Guidebook for Edinburgh
Essentials
Tesco Pharmacy
7 Broughton RdLarge supermarket locations across the city
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton StAward winning Butchers, with hand-made sausages to die for.
If your veggie or organic obsessed, head here, they have all bases coevered.
165 locals recommend
Real Foods
37 Broughton StIf your veggie or organic obsessed, head here, they have all bases coevered.
Handy for some essentials. Open 24 Hours, handy if you arrive late. Various locations across the city
490 locals recommend
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkHandy for some essentials. Open 24 Hours, handy if you arrive late. Various locations across the city
Access to free PC's and wi-fi, you'll need to become a member to use the facilities but its open to anyone. Super central.
7 locals recommend
Central Library
7-9 George IV BridgeAccess to free PC's and wi-fi, you'll need to become a member to use the facilities but its open to anyone. Super central.
The Balmoral
1 Princes Stafternoon tea and spa
Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian
Princes Streetafternoon tea and spa
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkAt the last tram stop
Waitrose & Partners Comely Bank
38 Comely Bank Rdreally nice groceries
Sightseeing
A great location and a must see! Take some nuts to feed the squirrels, they're very friendly.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceA great location and a must see! Take some nuts to feed the squirrels, they're very friendly.
Stockbridge
A cool area with lots of bars and restaurants
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetPretty looking street that leads to Grassmarket
Thistle Street
Thistle StreetNice street with cute bars and indepedant shops
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StEdinburgh Castle
Castlehill A must do visit, a castle that dominates our city
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 Castlehill A world of illusions
Glenkinchie Distillery
whiskey tour
Gladstone's Land
477B LawnmarketA glimpse into 17 century old town
Drinks & Nightlife
The OX
49-51 London StGastrobar with all the trimmings
Popular tapas place, with great wines and of course finger food. Cozy ambience.
185 locals recommend
Pickles
60 Broughton StPopular tapas place, with great wines and of course finger food. Cozy ambience.
Fantastic traditional pub, often has live music. Great place to find real ales and a warm atmosphere.
49 locals recommend
The Barony
81-85 Broughton StFantastic traditional pub, often has live music. Great place to find real ales and a warm atmosphere.
Great up-beat bar, friendly staff witha good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. A fantastic place to start a night out or grab some grub.Try the Nachos.
Vibrant location.
123 locals recommend
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StGreat up-beat bar, friendly staff witha good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. A fantastic place to start a night out or grab some grub.Try the Nachos.
Vibrant location.
Vintage Victorian bar one of the oldest in town, great atmosphere and range of beers, wines & spirits. Drink with the locals in this central large bar, with small restaurant also worth a visit.
125 locals recommend
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StVintage Victorian bar one of the oldest in town, great atmosphere and range of beers, wines & spirits. Drink with the locals in this central large bar, with small restaurant also worth a visit.
Above the Cafe Royal, stylish cocktail bar, with several function rooms that often host happening club nights. great place to start a night on the town. Check their website for details.
104 locals recommend
The Voodoo Rooms
19a W Register StAbove the Cafe Royal, stylish cocktail bar, with several function rooms that often host happening club nights. great place to start a night on the town. Check their website for details.
The Jam House
5 Queen StreetLive music venue
A Haven from the tourist tatt, in the very centre of the Royal Mile! Amen! Well worth a visit, boasting first rate food and atmosphere, whiskys, craft beers, wines.... just follow the fairy lights!!!
86 locals recommend
Monteiths
61 High StA Haven from the tourist tatt, in the very centre of the Royal Mile! Amen! Well worth a visit, boasting first rate food and atmosphere, whiskys, craft beers, wines.... just follow the fairy lights!!!
Copper Blossom
107 George StGreat bar that serves food and a beautifully painted floor
Hendersons Salad Table Restaurant
94 Hanover StHealthy homely lunch. Vegan / Veggie options
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowNice bar with Boho vibe
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StOld fashioned its cool. Traditional bar
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh Stnice pub
The Barony Bar
81-85 Broughton Streetcheap old fashion bar
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew Squaregreat views
Whighams Wine Cellars
13 Hope StRoseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport Placenice food and amazing decor
The Shore Restaurant
1 Shoregood food too, sometimes live music
The Bon Vivant
4-6 Dean StreetBar with lovely food
Lulu Bar and Nightclub
125b George StOpal Lounge
51A George StreetWhy Not Nightclub
14 George StCabaret Voltaire
36-38 Blair StThe Auld Reekie Tiki Bar
43B Frederick Stcool night club
Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St Nightclub
Shanghai Club
16a George St Carrying on with a party
Food Scene
Fantastic stylish French dining with warm atmosphere, Parisian decor and feel.
173 locals recommend
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StFantastic stylish French dining with warm atmosphere, Parisian decor and feel.
Gourmet coffee at its finest. Expensive yet laidback, thhis coffee house is an ideal place for your morning cofee with an artisitic and alternative vibe.
236 locals recommend
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StGourmet coffee at its finest. Expensive yet laidback, thhis coffee house is an ideal place for your morning cofee with an artisitic and alternative vibe.
This upmarket restaurant and bar serves excellent Scottish cuisine, the seafood is particularly good. A favourite with the New Town locals and a stones throw away from the Tram stop on York Place.
