Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Artisan Roast
57 Broughton StSome say the best coffee in Edinburgh!
The Blue Bear Cafe
9 Brandon TerraceGreat Breakfasts!
Loon Fung
2 Warriston CresEstablished since 1978, top quality Chinese Cuisine
Di Giorgio
1 Brandon TerraceBrew Lab Coffee
6-8 S College StGood coffee, and a place to read/use Laptop.
Turn up and often wait for a table (it's popular); but excellent Scottish cuisine and reasonable prices.
378 locals recommend
The Scran and Scallie
1 Comely Bank RdTurn up and often wait for a table (it's popular); but excellent Scottish cuisine and reasonable prices.
Bar Napoli
75 Hanover StAuthentic Italian cuisine.
Dishoom Edinburgh
3a St Andrew SquareSuper Indian-Fusion cuisine.
The Olive Branch
91 Broughton StRelaxed and pleasant surroundings with good food options.
Great place to sit with a book, with friends, and the coffee and swedish food offerings are super...
126 locals recommend
Söderberg The Meadows
27 Simpson LoanGreat place to sit with a book, with friends, and the coffee and swedish food offerings are super...
Worth a look around for all your organic coffee/cheese etc. Stockbridge is well worth strolling through, and enjoying the water of leith passing through.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetWorth a look around for all your organic coffee/cheese etc. Stockbridge is well worth strolling through, and enjoying the water of leith passing through.
Drinks & Nightlife
Local bar, with nice atmosphere, decent food and occasional live music.
85 locals recommend
The Other Place
2-4 Broughton RdLocal bar, with nice atmosphere, decent food and occasional live music.
Plenty of choice of bars, plenty of history and atmosphere at the famous Grassmarket.
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketPlenty of choice of bars, plenty of history and atmosphere at the famous Grassmarket.
The Dome
14 George StStunning inside, stop a while for a drink or dinner...or both.
Stunning views. Relax in some elegance on the Forth Floor.
84 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareStunning views. Relax in some elegance on the Forth Floor.
Here some traditional music, in one of Edinburgh's most famous pubs.
144 locals recommend
Sandy Bell's
25 Forrest RdHere some traditional music, in one of Edinburgh's most famous pubs.
Parks & Nature
Arthur's Seat
Relax,read a good book, listen to your music..sample the nice coffee nearby...play tennis...play football...have a bbq...
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveRelax,read a good book, listen to your music..sample the nice coffee nearby...play tennis...play football...have a bbq...
Have a walk along the promenade; enjoy some fresh sea air and views of the Forth.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeHave a walk along the promenade; enjoy some fresh sea air and views of the Forth.
In the middle of the city but an enjoyable place to hang out on a nice day.
35 locals recommend
Saint Andrew Square
Saint Andrew SquareIn the middle of the city but an enjoyable place to hang out on a nice day.
Princes Street
Princes StreetTranquil in the city. Enjoy a picnic, have a walk around.
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayEnjoy a walk along the Water of Leith.
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StOpen 0700-2200
Lidl
Newhailes RoadOpen 0700-2200
Entertainment & Activities
Omni Centre
Greenside RowFilmhouse
88 Lothian RdGreat independent Cinema and cafe serving great value Food and Drinks.
Cameo Picturehouse
38 Home StGreat indepedent Film with Bar too
I think this is the best Gym and sports facility in Edinburgh! Worth a pay-as-you go Monthly membership. £7 for 1 off use.
Centre for Sport and Exercise
46 PleasanceI think this is the best Gym and sports facility in Edinburgh! Worth a pay-as-you go Monthly membership. £7 for 1 off use.
Ps & Gs (St Paul & St George) Church
10 Broughton StLocal Evangelical Church
Arts & Culture
National Museum of Scotland
I love the reading room here for quiet and "serious reading". Worth the £5 membership fee.
36 locals recommend
National Library of Scotland
George IV BridgeI love the reading room here for quiet and "serious reading". Worth the £5 membership fee.
Fantasic contemporary and ancient exhibitions.
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdFantasic contemporary and ancient exhibitions.
Getting Around
Tram Stop which will go to the Airport.
Also you can pick up many buses here to Tollcross, Lothian Road and West of the City.
63 locals recommend
York Place
York PlaceTram Stop which will go to the Airport.
Also you can pick up many buses here to Tollcross, Lothian Road and West of the City.
You can catch the number 36 bus to Stockbridge - going down Broughton Road. And to the Shore/Leith in the opposite direction.
Broughton Road
Broughton RoadYou can catch the number 36 bus to Stockbridge - going down Broughton Road. And to the Shore/Leith in the opposite direction.
You can catch the number 8 bus to the Royal Infirmary Hospital, which goes via North Bridge/Royal Mile. A useful bus for a quick hop into town. £1.60 single or £4 for a day ticket.
Rodney Street
Rodney StreetYou can catch the number 8 bus to the Royal Infirmary Hospital, which goes via North Bridge/Royal Mile. A useful bus for a quick hop into town. £1.60 single or £4 for a day ticket.
Waverley Bridge
Waverley BridgeConnect with the Airport Buses and Tourist Buses here.