Guidebook for Edinburgh
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8 Inverleith AveIndian delivery
Ping On Chinese Restaurant
26-32 Deanhaugh StGood Chinese delivery / restaurant
Francos of Stockbridge
7 Comely Bank RdFish and chips delivery / take away
Inexpensive Thai restaurant. Share tables with fellow diners
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlInexpensive Thai restaurant. Share tables with fellow diners
Khushi's
10 Antigua StBest Indian in town. Bring your own bottle. Booking recommended
Urban Angel
121 Hanover StOne of my favourites. Cool interior and great food
Patisserie Madeleine
27B Raeburn PlaceAmazing cakes
Amazing setting. Cosy atmosphere, sharing tables. Booking recommended and perfect for large parties
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadAmazing setting. Cosy atmosphere, sharing tables. Booking recommended and perfect for large parties
Nok's Kitchen
8 Gloucester StBusy Thai. Yummy food so booking recommended
Kweilin
19-21 Dundas StreetGreat Chinese restaurant just around the corner
Best seafood restaurant in town. Pricey but the quality of food and service is excellent
124 locals recommend
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeBest seafood restaurant in town. Pricey but the quality of food and service is excellent
Authentic Scottish restaurant by the castle. Fabulous setting. Pricey and booking recommended
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillAuthentic Scottish restaurant by the castle. Fabulous setting. Pricey and booking recommended
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StFavourite brunch / coffee shop next to the flat
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StGreat local coffee shop - very bohemian and unique
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdExcellent Scottish produce from award winning chef.
Cosy Scottish restaurant serving excellent food. Highly recommend
162 locals recommend
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlCosy Scottish restaurant serving excellent food. Highly recommend
The Pantry
1 N W Circus PlGreat brunch spot and very family friendly
Glass & Thompson
2 Dundas StreetGood salads and healthy options for lunch
Excellent Thai restaurant with superb views of Edinburgh
128 locals recommend
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StExcellent Thai restaurant with superb views of Edinburgh
Fishers In The City
58 Thistle StreetLovely seafood restaurant. Good lunch spot
Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceAward winning chef. Pricey but quality of food is superb
14th century pub. Perfect Sunday lunch spot after walking over Arthur's seat
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The Causeway14th century pub. Perfect Sunday lunch spot after walking over Arthur's seat
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetGood market food on Sundays
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StFavourite sushi restaurant in Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Raeburn Place
Raeburn PlaceNice family pub / restaurant.
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateGreat fun for karaoke and live music
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlFun bar for food and drink
St. Vincent Bar aka 'The Vinnie'
11 St Vincent StGood local boozer / old man pub
Good local boozer for a lock in. Piano at the ready for a late night sing along!
16 locals recommend
The Wally Dug
32 Northumberland StGood local boozer for a lock in. Piano at the ready for a late night sing along!
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StDog friendly pub
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StWhy Not Nightclub
14 George StLulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StMagnum Restaurant
1 Albany StreetGreat pub food
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StAlways a hit on the buzzy Broughton Street
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StSecret bar - speak easy style. Good cocktails
Copper Blossom
107 George StCool place
Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland StreetSightseeing
Scott Monument
Sir Walter Scott Monument
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe Castle!
Main central street in Edinburgh. Mixture of offices / restaurants and retail shops. Lots of shops linking off
309 locals recommend
George Street
George StreetMain central street in Edinburgh. Mixture of offices / restaurants and retail shops. Lots of shops linking off
Forth Bridge
At its time, the longest bridge in the world
Scottish Parliament Building
Parks & Nature
Calton Hill
Calton HillNice walk up for great views of Edinburgh
About 1 hour walk. Super views of Edinburgh. Drop down to the Sheep's Hied after for a Sunday lunch (booking recommended)
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
About 1 hour walk. Super views of Edinburgh. Drop down to the Sheep's Hied after for a Sunday lunch (booking recommended)
Harlaw Reservoir
Wonderful walk with lovely views over a reservoir
Lovely walk along the shore front. Perfect for dogs and not too much in the way of hills. Great views out over the Firth of Forth
102 locals recommend
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondLovely walk along the shore front. Perfect for dogs and not too much in the way of hills. Great views out over the Firth of Forth
Small town outside Edinburgh. Famous for now having 3 enormous bridges surrounding it
114 locals recommend
Queensferry
Small town outside Edinburgh. Famous for now having 3 enormous bridges surrounding it
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLovely gardens
Inverleith Park
Good doggy walking space
Arts & Culture
The Usher Hall
Lothian RoadOften showing some of the best performances in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlScottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdShopping
Multrees Walk
Multrees WalkHigh end fashion
Harvey Nichols
High end fashion
Everything else you might want as well as great views of the castle
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetEverything else you might want as well as great views of the castle
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlWaitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank Rd