!
Amazing authentic Thai food. It’s a tiny little place so sometimes it might be difficult to sit down, but great for take away too :)
20 locals recommend
Street Box
53 Raeburn PlAmazing authentic Thai food. It’s a tiny little place so sometimes it might be difficult to sit down, but great for take away too :)
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillPrinces Street
Princes StreetGrassmarket
10 GrassmarketCalton Hill
Calton HillArthur's Seat
The Meadows
Melville DriveDean Village
Dean PathInverleith Park
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThe Museum of Edinburgh
142-146 CanongateMake sure to go to the roof top terrace with beautiful views over Edinburgh!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Make sure to go to the roof top terrace with beautiful views over Edinburgh!
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayCramond Island
Corstorphine Hill Tower
Cairnmuir RoadThe Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's CloseThe Real Mary King's Close
2 High StMuseum of Childhood
42 High StBlackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdPentland Hills Regional Park