Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
South African restaurant - smashing meat and big portions.
43 locals recommend
Shebeen Morrison Street
8 Morrison StSouth African restaurant - smashing meat and big portions.
Field
41 W Nicolson StGreat Scottish Food
Lovecrumbs West Port
155 West PortGood coffee & the best cake in town.
It is amazing what they do with authentic and well-sourced Scottish ingredients - in both food and drink.
184 locals recommend
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StIt is amazing what they do with authentic and well-sourced Scottish ingredients - in both food and drink.
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketGreat ice cream
Great and cheap French bistro - set lunches here are spectacular quality.
100 locals recommend
Chez Jules
109 Hanover StGreat and cheap French bistro - set lunches here are spectacular quality.
Cafe St Honorė
34 Thistle St N W LnScottish food with a French twist. Quite pricey
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StGreat seafood in a unique building.
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreGreat seafood
Kilimanjaro Coffee
104 Nicolson StGreat coffee
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StGood food, good cocktails; low ceilings
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a Thai restaurant and bar; the Thai food ispricey; the main attraction is the bar - this place is set on the roof and offers a great place to enjoy the summer sun and some fantastic views.
128 locals recommend
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StThis is a Thai restaurant and bar; the Thai food ispricey; the main attraction is the bar - this place is set on the roof and offers a great place to enjoy the summer sun and some fantastic views.
Cloisters Bar
26 Brougham StCAMRA pub - good range of locally brewed ales
Blue Blazer
2 Spittal StNice pub with good local ales and a great range of whisky
The Bow Bar
80 W BowGreat local pub, old fashioned, perfect after a pig roll from oink.
Cheap bar with live folk music every night of the week. Small, so can get a bit crampt.
43 locals recommend
Captains Bar
4 S College StCheap bar with live folk music every night of the week. Small, so can get a bit crampt.
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StGreat cocktails
Ensign Ewart
521-523 LawnmarketNice old-fashioned pub
Arts & Culture
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillSmashing place to visit. The name says it all.
Free gallery showcasing some works produced in Scotland today by recent graduates and art students and professional artists.
39 locals recommend
Royal Scottish Academy
The MoundFree gallery showcasing some works produced in Scotland today by recent graduates and art students and professional artists.
Free gallery with a fascinating range of paintings and scultures, Old Dutch & Italian Masters, French Romantics, Impressionists, and a broad variety of Scottish paintings from 16th - 20th century.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFree gallery with a fascinating range of paintings and scultures, Old Dutch & Italian Masters, French Romantics, Impressionists, and a broad variety of Scottish paintings from 16th - 20th century.
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdIndependent cinema specialising in independent and world films
Edinburgh College of Art
74 Lauriston PlContemporary art venue with whole range of exhibitions.
Until recently the University's Vet School, now an unique arts/music venue with a great place to drink and eat.
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
Until recently the University's Vet School, now an unique arts/music venue with a great place to drink and eat.
Shopping
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketVintage clothing at good prices
One of a number of independent book shops on the West Port - each with a broad and unique range of books.
Edinburgh Books
145-147 West PortOne of a number of independent book shops on the West Port - each with a broad and unique range of books.
The Pipe Shop Ltd
92 Leith WalkBest tobacconist in town.
Everything Else
Farmers' Market every Saturday - farmers from around the Lothians and Fife come to offer their produce. Great place for "street food" and really local ingredients.
88 locals recommend
Edinburgh Farmers' Market
Castle TerraceFarmers' Market every Saturday - farmers from around the Lothians and Fife come to offer their produce. Great place for "street food" and really local ingredients.
Farmers' Market every Sunday and also Thursday evenings in summer - farmers from around the Lothians and Fife come to offer their produce. Great place for "street food" and really local ingredients.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetFarmers' Market every Sunday and also Thursday evenings in summer - farmers from around the Lothians and Fife come to offer their produce. Great place for "street food" and really local ingredients.
A personal favourite. Uncomplicated food. Pig in a roll. Can't miss it: there is a whole roast hog in the window.
62 locals recommend
Oink Victoria Street
34 Victoria StA personal favourite. Uncomplicated food. Pig in a roll. Can't miss it: there is a whole roast hog in the window.
Jeffrey st. Whisky & Cigars
12-14 Jeffrey StGood Whisky-and-Tobacco shop
Essentials
I.J Mellis Cheesemonger
30 Victoria StScottish cheeses. The smell of the shop is a giveaway.
Sightseeing
A scenic way to see some of the nicest sights in Edinburgh.
53 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayA scenic way to see some of the nicest sights in Edinburgh.