Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

Free movie marathon nights and live music. Grab a burger and enjoy the sea views!
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 Shore
275 locals recommend
Free movie marathon nights and live music. Grab a burger and enjoy the sea views!
Fantastic brunch spot overlooking the Port of Leith
71 locals recommend
Toast
65 Shore
71 locals recommend
Fantastic brunch spot overlooking the Port of Leith
Fantastic food, great for brunch
16 locals recommend
Checkpoint
3 Bristo Pl
16 locals recommend
Fantastic food, great for brunch
Artisan Coffee - a cosy cafe with great coffee, home-made cakes and pastries
The Java Hut
247 Leith Walk
Artisan Coffee - a cosy cafe with great coffee, home-made cakes and pastries
Quirky local coffee shop with home made cakes and sandwiches
11 locals recommend
BABA RISTA
28 Parsons Green Terrace
11 locals recommend
Quirky local coffee shop with home made cakes and sandwiches
Local cafe serving coffee and home-made cakes
107 locals recommend
Red Kite Cafe
7-8 Cadzow Pl
107 locals recommend
Local cafe serving coffee and home-made cakes
Michelin star award-winning restaurant, this cosy cottage is tucked away in terraced gardens, offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Pricey but perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Road
339 locals recommend
Michelin star award-winning restaurant, this cosy cottage is tucked away in terraced gardens, offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Pricey but perfect for celebrating a special occasion.
Lovely little brunch spot on Easter Road
126 locals recommend
Polentoni
38 Easter Rd
126 locals recommend
Lovely little brunch spot on Easter Road
Grab a coffee and a pastry on the seafront. This is one of my favourite spots.
6 locals recommend
Dream & Season
56 King's Pl
6 locals recommend
Grab a coffee and a pastry on the seafront. This is one of my favourite spots.

Drinks & Nightlife

Regular live music in a hip and happening bar!
28 locals recommend
Barrelhouse Bar & Grill
35 Smokey Brae
28 locals recommend
Regular live music in a hip and happening bar!
Quirky bar with regular live music and a good selection of beers
127 locals recommend
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith Walk
127 locals recommend
Quirky bar with regular live music and a good selection of beers
Local LGBTQ+ bar with fabulous drag shows on Tuesdays and Sundays (free)
46 locals recommend
CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside Pl
46 locals recommend
Local LGBTQ+ bar with fabulous drag shows on Tuesdays and Sundays (free)
The epicenter of the underground music scene in Leith
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith Walk
96 locals recommend
The epicenter of the underground music scene in Leith
Ceilidhs (traditional Scottish dancing) every night of the week
80 locals recommend
Ghillie Dhu
1A Rutland Street
80 locals recommend
Ceilidhs (traditional Scottish dancing) every night of the week
Traditional Scottish pub
24 locals recommend
The Light House
3 Pier Pl
24 locals recommend
Traditional Scottish pub
Award-winning gay-friendly pub serving a range of beers and food. The nachos are great!
98 locals recommend
Regent Bar
2 Montrose Terrace
98 locals recommend
Award-winning gay-friendly pub serving a range of beers and food. The nachos are great!
Legendary jazz bar featuring live jazz every night. Some nights have a cover charge but you can usually get in free if you arrive early and then stick around for the late show.
176 locals recommend
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers St
176 locals recommend
Legendary jazz bar featuring live jazz every night. Some nights have a cover charge but you can usually get in free if you arrive early and then stick around for the late show.

