Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Drinks & Nightlife

Great selection of burgers (halloumi burger is yummy), sweet potato fries and over 30 beers on tap. Happy days :)
146 locals recommend
The Holyrood 9A
9a Holyrood Rd
146 locals recommend
Great selection of burgers (halloumi burger is yummy), sweet potato fries and over 30 beers on tap. Happy days :)
Original vegetarian and vegan menu at this chic central restaurant.
117 locals recommend
David Bann Restaurant
56-58 St Mary's St
117 locals recommend
Original vegetarian and vegan menu at this chic central restaurant.
A pub where you find locals drinking on the Royal Mile. Cosy and non-fussy. Very simple food too.
6 locals recommend
The White Horse
266 Canongate
6 locals recommend
A pub where you find locals drinking on the Royal Mile. Cosy and non-fussy. Very simple food too.
Haggis nachos, need I say more?!
20 locals recommend
Viva Mexico
41 Cockburn St
20 locals recommend
Haggis nachos, need I say more?!
The upstairs bar has great live Scottish music and sometimes even a ceilidh dance!
80 locals recommend
Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland Street
80 locals recommend
The upstairs bar has great live Scottish music and sometimes even a ceilidh dance!
Great local curry served tapas style at great prices.
115 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary St
115 locals recommend
Great local curry served tapas style at great prices.
Learn about and taste Scottish whisky and you get a free whisky glass included in the price.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 Castlehill
149 locals recommend
Learn about and taste Scottish whisky and you get a free whisky glass included in the price.
If you like Mexican food, you'll love Pancho Villas conveniently located on the Royal Mile.
8 locals recommend
Pancho Villas
240 Canongate
8 locals recommend
If you like Mexican food, you'll love Pancho Villas conveniently located on the Royal Mile.
Great small Scottish bar which is always packed full and has live Scottish music.
62 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary St
62 locals recommend
Great small Scottish bar which is always packed full and has live Scottish music.

Shopping

A great selection of milkshakes and hot chocolates makes this an essential stop if you need a little (read: large) energy boost.
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 Grassmarket
131 locals recommend
A great selection of milkshakes and hot chocolates makes this an essential stop if you need a little (read: large) energy boost.

Food Scene

Beautiful Thai restaurant for a special occasion, not expensive, but you need to book ahead. I love their mango with sticky rice for dessert.
20 locals recommend
Thai Orchid
5A Johnston Terrace
20 locals recommend
Beautiful Thai restaurant for a special occasion, not expensive, but you need to book ahead. I love their mango with sticky rice for dessert.
Lovely seasonal Scottish food and Scottish beer too. Great for a special occasion. You can get food at the bar too but it's quite small.
Iglu Bar & Restaurant
2b Jamaica Street
Lovely seasonal Scottish food and Scottish beer too. Great for a special occasion. You can get food at the bar too but it's quite small.
Good simple toastie's and baked potatoes in this old-style cafe (feels like you are visiting your grandma's house).
29 locals recommend
Clarinda's Tearoom
69 Canongate
29 locals recommend
Good simple toastie's and baked potatoes in this old-style cafe (feels like you are visiting your grandma's house).
A cosy wee bar on the Royal Mile where you can find good Scottish whiskies. Nice Scottish decor.
86 locals recommend
Monteiths
61 High St
86 locals recommend
A cosy wee bar on the Royal Mile where you can find good Scottish whiskies. Nice Scottish decor.
Great place to pick up a lunchtime pig sandwich. All my men friends love it!
22 locals recommend
Oink Scottish Hog Roast
82 Canongate
22 locals recommend
Great place to pick up a lunchtime pig sandwich. All my men friends love it!
Good whisky bar on the Royal Mile that attracts a big international crowd.
42 locals recommend
Whiski Bar & Restaurant
119 High St
42 locals recommend
Good whisky bar on the Royal Mile that attracts a big international crowd.
Lovely home-grown produce with a menu that changes daily. More for a special occasion as it's a wee bit pricey now.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road
339 locals recommend
Lovely home-grown produce with a menu that changes daily. More for a special occasion as it's a wee bit pricey now.
This Swedish themed bar has great cocktails and lovely food. I recommend their hasselback potatoes which are roasted whole potatoes with a tasty mayonnaise. It's often quite quiet too.
73 locals recommend
Hemma
75 Holyrood Rd
73 locals recommend
This Swedish themed bar has great cocktails and lovely food. I recommend their hasselback potatoes which are roasted whole potatoes with a tasty mayonnaise. It's often quite quiet too.

Everything Else

Delicious cakes and a wonderful range of breads and salads at our favourite local bakery. I love their honey and spelt loaf.
259 locals recommend
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter Rd
259 locals recommend
Delicious cakes and a wonderful range of breads and salads at our favourite local bakery. I love their honey and spelt loaf.
Delicious range of cakes and very posh teas at this locally-run cake shop. I had a yummy lavender cake last time I was there.
119 locals recommend
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West Port
119 locals recommend
Delicious range of cakes and very posh teas at this locally-run cake shop. I had a yummy lavender cake last time I was there.
Great place to stop for lunch or cake if you are just off the train or waiting for yours to depart!
103 locals recommend
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market St
103 locals recommend
Great place to stop for lunch or cake if you are just off the train or waiting for yours to depart!
Find a fantastic selection of local beers and whiskies at this off-license.
72 locals recommend
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter Rd
72 locals recommend
Find a fantastic selection of local beers and whiskies at this off-license.
A lovely place for a stroll on a Sunday.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
1227 locals recommend
A lovely place for a stroll on a Sunday.
Healthy and hearty brunches and lunches to be found here. Perfect for before or after a stroll at the Botanics.
87 locals recommend
Earthy Canonmills
1 Canonmills
87 locals recommend
Healthy and hearty brunches and lunches to be found here. Perfect for before or after a stroll at the Botanics.
TOP attraction in Edinburgh! If you like history and want to know about Scotland's, this will interest you.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill
1961 locals recommend
TOP attraction in Edinburgh! If you like history and want to know about Scotland's, this will interest you.
Learn about the Scottish Parliament at this unique and interesting building where they give free tours.
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
314 locals recommend
Learn about the Scottish Parliament at this unique and interesting building where they give free tours.
Stroll 30 minutes up here for wonderful views of the city! This is my all-time favourite thing to do in Edinburgh!
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
1859 locals recommend
Stroll 30 minutes up here for wonderful views of the city! This is my all-time favourite thing to do in Edinburgh!
This neolithic structure dominates Edinburgh's skyline. Climb up to it for great views.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
1098 locals recommend
This neolithic structure dominates Edinburgh's skyline. Climb up to it for great views.
Big supermarket for all your mass food needs!
211 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Unit 9-10 Moray Park Terrace
211 locals recommend
Big supermarket for all your mass food needs!