Guidebook for Edinburgh

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Guidebook for Edinburgh

Food Scene

A snug little taqueria, if you're craving Mexican food -- gets a lot of buzz!
134 locals recommend
Bodega
62 Elm Row
134 locals recommend
A snug little taqueria, if you're craving Mexican food -- gets a lot of buzz!
Our favourite local coffee shop. They know their coffee. Also fantastic sandwiches -- but they're v. limited in quantity, so make sure you go early!
236 locals recommend
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton St
236 locals recommend
Our favourite local coffee shop. They know their coffee. Also fantastic sandwiches -- but they're v. limited in quantity, so make sure you go early!
Great little BYOB restaurant serving delicious food at v. reasonable prices. Reservations a must. There's an Oddbins a block away where you can pick up some wine or beer (Leith Walk and Brunswick Rd).
137 locals recommend
The Walnut
9 Leith Walk
137 locals recommend
Great little BYOB restaurant serving delicious food at v. reasonable prices. Reservations a must. There's an Oddbins a block away where you can pick up some wine or beer (Leith Walk and Brunswick Rd).
The place to get your sourdough bread fix. We recommend the white & the porridge, but all their breads are good really.
171 locals recommend
Twelve Triangles
90 Brunswick St
171 locals recommend
The place to get your sourdough bread fix. We recommend the white & the porridge, but all their breads are good really.
A chain, but still a really solid option for Indian in Edinburgh. Definitely yes to the dal makhani.
212 locals recommend
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew Square
212 locals recommend
A chain, but still a really solid option for Indian in Edinburgh. Definitely yes to the dal makhani.
We love this Turkish restaurant. If you eat meat, their karisik izgara (mixed grill) is fantastic. The imam bayildi is also fab.
29 locals recommend
Ada Restaurant
9a Antigua St
29 locals recommend
We love this Turkish restaurant. If you eat meat, their karisik izgara (mixed grill) is fantastic. The imam bayildi is also fab.
Friendly and informal little Italian deli. Get your paninis here!
46 locals recommend
Gaia
32 Crighton Pl
46 locals recommend
Friendly and informal little Italian deli. Get your paninis here!
Tiny hole-in-the-wall Chinese joint by the university. We think it's some of the best Chinese in the city.
Tasty Noodle
36 Buccleuch St
Tiny hole-in-the-wall Chinese joint by the university. We think it's some of the best Chinese in the city.
Unique set menu venue, constantly inviting guest chefs from around the world. Check their website to see what's on, and be sure to book ahead.
17 locals recommend
Edinburgh Food Studio
158 Dalkeith Rd
17 locals recommend
Unique set menu venue, constantly inviting guest chefs from around the world. Check their website to see what's on, and be sure to book ahead.
A cozy deli that does breakfast/brunch and lunch, with some indoor seating. Sandwiches, salads, quiches, cakes.
50 locals recommend
Broughton Delicatessen
7 Barony St
50 locals recommend
A cozy deli that does breakfast/brunch and lunch, with some indoor seating. Sandwiches, salads, quiches, cakes.
By far the best ice cream in Edinburgh. Get there right after lunch to beat the crowds!
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 Grassmarket
131 locals recommend
By far the best ice cream in Edinburgh. Get there right after lunch to beat the crowds!
Great place to grab a cheap & cheerful Sudanese wrap for lunch if you're in this part of town. Take away or sit in.
24 locals recommend
Nile Valley Cafe
6 Chapel St
24 locals recommend
Great place to grab a cheap & cheerful Sudanese wrap for lunch if you're in this part of town. Take away or sit in.
Scottish fine dining at, well, its finest. Outstanding food by the chef formerly at Norn. Set menu evening meals at surprisingly reasonable prices, and à la carte lunch menu. We rate this place higher than several other much touted (and often more expensive) set menu restaurants in Edi. Bonus: just around the corner!
21 locals recommend
Fhior
36 Broughton St
21 locals recommend
Scottish fine dining at, well, its finest. Outstanding food by the chef formerly at Norn. Set menu evening meals at surprisingly reasonable prices, and à la carte lunch menu. We rate this place higher than several other much touted (and often more expensive) set menu restaurants in Edi. Bonus: just around the corner!
We just discovered this place -- recently opened, family owned, authentically Italian gelateria. Great people-watching on Leith Walk, too.
Bon Bon gelateria Edinburgh
65 Elm Row
We just discovered this place -- recently opened, family owned, authentically Italian gelateria. Great people-watching on Leith Walk, too.
While Edinburgh isn't exactly famous for its Korean food, this is one of the better Korean restaurants in the city. Their japchae and, of course, BBQ options definitely beat the local competition.
6 locals recommend
Korean BBQ
3 Tarvit St
6 locals recommend
While Edinburgh isn't exactly famous for its Korean food, this is one of the better Korean restaurants in the city. Their japchae and, of course, BBQ options definitely beat the local competition.
If you're craving ramen, head here --there's also a branch closer to our place, at the top of Leith Walk. We think their tonkotsu ramen is the best, with burnt shoyu a close second. Salmon & miso also good for non meat eaters.
32 locals recommend
Maki Ramen
13 W Richmond St
32 locals recommend
If you're craving ramen, head here --there's also a branch closer to our place, at the top of Leith Walk. We think their tonkotsu ramen is the best, with burnt shoyu a close second. Salmon & miso also good for non meat eaters.

