Food Scene
Well-cooked (mainly Scottish) food in friendly local hotel. Eat/have a coffee/a drink at tables outside during spring and summer
35 locals recommend
Black Ivy
4 Alvanley TerraceWell-cooked (mainly Scottish) food in friendly local hotel. Eat/have a coffee/a drink at tables outside during spring and summer
Thai Lemongrass
40-41 Bruntsfield PlGood Thai food nearby
Bar Italia
100 Lothian RdFriendly, family-run restaurant. An Edinburgh institution!
The Everest
52 Home StGood Indian/Nepalese food and lovely service
Drinks & Nightlife
Bennets Bar
8 Leven StWide selection of malt whiskies in traditional pub
Arts & Culture
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StCharming little theatre known for good productions of (varied) drama
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StShows a mixture of mainstream and art house films
ODEON Edinburgh Lothian Rd
118 Lothian RdMultiplex showing all the latest mainstream films
Sightseeing
In two (linked) buildings, (i) Scottish and (ii) general history and artefacts. Permanent exhibitions free (special exhibitions approx. £8.) Lots to see!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
In two (linked) buildings, (i) Scottish and (ii) general history and artefacts. Permanent exhibitions free (special exhibitions approx. £8.) Lots to see!
Beautiful gardens, free to public. (No 23 bus to East gate.)
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful gardens, free to public. (No 23 bus to East gate.)
Try and get there in time for the 'one o'clock gun'. Have a look at the website before your visit. (Approx. £17)
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillTry and get there in time for the 'one o'clock gun'. Have a look at the website before your visit. (Approx. £17)
Everything Else
Warrender Swim Centre
55 Thirlestane RdLocal pool and gym
Free-to-all short hole golf course. We have clubs you can borrow if you'd like to play a round/hole or two
75 locals recommend
Bruntsfield Links
Melville DriveFree-to-all short hole golf course. We have clubs you can borrow if you'd like to play a round/hole or two