Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
An Edinburgh institution, informal with smashing service and very well priced
63 locals recommend
the dogs
110 Hanover StAn Edinburgh institution, informal with smashing service and very well priced
Café Marlayne
76 Thistle StGreat value lunch, very relaxed and welcoming
One of our fave's, the quirky Paul Kitching provides some outrageously delicious dishes with a sense of humour. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion
51 locals recommend
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3 Royal TerraceOne of our fave's, the quirky Paul Kitching provides some outrageously delicious dishes with a sense of humour. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion
High quality restaurant with splendid service, recently has been revamped. We like a lot.
86 locals recommend
Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceHigh quality restaurant with splendid service, recently has been revamped. We like a lot.
access from rose street, the food hall is well equipped.
26 locals recommend
Marks & Spencer Edinburgh
54 Princes Staccess from rose street, the food hall is well equipped.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the top cocktail bars in the whole wide world, no pretention just fabulous
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StOne of the top cocktail bars in the whole wide world, no pretention just fabulous
sister bar to Bramble so same high quality, can be a little quieter so space to chat, pool table downstairs too.
51 locals recommend
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen Stsister bar to Bramble so same high quality, can be a little quieter so space to chat, pool table downstairs too.
gastro pub (Tom Kitchen and team) high end pub grub now also doing weekend breakfast-highly recommended.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank Rdgastro pub (Tom Kitchen and team) high end pub grub now also doing weekend breakfast-highly recommended.
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle Stgood wine selection, also serve very nice food
For our Hens, high quality venue serving excellent drinks, food and has Lulu nightclub below.
205 locals recommend
Tigerlilly
125 George StFor our Hens, high quality venue serving excellent drinks, food and has Lulu nightclub below.
Sightseeing
One of the best tours in town, takes you down under the Old Town to a previous time. Excellent value
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StOne of the best tours in town, takes you down under the Old Town to a previous time. Excellent value
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillCastle
Queenie's own yacht, can hire it for private dining I believe £££££
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveQueenie's own yacht, can hire it for private dining I believe £££££
The Old Town Edinburgh, The Royal Mile leads from Holyrood Palace at the bottom to Edinburgh Castle at the top. Plenty bars. restaurants, shops and historic interest along the way
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
The Old Town Edinburgh, The Royal Mile leads from Holyrood Palace at the bottom to Edinburgh Castle at the top. Plenty bars. restaurants, shops and historic interest along the way
Essentials
Suds R Us
20 Polwarth Gardenscan provide a pick up and delivery service to Queen Street
Arts & Culture
Fabulous history of Scotland through the portraits of some of their most famous people.
FREE entry
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StFabulous history of Scotland through the portraits of some of their most famous people.
FREE entry
Fabulous museum with interest for all the family
FREE entry
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Fabulous museum with interest for all the family
FREE entry
Entertainment & Activities
fabulous cinema showing films from all over The World, nice bar too
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home Stfabulous cinema showing films from all over The World, nice bar too
Filmhouse
88 Lothian RdAnother great cinema, good vibe and variety of movies
Getting Around
nearest train station to queen street, links to all major cities
269 locals recommend
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes Streetnearest train station to queen street, links to all major cities
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder Streetjust under a ten minute walk from No19 and The Loft
Parking can be a nightmare in Edinburgh, if in town and not requiring your car then it can be left here free for up to three nights with a regular bus back into town.
Hermiston Park and Ride
Riccarton Mains RoadParking can be a nightmare in Edinburgh, if in town and not requiring your car then it can be left here free for up to three nights with a regular bus back into town.