Kerstin’s guidebook
Pubs
A great little place with a lot of history. The local community has fought hard to keep this bar from getting demolished a few years back. Fantastic for live music as well, they have regular tiny concerts on and jam sessions every Tuesday and Thursday night. One of my favourite places to hang out for an evening!
96 locals recommend
Leith Depot
138-142 Leith WalkA great little place with a lot of history. The local community has fought hard to keep this bar from getting demolished a few years back. Fantastic for live music as well, they have regular tiny concerts on and jam sessions every Tuesday and Thursday night. One of my favourite places to hang out for an evening!
Another good location for live music on Leith Walk, plus a nice selection of whisky (especially my favourite, Lagavulin!)
The Mother Superior
96 98 Leith WalkAnother good location for live music on Leith Walk, plus a nice selection of whisky (especially my favourite, Lagavulin!)
Old school pub, great if you want to have a pint outside next to the water at the Shore
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlOld school pub, great if you want to have a pint outside next to the water at the Shore
Takeout Food
My favourite place to go when I'm too lazy to cook. Showing off the great variety of local cuisines Edinburgh has to offer, this little hole in the wall serves authentic Venezuelan food! Always get lots of Pico de Gallo with your order.
Orinoco Latín Food
281 Leith WalkMy favourite place to go when I'm too lazy to cook. Showing off the great variety of local cuisines Edinburgh has to offer, this little hole in the wall serves authentic Venezuelan food! Always get lots of Pico de Gallo with your order.
Sometimes you just need a kebab, and this place definitely does the best ones.
8 locals recommend
Simply Greek
12 Crighton PlaceSometimes you just need a kebab, and this place definitely does the best ones.
Food scene
If you're visiting Scotland from abroad you have to try the Indian food. Since we have a large population of people whose origins are in India there are many fantastic Indian restaurants here, and they usually manage to offer a mix of authentic dishes and local variations. Kahani is one of my go-to places.
11 locals recommend
Kahani Indian Restaurant
10/11 Antigua StIf you're visiting Scotland from abroad you have to try the Indian food. Since we have a large population of people whose origins are in India there are many fantastic Indian restaurants here, and they usually manage to offer a mix of authentic dishes and local variations. Kahani is one of my go-to places.
One of my favourite things to do on a nice Sunday is walk up to Grassmarket and get some scoops of Mary's brilliant ice cream. There is always a line, but don't be put off by that, it moves quickly and it is well worth the wait!
131 locals recommend
Mary's Milk Bar
19 GrassmarketOne of my favourite things to do on a nice Sunday is walk up to Grassmarket and get some scoops of Mary's brilliant ice cream. There is always a line, but don't be put off by that, it moves quickly and it is well worth the wait!
If you want to see what wonderful things can be done with local produce, this is the place to go.
6 locals recommend
Heron
91A Henderson StreetIf you want to see what wonderful things can be done with local produce, this is the place to go.
Shops
You will find the best locally produced charcuterie here, plus any accompaniments. How about a picnic in Leith Links?
East Coast Cured
3 Restalrig RdYou will find the best locally produced charcuterie here, plus any accompaniments. How about a picnic in Leith Links?
If you are looking for some souvenirs from local, independent makers this is the place to go
38 locals recommend
Curiouser & Curiouser
93 Broughton StIf you are looking for some souvenirs from local, independent makers this is the place to go