Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food & Drink
Cozy and informal BYO Italian restaurant just around the corner!
Good atmosphere and prices. Friendly service. Get your booze from Sainsbury's across the road. Also great carry-out pizzas available.
25 locals recommend
Cafe Artista
94-96 Marchmont CresCozy and informal BYO Italian restaurant just around the corner!
Good atmosphere and prices. Friendly service. Get your booze from Sainsbury's across the road. Also great carry-out pizzas available.
Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville TerraceDelicious Deli for eating in.
Good local coffee shop with comfortable seating and free wifi. They don't seem to mind how long you stay. Sit outside if it's sunny.
24 locals recommend
RedBox Marchmont
2-6 Spottiswoode RdGood local coffee shop with comfortable seating and free wifi. They don't seem to mind how long you stay. Sit outside if it's sunny.
Your nearest food source, just at the corner of the Lane. Breakfast lunch or dinner in a pleasant atmosphere.
www.thebirchwood.co.uk
41 locals recommend
The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdYour nearest food source, just at the corner of the Lane. Breakfast lunch or dinner in a pleasant atmosphere.
www.thebirchwood.co.uk
For a more up-market local gourmet dinner experience this little restaurant is good value. Good food and friendly service. Best to book.
61 locals recommend
The Rabbit Hole
11 Roseneath StFor a more up-market local gourmet dinner experience this little restaurant is good value. Good food and friendly service. Best to book.
Cheap and cheerful caff just round the corner. Open 7.30am for breakfast. Try their Scottish bacon and haggis rolls. A heart attack in a bun!
Empire Cafe
21d Strathearn RdCheap and cheerful caff just round the corner. Open 7.30am for breakfast. Try their Scottish bacon and haggis rolls. A heart attack in a bun!
#Fish
Top sustainable fresh fish and chips, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bustling street corner pub with an up-to-date look serving classic food, beers and cocktails.
Anthony & Caroline's local.
44 locals recommend
The Earl of Marchmont
22 Marchmont CresBustling street corner pub with an up-to-date look serving classic food, beers and cocktails.
Anthony & Caroline's local.
One of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is an 18 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and Golf Clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Only open during summer it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
108 locals recommend
The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesOne of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is an 18 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and Golf Clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Only open during summer it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
An iconic and original Scottish pub, next to the King's Theatre. Great whisky selection and knowledgeable staff.
67 locals recommend
Bennets Bar
8 Leven StAn iconic and original Scottish pub, next to the King's Theatre. Great whisky selection and knowledgeable staff.
Shopping
A nearby off-licence or bottle store with a good selection of wines, spirits and craft beers. Knowledgeable owner.
Cork & Cask
136 Marchmont RdA nearby off-licence or bottle store with a good selection of wines, spirits and craft beers. Knowledgeable owner.
This handy family-run fruit shop and deli is just around the corner in Marchmont Road. Fruit is collected daily from early morning markets in Glasgow. Get some of their French bread if you're early enough.
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138 Marchmont RdThis handy family-run fruit shop and deli is just around the corner in Marchmont Road. Fruit is collected daily from early morning markets in Glasgow. Get some of their French bread if you're early enough.
Parks & Nature
This is the closest open green space to the flat. Good for picnics, a shortcut to the city centre, and for observing flocks of itinerant students as they migrate between various university habitats.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveThis is the closest open green space to the flat. Good for picnics, a shortcut to the city centre, and for observing flocks of itinerant students as they migrate between various university habitats.
Just a 15 minute stroll from the flat, Blackford Hill is an interesting volcanic plug, while the adjoining Hermitage, the remnants of glacial erosion, is a lovely wooded valley, Take some bread along to the duck pond beside the entrance (see map).
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdJust a 15 minute stroll from the flat, Blackford Hill is an interesting volcanic plug, while the adjoining Hermitage, the remnants of glacial erosion, is a lovely wooded valley, Take some bread along to the duck pond beside the entrance (see map).
A large open park in the centre of the city behind Holyrood Palace, it provides excellent views from the top. For the less energetic, you can drive half way up around the hill on Queen's Drive to the car park at Dunsapie Loch..
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
A large open park in the centre of the city behind Holyrood Palace, it provides excellent views from the top. For the less energetic, you can drive half way up around the hill on Queen's Drive to the car park at Dunsapie Loch..
This is a small park at the East End of Princes Street, best accessed from Blenheim Place or Regent Terrace. It is the site of various monuments including one to Nelson in the shape of a telescope, and an old observatory, There are good views of the city and over the Forth Estuary. This is a favourite early morning walk of ours, as we can park in Regent Terrace until the Blue Meanies arrive at 0830.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillThis is a small park at the East End of Princes Street, best accessed from Blenheim Place or Regent Terrace. It is the site of various monuments including one to Nelson in the shape of a telescope, and an old observatory, There are good views of the city and over the Forth Estuary. This is a favourite early morning walk of ours, as we can park in Regent Terrace until the Blue Meanies arrive at 0830.
A little known access point for a walk along the Water of Leith. Park behind the big abandoned Redhall House. Go north towards Leith or south towards the Pentland Hills, and forget you are in the middle of a city.
Redhall House Drive
Redhall House DriveA little known access point for a walk along the Water of Leith. Park behind the big abandoned Redhall House. Go north towards Leith or south towards the Pentland Hills, and forget you are in the middle of a city.
Entertainment & Activities
Luxury cinema with reclining seats. Take your (expensive) wine and snacks in to the show; but they do give you free crisps.
161 locals recommend
Dominion Cinema
Newbattle TerraceLuxury cinema with reclining seats. Take your (expensive) wine and snacks in to the show; but they do give you free crisps.
A 5 minute walk from the flat (or a 3 minute jog). Pool, gym and sauna in a Grade B listed Victorian building.
29 locals recommend
Warrender Swim Centre
55 Thirlestane RdA 5 minute walk from the flat (or a 3 minute jog). Pool, gym and sauna in a Grade B listed Victorian building.