Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon TerraceNice coffee, good prices for breakfast!
Brilliant tapas, nice atmosphere. Authentic dishes and staff. This is one of Edinburgh's busiest restaurants- recommend booking in advance!
57 locals recommend
Cafe Andaluz
77B George StBrilliant tapas, nice atmosphere. Authentic dishes and staff. This is one of Edinburgh's busiest restaurants- recommend booking in advance!
Now called DiGiorgio's but this place is a wee gem. Food is delicious and the service is great.
46 locals recommend
Di Giorgio
1 Brandon TerraceNow called DiGiorgio's but this place is a wee gem. Food is delicious and the service is great.
Pierre Victoire Restaurant
One of our favorites!
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College Stcool coffee bar
The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareAlways popular!
Twenty Princes
20 Princes StCentral location, quality dining
Cuckoo's Bakery
150 Dundas StIf you like cupcakes....
The Newsroom Bar & Eatery
5-11 Leith StReasonable prices
El Cartel
64 Thistle StLove this Mexican! Tacos menu, something a bit different!
Perhaps the best coffee in town?
Small coffee shop known for its ultimate cheese toasties! A must try for anyone whole loves cheese and toast!
66 locals recommend
Cairngorm Coffee
1 Melville PlPerhaps the best coffee in town?
Small coffee shop known for its ultimate cheese toasties! A must try for anyone whole loves cheese and toast!
Everything Else
Loulabelles Beauty
40 Rodney StBest shellac in Edinburgh!
Popular with veggies and very close to flat. Just take a short walk alongside the water of Leith.
87 locals recommend
Earthy Canonmills
1 CanonmillsPopular with veggies and very close to flat. Just take a short walk alongside the water of Leith.
Very handy if you are planning to dine in!
There is also a pharmacy in this store if any of your party is unwell.
333 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StVery handy if you are planning to dine in!
There is also a pharmacy in this store if any of your party is unwell.
Pleasance
60 PleasancePopular Fringe venue
Ideal for a quick drink and to soak up the festival atmosphere.
Food stalls are also available for snacks
11 locals recommend
Underbelly
Ideal for a quick drink and to soak up the festival atmosphere.
Food stalls are also available for snacks
Lovely outdoor seating and vintage Edinburgh Gin theme this year!
35 locals recommend
Saint Andrew Square
Saint Andrew SquareLovely outdoor seating and vintage Edinburgh Gin theme this year!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Other Place
2-4 Broughton RdNew(ish) and always busy!
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdCraft beer and the bar staff know their stuff
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StHidden bar!
Mother India's Cafe
3-5 Infirmary StSmall Indian tapas dish
Sygn
15 Charlotte LnCheap burgers and nice cocktails!
Cross & Corner
1 CanonmillsVery handy to flat! Breakfasts, lunch and dinner served here
Burger Meats Bun
1 Forth StFor any burger lovers!
Treacle Bar & Kitchen
39-41 Broughton StBusy bar/restaurant at the top of Broughton Road
Centrally located if attending any shows this side of town
13 locals recommend
The Bier Keller - Picardy Place
Centrally located if attending any shows this side of town
Newly opened. Try the 'Blazing bird' if you like your spices!
7 locals recommend
Las Iguanas - Edinburgh
141-143 George StNewly opened. Try the 'Blazing bird' if you like your spices!
Entertainment & Activities
Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StKids love it