Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great for breakfast or a healthy lunch. Vegy/Vegan & Gluten Free options.
50 locals recommend
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony StGreat for breakfast or a healthy lunch. Vegy/Vegan & Gluten Free options.
Some of the best coffee in town and a few simple breakfast options in a lovely little space.
30 locals recommend
Fortitude Coffee
3c York PlSome of the best coffee in town and a few simple breakfast options in a lovely little space.
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StQuirky independent coffee shop with a great atmosphere.
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney StCute little bakery and coffeeshop with awesome donuts!
Perfect little Mexican spot with divine food and bring your own drinks policy!
134 locals recommend
Bodega
62 Elm RowPerfect little Mexican spot with divine food and bring your own drinks policy!
lovecrumbs Stockbridge
22 St Stephen StGreat vibes and awesome cake + homewares to die for.
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StPerfect little artisan bakery with great coffee
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StSuper popular healthy eating with great vegan options
Harmonium
60 Henderson StDivine vegan food with chilled out vibes and great beer.
BABA
130 George StClassy middle-eastern inspired menu worth splashing out for.
The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareGreat for a quick, cheap and tasty curry.
Drinks & Nightlife
40 taps & a huge bottle range. If you like craft beer this is not to be missed.
10 locals recommend
Six Degrees North
24 Howe St40 taps & a huge bottle range. If you like craft beer this is not to be missed.
Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica StTiny old-school Edinburgh pub with bags of character
World-renowned progressive cocktail bar hidden beneath a tailors. Yes it is that random door at the bottle of the steps.
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StWorld-renowned progressive cocktail bar hidden beneath a tailors. Yes it is that random door at the bottle of the steps.
Laid-back cocktail bar in a lovely setting, from the owners of Bramble.
131 locals recommend
The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StLaid-back cocktail bar in a lovely setting, from the owners of Bramble.
Top quality Real Ale pub with a lovely walk home along the river!
150 locals recommend
The Stockbridge Tap
2-6 Raeburn PlTop quality Real Ale pub with a lovely walk home along the river!
Classy craft beer bar and bottle shop, perfect balance of old and new.
37 locals recommend
Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar
57-61 Blackfriars StClassy craft beer bar and bottle shop, perfect balance of old and new.
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdRenowned and hugely popular craft beer bar.
Sightseeing
Circus Lane
Circus LaneGloriously cute architecture hidden away in Stockbridge
Parks & Nature
Wonderfully tranquil gardens. Free entry or pay a little extra for the glasshouses.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWonderfully tranquil gardens. Free entry or pay a little extra for the glasshouses.
Calton Hill
Calton HillPerfect panoramic views of the city & right on the doorstop
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdUp there with with best views in Edinburgh,.
Hermitage of Braid
69 Hermitage of BraidPerfect ancient riverside trail through the woods.
Amazing beach, start further along to the north end for the best quiet spots.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeAmazing beach, start further along to the north end for the best quiet spots.
Essentials
Real Foods
37 Broughton StWell stocked health food shop
Lidl
Newhailes RoadBudget supermarket for all the essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StMainstream supermarket for stocking up.