Drinks & Nightlife

Buzzing, unpretentious gay club over two levels with bars, dance floor and regular cabaret nights
46 locals recommend
CC Blooms
23-24 Greenside Pl
46 locals recommend
Buzzing, unpretentious gay club over two levels with bars, dance floor and regular cabaret nights
Probably the best place to find interesting beer from independent breweries in Edinburgh. Also do food.
37 locals recommend
Salt Horse Beer Shop & Bar
57-61 Blackfriars St
37 locals recommend
Probably the best place to find interesting beer from independent breweries in Edinburgh. Also do food.
Gorgeous pub on Broughton Street. Good selection of beer & gin and solid Broughton St vibes. Has some outdoor seating to catch those afternoon rays.
49 locals recommend
The Barony
81-85 Broughton St
49 locals recommend
Gorgeous pub on Broughton Street. Good selection of beer & gin and solid Broughton St vibes. Has some outdoor seating to catch those afternoon rays.
If the weather's fine out and you fancy sitting outdoors, The Cumberland would be a good bet. Has a lovely outdoor seating area under some picturesque willow trees.
125 locals recommend
The Cumberland Bar
1-3 Cumberland St
125 locals recommend
If the weather's fine out and you fancy sitting outdoors, The Cumberland would be a good bet. Has a lovely outdoor seating area under some picturesque willow trees.
Purveyor of one-of-a-kind whiskies. On the pricier end for whiskies but often delicious.
80 locals recommend
The Scotch Malt Whisky Society
28 Queen St
80 locals recommend
Purveyor of one-of-a-kind whiskies. On the pricier end for whiskies but often delicious.
A family friendly pub with comfy interior decor & outdoor seating.
256 locals recommend
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm Row
256 locals recommend
A family friendly pub with comfy interior decor & outdoor seating.

Essentials

Small independent grocery store on Leith Walk. Good place to pick up fresh veg, eggs, etc. Cash only.
53 locals recommend
Tattie Shaws
35 Elm Row
53 locals recommend
Small independent grocery store on Leith Walk. Good place to pick up fresh veg, eggs, etc. Cash only.
Organic food & household goods shop on Broughton St, just a few minutes up the road. There are also several other mainstream grocery shops nearby the flat (2 Tesco's , a Co-op, etc.).
165 locals recommend
Real Foods
37 Broughton St
165 locals recommend
Organic food & household goods shop on Broughton St, just a few minutes up the road. There are also several other mainstream grocery shops nearby the flat (2 Tesco's , a Co-op, etc.).
Fresh fish! A Broughton St legend.
13 locals recommend
Something Fishy
16A Broughton St
13 locals recommend
Fresh fish! A Broughton St legend.
A good local butcher, with very meaty pies! Their in-house sausages are great.
70 locals recommend
Crombies of Edinburgh
97 Broughton St
70 locals recommend
A good local butcher, with very meaty pies! Their in-house sausages are great.
Good beer selection
49 locals recommend
The Bearded Baker
46 Rodney St
49 locals recommend
Good beer selection
Good place to pick up a bottle of wine on your way home. there's also another wine shop further up Broughton Street (Villeneuve Wines).
23 locals recommend
Vino
30 Broughton St
23 locals recommend
Good place to pick up a bottle of wine on your way home. there's also another wine shop further up Broughton Street (Villeneuve Wines).

