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Drinks & Nightlife
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowHaggis & Whisky Bar, but actually looks more like a restaurant.
Great Haggis. I prefer the vegetarian option that is more light.
If you go for the traditional meaty Haggis, maybe share with a friend as portions are quite big.
Add whisky sauce for a full experience!
28 locals recommend
Arcade Bar
48 Cockburn StHaggis & Whisky Bar, but actually looks more like a restaurant.
Great Haggis. I prefer the vegetarian option that is more light.
If you go for the traditional meaty Haggis, maybe share with a friend as portions are quite big.
Add whisky sauce for a full experience!
Live folk music from Edinburgh musicians. Casual pub for the lovers of the underground scene.
As scottish as it gets.
62 locals recommend
The Royal Oak
1 Infirmary StLive folk music from Edinburgh musicians. Casual pub for the lovers of the underground scene.
As scottish as it gets.
Cosy, affordable wine and cheese bar nestled in a Broughton Street basement.
Cheese platers with local products are great!
185 locals recommend
Pickles
60 Broughton StCosy, affordable wine and cheese bar nestled in a Broughton Street basement.
Cheese platers with local products are great!
Luxurious but not posh! Bar and Restaurant 10 minutes from the flat with a range of live music, djs, cabaret & other entertainment.
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StLuxurious but not posh! Bar and Restaurant 10 minutes from the flat with a range of live music, djs, cabaret & other entertainment.
5 minutes from the flat, daily stand up comedy for everyone!
40 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York Place5 minutes from the flat, daily stand up comedy for everyone!
Food Scene
Great food, brunch, scottish breakfast, salads. Buckweat pancakes are good there. Vegan, gluten free options too.
50 locals recommend
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony StGreat food, brunch, scottish breakfast, salads. Buckweat pancakes are good there. Vegan, gluten free options too.
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StGreat Sourdough bread, coffee and cinammon rolls.
Whiski Rooms
4-7 N Bank StThe name says it all!
Stone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Friendly stuff, cozy atmosphere. There is a set menu of 7 courses that cost around £70.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadStone cottage in terraced gardens offering a communal set menu made using sustainable local produce. Friendly stuff, cozy atmosphere. There is a set menu of 7 courses that cost around £70.
Never been there actually, but I heard the best. Check the website!
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareNever been there actually, but I heard the best. Check the website!
Bright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps. The acai smoothie bowl is divine! Vegan, gluten free options too. Highly recommended!
36 locals recommend
Hula Juice Bar & Healthy Eatery
103-105 W BowBright cafe for breakfast, detox drinks and shakes, plus light lunches of soups, bagels and wraps. The acai smoothie bowl is divine! Vegan, gluten free options too. Highly recommended!
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StBest coffee in town.
Loudons
94B FountainbridgeGreat family cafe.
Sightseeing
Find Scottish Storytelling centre, White horse close and Museum of Childhood.
337 locals recommend
Royal Mile
Find Scottish Storytelling centre, White horse close and Museum of Childhood.
Dean Village
Dean PathBeautiful path across the river
Underground Edinburgh, discovering life in the 18th century. Wonderful tour! Totally worth a try, especially for history lovers.
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StUnderground Edinburgh, discovering life in the 18th century. Wonderful tour! Totally worth a try, especially for history lovers.
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetIn the centre of the Royal Mile. Free entrance. Outstanding.
Parks & Nature
A 15 min walk from our flat, this is a great place for nature lovers
104 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden station
A 15 min walk from our flat, this is a great place for nature lovers
Shopping
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StShopping Mall near the flat.
Essentials
Tesco Express
50-52 DeansgateSupermarket close to the flat
Elm Row Post Office
20 Elm RowPost office close to the flat
Real Foods
37 Broughton StOrganic, gluten free, vegan options.
The Cats Miaou
36 Elm Row5 min from the flat, this little shop has great quirky local gifts
Great art and souvenirs from a local artist. Much better prices from the touristy "made in China" souvenir shops in Old Town! Meet the artist on their studio!
Ritchie Collins Gallery
83 Henderson StGreat art and souvenirs from a local artist. Much better prices from the touristy "made in China" souvenir shops in Old Town! Meet the artist on their studio!
Getting Around
The terminal stop of the tram coming from the airport
27 locals recommend
York Place (Stop YJ) station
The terminal stop of the tram coming from the airport
There are " free" daily tours in english and spanish. Free= donation. The tours last around 2- 2,5 hours and it is a nice way to explore old town and folk stories about the history of Edinburgh. Try this on a day with good weather.
http://edinburghfreetour.com/
38 locals recommend
Starbucks
124 High StThere are " free" daily tours in english and spanish. Free= donation. The tours last around 2- 2,5 hours and it is a nice way to explore old town and folk stories about the history of Edinburgh. Try this on a day with good weather.
http://edinburghfreetour.com/