Parks & Nature

Explore one of the many trails around the park, and chance upon some of the finest views of Edinburgh and beyond.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's Drive
280 locals recommend
Explore one of the many trails around the park, and chance upon some of the finest views of Edinburgh and beyond.
Take a stroll along Portobello Promenade, and watch the sun set over the Firth of Forth with a pint in hand at one of Portobello's many bars.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 Promenade
447 locals recommend
Take a stroll along Portobello Promenade, and watch the sun set over the Firth of Forth with a pint in hand at one of Portobello's many bars.
Tucked away in a residential development, the pontoon on Lochend Loch is one of my personal favourite spots in Edinburgh, with beautiful views of Arthur's Seat peeking out over the trees submerged in the Loch. Great for jogs and families (there's a playground) or as a stop on your way down to Leith.
8 locals recommend
Lochend Park
Lochend Park
8 locals recommend
Tucked away in a residential development, the pontoon on Lochend Loch is one of my personal favourite spots in Edinburgh, with beautiful views of Arthur's Seat peeking out over the trees submerged in the Loch. Great for jogs and families (there's a playground) or as a stop on your way down to Leith.
Beautiful loch and bird sanctuary accessible from Holyrood Park, flanked by the historic Innocent Railway.
10 locals recommend
Duddingston Loch and Bird Sanctuary
10 locals recommend
Beautiful loch and bird sanctuary accessible from Holyrood Park, flanked by the historic Innocent Railway.
Spend a day ambling along the picturesque Waters of Leith, from the Port O'Leith to Dean Village. Spot the local wildlife with kingfishers and otters!
57 locals recommend
Port O' Leith
58 Constitution St
57 locals recommend
Spend a day ambling along the picturesque Waters of Leith, from the Port O'Leith to Dean Village. Spot the local wildlife with kingfishers and otters!
Picturesque park with play area, stream and pond with waterfowl. Great for jogging or birdwatching on an evening stroll down to Portobello Beach.
12 locals recommend
Figgate Park station
12 locals recommend
Picturesque park with play area, stream and pond with waterfowl. Great for jogging or birdwatching on an evening stroll down to Portobello Beach.

Essentials

Local supermarket
104 locals recommend
Morrisons
Portobello Road
104 locals recommend
Local supermarket
Local Supermarket. Not as much selection as Morrisons next door.
Iceland Foods
40-42 Piersfield Terrace
Local Supermarket. Not as much selection as Morrisons next door.

Entertainment & Activities

Daily deals - sign up to be a member for free, and get £5.99 cinema tickets every night
147 locals recommend
Vue Cinemas
61/11 Leith St
147 locals recommend
Daily deals - sign up to be a member for free, and get £5.99 cinema tickets every night
Every Sunday morning join this dedicated bunch of wild swimmers down at Portobello Beach for a swim in the North Sea! Bring warm clothes to change into afterward.
The 'Wild' Flower Shop
90 Portobello High St
Every Sunday morning join this dedicated bunch of wild swimmers down at Portobello Beach for a swim in the North Sea! Bring warm clothes to change into afterward.
Golf course
6 locals recommend
Craigentinny Golf Course
Fillyside Road
6 locals recommend
Golf course

Shopping

A cavernous vintage full of rare gems. And kilts. Lots of kilts.
88 locals recommend
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 Grassmarket
88 locals recommend
A cavernous vintage full of rare gems. And kilts. Lots of kilts.
Huge charity shop packed with bargains. Pick up a vintage jacket for under £5!
Salvation Army Donation Centre
40 Portobello Rd
Huge charity shop packed with bargains. Pick up a vintage jacket for under £5!

Arts & Culture

Local arts centre with regular exhibitions and studios for pottery, yoga, pole dancing, and martial arts. Look for the building with a big sign saying "ART" on the side!
St Margaret's House
151 London Rd
Local arts centre with regular exhibitions and studios for pottery, yoga, pole dancing, and martial arts. Look for the building with a big sign saying "ART" on the side!
World famous comedy club with live comedy every night!
40 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York Place
40 locals recommend
World famous comedy club with live comedy every night!
Arts venue and studio space hosting various events from concerts and performances to vintage sales. Check out their listings for more info
66 locals recommend
Out Of The Blue Drill Hall
36 Dalmeny St
66 locals recommend
Arts venue and studio space hosting various events from concerts and performances to vintage sales. Check out their listings for more info