Arts & Culture

Contemporary art gallery with a cafe & shop downstairs.
103 locals recommend
Fruitmarket Gallery
45 Market St
103 locals recommend
Contemporary art gallery with a cafe & shop downstairs.
Gorgeous outdoor sculpture garden outside the city. A great day out if you have time to spare. To get there, take the Number 27 or X27 bus from outside Waverley Station; the journey should take 35 minutes.
107 locals recommend
Jupiter Artland
107 locals recommend
Gorgeous outdoor sculpture garden outside the city. A great day out if you have time to spare. To get there, take the Number 27 or X27 bus from outside Waverley Station; the journey should take 35 minutes.
Consistently has good shows on every festival season.
87 locals recommend
Traverse Theatre
10 Cambridge St
87 locals recommend
Consistently has good shows on every festival season.
Fab arts & performance venue by the Meadows and University area. Often have at least several good alternative-type shows on during the Festival. Also a nice plaza/bar area where you can grab a drink & nibbles pre- or post-show.
161 locals recommend
Summerhall
161 locals recommend
Fab arts & performance venue by the Meadows and University area. Often have at least several good alternative-type shows on during the Festival. Also a nice plaza/bar area where you can grab a drink & nibbles pre- or post-show.
A great place to check out some of the dance shows on during the Festival.
8 locals recommend
Dance Base, Scotland's National Centre for Dance
14-16 Grassmarket
8 locals recommend
A great place to check out some of the dance shows on during the Festival.

Parks & Nature

Beautiful, spacious, and relaxing -- great on a sunny day.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum Place
1227 locals recommend
Beautiful, spacious, and relaxing -- great on a sunny day.
A lovely walk by the Water of Leith -- closest entrance to us is 20 Brandon Terrace (Canonmills) which you can follow to Dean Village (Stockbridge).
147 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith Walkway
147 locals recommend
A lovely walk by the Water of Leith -- closest entrance to us is 20 Brandon Terrace (Canonmills) which you can follow to Dean Village (Stockbridge).
Wonderful views of the city & the sea, especially at sundown.
1098 locals recommend
Calton Hill
Calton Hill
1098 locals recommend
Wonderful views of the city & the sea, especially at sundown.

Shopping

Fantastic independent bookshop with regular events. In the Stockbridge area.
21 locals recommend
Golden Hare Books
68 St Stephen St
21 locals recommend
Fantastic independent bookshop with regular events. In the Stockbridge area.
An antiquarian bookshop with gallery space around the corner from the flat -- worth a browse.
McNaughtan's Bookshop
4a Haddington Pl
An antiquarian bookshop with gallery space around the corner from the flat -- worth a browse.
A bustling farmer's market, Sundays 10am-5pm (tho' most stalls begin to close up shop earlier than 5).
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders Street
325 locals recommend
A bustling farmer's market, Sundays 10am-5pm (tho' most stalls begin to close up shop earlier than 5).
Small independent whisky bottler & merchant on the Royal Mile. Also does tastings if you book ahead.
11 locals recommend
Cadenhead's Whisky Shop
172 Canongate
11 locals recommend
Small independent whisky bottler & merchant on the Royal Mile. Also does tastings if you book ahead.
A cozy place to pick out fun jewellery.
10 locals recommend
Hannah Zakari
10 locals recommend
A cozy place to pick out fun jewellery.
Uber hip Scandi-inspired shop focusing on knick-knacks & other things for the home.
14 locals recommend
Lifestory
53 London St
14 locals recommend
Uber hip Scandi-inspired shop focusing on knick-knacks & other things for the home.