A Festival guidebook
Food scene
This is a fun and friendly grassroots music venue. They are a fringe venue and will have shows on every day! They are consistent with supporting local as well as touring musicians, poets and performers.
It's also a place where all the locals go for a catch up with their friends.
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkThis is a fun and friendly grassroots music venue. They are a fringe venue and will have shows on every day! They are consistent with supporting local as well as touring musicians, poets and performers.
It's also a place where all the locals go for a catch up with their friends.
Wine bar recently opened by two friends and natives of Edinburgh. Delicious wine as well as sharing boards for cheeses.
140 locals recommend
Abode Bar
229 Leith WalkWine bar recently opened by two friends and natives of Edinburgh. Delicious wine as well as sharing boards for cheeses.
Cosmopolitan Leith is home to all the artists, creatives and young professionals. It has a hearty mix of independent businesses, cafes and bars.
162 locals recommend
Leith
Cosmopolitan Leith is home to all the artists, creatives and young professionals. It has a hearty mix of independent businesses, cafes and bars.
Art and gift shops, wine and cheese shops. Independent delicatessens.
350 locals recommend
Stockbridge
Art and gift shops, wine and cheese shops. Independent delicatessens.
Lots of lovely cafes and bars to eat and drink outside in the sun. Bustling atmosphere. A mix of locals and tourists.
69 locals recommend
The Shore station
Lots of lovely cafes and bars to eat and drink outside in the sun. Bustling atmosphere. A mix of locals and tourists.
My favourite gastro pub food. Go there for breakfast or get some tasty scran for dinner.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceMy favourite gastro pub food. Go there for breakfast or get some tasty scran for dinner.
Great place for music lovers and a late night place that is not a 'club' atmosphere.
6 locals recommend
Henrys Cellar Bar
16A Morrison StGreat place for music lovers and a late night place that is not a 'club' atmosphere.
Sightseeing
For art lovers, this is the best one of them all.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFor art lovers, this is the best one of them all.
Interesting illusions and fascinating exhibits.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillInteresting illusions and fascinating exhibits.
Arthur's Seat
Fresh air and city views
Calton Hill
Calton HillFresh air and city views worth a visit.
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeCity Beach and fresh air
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StFor music lovers. Check out the fringe shows!