Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Local bar has a large selection of fine whiskies and a good range of Real Ales
56 locals recommend
Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica StGreat Local bar has a large selection of fine whiskies and a good range of Real Ales
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlGreat Place for Breakfast or Brunch
The Canny Man’s pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family.
http://www.bestpubs.co.uk/layout0.asp?pub=105837
95 locals recommend
Canny Mans
237 Morningside RdThe Canny Man’s pub in Morningside is an Edinburgh institution established in 1871 and passed down through generations of the Kerr family.
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Trendy Place for food and drink. Live singer on up stairs in Dirty Martinis
36 locals recommend
Le Monde Hotel
16 George StTrendy Place for food and drink. Live singer on up stairs in Dirty Martinis
Tigerlilly
125 George StTrendy bar for food and cocktails
All Bar One George St Edinburgh
29-31 George StWine Bar also serve good food
Browns Edinburgh
131-133 George StLovely Place to go for Sunday Lunch
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StBeautiful looking bar inside All has a seafood restaurant
The Raeburn
112 Raeburn PlTrendy bar can eat outside
Tonic
34A N Castle StGreat for Cocktails
A secret Bar , Worth a look ,Very strange
A hidden bar fusing the classic Prohibition style Speakeasy and a nod to the Vintage style Barbershop. All we can say is that if you find a Barbers
297 locals recommend
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StA secret Bar , Worth a look ,Very strange
A hidden bar fusing the classic Prohibition style Speakeasy and a nod to the Vintage style Barbershop. All we can say is that if you find a Barbers
Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StNice local place for bar food and drinks
Edinburgh’s most sophisticated wine bar, now open beside La P’tite Folie restaurant. An elegant setting for a light meal or for those who like to relax with friends over a glass
of wine.
19 locals recommend
Le Di vin
9 Randolph PlEdinburgh’s most sophisticated wine bar, now open beside La P’tite Folie restaurant. An elegant setting for a light meal or for those who like to relax with friends over a glass
of wine.
The Bow Bar
80 W BowGreat place for lovers of Real Ale and Whiskey
Cask and Barrel (Southside)
24-26 W Preston StGreat place for lovers of Real Ale and Whiskey
The Cask & Barrel
115 Broughton StGreat Place for Lovers of Real Ale
Frankenstein Pub truly comes alive at the weekends with all the best sporting action on our monster screens & live DJ's from 8pm taking requests via Twitter. We sweep away the tables in our main bar t
19 locals recommend
Frankenstein
26 George IV BridgeFrankenstein Pub truly comes alive at the weekends with all the best sporting action on our monster screens & live DJ's from 8pm taking requests via Twitter. We sweep away the tables in our main bar t
Malones Edinburgh
242 Morrison StLove Irish Music and a pint then get yourself along there
Sandy Bell's is one of the great folk music venues in Edinburgh, known by musicians and lovers of traditional music worldwide. Local musicians have been keeping the spirit
144 locals recommend
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdSandy Bell's is one of the great folk music venues in Edinburgh, known by musicians and lovers of traditional music worldwide. Local musicians have been keeping the spirit
“Fantastic Piano bar!! Great atmosphere, Great people, Amazing piano players from around the world. Fingers is a place to get down and party hard. The locals and regulars know this is a hidden gem
23 locals recommend
Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick St“Fantastic Piano bar!! Great atmosphere, Great people, Amazing piano players from around the world. Fingers is a place to get down and party hard. The locals and regulars know this is a hidden gem
Dusky purple lights cast romantic shadows on the walls of this funky, jazz-centric venue.
Guests dine on the first floor balcony, above the main stage
18 locals recommend
The Jam House
5 Queen Street
Dusky purple lights cast romantic shadows on the walls of this funky, jazz-centric venue.
Guests dine on the first floor balcony, above the main stage
Café Habana doesn't look special from the inside but it's popular with the gay crowd for its liberal atmosphere and great music.
Cafe Habana
22 Greenside PlCafé Habana doesn't look special from the inside but it's popular with the gay crowd for its liberal atmosphere and great music.
GHQ is a popular gay friendly bar with modern and chic interior, where you can relax, dance and listen to great music with friends.
GHQ
4 Picardy PlGHQ is a popular gay friendly bar with modern and chic interior, where you can relax, dance and listen to great music with friends.
