Sarah's Guidebook
Neighbourhood
Bruntsfield is a fabulous village style suburb roughly a mile south-west of the city centre It’s a lively hub with countless great eateries and independent shops.
70 locals recommend
Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield is a fabulous village style suburb roughly a mile south-west of the city centre It’s a lively hub with countless great eateries and independent shops.
Lovely park and the oldest golf course in Edinburgh. It's a little pitch and put par 3 course.
75 locals recommend
Bruntsfield Links
Melville DriveLovely park and the oldest golf course in Edinburgh. It's a little pitch and put par 3 course.
Food scene
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthLovely local restaurant with delicious food and great service.
Excellent local bar and Edinburgh institution. Great beers, cocktails and large gin and whisky selection.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlExcellent local bar and Edinburgh institution. Great beers, cocktails and large gin and whisky selection.
Hands down the best breakfast in town! You will have to book though, especially at weekends.
31 locals recommend
Cafe Grande
182-184 Bruntsfield PlHands down the best breakfast in town! You will have to book though, especially at weekends.
City advice
Getting around
Getting around.
Bruntsfield is very busy for parking which is limited to four hour stays Monday to Friday and is expensive. The nearest all day parking is in Clinton Road about a ten minute walk away and is £5 for 8 hours. This is pretty much the best value you'll get in Edinburgh.
Bruntsfield is on a direct bus route and there are several buses every hour that will take you to the city centre. Otherwise, it's a very pleasant 20 minute walk to the West End of Prices Street and Princes Steet Gardens. Best to buy an all day ticket if you are taking more than one journey.
Travelling with kids
Lots of free kids attractions.
The National Museum of Scotland is free and a brilliant day out for kids of all ages. Lots of hands on stuff and excellent animal exhibits. The Botanic Gardens are a great day out and also free, although the temperate houses have a small charge. The Museum of Childhood is free too and has lots of exhibits of toys from through the ages, great memories for adults too! Climb up Arthur's Seat for amazing views of the city and great for tiring out energetic kids.
What to pack
Comfy Shoes!
Lots of Edinburgh streets are made of cobbles so heels don't really work, particularly in the Old Town. it's also a very hilly city so sensible shoes are a must!
Book before you go
The Fringe & Food
You can book shows on the day at the Fringe and can usually get some great deals on 2 for 1 tickets. All shows are priced very reasonably. However, big name comedians do tend to sell out quickly so if there is someone you really want to see, I'd recommend booking in advance.
Similarly, most Edinburgh restaurants will need to be booked in advance during the Fringe, it is incredibly busy during August.
Don't miss
Calton Hill
Steep walk up the hill to the city observatory but well worth it for the views across the city and over the Firth of Forth to Fife. Stunning photo ops here.
Don't miss
Food & Drink
There are hundreds of restaurants in Edinburgh but outside of the local ones in Bruntsfield, like Three Birds, Chop House and Southside Scran, which are all fantastic, I'd recommend Six by Nico, Dishoom, Tattu, Angels with Bagpipes and The Outsider, which will all have to be booked in advance. Lady Libertine, Bramble and Panda & Son for cocktails. If you like old fashioned bars with great beers, try The Cambridge Bar, Montpeliers, Brewdog and Innis Gun.