Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
The most amazing place for cake and brunch!! I'd advise booking as it's extremely popular!
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreThe most amazing place for cake and brunch!! I'd advise booking as it's extremely popular!
The King's Wark
36 ShoreGood value, traditional grub! I love this place for dinner!
Café Tartine
72 Commercial StExcellent wine, lovely and cosy place to eat and drink!
This is a famous Michelin starred restaurant about 10 minutes from the flat. I highly recommend the tasting lunch!
278 locals recommend
The Kitchin
This is a famous Michelin starred restaurant about 10 minutes from the flat. I highly recommend the tasting lunch!
The Lioness of Leith
21-25 Duke StExcellent for brunch with friends!
Drinks & Nightlife
Sofi’s Bar
63-65 Henderson StThe Bonnington
284 Bonnington RdGood bar for watching sports and eating pub grub
This is an exciting new venue to the area! They often host live music events and the Edinburgh Gin Distillery is based here. It's also recently hosted Dram & Smoke during the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, and the Trainspotting Wrap Party (hello Ewan McGregor fans!). Check out their website for upcoming events!
http://www.biscuitfactory.co.uk/
15 locals recommend
The Biscuit Factory
4-6 Anderson PlThis is an exciting new venue to the area! They often host live music events and the Edinburgh Gin Distillery is based here. It's also recently hosted Dram & Smoke during the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe, and the Trainspotting Wrap Party (hello Ewan McGregor fans!). Check out their website for upcoming events!
http://www.biscuitfactory.co.uk/
This is a great wee pub in the Shore! It's another excellent place for food and drink, and you can sit outside on a rare 'Sunshine on Leith' day!
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlThis is a great wee pub in the Shore! It's another excellent place for food and drink, and you can sit outside on a rare 'Sunshine on Leith' day!
Brass Monkey Leith
362 Leith WalkThe Black Fox
17 Albert PlEntertainment & Activities
This is where the Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed. It was voted Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction and I highly recommend it. Ocean Terminal is also great for dining by the harbour - there is a good mix of restaurants and a couple of bars. There' s a cinema and shopping all under one roof.
332 locals recommend
Ocean Terminal
74 Ocean DrThis is where the Royal Yacht Britannia is berthed. It was voted Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction and I highly recommend it. Ocean Terminal is also great for dining by the harbour - there is a good mix of restaurants and a couple of bars. There' s a cinema and shopping all under one roof.
alien rock
8 Pier PlGreat indoor climbing venue for those who enjoy heights!
With a 25 yard pool, popular for swimming lessons and a large modern gym, fitness studios and dedicated RPM studio, they offer a great choice of activities in the heart of Leith.
http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/leith-victoria-swim-centre
40 locals recommend
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceWith a 25 yard pool, popular for swimming lessons and a large modern gym, fitness studios and dedicated RPM studio, they offer a great choice of activities in the heart of Leith.
http://www.edinburghleisure.co.uk/venues/leith-victoria-swim-centre
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
76 Duke StLarge grocery store for food, drink and household essentials.
Large grocery store for food, drink and household essentials.
100 locals recommend
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrLarge grocery store for food, drink and household essentials.
Co-op Food
114 Dalry RdSmall grocery store for food, drink and household essentials.
Small grocery store for food, drink and household essentials.
115 locals recommend
Scotmid Co-operative
112-120 Easter RdSmall grocery store for food, drink and household essentials.
Tesco Express
4-6 Leith WalkSmall grocery store
Scotmid Co-op
63 E Main StSmall grocery store
Boots
16-20 Earl Grey StPharmacy
Parks & Nature
Follow the Water of Leith through the many beautiful villages in Edinburgh, running alongside the flat in Leith all the way through to Balerno in the south. A must for a sunny day escaping the noise of the city!
109 locals recommend
Water Of Leith Ltd
29 Beaverhall RdFollow the Water of Leith through the many beautiful villages in Edinburgh, running alongside the flat in Leith all the way through to Balerno in the south. A must for a sunny day escaping the noise of the city!
Inverleith Park
I grew up in Joppa, right by the beach. This is a lovely part of the city with lots of lovely little beach side restaurants and cafes. Definitely try out the Beach House and Espie to name just two!
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeI grew up in Joppa, right by the beach. This is a lovely part of the city with lots of lovely little beach side restaurants and cafes. Definitely try out the Beach House and Espie to name just two!
Sightseeing
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveVoted Scotland's best visitor attraction! A must see!
Getting Around
York Place
York PlaceThe first tram stop! There's only one line.....so far!