Fantasy Palace
12 Shandwick PlLap dancing Bar
BrewDog Edinburgh
143 CowgateBrew their own Beer
Finnegans Wake Edinburgh
9b Victoria StIrish Bar with great live music
Food Scene
Great place for a steak good value for money. You can bring your own bottle of wine
To book call 0131 332 3864
6 locals recommend
Buffalo Grill
1 Raeburn PlaceGreat place for a steak good value for money. You can bring your own bottle of wine
To book call 0131 332 3864
Castle Terrace
33-35 Castle TerraceLovely Place for Lunch Have a set menu whicjh is great value
Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StLocal restaurant for a Pizza
Dusit
49A Thistle StLovely Thai Food Best in Town always book
Great French Restaurant for Lunch. Great Value for money let them know I sent you.
21 locals recommend
La P'tite Folie
9 Randolph PlGreat French Restaurant for Lunch. Great Value for money let them know I sent you.
S Luca
16 Morningside RdFamous for their Ice Cream best in Town
Starbucks
124 High StJust down the road from the house if you need a coffee fix
Costa Coffee
38 Cramond Rd SJust down the road from the house if you need a coffee fix
Gusto
135 George StFun place to eat Italian book on line to get a 20% discount
Well known Italian The Staff are fun and will sign happy birthday to you even if its not your birthday
Bar Roma
39A Queensferry StWell known Italian The Staff are fun and will sign happy birthday to you even if its not your birthday
Ondine
2 George IV BridgeOne of Edinburgh best Seafood Restaurants
Beautiful night views of Edinburgh while having Lunch or Diner on the roof top.
181 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols
Beautiful night views of Edinburgh while having Lunch or Diner on the roof top.
Bells Diner
7 St Stephen StGreat Place for a burger, Book early
Loon Fung
2 Warriston CresBest Chinese Restaurant in Edinburgh . Great Seafood
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketGood good and great value
Nice place to eat washed down with a nice bottle of wine
162 locals recommend
Rollo Restaurant & Wine Bar
108 Raeburn PlNice place to eat washed down with a nice bottle of wine
I must see place at Christmas.
http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com/christmas
Located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, The Dome opened its doors in 1996 and is well known to many as a bar and res
285 locals recommend
The Dome
14 George StI must see place at Christmas.
http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com/christmas
Located in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, The Dome opened its doors in 1996 and is well known to many as a bar and res
Ping On Chinese Restaurant
26-32 Deanhaugh StCan eat there or order a delivery
Famous Indian Restaurant can bring your own bottle
It’s not just the history, the food and the experience that makes Khushi’s such an iconic part of the capital’s landscape
148 locals recommend
Khushi's
10 Antigua StFamous Indian Restaurant can bring your own bottle
It’s not just the history, the food and the experience that makes Khushi’s such an iconic part of the capital’s landscape
Very romantic restaurant
http://www.thewitchery.com/The-Secret-Garden.html
192 locals recommend
The Witchery by the Castle
352 CastlehillVery romantic restaurant
http://www.thewitchery.com/The-Secret-Garden.html
French food Great place to have lunch in the Grassmarket ,you can sit outside on a sunny day
http://www.petitparis-restaurant.co.uk/
51 locals recommend
Petit Paris
38-40 GrassmarketFrench food Great place to have lunch in the Grassmarket ,you can sit outside on a sunny day
http://www.petitparis-restaurant.co.uk/
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeIts different
A rooftop restaurant with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Thai restaurant brings flavour to George Street presenting fusion of delicious authentic cuisine, luxurious surroundings
128 locals recommend
Chaophraya Thai Restaurant
33 Castle StA rooftop restaurant with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Thai restaurant brings flavour to George Street presenting fusion of delicious authentic cuisine, luxurious surroundings
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkGreat Log Oven baked Pizza
MEMORABLE FLAVOURS AND WORLD-CLASS CUISINE. A TRULY OUTSTANDING CULINARY EXPERIENCE, WORTHY OF ITS MICHELIN STAR FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
11 locals recommend
Number One
1 Princes StMEMORABLE FLAVOURS AND WORLD-CLASS CUISINE. A TRULY OUTSTANDING CULINARY EXPERIENCE, WORTHY OF ITS MICHELIN STAR FOR THE 12TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR.
Everything Else
Great day out. Fantastic Paintball site.
To Book call 0131 558 1919
www.bedlampaintball.co.uk
Bedlam Paintball Edinburgh Booking Office
Leith WalkGreat day out. Fantastic Paintball site.
