Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great breakfast from a full english to french toast you won't leave here hungry.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceGreat breakfast from a full english to french toast you won't leave here hungry.
Amazing steaks, 2 for 1 on a wednesday, and BYOB monday and tuesday!
98 locals recommend
Chop House Leith
102 Constitution StAmazing steaks, 2 for 1 on a wednesday, and BYOB monday and tuesday!
If you love cakes this place is a must. From afternoon tea to a quick coffee and cake Mimi's is always busy!
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreIf you love cakes this place is a must. From afternoon tea to a quick coffee and cake Mimi's is always busy!
Lovely French food in a more formal setting, perfect for a date night.
66 locals recommend
Café Tartine
72 Commercial StLovely French food in a more formal setting, perfect for a date night.
Who doesn't love Mexican and bring your own bottle, amazing taco's. Its a small restaurant so best to book!
134 locals recommend
Bodega
62 Elm RowWho doesn't love Mexican and bring your own bottle, amazing taco's. Its a small restaurant so best to book!
Miss Woo’s
7 Bernard StAsian food and cocktails.
Authentic Scottish food in a charming setting, with a great gin selection.
143 locals recommend
The King's Wark
36 ShoreAuthentic Scottish food in a charming setting, with a great gin selection.
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkFamily friendly Italian, hugely popular throughout edinburgh.
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkGreat pizza to takeaway or eat in.
Dusit
49A Thistle StAmazing Thai food, slightly more expensive but worth every penny.
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkGreat tapas in a laid back environment.
Close to the heart of the fringe, great thai food, walk in only no reservations and its always packed.
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlClose to the heart of the fringe, great thai food, walk in only no reservations and its always packed.
Amazing lebanese food, bring your own bottle with great service. Very close to George Square.
9 locals recommend
Beirut
24 Nicolson SquareAmazing lebanese food, bring your own bottle with great service. Very close to George Square.
Every Saturday Leith market has a variety of stalls selling local food and drinks, fruit and veg, artwork and more. Completely free to wander round, we love to go down for a coffee on a Saturday morning.
72 locals recommend
Leith Market
Commercial StreetEvery Saturday Leith market has a variety of stalls selling local food and drinks, fruit and veg, artwork and more. Completely free to wander round, we love to go down for a coffee on a Saturday morning.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Compass
44 Queen Charlotte StFree pub quiz on a Wednesday, relaxed bar.
Relaxed bar in leith, full of locals. Serves small plates of food, with live music upstairs.
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkRelaxed bar in leith, full of locals. Serves small plates of food, with live music upstairs.
Great selection of european beers, with outdoor seating on leith walk, good for a stop off on the walk home.
12 locals recommend
Bier Hoose
379 Leith WalkGreat selection of european beers, with outdoor seating on leith walk, good for a stop off on the walk home.
Nightcap
3 York PlIf clubbing isn't your thing, this basement bar is open late.
Don't walk past the barber shop, head in and downstairs then through a bookcase. This hidden bar is prohibition themed with lots of amazing whisky cocktails, try the one that comes in a Chinese takeaway container!
297 locals recommend
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StDon't walk past the barber shop, head in and downstairs then through a bookcase. This hidden bar is prohibition themed with lots of amazing whisky cocktails, try the one that comes in a Chinese takeaway container!
Underground venue in the heart of the old town. You do need to pay to get in but the music is worth it.
176 locals recommend
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StUnderground venue in the heart of the old town. You do need to pay to get in but the music is worth it.
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StGreat bar at the bottom of leith walk
Lively bar with boardgames and retro arcade games. DJ on friday nights.
29 locals recommend
The Mousetrap
180 Leith WalkLively bar with boardgames and retro arcade games. DJ on friday nights.
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillTake a wander up royal mile and into the castle.
Parks & Nature
if the weather is good and you want break from the pub, pack a picnic and head to Arthur seat which looks over the hole of Edinburgh ( and if you want to cheat there is a road that takes you half way up)
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
if the weather is good and you want break from the pub, pack a picnic and head to Arthur seat which looks over the hole of Edinburgh ( and if you want to cheat there is a road that takes you half way up)
in the city centre with great views of the city and right up princes street .
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hillin the city centre with great views of the city and right up princes street .
at the foot of the castles crags take a walk around the gardens or take a picnic and relax
957 locals recommend
Princes Street
Princes Streetat the foot of the castles crags take a walk around the gardens or take a picnic and relax
Arts & Culture
Museum on the Mound
23 The Moundshort walk from the heart of the fringe, free to all and has great views
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
short walk from the heart of the fringe, free to all and has great views
Shopping
Lidl
Dalry Road10 minute walk from the flat with free parking
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main Stgreat for snacks and if your living day to day
Entertainment & Activities
Vue
98 Ocean Dr£5.99 tickets all day everyday!!!!!!