Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Fantastic atmosphere in this pub, and when the weather is warm it opens up (partly to the road, which isn't ideal but still) to the breeze. Good food, good drink selection. Seating is a comfortable but always a little tight.
85 locals recommend
The Other Place
2-4 Broughton RdFantastic atmosphere in this pub, and when the weather is warm it opens up (partly to the road, which isn't ideal but still) to the breeze. Good food, good drink selection. Seating is a comfortable but always a little tight.
The OX
49-51 London StGood choice of beer, nice atmosphere and friendly staff.
Whether you're after a cardamom bun and a coffee, a loaf of levain to slice up at home, a plate of almond-filled mazarins to share with friends, or a mound of crayfish stacked up high on an open sandwich for lunch, they use the best ingredients in everything they make!
81 locals recommend
Söderberg Bakery Shop
45 Broughton StWhether you're after a cardamom bun and a coffee, a loaf of levain to slice up at home, a plate of almond-filled mazarins to share with friends, or a mound of crayfish stacked up high on an open sandwich for lunch, they use the best ingredients in everything they make!
Walk through this amazing deli shop in Elm Row to the Caffe in the back for lunch and coffee - what a treat! V&C also run the Caffe in Jenners Department Store (top floor), overlooking Princes Street and the Scott Monument.
189 locals recommend
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowWalk through this amazing deli shop in Elm Row to the Caffe in the back for lunch and coffee - what a treat! V&C also run the Caffe in Jenners Department Store (top floor), overlooking Princes Street and the Scott Monument.
Drinks & Nightlife
Amazing cocktail bar with the best bartenders in town, incredible service.
235 locals recommend
Bramble Bar & Lounge
16A Queen StAmazing cocktail bar with the best bartenders in town, incredible service.
What a great place to visit with fantastic views. A little pricey but a great place to head for an aperitif and take in the views of the Forth. Staff are also so attentive and friendly.
84 locals recommend
Harvey Nichols Forth Floor Brasserie and Bar
30-34 St Andrew SquareWhat a great place to visit with fantastic views. A little pricey but a great place to head for an aperitif and take in the views of the Forth. Staff are also so attentive and friendly.
Parks & Nature
Amazing cocktail bar with the best bartenders in town, incredible service.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceAmazing cocktail bar with the best bartenders in town, incredible service.
Arts & Culture
Incredibly well maintained and clean, and the staff were friendly and professional. I liked the Royal historical works most myself but the modern photo portraits were also impressive. Can't ask for much more with free admission.
523 locals recommend
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen StIncredibly well maintained and clean, and the staff were friendly and professional. I liked the Royal historical works most myself but the modern photo portraits were also impressive. Can't ask for much more with free admission.
Great day out for the whole family. Always interesting exhibitions on too.
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Great day out for the whole family. Always interesting exhibitions on too.
Shopping
Incredibly well maintained and clean, and the staff were friendly and professional. I liked the Royal historical works most myself but the modern photo portraits were also impressive. Can't ask for much more with free admission.
325 locals recommend
Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetIncredibly well maintained and clean, and the staff were friendly and professional. I liked the Royal historical works most myself but the modern photo portraits were also impressive. Can't ask for much more with free admission.
Sightseeing
The infamous Edinburgh castle...take in the spectacular views of the city from the courtyard before the entrance.
1961 locals recommend
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillThe infamous Edinburgh castle...take in the spectacular views of the city from the courtyard before the entrance.