Katie’s Personal Edinburgh Guidebook
Food scene
My local is run by fun, lovely and warm people who make the most excellent cocktails in town! Pop in for a fun, busy vibe on a weekend night or have a quiet pint with your book on an afternoon.
111 locals recommend
Victoria Bar
265 Leith WalkMy local is run by fun, lovely and warm people who make the most excellent cocktails in town! Pop in for a fun, busy vibe on a weekend night or have a quiet pint with your book on an afternoon.
A local pub, just across the road, serving really delicious pub grub - from burger and nachos to Sunday roasts. Another top spot for soaking up the sunshine with a pint or lovely cocktail or somewhere to be cosy on a drizzly winter's evening.
127 locals recommend
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkA local pub, just across the road, serving really delicious pub grub - from burger and nachos to Sunday roasts. Another top spot for soaking up the sunshine with a pint or lovely cocktail or somewhere to be cosy on a drizzly winter's evening.
The Remedy
237 Leith WalkA vibrant, chilled cafe, serving coffee, bunch and lunch.
Hands down, the best pizza in town!! And such a romantic, candlelit atmosphere.
250 locals recommend
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkHands down, the best pizza in town!! And such a romantic, candlelit atmosphere.
A favourite spot of mine in blazing sunshine or on a cold evening, for Tapas!
15 locals recommend
La Casa - Leith
297 Leith WalkA favourite spot of mine in blazing sunshine or on a cold evening, for Tapas!
The most yummy Tacos - I go here often, with friends, for a fun, delicious evening!
32 locals recommend
Bodega - Leith
14-15 Albert PlThe most yummy Tacos - I go here often, with friends, for a fun, delicious evening!
The Pitt is the place to be at the weekend for pints, music, street food and fun!
87 locals recommend
The Pitt Market
20 Pitt StThe Pitt is the place to be at the weekend for pints, music, street food and fun!
A cosy Mexican with fun decor and delicious food and cocktails. Fun vibe on a Friday night!
127 locals recommend
The Basement
10a Broughton StA cosy Mexican with fun decor and delicious food and cocktails. Fun vibe on a Friday night!
This is a real favourite of mine, friends and family. I take everyone here! I think it's probably my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Family run, Greek food, like properly delicious Greek food!!
44 locals recommend
Spitaki Greek Taverna
135 E Claremont StThis is a real favourite of mine, friends and family. I take everyone here! I think it's probably my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Family run, Greek food, like properly delicious Greek food!!
Sightseeing
Take a stroll around the Botanic Gardens, taking in the sights and smells of flowers and plant life.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceTake a stroll around the Botanic Gardens, taking in the sights and smells of flowers and plant life.
Neighbourhoods
A neighbourhood full of (Sunday) markets, brunch spots, wee shops, plat shops and even an artisan cheese shop!
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
A neighbourhood full of (Sunday) markets, brunch spots, wee shops, plat shops and even an artisan cheese shop!
Leith. Explore the neighbourhood that inspired The Proclaimers! Enjoy the independent shops, restaurants, pubs, The Shore and many of the parks and green spaces.
162 locals recommend
Leith
Leith. Explore the neighbourhood that inspired The Proclaimers! Enjoy the independent shops, restaurants, pubs, The Shore and many of the parks and green spaces.