Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
A great local pub with a nice atmosphere, well-priced simple bowl food and a couple of cask ales alongside a decent range of lagers and wines. Seating outside catches the evening sunshine.
44 locals recommend
The Earl of Marchmont
22 Marchmont CresA great local pub with a nice atmosphere, well-priced simple bowl food and a couple of cask ales alongside a decent range of lagers and wines. Seating outside catches the evening sunshine.
A nice friendly local with a good range of food and occasional live music. The 'Cellar Monkey' downstairs has sofas and hosts the famous Dr Paul pub quiz.
34 locals recommend
The Argyle and Cellar Bar
15 - 17 Argyle PlA nice friendly local with a good range of food and occasional live music. The 'Cellar Monkey' downstairs has sofas and hosts the famous Dr Paul pub quiz.
Sandy Bell's is a great traditional pub with live Scottish music from 9.30pm every evening and from late afternoons at the weekend. An excellent range of whiskies and cask ales.
144 locals recommend
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdSandy Bell's is a great traditional pub with live Scottish music from 9.30pm every evening and from late afternoons at the weekend. An excellent range of whiskies and cask ales.
A traditional pub with a blackboard menu of guest ales and whiskies.
65 locals recommend
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StA traditional pub with a blackboard menu of guest ales and whiskies.
A cool neighbourhood drinking spot with outside seating overlooking Bruntsfield Links
6 locals recommend
Black Ivy
4 Alvanley TerraceA cool neighbourhood drinking spot with outside seating overlooking Bruntsfield Links
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely swimming pool with a glass roof. Also has a small sauna and a gym.
29 locals recommend
Warrender Swim Centre
55 Thirlestane RdLovely swimming pool with a glass roof. Also has a small sauna and a gym.
Meadowlark Yoga
43 Argyle PlBusy, popular yoga studios.
This cinema has a good bar, which also serves snacks. Screen One is a good sized and comfortable place to catch a movie. Cheap deals on Monday nights!
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StThis cinema has a good bar, which also serves snacks. Screen One is a good sized and comfortable place to catch a movie. Cheap deals on Monday nights!
Doodles
27-29 Marchmont CresHave fun designing your own crockery
Food Scene
A small restaurant on the Meadows with fabulous cooking. Also open for brunch at the weekend.
The best local spot for a fish supper! Friendly and helpful staff. Try your fish and chips the Edinburgh way with 'salt and sauce'.
Marchmont Takeaway
98 Marchmont RdThe best local spot for a fish supper! Friendly and helpful staff. Try your fish and chips the Edinburgh way with 'salt and sauce'.
Great Italian food in small but friendly surroundings. Known for the fantastic pizzas.
25 locals recommend
Cafe Artista
94-96 Marchmont CresGreat Italian food in small but friendly surroundings. Known for the fantastic pizzas.
The Rabbit Hole
11 Roseneath StExcellent brasserie food in a cosy neighbourhood restaurant.
A popular brunch spot that serves good coffee. Evening bistro menu is good too.
41 locals recommend
The Birchwood
146 Marchmont RdA popular brunch spot that serves good coffee. Evening bistro menu is good too.
Popular Swedish bakery and coffee shop - try the cardamom buns. Outside seating.
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanPopular Swedish bakery and coffee shop - try the cardamom buns. Outside seating.
Popular neighbourhood coffee and brunch with outside seating for sunny days.
24 locals recommend
RedBox Marchmont
2-6 Spottiswoode RdPopular neighbourhood coffee and brunch with outside seating for sunny days.
LeftField
12 Barclay TerraceA cosy restaurant overlooking the Meadows with fabulous food.
Southside Scran
14 - 17 Bruntsfield PlTom Kitchin's southside restaurant
27 Elliott's
27 Sciennes RoadA great brunch/lunch spot with amazing food.
Shopping
Marchmont Gallery
56 Warrender Park RdThis little art shop has some lovely gifts and cards, all by local artists.
Jenni Douglas Designs
100 Marchmont CresGreat for cards and gifts
Dahlia
Lovely plants and home decor.
Parks & Nature
Great local spot for jogging, walking or just sitting enjoying the sunshine.
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveGreat local spot for jogging, walking or just sitting enjoying the sunshine.
Good place for a walk. Lots of different trails. Great views across the city from the top of the hill.
162 locals recommend
Blackford Hill and Pond
4 Charterhall RdGood place for a walk. Lots of different trails. Great views across the city from the top of the hill.
Great spot for gentle walks and more serious hiking. There are plenty of different trails but getting to the top of the hill is highly recommended.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Great spot for gentle walks and more serious hiking. There are plenty of different trails but getting to the top of the hill is highly recommended.
The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hermitage of BraidArts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
There's something for everyone here. Free entry.