To Book call 0131 558 1919
www.bedlampaintball.co.uk
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetFarmer Market on a Sunday
Learn about whisky. Then you can buy yourself a bottle to take home. Get me one too
6 locals recommend
Whisky Trails
223-225 High StLearn about whisky. Then you can buy yourself a bottle to take home. Get me one too
Domino's Pizza - Edinburgh - Stockbridge
17a Raeburn PlacePhone for a Pizza
Pizza Hut Delivery
101 Raeburn PlPhone for a pizza delivery
Police Scotland
5 Fettes AvePolice station to report any lost property
Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StPharmacy Chemist
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Princes StreetEdinburgh's main train station
Edinburgh Airport
Airport for Edinburgh
Sightseeing
There is record of a parish church in Edinburgh by the year 854, served by a vicar from a monastic house, probably in England. It is possible that the first church, a modest affair.
Scottish Apartments Szálloda
There is record of a parish church in Edinburgh by the year 854, served by a vicar from a monastic house, probably in England. It is possible that the first church, a modest affair.
Edinburgh Zoo
134 Corstorphine RdGo see the only Panda in Europe
You get a great view of Edinburgh form the Top but you need to climb 287 steps first
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
You get a great view of Edinburgh form the Top but you need to climb 287 steps first
Beautiful Gardens go see the the Rock Garden and the Glass Green House
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceBeautiful Gardens go see the the Rock Garden and the Glass Green House
Worth a look also there is a nice shopping mall at Ocean Terminal with a place to to eat.
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveWorth a look also there is a nice shopping mall at Ocean Terminal with a place to to eat.
The walk from Castle to the Palace is called the Royal Mile. Its where the queen stays when she in town. Lots of things to see on that walk.
329 locals recommend
Palace of Holyrood
CanongateThe walk from Castle to the Palace is called the Royal Mile. Its where the queen stays when she in town. Lots of things to see on that walk.
There is record of a parish church in Edinburgh by the year 854, served by a vicar from a monastic house, probably in England. It is possible that the first church, a modest affair.
152 locals recommend
St Giles' Cathedral
High StreetThere is record of a parish church in Edinburgh by the year 854, served by a vicar from a monastic house, probably in England. It is possible that the first church, a modest affair.
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillTry a dram of our favourite liquid
Great Views of Edinburgh if your feeling like a bit of exercise.
The hill itself rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Great Views of Edinburgh if your feeling like a bit of exercise.
The hill itself rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillEdinburgh's No1 attraction
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillCan see the whole of Edinburgh on a Table
Arts & Culture
Modern Art at its Best. You can have coffee and bite to eat here. Worth a visit
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdModern Art at its Best. You can have coffee and bite to eat here. Worth a visit
Small Venue for Stand up Comedy Great for a laugh and a few beers
72 locals recommend
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceSmall Venue for Stand up Comedy Great for a laugh and a few beers
Be afraid be very afraid.Get the history of all the torture and horror of old Edinburgh
151 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Dungeon
31 Market StBe afraid be very afraid.Get the history of all the torture and horror of old Edinburgh
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlWorth checking out whats on when your in town
National Museum of Scotland
Great place to spend a day
Museums Galleries Scotland
33 Waterloo PlArt Museum
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdModern Art Gallery
Some great Plays and shows to be seen there . Check out what's on when your in town
79 locals recommend
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StSome great Plays and shows to be seen there . Check out what's on when your in town
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson Stcheck out what on when your in Town
Omni Centre
Greenside RowWant to see a film
Deep Sea World
Forthside TerraceGo see the sharks . Can even dive with them
International Rugby Ground
Game Date 2015
Wales 15th Feb 2015
Italy 28th Feb 2015
Ireland 21 March 2015
144 locals recommend
BT Murrayfield Stadium
Roseburn StreetInternational Rugby Ground
Game Date 2015
Wales 15th Feb 2015
Italy 28th Feb 2015
Ireland 21 March 2015
Shopping
House of Fraser
48 Princes StOne off Edinburgh's oldest stores
House of Fraser
48 Princes StShopping Store for cloths etc
Harvey Nichols
Famous Store in Edinburgh
Hamilton & Inches
87 George StPlace to buy a engagement ring or to buy an expensive watch
St James Shopping
St James CrescentShoping Center
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrShopping centre
Essentials
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlHand shop for Groceries . Milk eggs bread etc