Paula's Guidebook
Dinner Recommendations
The King's Wark
36 ShoreBeautiful menu and scenic location on The Shore
Our favourite steak restaurant in Edinburgh! There are a few Chop House restaurants across the city and one just a 5 minute walk from the flat
98 locals recommend
Chop House Leith
102 Constitution StOur favourite steak restaurant in Edinburgh! There are a few Chop House restaurants across the city and one just a 5 minute walk from the flat
Best seafood in Leith. Located on The Shore: we love sitting outside on a nice day with a glass of wine 🍷
159 locals recommend
The Ship On The Shore
ShoreBest seafood in Leith. Located on The Shore: we love sitting outside on a nice day with a glass of wine 🍷
Incredibly great value for money! Steak frites is delicious and only £9.90 🥩
100 locals recommend
Chez Jules
109 Hanover StIncredibly great value for money! Steak frites is delicious and only £9.90 🥩
Favourite Pubs 🍻
Pubs
Good pub grub and a huge beer garden on the Water of Leith. One of our favourite spots to get a pint 🍺
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlGood pub grub and a huge beer garden on the Water of Leith. One of our favourite spots to get a pint 🍺
Great wee pub and they do an amazing Sunday roast. If you’re planning on eating here we’d recommend booking in advance
61 locals recommend
The Village
16 S Fort StGreat wee pub and they do an amazing Sunday roast. If you’re planning on eating here we’d recommend booking in advance
Good selection of craft beers and nice pub grub! They have a pub in leith and one in the city centre
42 locals recommend
Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
81-83 Lothian RdGood selection of craft beers and nice pub grub! They have a pub in leith and one in the city centre
Brunch/Lunch Recommendations
Great brunch spot in Leith! We recommend booking in advance if you go over the weekend
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceGreat brunch spot in Leith! We recommend booking in advance if you go over the weekend
Incredible seafood 🦞 you can walk to portobello beach from the flat in around half an hour… it’s worth the walk!
ShrimpWreck
47-49 Figgate LaneIncredible seafood 🦞 you can walk to portobello beach from the flat in around half an hour… it’s worth the walk!
Bodega - Leith
14-15 Albert PlThe best Mexican in Edinburgh 🇲🇽
Great food and chilled atmosphere: one of our favourite spots for lunch.
199 locals recommend
Nobles Café Bar & Restaurant
44A Constitution StGreat food and chilled atmosphere: one of our favourite spots for lunch.
There’s a few Mimi’s bake houses in Edinburgh, including one in Leith. The cakes are INCREDIBLE and they do a nice brunch too. Book in advance as they’re usually quite busy. Loads of kids/babies and can be quite noisy so not a good idea if you’ve had a late one the night before 😏
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreThere’s a few Mimi’s bake houses in Edinburgh, including one in Leith. The cakes are INCREDIBLE and they do a nice brunch too. Book in advance as they’re usually quite busy. Loads of kids/babies and can be quite noisy so not a good idea if you’ve had a late one the night before 😏
Great bagels… defo don’t go without getting the fried pickles as a side. There’s numerous Bross’ in Edinburgh - Portobello and the St James Quarter are closest to the flat
Bross Bagels Deli St James
4 Little King StreetGreat bagels… defo don’t go without getting the fried pickles as a side. There’s numerous Bross’ in Edinburgh - Portobello and the St James Quarter are closest to the flat
Great breakfast menu and very generous portions! Situated in the New Town
7 locals recommend
Greenwoods Edinburgh
61 Frederick StreetGreat breakfast menu and very generous portions! Situated in the New Town
Sightseeing
Incredible views of the city. You can climb to the top in about 30 mins or if you prefer, you can walk around the pathway which takes about 45 mins
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
Incredible views of the city. You can climb to the top in about 30 mins or if you prefer, you can walk around the pathway which takes about 45 mins
For Harry Potter geeks - this is the street where JK Rowling got her inspiration for Diagon Alley.
If you’re in the area at lunchtime we recommend “Oink” which serves up pulled pork rolls 🤤
123 locals recommend
Victoria Street
Victoria StreetFor Harry Potter geeks - this is the street where JK Rowling got her inspiration for Diagon Alley.
If you’re in the area at lunchtime we recommend “Oink” which serves up pulled pork rolls 🤤
This pop up market is in the Stockbridge area and has loads of local food vendors. Great spot for lunch on a sunny day ☀️
6 locals recommend
The Neighbourgood Market
5 Portgower PlThis pop up market is in the Stockbridge area and has loads of local food vendors. Great spot for lunch on a sunny day ☀️
Just a 20 minute walk from the flat. Great food and atmosphere. They usually have live music on 🎶
87 locals recommend
The Pitt Market
20 Pitt StJust a 20 minute walk from the flat. Great food and atmosphere. They usually have live music on 🎶
On every Saturday and just a 5 minute walk from the flat. Local venders selling food, records, artwork, etc etc. We often grab lunch and a coffee here
72 locals recommend
Leith Market
Commercial StreetOn every Saturday and just a 5 minute walk from the flat. Local venders selling food, records, artwork, etc etc. We often grab lunch and a coffee here
There is no shortage of places to go during the Edinburgh festival however Bristo Square and George Square Gardens (located 2 mins from one another) are the biggest/busiest spots. There’s always loads of food options and there are hundreds of shows (ran by Underbelly and Assembly) to choose from on any given day. A bottle of Prosecco is about £35 so I recommend buying an £8 bottle from the local shop and sneaking it in 😏
Underbelly
There is no shortage of places to go during the Edinburgh festival however Bristo Square and George Square Gardens (located 2 mins from one another) are the biggest/busiest spots. There’s always loads of food options and there are hundreds of shows (ran by Underbelly and Assembly) to choose from on any given day. A bottle of Prosecco is about £35 so I recommend buying an £8 bottle from the local shop and sneaking it in 😏
Coffee Spots
Best coffee spot in Leith. 5 mins walk and seating outside overlooking the Water of Leith.
Williams and Johnson Coffee Co.
1 Customs Wharf