Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Wonderful local eatery situated in an old Gardeners Cottage offering fabulous local fare.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadWonderful local eatery situated in an old Gardeners Cottage offering fabulous local fare.
Great food, fun and prices are awesome! But you may have to Q...
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlGreat food, fun and prices are awesome! But you may have to Q...
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StFabulous food and atmosphere and superb service.
Kanpai Sushi
8-10 Grindlay StGreat sushi!
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillIconic Edinburgh restaurant
Awesome dining experience but you will have to book well in advance as only 10 seats at the Chef's table.
12 locals recommend
The Table
3A Dundas StAwesome dining experience but you will have to book well in advance as only 10 seats at the Chef's table.
Fabulous views over Edinburgh, there is an outdoor terrace open in the summer.
84 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareFabulous views over Edinburgh, there is an outdoor terrace open in the summer.
The Ivy on the Square - Edinburgh
6 St Andrew SquareROLLO
14 Broughton StRestaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreMichellin star for special occasions
Monteiths
61 High StMontpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlSaboteur
19-20 Teviot PlWedgwood The Restaurant
267 Royal MileNew Chapter
18 Eyre Plgreat value for money with a superb menu
Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse
278 locals recommend
The Kitchin
Tom Kitchin uses French techniques on Scottish produce in refined, chic converted whisky warehouse
Kezban Mediterranean Restaurant
9-10 Commercial Stlocal Turkish restaurant
Relaxed and intimate townhouse restaurant, for Scottish game and seafood fine-dining by candlelight
31 locals recommend
Purslane Restaurant
33A St Stephen StRelaxed and intimate townhouse restaurant, for Scottish game and seafood fine-dining by candlelight
Dusit
49A Thistle Stgreat Thai restaurant
Fresh Scottish produce cooked in classic French style and served in smart Parisian brasserie decor.
45 locals recommend
Cafe St Honorė
34 Thistle St N W LnFresh Scottish produce cooked in classic French style and served in smart Parisian brasserie decor.
Great value lunch menu! Seasonal Scottish produce and foraged herbs prepared with occasional Asian touches in a chic decor.
132 locals recommend
Wedgwood The Restaurant
267 Royal MileGreat value lunch menu! Seasonal Scottish produce and foraged herbs prepared with occasional Asian touches in a chic decor.
Aurora
187 Great Jct StBook well in advance for this local delight in the heart of Leith!
Two minute walk from the property, great for brunch, lunch or dinner!
156 locals recommend
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeTwo minute walk from the property, great for brunch, lunch or dinner!
Chez Jules
109 Hanover StGreat little French bistro.
Shopping
Excellent vintage shop, there are a few dotted around the neighbourhood.
88 locals recommend
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 GrassmarketExcellent vintage shop, there are a few dotted around the neighbourhood.
High end department store offering great selection of designer items.
181 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
High end department store offering great selection of designer items.
George Street
George StreetGreat street for a selection of restaurants, shops and bars
Order a beautiful tailor made suit/outfit which can be shipped worldwide from one of the best tailors in Edinburgh
14 locals recommend
Walker Slater
16-20 Victoria StOrder a beautiful tailor made suit/outfit which can be shipped worldwide from one of the best tailors in Edinburgh
St James Shopping
St James CrescentBrand new shopping centre with all your usuals and a few more!
Drinks & Nightlife
Paradise Palms
41 Lothian StQuirky bar that hosts some great DJ's at the weekends
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StGreat little bar with a good cocktail and food menu
This place has beautiful dark gothic interior and is excellent for live music, has a lovely bar and restaurant.
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StThis place has beautiful dark gothic interior and is excellent for live music, has a lovely bar and restaurant.
The Empress of Broughton Street
25 Broughton StJoseph Pearce
23 Elm RowTeuchters Landing
1c Dock Plgood food too!
Teuchters
26 William StUber cool chilean sun drenched inspired interiors at one of Edinburghs newest bars in the city centre.
18 locals recommend
SUPERICO Bar & Lounge
99 Hanover StUber cool chilean sun drenched inspired interiors at one of Edinburghs newest bars in the city centre.
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StGreat little place for the best cocktails in town.
99 Hanover St, Edinburgh EH2 1DJ, UK
Sightseeing
Iconic tourist spot offering great views over the city and across to Fife.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIconic tourist spot offering great views over the city and across to Fife.
Scott Monument
Parks & Nature
Fabulous spot in Edinburgh offering breathtaking 360 degree views and excellent opportunities for hiking, running and walking.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Fabulous spot in Edinburgh offering breathtaking 360 degree views and excellent opportunities for hiking, running and walking.
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeGullane Beach
Marine TerraceJohn Muir Country Park
Uninterrupted views over Edinburgh, Firth of Forth and beyond. Great for working off your lunch!
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillUninterrupted views over Edinburgh, Firth of Forth and beyond. Great for working off your lunch!
Arts & Culture
The Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's CloseOne minute from the apartment in the same square!
Great venue for food, drinks, science/art/music exhibitions and much more!
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
Great venue for food, drinks, science/art/music exhibitions and much more!
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdJupiter Artland
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StNational Museum of Scotland
My favourite brunch spots
Go for the Full Monty if you’re feeling hungry, it will certainly ‘fill yer boots’! If you’re busy sightseeing this is served until 5pm.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlGo for the Full Monty if you’re feeling hungry, it will certainly ‘fill yer boots’! If you’re busy sightseeing this is served until 5pm.
Cool basement cafe in the New Town serves up some of the yummiest coffee in the area and fresh fare using local ingredients making it one of the best brunch spots around.
94 locals recommend
Leo's Beanery
23A Howe StCool basement cafe in the New Town serves up some of the yummiest coffee in the area and fresh fare using local ingredients making it one of the best brunch spots around.
Best brunch in the Old Town in a laid-back, casual vibe, American-themed diner has been a fixture's in the city centre since the mid ’90s.
36 locals recommend
The City Cafe
19 Blair StBest brunch in the Old Town in a laid-back, casual vibe, American-themed diner has been a fixture's in the city centre since the mid ’90s.
Arguably one of the best brunch spots in Edinburgh with a beautiful old bar to boot!
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StArguably one of the best brunch spots in Edinburgh with a beautiful old bar to boot!
Toast
65 ShoreGet there early for a table as super popular with the locals