Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlPort O' Leith
58 Constitution StInfamous, fun Leith bar, that's been revamped
Cool bar, with cool music, great for a relaxed drink or catching up with friends
178 locals recommend
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StCool bar, with cool music, great for a relaxed drink or catching up with friends
Essential tasting destination for all things whisky
80 locals recommend
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen StEssential tasting destination for all things whisky
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StThe Carriers Quarters
42 Bernard StTiny bar, lots of locals and good beers
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkGood beer, food, and live music
Cameo Bar
23 Commercial StreetRoseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport Placecocktails in teapots, and a collection of funky hats
Stockbridge
Nice area to explore for food and drink
The Compass
44 Queen Charlotte StNice big bar and restaurant.
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlLot of good shows here, and great bars all around
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkMalt & Hops
45 ShoreLocal style bar
Everything from music venue to beer festival, to fashion shows. the Biscuit factory does it all!
15 locals recommend
The Biscuit Factory
4-6 Anderson PlEverything from music venue to beer festival, to fashion shows. the Biscuit factory does it all!
Edinburgh Corn Exchange
11 New Market RdLarge live music venue
Food Scene
The King's Wark
36 ShoreToast
65 ShoreNice relaxed wine bar, with nice food!
Pitt Street
Pitt StreetStreet food with live music
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreFine dining at its best!
The Kitchin
Fine dining at its best!
Café Tartine
72 Commercial StNice atmosphere, and nice food!
Cafe Truva
ShoreNice Turkish cakes, coffee, and food!
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreVery good seafood!
Leith Market
Commercial StreetHome to a great market that is on every Saturday
Tapa
19 Shore PlVery nice Spanish food!
China Palace Restaurant
27 Bernard StMimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreAmazing bakery with yummy cakes!
Aurora
187 Great Jct StNice intimate little restaurant with amazing food!
Serrano & Manchego
297 Leith WalkGreat tapas!
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkGood honest Italian cuisine.
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkExcellent pizza!
Bodega
62 Elm RowNice Mexican
Ostara
52 Coburg StNice food
Sightseeing
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveThe Queens old floating home
Great views to the bridges across the Firth of Forth. Nice fish restaurants.
19 locals recommend
Newhaven Harbour
Pier PlaceGreat views to the bridges across the Firth of Forth. Nice fish restaurants.
Lamb's House
11 Waters' ClMary Queen of Scots once stayed here
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketLots going on in this street!
Lovely way to spend a few hours wandering the lovely streets, stopping at the many bars and cafe's.
195 locals recommend
Edinburgh Old Town
Lovely way to spend a few hours wandering the lovely streets, stopping at the many bars and cafe's.
Hibernian Ticket Office
12 Albion PlEaster road, home to Leith's football team Hibs.
Home to so many bars, restaurants, cafe's, and quirky shops. It's the main road to get into town. You can get the bus, or go for a nice 2 mile walk to get into the city centre.
46 locals recommend
Leith Walk
Leith WalkHome to so many bars, restaurants, cafe's, and quirky shops. It's the main road to get into town. You can get the bus, or go for a nice 2 mile walk to get into the city centre.
The Royal Mile and all the side streets will have you walking around, eating, and drinking for days and hours.
195 locals recommend
Edinburgh Old Town
The Royal Mile and all the side streets will have you walking around, eating, and drinking for days and hours.
Relaxed little village with stunning views over the Firth o Forth, with views of the bridges
102 locals recommend
Cramond Beach
2 Kirk CramondRelaxed little village with stunning views over the Firth o Forth, with views of the bridges
Shopping
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrEssentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StAsda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrTesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkRight beside the flat, so handy for anything you have forgotten.
Parks & Nature
Leith Links Play Park
A bus ride, or a long walk away, lots of nice food places along the beach, as well as pool and Turkish baths.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeA bus ride, or a long walk away, lots of nice food places along the beach, as well as pool and Turkish baths.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLovely tranquil place to spend a few hours
Inverleith Park
Lovely park
Relaxing, tranquil walk from Leith into Stockbridge and beyond.
147 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayRelaxing, tranquil walk from Leith into Stockbridge and beyond.
Arts & Culture
Leith Theatre station
Good for live music, comedy, and mini festivals
National Museum of Scotland
One of the nicest museums in Europe.
Large venue used for events and exhibitions. Nice cafe inside as well
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny StLarge venue used for events and exhibitions. Nice cafe inside as well