Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StThe brownies are transcendent!
Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StFamously lovely cupcakes, an Edinburgh institution.
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney StWonderful handmade donuts- really something quite special!
Edinburgh's hottest food scene- not cheap- but a magical experience for foodies!
12 locals recommend
The Table
3A Dundas StEdinburgh's hottest food scene- not cheap- but a magical experience for foodies!
Solid restaurant- very popular with locals due to it's modern Euro/Scottish cuisine fusion, and reasonable prices. The lamb is especially good (and spherical!)
76 locals recommend
New Chapter
18 Eyre PlSolid restaurant- very popular with locals due to it's modern Euro/Scottish cuisine fusion, and reasonable prices. The lamb is especially good (and spherical!)
Essentials
A local chain here in Edinburgh- will cover all your grocery needs while you're staying.
37 locals recommend
Margiotta Dundas Street
122-124 Dundas StA local chain here in Edinburgh- will cover all your grocery needs while you're staying.
Drinks & Nightlife
Plenty of whisky, live Scots music, and solid patter. Come here for an eclectic and intoxicating blend of locals and tourists mingling in mutual appreciation of booze.
43 locals recommend
The Rat Pack - Piano & Cocktail Bar
9 Shandwick PlacePlenty of whisky, live Scots music, and solid patter. Come here for an eclectic and intoxicating blend of locals and tourists mingling in mutual appreciation of booze.
Basement pub in classic Edinburgh style- come here to mingle with Stockbridge 'New Touners', Bonnington Old Boys, and Highlanders a long way from home (and happy to sing about it). Thursday nights this bar really shines- with an open mike for traditional Scots music.
49 locals recommend
The Antiquary Bar
72-78 St Stephen StBasement pub in classic Edinburgh style- come here to mingle with Stockbridge 'New Touners', Bonnington Old Boys, and Highlanders a long way from home (and happy to sing about it). Thursday nights this bar really shines- with an open mike for traditional Scots music.
Parks & Nature
World-class botanical gardens, lovely place to go on a sunny day- though if it's raining retreat to the greenhouse.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceWorld-class botanical gardens, lovely place to go on a sunny day- though if it's raining retreat to the greenhouse.
Arts & Culture
This small museum- maintained to a very high quality by the National Trust- offers an excellent insight to life in the Georgian New Town shortly after it was established.
36 locals recommend
Georgian House
7 Charlotte SquareThis small museum- maintained to a very high quality by the National Trust- offers an excellent insight to life in the Georgian New Town shortly after it was established.
Sightseeing
Overflowing with cute little boutiques, cafes, and interesting bars. Relatively off of the tourist trail compared to more famous shopping streets such as George Street or Victoria Street- but well worth a look all the same!
46 locals recommend
Broughton Street
Broughton StreetOverflowing with cute little boutiques, cafes, and interesting bars. Relatively off of the tourist trail compared to more famous shopping streets such as George Street or Victoria Street- but well worth a look all the same!