Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Great little cocktail space and good quality food (especially the steaks).
86 locals recommend
Monteiths
61 High StGreat little cocktail space and good quality food (especially the steaks).
Wholesome breakfast and brunch but book or get there early; it's not a huge place and fills up quick! Otherwise be prepared to wait!!
55 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StWholesome breakfast and brunch but book or get there early; it's not a huge place and fills up quick! Otherwise be prepared to wait!!
Offers great quality, fresh, vegetarian and vegan options. A relaxed atmosphere to sip a coffee, eat some cake and while away the time.
22 locals recommend
Hendersons
67 Holyrood RdOffers great quality, fresh, vegetarian and vegan options. A relaxed atmosphere to sip a coffee, eat some cake and while away the time.
Excellent food, excellent service and ask for a table close to the rear of the restaurant so you can get the excellent views of Edinburgh Castle. This books up quick so reserve in advance.
156 locals recommend
The Outsider Restaurant
15-16 George IV BridgeExcellent food, excellent service and ask for a table close to the rear of the restaurant so you can get the excellent views of Edinburgh Castle. This books up quick so reserve in advance.
The Devil's Advocate
9 Advocate's ClPopular gastropub. Gets busy.
Popular, cool, hang out making delicious coffee and scrumptious cakes.
101 locals recommend
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StPopular, cool, hang out making delicious coffee and scrumptious cakes.
Another great independent coffee shop if you are not a fan of the big chains. Nice surroundings and freshly prepared quick lunches and baking all made fresh in the hotel kitchen daily.
9 locals recommend
Burr & Co
20 George StAnother great independent coffee shop if you are not a fan of the big chains. Nice surroundings and freshly prepared quick lunches and baking all made fresh in the hotel kitchen daily.
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StLovely staff and broad menu, lovely full breakfasts.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great, informal, welcoming and friendly bar and restaurant. Bookings can be made for the restaurant in advance or drop in when hungry and you can eat in the bar area too assuming seats are available. Very friendly service. Mexican specialities including a huge variety of Tequilas!
127 locals recommend
The Basement
10a Broughton StA great, informal, welcoming and friendly bar and restaurant. Bookings can be made for the restaurant in advance or drop in when hungry and you can eat in the bar area too assuming seats are available. Very friendly service. Mexican specialities including a huge variety of Tequilas!
Interesting cocktails and good views out over Princes Street towards the Castle.
37 locals recommend
Juniper Edinburgh
20 Princes StInteresting cocktails and good views out over Princes Street towards the Castle.
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StEdgy DJ's, Gins galore and yummy cocktails.
There's a restaurant here but we're more interested in the bar. There's an outside terrace great for sipping in the sun.
84 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareThere's a restaurant here but we're more interested in the bar. There's an outside terrace great for sipping in the sun.
Classy hotel bar, ideal for a wee glass of prosecco or a martini to get the night started or if you are looking for a quiet place to catch-up with a friend.
12 locals recommend
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
1 George IV BridgeClassy hotel bar, ideal for a wee glass of prosecco or a martini to get the night started or if you are looking for a quiet place to catch-up with a friend.
The World's End
2-8 High StreetCheap and cheerful bar with a range of ales, lagers and pub grub.
Parks & Nature
The Queen's own park in Edinburgh. Lots of open spaces, ideal for a gentle stroll or a more energetic climb up to the Crags or the top of Arthur's Seat for some amazing views 360 degrees across the whole of Edinburgh.
280 locals recommend
Holyrood Park
Queen's DriveThe Queen's own park in Edinburgh. Lots of open spaces, ideal for a gentle stroll or a more energetic climb up to the Crags or the top of Arthur's Seat for some amazing views 360 degrees across the whole of Edinburgh.
It's free! And it's simply beautiful. All sorts of flora and fauna, exhibitions and a cafe.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceIt's free! And it's simply beautiful. All sorts of flora and fauna, exhibitions and a cafe.
Edinburgh Zoo station
The penguins of course!!
Entertainment & Activities
Edinburgh's Camera Obscura and World of Illusions-unrivalled views Edinburgh's skyline & fun attractions-a good day out for all the family.
437 locals recommend
Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
549 CastlehillEdinburgh's Camera Obscura and World of Illusions-unrivalled views Edinburgh's skyline & fun attractions-a good day out for all the family.
Arts & Culture
The house of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes showcases high-rise living, 17th-century style, at the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. In six rooms split across two levels, the authentically restored tenement shows how people from a variety of backgrounds went about their lives at a time when the cramped Lawnmarket was very much a living, breathing, working part of one of the world's fastest-growing and influential cities.
33 locals recommend
Gladstone's Land
477B LawnmarketThe house of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes showcases high-rise living, 17th-century style, at the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. In six rooms split across two levels, the authentically restored tenement shows how people from a variety of backgrounds went about their lives at a time when the cramped Lawnmarket was very much a living, breathing, working part of one of the world's fastest-growing and influential cities.
If you are looking to learn more about Whisky (and taste some!) this is the place to come. There is also an excellent store selling a huge number of whiskies from all across Scotland.
149 locals recommend
The Scotch Whisky Experience
354 CastlehillIf you are looking to learn more about Whisky (and taste some!) this is the place to come. There is also an excellent store selling a huge number of whiskies from all across Scotland.
Everything Else
Waverley Railway Station
You'll find the tram terminus here. There is also a tram stop at St Andrew's Square. These are the two closest stops.
63 locals recommend
York Place
York PlaceYou'll find the tram terminus here. There is also a tram stop at St Andrew's Square. These are the two closest stops.
This is where the Airport Bus and other Tour Buses for Edinburgh Sightseeing depart from.
35 locals recommend
Waverley Bridge
Waverley BridgeThis is where the Airport Bus and other Tour Buses for Edinburgh Sightseeing depart from.