Food Scene
Brew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College Stthe best artisan coffee in town!
Black Medicine Coffee Co
2 Nicolson StAmazing coffee in a laid back atmosphere.
Locally sourced ingredients and a menu that changes daily, you'll have to book in advance.
28 locals recommend
Field
41 W Nicolson StLocally sourced ingredients and a menu that changes daily, you'll have to book in advance.
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketFreshly made gelato and chocolatier. Great for a sweet tooth.
Best brunch in Edinburgh hands down, and with fresh bread and delicatessen to boot. Great for a Sunday stroll.
75 locals recommend
Victor Hugo Deli
26/27 Melville TerraceBest brunch in Edinburgh hands down, and with fresh bread and delicatessen to boot. Great for a Sunday stroll.
Thai Streetfood in the heart of the old town, amazing pad thai and other dishes. Cash only so be prepared.
257 locals recommend
TING THAI CARAVAN Teviot Place
9 Teviot PlThai Streetfood in the heart of the old town, amazing pad thai and other dishes. Cash only so be prepared.
Edinburgh's oldest pub, complete with a skittles alley. Great views of the city if you plan on walking out.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayEdinburgh's oldest pub, complete with a skittles alley. Great views of the city if you plan on walking out.
El Cartel
64 Thistle StMexican street food with a punk aesthetic, great for lunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Hoot The Redeemer
7 Hanover StreetCool and cosy city centre bar. Try the alcoholic
slushies!
A local secret, perfect for a quiet evening as table service is provided. Great for dates.
92 locals recommend
Under The Stairs
3A Merchant StA local secret, perfect for a quiet evening as table service is provided. Great for dates.
Sneaky Pete's
73 CowgateIndependent Music venue showcasing all that Edinburgh has to offer.
One of my favourite bars, beer and bourbon for £5 and a expert team of cocktail bartenders to make you a drink you wont soon forget.
51 locals recommend
Lucky Liquor Co
39A Queen StOne of my favourite bars, beer and bourbon for £5 and a expert team of cocktail bartenders to make you a drink you wont soon forget.
Local pub with extensive selection of local beers and whiskies.
34 locals recommend
Brass Monkey Drummond Street
14 Drummond StLocal pub with extensive selection of local beers and whiskies.
Parks & Nature
The Meadows
Melville DriveFavourite amongst locals, great for relaxing with a book or a beer.
Entertainment & Activities
Independent cinema with over a century of screenings, complete with a bar its great for movies from blockbusters to arthouse
255 locals recommend
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StIndependent cinema with over a century of screenings, complete with a bar its great for movies from blockbusters to arthouse
Essentials
Local dry cleaners and laundrette who can turn round cloths in a day if needs be.
13 locals recommend
Ace Cleaning Centre
13 S Clerk StLocal dry cleaners and laundrette who can turn round cloths in a day if needs be.
Tesco Metro
Colinton RoadLocal supermarket with all the necessary essentials.