Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Ostara
52 Coburg StGreat sport for brunch or breakfast. Top quality coffee.
Classic French bistro food, in a lovely venue that looks out onto the quay and has a conservatory. Perfect for lunch on a sunny day. They also have outdoor seating during the summer.
66 locals recommend
Café Tartine
72 Commercial StClassic French bistro food, in a lovely venue that looks out onto the quay and has a conservatory. Perfect for lunch on a sunny day. They also have outdoor seating during the summer.
Widely regarded as the best restaurant in Edinburgh, and easily one of the best in the country, this 1 Michelin Star restaurant prepares seasonal Scottish ingredients using old-school French techniques. Expect bold flavours, excellent wine and immaculate service.
278 locals recommend
The Kitchin
Widely regarded as the best restaurant in Edinburgh, and easily one of the best in the country, this 1 Michelin Star restaurant prepares seasonal Scottish ingredients using old-school French techniques. Expect bold flavours, excellent wine and immaculate service.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favourite local pub. Down by the water, they have great beer on tap and a huge range of whiskies. Pub grub is no-nonsense and delicious.
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlOur favourite local pub. Down by the water, they have great beer on tap and a huge range of whiskies. Pub grub is no-nonsense and delicious.
A really nice pub in an old Victorian building, serving great beer and nice food. Our second favourite pub in Leith!
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StA really nice pub in an old Victorian building, serving great beer and nice food. Our second favourite pub in Leith!
Yet another lovely pub in Leith. One of a local collection of Swedish pubs (that includes Boda Bar and Victoria Bar), Sofi's is great for a chilled out relaxing evening.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceYet another lovely pub in Leith. One of a local collection of Swedish pubs (that includes Boda Bar and Victoria Bar), Sofi's is great for a chilled out relaxing evening.
Whistlebinkies Live Music Bar
4-6 South BridgeLate bar playing live music until the wee hours
The Jazz Bar
1a Chambers StLate bar playing Jazz and Funk until the wee hours.
Parks & Nature
It's an effort to climb to the top, but you'll be rewarded with the best view of Edinburgh.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
It's an effort to climb to the top, but you'll be rewarded with the best view of Edinburgh.
Lovely park for sunbathing, barbecues or perhaps a game of frisbee.
8 locals recommend
Victoria Park station
Lovely park for sunbathing, barbecues or perhaps a game of frisbee.
A little easier to access than Arthur's seat, the view from here is almost as good, and will be much quieter. My personal favourite for a Sunday stroll!
40 locals recommend
Salisbury Crags
A little easier to access than Arthur's seat, the view from here is almost as good, and will be much quieter. My personal favourite for a Sunday stroll!
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StShopping
The best fishmonger in Scotland, Welch's shop is right by the harbour and has a fantastic array of seafood delights.
10 locals recommend
Welch Fishmongers
23 Pier PlThe best fishmonger in Scotland, Welch's shop is right by the harbour and has a fantastic array of seafood delights.