Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Polentoni
38 Easter Rdlovely little Italian cafe
Excellent Asian bistro.
BYOB
delicious baos, chicken and korean rice.
9 locals recommend
Lucky Yu Canteen
53-55 Leven StExcellent Asian bistro.
BYOB
delicious baos, chicken and korean rice.
The Walnut
9 Leith WalkAmazing little restaurant.
Wonderful food at bargain prices.
Great seafood and great drinks.
Lovely to sit out by the water in summer.
159 locals recommend
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreGreat seafood and great drinks.
Lovely to sit out by the water in summer.
Michellin-starred fine dining restaurant.
Food that excites in opulent surroundings.
51 locals recommend
21212
3 Royal TerraceMichellin-starred fine dining restaurant.
Food that excites in opulent surroundings.
Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 ShoreMichellin-starred deliciousness!
Amazing restaurant with a huge focus on home-grown and local ingredients.
339 locals recommend
The Gardener's Cottage
1 London RoadAmazing restaurant with a huge focus on home-grown and local ingredients.
Amazing French restaurant.
Check out the pre-theatre- 3 courses for 12.95!
173 locals recommend
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StAmazing French restaurant.
Check out the pre-theatre- 3 courses for 12.95!
The Pitt Market
20 Pitt StDelicious street-food market!
The best bread, but also great produce like bacon etc.
14 locals recommend
Twelve Triangles bakery & provisions
22-24 Easter RdThe best bread, but also great produce like bacon etc.
Eleanore
Brilliant fine-dining bistro.
Top Cellar
27-29 Easter RdGreat selection of beers and lagers, and lovely friendly staff.
Small dishes and great wines/cocktails. Lovely to sit outside on a nice day- and just round the corner!
Herringbone Abbeyhill
Small dishes and great wines/cocktails. Lovely to sit outside on a nice day- and just round the corner!
Essentials
Excellent wine and drinks store. Free beer tastings on a Friday and free wine tastings on a Saturday.
Lovely staff/
72 locals recommend
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdExcellent wine and drinks store. Free beer tastings on a Friday and free wine tastings on a Saturday.
Lovely staff/
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdLidl
Dalry RoadDrinks & Nightlife
Excellent bar and music venue. Yummy food also.
Works closely with the local community, so going there is not only fun- it's good for the soul!
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkExcellent bar and music venue. Yummy food also.
Works closely with the local community, so going there is not only fun- it's good for the soul!
Fun Mexican themed bar- go for the margaritas, be tempted by the tasty food, stay for the HUGE tequila selection!
127 locals recommend
The Basement
10a Broughton StFun Mexican themed bar- go for the margaritas, be tempted by the tasty food, stay for the HUGE tequila selection!
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlBullard & Worth
89 Rose St N Lnunique cocktails in a secret detective-themed speakeasy.
The Bon Vivant
55 Thistle Strestaurant and bar
Sightseeing
Stunning views over the city, with a collection of historic monuments and buildings to boot! An excellent walk.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton HillStunning views over the city, with a collection of historic monuments and buildings to boot! An excellent walk.
Take a stroll by the water or sit at one of the numerous bars and restaurants and just take it all in.
69 locals recommend
The Shore station
Take a stroll by the water or sit at one of the numerous bars and restaurants and just take it all in.
Calton Hill
Calton Hillsee above.
Arts & Culture
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlIconic theatre.
Historic theatre which now hosts art exhibitions and music from time to time. Never disappointing.
15 locals recommend
Leith Theatre station
Historic theatre which now hosts art exhibitions and music from time to time. Never disappointing.
Parks & Nature
Lots of different trails to choose from around this iconic hill. Stunning views if you make it to the top. Take a picnic for a romantic lunch, or feed the swans at one of the lakes.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Lots of different trails to choose from around this iconic hill. Stunning views if you make it to the top. Take a picnic for a romantic lunch, or feed the swans at one of the lakes.
Entertainment & Activities
Omni Centre
Greenside Row