Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Wonderful bakery, patisserie and coffee shop.
259 Einheimische empfehlen
The Manna House Bakery & Patisserie
22-24 Easter RdWonderful bakery, patisserie and coffee shop.
Tapa
19 Shore PlBrilliant Spanish food and atmosphere
Vittoria on the Walk
3 Brunswick StGood Italian food
Amazing food in a really unusual space and lovely little courtyard. For special occasions.
21 Einheimische empfehlen
Divino Enoteca Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
5 Merchant StAmazing food in a really unusual space and lovely little courtyard. For special occasions.
Pomegranate
1 Antigua StMiddle Eastern food
Slurp at the Kirk
44 Candlemaker RowExcellent Japanese food.
Another good restaurant in a lovely old building close to Calton Hill
87 Einheimische empfehlen
Howies Restaurant
10-14 Victoria StAnother good restaurant in a lovely old building close to Calton Hill
Patisserie Jacob
42 South BridgeGreat coffee and cakes can be had here!
The Mosque Kitchen
31-33 Nicolson SquareGood Indian/Middle Eastern food at really cheap prices.
Fabulous modern Indian food but rather more expensive.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Mithas Indian restaurant
7 Dock PlaceFabulous modern Indian food but rather more expensive.
Great views from the John Lewis cafe - cracking food, coffee and cakes too.
107 Einheimische empfehlen
John Lewis & Partners
60 Leith StGreat views from the John Lewis cafe - cracking food, coffee and cakes too.
As well as the fabulous museum on the top floor the restaurant has unique views and wonderful food.
1377 Einheimische empfehlen
National Museum of Scotland
As well as the fabulous museum on the top floor the restaurant has unique views and wonderful food.
One of the best cup of coffees to be had in Edinburgh and on the Castle's doorstep!
12 Einheimische empfehlen
Cannonball Restaurant & Bar
356 CastlehillOne of the best cup of coffees to be had in Edinburgh and on the Castle's doorstep!
Magnificently weird food in a magnificently weird space. Really unusual cocktails. Not cheap but what an experience!
184 Einheimische empfehlen
TIMBERYARD
10 Lady Lawson StMagnificently weird food in a magnificently weird space. Really unusual cocktails. Not cheap but what an experience!
Tailend
14-15 Albert PlaceProper sit down fish and chips.
Polentoni
38 Easter RdItalian coffee shop and deli
L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
56 Broughton StLovely French food
COSMO
Calton SquareInternational all you can eat restaurant.
Kalpna
2-3 St Patrick SquareVegetarian indian restaurant
Everything Else
Ginger Twist Studio
60 London RdFabulous wool shop!
Cloud 9 Edinburgh
40 Easter RdFlowers and gifts
Main train station at the east end of Princes Street.
269 Einheimische empfehlen
Bahnhof Edinburgh Waverley
Princes StreetMain train station at the east end of Princes Street.
Flughafen Edinburgh
Airport about 8 miles west of city centre.
Fantastic off licence selling craft beers and a good selection of whisky.
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Cornelius Beer & Wine
18-20 Easter RdFantastic off licence selling craft beers and a good selection of whisky.
Drinks & Nightlife
Joseph Pearce
23 Elm RowLaid back bar and good food
An Edinburgh institution - a must visit place for a quick drink or slap up posh nosh meal.
125 Einheimische empfehlen
Cafe Royal
19 W Register StAn Edinburgh institution - a must visit place for a quick drink or slap up posh nosh meal.
The Barony
81-85 Broughton StNo nonsense old fashioned bar!
The Basement
10a Broughton StGreat Tex Mex food and nice friendly bar.
Friendly Easter Road bar with pub grub and cocktails.
106 Einheimische empfehlen
The Mash Tun Bier House & Kitchen
154 Easter RdFriendly Easter Road bar with pub grub and cocktails.
The Safari Lounge
21 Cadzow PlGreat bar and food
Juniper Edinburgh
20 Princes StCocktail time!
Sightseeing
Burg Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillWhat can I say - you have to visit at least once
Very famous Edinburgh Street leading to the Grassmarket and close to the Castle.
123 Einheimische empfehlen
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetVery famous Edinburgh Street leading to the Grassmarket and close to the Castle.
In the heart of the New Town Howe St has a fabulous Playfair church at the bottom and some lovely old streets leading off. Close to Stockbridge and the Water of Leith.
Howe Street
Howe StreetIn the heart of the New Town Howe St has a fabulous Playfair church at the bottom and some lovely old streets leading off. Close to Stockbridge and the Water of Leith.
Princes Street
Princes StreetBeautiful gardens right by the Castle and shops.
The Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's Closelovely museum in an amazing building
Essentials
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdGood for basic groceries
Open 07.00 to 22.00
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkGroceries etc
Open 0600 to 0000
Real Foods
37 Broughton StFor everything whole food/vegetarian/vegan
Arts & Culture
One of Edinburgh's main theatres for musicals and shows
320 Einheimische empfehlen
Edinburgh Playhouse
18-22 Greenside PlOne of Edinburgh's main theatres for musicals and shows
Home to many fine historical portraits and regular exhibitions.
523 Einheimische empfehlen
Schottische Nationalgalerie für Porträts
1 Queen StHome to many fine historical portraits and regular exhibitions.
Pleasance
60 PleasanceFamous Festival venue
Assembly Rooms
54 George StHigh profile venue during the Festival
Shopping
Valvona Crolla
19 Elm RowAn Edinburgh institution. Fabulous Italian deli and cafe.