Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Origano pizzeria
236 Leith WalkBest Pizzeria in Edinburgh. Lovely setting.
La Favorita
331-325 Leith WalkFantastic Italian Restaurant.
Vittoria on the Walk
113 Brunswick StAnother Fantastic Italian Restaurant.
The Rosehip
43 Rose StI just keep going back to this place. Great Scottish dishes.
Great Setting close to bars and cafes. Fantastic seafood and beef dishes.
45 locals recommend
The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 GrassmarketGreat Setting close to bars and cafes. Fantastic seafood and beef dishes.
Great selection of bakery and cakes. Hot food also served. Perfect for a brunch or early dinner.
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreGreat selection of bakery and cakes. Hot food also served. Perfect for a brunch or early dinner.
The oldest pub in Edinburgh. Difficult to get to unless you are taking a walk around Arthur's Seat or stay in the area. Does have a great selection of food and drink. Great for groups and families. You can hire the old bowling alley at the back, which is great fun
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayThe oldest pub in Edinburgh. Difficult to get to unless you are taking a walk around Arthur's Seat or stay in the area. Does have a great selection of food and drink. Great for groups and families. You can hire the old bowling alley at the back, which is great fun
Perfect spot for a break and quick lunch after walking along the promenade while gazing over the river forth. The chips are great!
275 locals recommend
The Shore Restaurant
1 ShorePerfect spot for a break and quick lunch after walking along the promenade while gazing over the river forth. The chips are great!
Oriental Delight
13 Lochend RdOne of best takeaways in Leith. Great selection of East Asian foods
Kebabish Original
128 Dalry RdBuffalo
12-14 Chapel StAll you can eat. Food from almost every corner of the world and is surprisingly really good quality
58 locals recommend
COSMO
Greenside PlaceAll you can eat. Food from almost every corner of the world and is surprisingly really good quality
Khushi's
10 Antigua StBusy but great Indian restaurant
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlBest Thai food in Edinburgh hands down!!
Drinks & Nightlife
One of the cheaper options on George Street but still expensive. Plays good modern tracks and suitable for most types of nights out.
27 locals recommend
Why Not Nightclub
14 George StOne of the cheaper options on George Street but still expensive. Plays good modern tracks and suitable for most types of nights out.
Probably the best bar in Edinburgh at the moment. Massive venue with rooms to hire. Live music and special events at points throughout the year (mini Octoberfest). One of the more expensive options but has something for everyone.
33 locals recommend
Brewhemia
1A Market StProbably the best bar in Edinburgh at the moment. Massive venue with rooms to hire. Live music and special events at points throughout the year (mini Octoberfest). One of the more expensive options but has something for everyone.
Cheep and cheerful. Hive is always a sure bet for a fun night. Typically for the younger audience.
22 locals recommend
The Hive Nightclub
15-17 Niddry StCheep and cheerful. Hive is always a sure bet for a fun night. Typically for the younger audience.
It's a Weatherspoons. But a nice Weatherspoons. Grand inside and fantastic selection of drink and as always does its reliable pub grub.
17 locals recommend
Caley Picture House
31 Lothian RdIt's a Weatherspoons. But a nice Weatherspoons. Grand inside and fantastic selection of drink and as always does its reliable pub grub.
Woodland Creatures
260-262 Leith WalkFunky bar with good selection of drinks. Great atmosphere.
Grand Cru
79-83 Hanover Strelatively cheap for city centre but good vibe
A Fan of 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s dance music?
The best place to be on a Saturday Night
The Shack Retro Bar & Club
119 Rose StA Fan of 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s dance music?
The best place to be on a Saturday Night
Sightseeing
Best thing to do in Edinburgh.
The walk/hike can be long but the views are worth it. Panoramic views of the city skyline.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Best thing to do in Edinburgh.
The walk/hike can be long but the views are worth it. Panoramic views of the city skyline.
A must for every tourist. It's expensive to get in but you'll be glad you did. Even if your not into your history and culture.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillA must for every tourist. It's expensive to get in but you'll be glad you did. Even if your not into your history and culture.
Calton Hill
Calton HillBest place for views of the city centre
Shopping
Small but sells some very quirky stuff. One of the best places to go for souvenirs that aren't cheesy.
18 locals recommend
Cloud 9 Edinburgh
40 Easter RdSmall but sells some very quirky stuff. One of the best places to go for souvenirs that aren't cheesy.
The grandest store in Edinburgh.
Selling a wide range of fashionable clothes.
Even a walk through the shop is fun event
80 locals recommend
House of Fraser
48 Princes StThe grandest store in Edinburgh.
Selling a wide range of fashionable clothes.
Even a walk through the shop is fun event
Essentials
Sells everything you could need at a reasonable price. Shopped here for years and sometimes still go.
104 locals recommend
Morrisons
Portobello RoadSells everything you could need at a reasonable price. Shopped here for years and sometimes still go.
Arts & Culture
The biggest and best in Edinburgh. World-class plays and theatre performances all year round as well as comedy shows and music events.
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlThe biggest and best in Edinburgh. World-class plays and theatre performances all year round as well as comedy shows and music events.
Parks & Nature
Perfect for a picnic and a stroll through the lovely landscape
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlacePerfect for a picnic and a stroll through the lovely landscape