Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
They do fabulous breakfasts and brunches with locally sourced food - their menu changes depending on what is in season. They open a lot earlier than a lot of other cafes in Edinburgh (8am Mon-Fri) so are great if you are looking for an early breakfast before heading on a sightseeing trip!
55 locals recommend
The Edinburgh Larder
15 Blackfriars StThey do fabulous breakfasts and brunches with locally sourced food - their menu changes depending on what is in season. They open a lot earlier than a lot of other cafes in Edinburgh (8am Mon-Fri) so are great if you are looking for an early breakfast before heading on a sightseeing trip!
It's just round the corner and is very budget friendly. The serving staff are very friendly and the food is great! If you like seafood the Fritturina di Pesce starter is huge - definitely share with friends.
68 locals recommend
Pizzeria 1926
85 Dalry RdIt's just round the corner and is very budget friendly. The serving staff are very friendly and the food is great! If you like seafood the Fritturina di Pesce starter is huge - definitely share with friends.
Our favourite Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, it's within walking distance of the apartment and the owner is lovely! She will cook the dishes according to your preferences i.e. I always ask for very mild and Garry always asks for very hot. It's BYOB and there is no corkage fee.
Nutan's
42 Home StOur favourite Indian restaurant in Edinburgh, it's within walking distance of the apartment and the owner is lovely! She will cook the dishes according to your preferences i.e. I always ask for very mild and Garry always asks for very hot. It's BYOB and there is no corkage fee.
Café Tartine
72 Commercial StThe food is great and the service is friendly!
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceThe food is fabulous and they have lovely cocktails
It does really good food at a relatively cheap price for the area. Traditional Edinburgh pub.
49 locals recommend
The Antiquary Bar
72-78 St Stephen StIt does really good food at a relatively cheap price for the area. Traditional Edinburgh pub.
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetA great Sunday market!
Drinks & Nightlife
It has a fantastic selection of beers and a great atmosphere. The food is a bit hit or miss but definitely come if you like beer.
169 locals recommend
The Hanging Bat
133 Lothian RdIt has a fantastic selection of beers and a great atmosphere. The food is a bit hit or miss but definitely come if you like beer.
It has live music and lots of themed nights! It's worth checking out their website to see what's on/who's playing. Remember you are allowed to dance on the benches.
33 locals recommend
Brewhemia
1A Market StIt has live music and lots of themed nights! It's worth checking out their website to see what's on/who's playing. Remember you are allowed to dance on the benches.
The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StIt's a really cosy cocktail bar with great service
Sightseeing
It's pretty famous and people will ask you if you have seen it. Expect crowds!
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillIt's pretty famous and people will ask you if you have seen it. Expect crowds!
It's a really interesting look at Edinburgh's history - you literally go underground the city on a guided tour. The guides can be pretty funny too - play along!
373 locals recommend
The Real Mary King's Close
2 High StIt's a really interesting look at Edinburgh's history - you literally go underground the city on a guided tour. The guides can be pretty funny too - play along!
Arts & Culture
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StIt's so central and most of it is free
Popular theatre that often has touring productions from London
320 locals recommend
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlPopular theatre that often has touring productions from London
Budget friendly theatre with great discounts for under 25s, students, groups etc. Ask the theatre staff if you are eligible for any discounts.
154 locals recommend
Festival Theatre
13-29 Nicolson StBudget friendly theatre with great discounts for under 25s, students, groups etc. Ask the theatre staff if you are eligible for any discounts.
The Lyceum
30b Grindlay StIt often puts on unusual shows you won't see elsewhere.
Often used by local amateur groups that still offer good quality shows
94 locals recommend
King's Theatre
2 Leven StOften used by local amateur groups that still offer good quality shows
Parks & Nature
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceLarge and peaceful
Lovely and peaceful with lots of locals. Enjoy feeding the swans.
256 locals recommend
Inverleith Park
Lovely and peaceful with lots of locals. Enjoy feeding the swans.
Edinburgh's most popular park area, it gets quite busy on sunny days. Bring a guitar or a BBQ and relax!
615 locals recommend
The Meadows
Melville DriveEdinburgh's most popular park area, it gets quite busy on sunny days. Bring a guitar or a BBQ and relax!
Essentials
Lidl
Dalry RoadCheapest local grocery store
Co-op Food
114 Dalry RdClosest grocery store to the flat
Entertainment & Activities
It has a cinema, laser quest, bowling alley, restaurants and trampoline park
130 locals recommend
Fountain Park
130 Dundee StIt has a cinema, laser quest, bowling alley, restaurants and trampoline park
Royal Observatory
Blackford HillThey offer really interesting talks at reasonable prices
The Stand Comedy Club
5 York PlaceA brilliant comedy club