74 locals recommend
Jamie's Italian Edinburgh
54 George StThis upmarket restaurant and bar serves excellent Scottish cuisine, the seafood is particularly good. A favourite with the New Town locals and a stones throw away from the Tram stop on York Place.
Phuket Pavilion
8 Union StThai restaurant.
Arguably the best curry house in Edinburgh. Its always busy as opposite the theatre so book a table. Must visit for curry lovers, and reasonably priced. BYOB.
148 locals recommend
Khushi's
10 Antigua StArguably the best curry house in Edinburgh. Its always busy as opposite the theatre so book a table. Must visit for curry lovers, and reasonably priced. BYOB.
Loon Fung
2 Warriston CresOne of the best Chinnese restarants in town, book a table.
The Honours Brasserie
58A N Castle StBistro dining from Michelin star chef Martin Wishart
Recently refurbed gastrobar with beer garden to die for, head here if the sun shines and you need a refreshment or if it rains for a bite to eat.
162 locals recommend
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlRecently refurbed gastrobar with beer garden to die for, head here if the sun shines and you need a refreshment or if it rains for a bite to eat.
THE place for pizza in Edinburgh. Lively and always busy. They deliver too if you want to stay in.
241 locals recommend
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkTHE place for pizza in Edinburgh. Lively and always busy. They deliver too if you want to stay in.
Ondine
2 George IV Bridgeamazing fish restaurant, quite expensive
The Bon Vivant's Companion
51 Thistle StSo cool, one of my favourites
Embo Deli & Events Catering
29 Haddington PlGreat wraps, little independent deli
Café Marlayne
76 Thistle Stlovely small french restaurant
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London Roadamazing little restaurant
Burr & Co
20 George Stcool coffee bar
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlFab tapas!
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson Stcool restaurant
The Pantry
1 N W Circus Plgreat food kid friendly and soft play area
Ping On Chinese Restaurant
26-32 Deanhaugh Stdelivers chinese
Street Box
53 Raeburn Plthai take away
Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh Stamazing pastries
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton Plgreat pub nice food and kid friendly
YO! Sushi
78 Princes Streetgreat view of castle
Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh Stgood pizza (chain)
The Elephant House
21 George IV BridgeJK ROWLING wrote Harry Potter here
The Dome
14 George Stbar and restaurant
The Tron
9 Hunter Squarevery close to the castle, expensive but beautiful
THIS IS A MUST! michelin star chef pub, serving scottish food and local produce
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdTHIS IS A MUST! michelin star chef pub, serving scottish food and local produce
Francos of Stockbridge
7 Comely Bank RdDelivered Fish and Chips 0131 3323557
The Marshmallow Lady
14 Rodney Stamazing marshmallows at this little shop in Canonmills.
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StShopping
Up-market off license with fantastic friendly staff always keen to to give you a recommendation to suite your tastes. Wide selection of wines, craft beers and of course, malt Whiskeys.
23 locals recommend
Vino
30 Broughton StUp-market off license with fantastic friendly staff always keen to to give you a recommendation to suite your tastes. Wide selection of wines, craft beers and of course, malt Whiskeys.
Shop in style in this luxury setting, fantastic food offerings too and roof top views across the city skyline.
181 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
Shop in style in this luxury setting, fantastic food offerings too and roof top views across the city skyline.
Sweaty Betty
63 George Stcool active wear- brittish brand
House of Fraser
48 Princes Stoldest department store in edinburgh
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith Stgreat department store
St. Stephen Street
vintage stores
Walker Slater
16-20 Victoria Sttweed clothing
Epitome
35 Dundas Stnice clothes
Caoba
56 Raeburn Plcool little independent shop in Stockbridge with brilliant cards
Armstrongs Vintage
81-83 Grassmarketvintage clothing
Those Were The Days Vintage Fashion Boutique
26 St Stephen Stvintage clothes shop on cute street
Hawico Scotland
71 Grassmarketlovely cashmere pieces
Jeffreys Interiors
8 N W Circus PlLovely interiors store
Handbag Heaven Exchange
36 Howe StExchange handbag store
Homer
8 Howe StGorgeous home interiors store
Everything Else
Modern gym space with great facilities.
17 locals recommend
Nuffield Health Edinburgh Omni Fitness & Wellbeing Gym
Modern gym space with great facilities.
COVET
20 Thistle Stcool little boutique
Pam Jenkins
41 Thistle Stamazing shoes
21st Century Kilts 1996 | EDINBURGH
59 High Streetamazing handmade kilts
Prestonfield House
Priestfield Roadmy favourite for afternoon tea
George Street (Stop GL) station
shopping area, high end high street
Princes Street
Princes Streetamazing views of castle. high street stores
Sugar Daddy's Bakery
5 Rodney Stgluten free bakery
Stockbridge Market
Saunders Streeton sundays 9am onwards
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder Streetleft luggage lockers
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes Streetleft luggage lockers and main train station
Water of Leith Cyclepath
routes nearby the apartment
Dundas Street
Dundas Streetart galaries
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlCheckout website for details
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson Stgreat theatre
National Museum of Scotland
brillant for kids
Museum on the Mound
23 The Mound