Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Best Indian restaurant in Scotland on the doorstep (they also do take out) - tapas style Indian food, always full
115 locals recommend
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StBest Indian restaurant in Scotland on the doorstep (they also do take out) - tapas style Indian food, always full
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeInfamous base for JK Rowling to pen the Harry Potter books.
No visit to Edinburgh is complete without seeing the inside of the Dome - fine food, wine and cocktails. Don't wear trainers and jeans...!
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StNo visit to Edinburgh is complete without seeing the inside of the Dome - fine food, wine and cocktails. Don't wear trainers and jeans...!
My favourite Thai restaurant in Edinburgh - very authentic, excellent fresh seafood. Be sure to book.
54 locals recommend
Dusit
49A Thistle StMy favourite Thai restaurant in Edinburgh - very authentic, excellent fresh seafood. Be sure to book.
Great views across to the castle, top quality dining and afternoon tea
45 locals recommend
Tower Restaurant
Chambers StreetGreat views across to the castle, top quality dining and afternoon tea
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetExcellent seafood - great lunch deals
North Bridge Brasserie
20 North BridgeSituated in the former national newspaper - The Scotsman's building
Great value seafood - I'd recommend the kilo pot of Moroccan style mussels. Served with fresh French bread
34 locals recommend
Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant
61-65 Rose StGreat value seafood - I'd recommend the kilo pot of Moroccan style mussels. Served with fresh French bread
Drinks & Nightlife
Some of the best cocktails in the city - stunning decor, old fashioned booths and drinks to die for
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StSome of the best cocktails in the city - stunning decor, old fashioned booths and drinks to die for
Glitzy cocktail bar, excellent restaurant and great venue for a night out. If finishing your night here there is Lulu club in the basement
205 locals recommend
Tigerlilly
125 George StGlitzy cocktail bar, excellent restaurant and great venue for a night out. If finishing your night here there is Lulu club in the basement
Some of the best views across Edinburgh and across the Firth of Forth to Fife
84 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareSome of the best views across Edinburgh and across the Firth of Forth to Fife
Great Thai food - even better views of the castle from this roof top restaurant
128 locals recommend
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StGreat Thai food - even better views of the castle from this roof top restaurant
World class music - jazz, blues, reggae, complete mixture. Hidden underground treasure under a minute from the front door. Open late with live music every night of the week - great Hendricks & Tonics
176 locals recommend
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StWorld class music - jazz, blues, reggae, complete mixture. Hidden underground treasure under a minute from the front door. Open late with live music every night of the week - great Hendricks & Tonics
Everything Else
Iconic landmark hotel serving great afternoon tea, home to many restaurants and a bar with some of the best bar snacks
35 locals recommend
The Balmoral
1 Princes StIconic landmark hotel serving great afternoon tea, home to many restaurants and a bar with some of the best bar snacks
Former Victorian swimming baths converted cleverly into a tapestry and arts studio - great cafe and a wide variety of displays
39 locals recommend
Dovecot Studios
10 Infirmary StFormer Victorian swimming baths converted cleverly into a tapestry and arts studio - great cafe and a wide variety of displays