Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great coffee and excellent Swedish inspired pastries and sandwiches
81 locals recommend
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StGreat coffee and excellent Swedish inspired pastries and sandwiches
In my opinion the best fish & chips near the flat. Like every chippy in Edinburgh they'll ask if you want "salt n sauce!" (it's a mix of vinegar and brown sauce) I hate it, but I'll let you decide.
Deep Sea
2 Antigua StIn my opinion the best fish & chips near the flat. Like every chippy in Edinburgh they'll ask if you want "salt n sauce!" (it's a mix of vinegar and brown sauce) I hate it, but I'll let you decide.
Very special restaurant in Leith. Great for a special occasion - beautiful food.
155 locals recommend
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreVery special restaurant in Leith. Great for a special occasion - beautiful food.
Tom Kitchin’s Michelin Starred restaurant in Leith is where you’ll find some of the best Scottish produce on offer in the city. Open for lunch & dinner. Check website for opening times.
278 locals recommend
The Kitchin
Tom Kitchin’s Michelin Starred restaurant in Leith is where you’ll find some of the best Scottish produce on offer in the city. Open for lunch & dinner. Check website for opening times.
A little out of the Centre, but it’s only a 20 minute taxi ride. The restaurant has beautiful surroundings and a impressive modern menu filled with regional produce.
21 locals recommend
Rhubarb
Priestfield RoadA little out of the Centre, but it’s only a 20 minute taxi ride. The restaurant has beautiful surroundings and a impressive modern menu filled with regional produce.
Edinburgh’s famous Witchery restaurant by Edinburgh Castle. The restaurant has two parts; The Witchery and the Secret Garden. I’d recommend the Secret Garden but both offer the ultimate Scottish experience.
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillEdinburgh’s famous Witchery restaurant by Edinburgh Castle. The restaurant has two parts; The Witchery and the Secret Garden. I’d recommend the Secret Garden but both offer the ultimate Scottish experience.
A short walk from the flat to the base of Calton Hill on London Road, the Gardener’s cottage delivers delicious seasonal Scottish cuisine.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadA short walk from the flat to the base of Calton Hill on London Road, the Gardener’s cottage delivers delicious seasonal Scottish cuisine.
Stockbridge is one of my favourite areas of Edinburgh, you should visit anyway even if you don’t want to eat. If you do, this gastropub features some top notch Scottish fare.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdStockbridge is one of my favourite areas of Edinburgh, you should visit anyway even if you don’t want to eat. If you do, this gastropub features some top notch Scottish fare.
One of the better Indian restaurants in Edinburgh and it’s only a 5 minute walk from the flat.
148 locals recommend
Khushi's
10 Antigua StOne of the better Indian restaurants in Edinburgh and it’s only a 5 minute walk from the flat.
An interesting menu and great drinks replaces what was once a rough and tumble Edinburgh bar down in Leith.
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StAn interesting menu and great drinks replaces what was once a rough and tumble Edinburgh bar down in Leith.
Great gastropub about 2 minutes from the flat - they have a special sunday lunch which is good.
87 locals recommend
The OX
49-51 London StGreat gastropub about 2 minutes from the flat - they have a special sunday lunch which is good.
A tiny bakery and cafe, but some of the best bread and coffee in the city in our opinion! And worth the slightly longer walk.
171 locals recommend
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick StA tiny bakery and cafe, but some of the best bread and coffee in the city in our opinion! And worth the slightly longer walk.
Cosy and friendly coffee shop with a small offering of pastries and soups.
236 locals recommend
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StCosy and friendly coffee shop with a small offering of pastries and soups.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Barony Bar
81-85 Broughton StreetRabble Taphouse and Grill
55A Frederick StA busy cellar bar which is a favourite of locals. Offers great drinks and a Mexican inspired bar menu.
127 locals recommend
The Basement
10a Broughton StA busy cellar bar which is a favourite of locals. Offers great drinks and a Mexican inspired bar menu.
You’ll find late night food and excellent cocktails in this maze-like bar.
12 locals recommend
Nightcap
3 York PlYou’ll find late night food and excellent cocktails in this maze-like bar.
Built in 1432! A real Scottish bar with an extensive selection of beers and whisky.
143 locals recommend
The King's Wark
36 ShoreBuilt in 1432! A real Scottish bar with an extensive selection of beers and whisky.
Another old Edinburgh bar, next door to Kings Wark - offers a cosy environment full of colourful locals.
46 locals recommend
Malt & Hops
45 ShoreAnother old Edinburgh bar, next door to Kings Wark - offers a cosy environment full of colourful locals.
Edinburgh’s most popular LGBT night club has it all. Drinks, food, drag and dancing. Open late!
46 locals recommend
CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside PlEdinburgh’s most popular LGBT night club has it all. Drinks, food, drag and dancing. Open late!
Traditional Edinburgh bar in Newtown - popular with locals at lunchtime and after work - it also has a beer garden, if the sun should come out.
125 locals recommend
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland StTraditional Edinburgh bar in Newtown - popular with locals at lunchtime and after work - it also has a beer garden, if the sun should come out.
Parks & Nature
Calton Hill
Calton HillPrinces Street
Princes StreetRoyal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceArts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdScottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdScottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdEssentials
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkReal Foods
37 Broughton StLidl
Newhailes RoadTesco Superstore
76 Duke StArguably the best Butcher in Edinburgh and it’s on your doorstep. The sausages are the way to go here as it’s pretty pricey - but they are the best bangers in Scotland!
70 locals recommend
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StArguably the best Butcher in Edinburgh and it’s on your doorstep. The sausages are the way to go here as it’s pretty pricey - but they are the best bangers in Scotland!
An Edinburgh institution, you’ll find everything you need for an Italian feast. Or, if you’re too tired, you can eat great Pasta and pizza in the restaurant out the back. Great selection of Italian meats, pasta, wine and gifts in this beautiful Deli.
189 locals recommend
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowAn Edinburgh institution, you’ll find everything you need for an Italian feast. Or, if you’re too tired, you can eat great Pasta and pizza in the restaurant out the back. Great selection of Italian meats, pasta, wine and gifts in this beautiful Deli.
Villeneuve Wines
49A Broughton StTop notch wine selection.
Vino
30 Broughton StGood selection of wine and spirits and close to the flat!
Sightseeing
Arthur's Seat
If you're up for a leisurely climb, the views are spectacular.
My favourite neighbourhood in Edinburgh. So many shops, cafés, restaurants and bars. Be sure to take a stroll along the canal on the "Water of Leith Walkway" towards the Dean Village and West End. So beautiful.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
My favourite neighbourhood in Edinburgh. So many shops, cafés, restaurants and bars. Be sure to take a stroll along the canal on the "Water of Leith Walkway" towards the Dean Village and West End. So beautiful.
Entertainment & Activities
Omni Centre
Greenside Row Multiplex cinema with a bunch of restaurants attached.