Guidebook for Edinburgh
Drinks & Nightlife
Folk music every Thursday evening - a bit of a jam session that can be good or fantastic! Go at about 9pm to find a seat.
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The Antiquary Bar
72-78 St Stephen StFolk music every Thursday evening - a bit of a jam session that can be good or fantastic! Go at about 9pm to find a seat.
A wonderful traditional wee freehouse with a great selection of whisky. You can try haggis, neeps and tatties here - not gourmet but cheap, cheerful and warming. Characterful owners!
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Kay’s Bar
39 Jamaica StA wonderful traditional wee freehouse with a great selection of whisky. You can try haggis, neeps and tatties here - not gourmet but cheap, cheerful and warming. Characterful owners!
Cosy and atmospheric - sup cocktails by the fire! Directly across the street from the front door.
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The Last Word Saloon
44 St Stephen StCosy and atmospheric - sup cocktails by the fire! Directly across the street from the front door.
Food Scene
If you fancy some yummy cakes, buns, delicious sandwiches, you can't do much better than Peter's Yard. Larger version over in Quartermile in the old town.
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Söderberg Stockbridge
3 Deanhaugh StIf you fancy some yummy cakes, buns, delicious sandwiches, you can't do much better than Peter's Yard. Larger version over in Quartermile in the old town.
A great choice for a sit in breakfast - 5 minutes from the flat.
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Cowan and Sons
33 Raeburn PlA great choice for a sit in breakfast - 5 minutes from the flat.
Hamiltons
16-18 Hamilton PlI have enjoyed some good lunches here.
Ricks has a good lunch deal - two main courses for a tenner - the choice for the deal is smaller but it is still pretty good.
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Rick's
55A Frederick StreetRicks has a good lunch deal - two main courses for a tenner - the choice for the deal is smaller but it is still pretty good.
An easy choice for good pizza and pasta. Things get quite busy here at the weekend though.
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Pizza Express
1 Deanhaugh StAn easy choice for good pizza and pasta. Things get quite busy here at the weekend though.
The Bon Vivant
4-6 Dean StreetThis was recommended by a guest for excellent food.
This one's an old favourite. Bell's Diner has been here for years and does a mean burger.
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Bells Diner
7 St Stephen StThis one's an old favourite. Bell's Diner has been here for years and does a mean burger.
Friendly Italian coffee bar and deli food - a favourite with the locals.
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Sprio Ltd
39 St Stephen StFriendly Italian coffee bar and deli food - a favourite with the locals.
Hectors is a bar and restaurant - great for brunch and papers at the weekend.
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Hectors
47-49 Deanhaugh StHectors is a bar and restaurant - great for brunch and papers at the weekend.
Essentials
Our wonderful Cheesemonger, famous in Edinburgh, sells meats and cheeses as well as chutneys and oatcakes.
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IJ Mellis Cheesemongers
6 Bakers PlaceOur wonderful Cheesemonger, famous in Edinburgh, sells meats and cheeses as well as chutneys and oatcakes.
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StMini supermarket right around the block.
Sainsbury's Local
32-36 Shandwick PlMini supermarket a short walk from the flat.
Everything Else
Great foodie market held each Sunday from 10am year round. During the warmer months it runs on a Thursday afternoon as well and extra days held around Christmas too - see website for details.
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Stockbridge Market
Saunders StreetGreat foodie market held each Sunday from 10am year round. During the warmer months it runs on a Thursday afternoon as well and extra days held around Christmas too - see website for details.
Recently restored Victorian swimming baths with small gym.
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Glenogle Swim Centre
Glenogle RoadRecently restored Victorian swimming baths with small gym.