Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Pasta and gourmet pizzas made with hand-stretched dough in a cosy rustic-chic cafe-style restaurant.
250 locals recommend
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkPasta and gourmet pizzas made with hand-stretched dough in a cosy rustic-chic cafe-style restaurant.
A Tapas Bar offering a relaxed atmosphere for enjoying great coffees, drinks and delightful tapas throughout the day.
129 locals recommend
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkA Tapas Bar offering a relaxed atmosphere for enjoying great coffees, drinks and delightful tapas throughout the day.
A great selection of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops are scattered through in the old harbour of Leith. A street market appears every Saturday.
162 locals recommend
Leith
A great selection of bars, restaurants, cafes and shops are scattered through in the old harbour of Leith. A street market appears every Saturday.
Authentic pizzeria serving wood-fired pizzas and pasta with gluten-free options. Delivery available.
241 locals recommend
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkAuthentic pizzeria serving wood-fired pizzas and pasta with gluten-free options. Delivery available.
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkA nice bar with good food. Often with live music.
Drinks & Nightlife
this cycling-themed bar is a friendly, traditional pub, brimming with character. The real attractions are the Scottish, Belgian and particularly German bottled beers, the latter sourced directly with the selection changing every couple of months.
64 locals recommend
The Tourmalet
25 Buchanan Stthis cycling-themed bar is a friendly, traditional pub, brimming with character. The real attractions are the Scottish, Belgian and particularly German bottled beers, the latter sourced directly with the selection changing every couple of months.
Easygoing hangout with simple food and a back room with floor mattresses and afternoon movies
158 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkEasygoing hangout with simple food and a back room with floor mattresses and afternoon movies
Laid-back bar and social venue decorated with comfy sofas, floral wallpaper and homely lamps.
140 locals recommend
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkLaid-back bar and social venue decorated with comfy sofas, floral wallpaper and homely lamps.
Standing on the bones of one of Edinburgh’s most infamous dives (Mintos), this Duke Street pub was revamped in 2013 into the retro swinging, prog-rock-meets-synthpop lair it is known as today.
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StStanding on the bones of one of Edinburgh’s most infamous dives (Mintos), this Duke Street pub was revamped in 2013 into the retro swinging, prog-rock-meets-synthpop lair it is known as today.
One of those places that you often hear talk of but never get to experience, Roseleaf Bar is a fantastic little spot for drinking and merriment just tucked away beside the Water of Leith.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceOne of those places that you often hear talk of but never get to experience, Roseleaf Bar is a fantastic little spot for drinking and merriment just tucked away beside the Water of Leith.
Sightseeing
The true heart of Edinburgh's historic centre, located at the top of the Royal Mile.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe true heart of Edinburgh's historic centre, located at the top of the Royal Mile.
A great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, leading to the picturesque Dean Village.
147 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayA great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, leading to the picturesque Dean Village.
Shopping
The shopping centre of Edinburgh. The entire street is littered with a series of shops, from big high street labels to more boutique brands.
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes StreetThe shopping centre of Edinburgh. The entire street is littered with a series of shops, from big high street labels to more boutique brands.
Getting Around
Easter Road
Easter RoadMajor bus route in and out of Edinburgh.
Leith Walk
Leith WalkMajor bus route in and out of Edinburgh.
Entertainment & Activities
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlOne of Edinburghs beautiful theatres.
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith StParks & Nature
Looming over Edinburgh is the iconic Arthur's Seat, which is an extinct volcano. Walking trails go up the hill and around the area.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Looming over Edinburgh is the iconic Arthur's Seat, which is an extinct volcano. Walking trails go up the hill and around the area.
A great way to escape the city. Walk the large gardens for free, or pay a small fee to access the victorian glasshouses.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA great way to escape the city. Walk the large gardens for free, or pay a small fee to access the victorian glasshouses.