Guidebook for Edinburgh
Food Scene
Wonderful place for brunch with AMAZING cakes. I recommend the french toast...
205 locals recommend
Mimi's Bakehouse
63 ShoreWonderful place for brunch with AMAZING cakes. I recommend the french toast...
Think tapas, but from lots of different cultures. Definitely try the deep fried haggis balls.
I.S Edinburgh Restaurant (International Starters)
82 Commercial StThink tapas, but from lots of different cultures. Definitely try the deep fried haggis balls.
Loch Fyne is a national chain, but you'd never guess. Fresh fish and seafood is served here at its finest.
99 locals recommend
Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
23A Pier PlaceLoch Fyne is a national chain, but you'd never guess. Fresh fish and seafood is served here at its finest.
This is my favourite Chinese takeaway place in Edinburgh - you'll find the menu on the noticeboard.
Ocean Takeaway
12 Crighton PlaceThis is my favourite Chinese takeaway place in Edinburgh - you'll find the menu on the noticeboard.
I love tapas, and I love that I don't have to go far to get it! Be sure to order the aubergine crisps, they are magnificent.
57 locals recommend
Tapa
19 Shore PlI love tapas, and I love that I don't have to go far to get it! Be sure to order the aubergine crisps, they are magnificent.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a chain pub, so sensible drinks prices and reasonable pub grub can be relied upon.
26 locals recommend
Cameo Bar
23 Commercial StreetThis is a chain pub, so sensible drinks prices and reasonable pub grub can be relied upon.
Formerly a Seaman's Mission, this building was lavishly restored to host the beautiful Malmaison Hotel. The hotel bar is great for a lavish cocktail.
17 locals recommend
Malmaison Edinburgh
1 Tower PlFormerly a Seaman's Mission, this building was lavishly restored to host the beautiful Malmaison Hotel. The hotel bar is great for a lavish cocktail.
If you want a decent cocktail, this is one of the better options away from George Street. Very busy on weekends, this is a small bar but worth a visit.
85 locals recommend
Dragonfly
52 West PortIf you want a decent cocktail, this is one of the better options away from George Street. Very busy on weekends, this is a small bar but worth a visit.
I love this wee pub. A beautiful conversion of an old dockside building, this bar serves great food as well as good beer and cocktails. Brunch on a weekend is lovely here with the view of the river.
94 locals recommend
The Old Chain Pier
32 Trinity CresI love this wee pub. A beautiful conversion of an old dockside building, this bar serves great food as well as good beer and cocktails. Brunch on a weekend is lovely here with the view of the river.
If the sun's shining, this is my favourite local bar with outside space. Great atmosphere and lots of great food and bar snacks too.
203 locals recommend
Teuchters Landing
1c Dock PlIf the sun's shining, this is my favourite local bar with outside space. Great atmosphere and lots of great food and bar snacks too.
Lovely little bar for cocktails, a bit off the main streets but worth looking out.
281 locals recommend
Roseleaf bar cafe
23-24 Sandport PlaceLovely little bar for cocktails, a bit off the main streets but worth looking out.
Shopping
Good range of high street shops within 100m walk. Lots of chain restaurants too, for when you get hungry!
6 locals recommend
Ocean Terminal
Good range of high street shops within 100m walk. Lots of chain restaurants too, for when you get hungry!
This is a beautiful little gift shop with loads of unusual present ideas. There are lots of prints/photos of Edinburgh to be had which are fantastic souvenirs (and easy to pack!)
34 locals recommend
Flux
80 High StThis is a beautiful little gift shop with loads of unusual present ideas. There are lots of prints/photos of Edinburgh to be had which are fantastic souvenirs (and easy to pack!)
Sightseeing
I love the Botanics... Used to come here as a kid with my parents all the time. The Gardens are within easy walking distance along the cycle path from the flat.
1227 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Arboretum PlaceI love the Botanics... Used to come here as a kid with my parents all the time. The Gardens are within easy walking distance along the cycle path from the flat.
The pathways along the Water of Leith are lovely, and make for a really good walk. You can follow the river all the way out to Balerno to the west of the city, or just take a wander closer to Leith.
53 locals recommend
Water of Leith Walkway
Water of Leith WalkwayThe pathways along the Water of Leith are lovely, and make for a really good walk. You can follow the river all the way out to Balerno to the west of the city, or just take a wander closer to Leith.
A bit concrete-heavy on first glance, this building is actually beautiful. Free guided tours take place on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and are well worth it - advance booking online is essential.
314 locals recommend
Scottish Parliament Building
A bit concrete-heavy on first glance, this building is actually beautiful. Free guided tours take place on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays and are well worth it - advance booking online is essential.
Calton Hill is worth climbing for the views alone, but there are some pretty cool monuments up there too.
Dugald Stewart Monument
Calton HillCalton Hill is worth climbing for the views alone, but there are some pretty cool monuments up there too.
£3 entry, which is well worth paying for this unique view over Princes Street Gardens and the city centre.
302 locals recommend
Scott Monument
£3 entry, which is well worth paying for this unique view over Princes Street Gardens and the city centre.
You can't 'do' Edinburgh without climbing this ancient volcano. Try to pick a clear day and you'll be rewarded with a fantastic view.
1859 locals recommend
Arthur's Seat
You can't 'do' Edinburgh without climbing this ancient volcano. Try to pick a clear day and you'll be rewarded with a fantastic view.
Once owned by the Royal Family, this is now a five-star visitor attraction and a floating piece of history. If nothing else, you get to have a nose around the Queen's bedroom!
630 locals recommend
Royal Yacht Britannia
Ocean DriveOnce owned by the Royal Family, this is now a five-star visitor attraction and a floating piece of history. If nothing else, you get to have a nose around the Queen's bedroom!
Everything Else
My local pool. Full of the original Victorian period features, the 25m pool is great for a workout; alternatively use the sauna/steam room to relax :) The pool timetable is on the flat's notice board.
40 locals recommend
Leith Victoria Swim Centre
Junction PlaceMy local pool. Full of the original Victorian period features, the 25m pool is great for a workout; alternatively use the sauna/steam room to relax :) The pool timetable is on the flat's notice board.
Known locally as "Edinburgh's Seaside". There is a lovely beach (saying nothing about the amount of sunshine!) and the promenade is lovely for a relaxing walk.
447 locals recommend
Portobello Beach Promenade
1 PromenadeKnown locally as "Edinburgh's Seaside". There is a lovely beach (saying nothing about the amount of sunshine!) and the promenade is lovely for a relaxing walk.
Essentials
This is the nearest large supermarket, with pretty much everything you might want grocery-wise. It also stocks power adaptors, toiletries - everything you might have forgotten!
100 locals recommend
Asda Leith Superstore
2 Sandpiper DrThis is the nearest large supermarket, with pretty much everything you might want grocery-wise. It also stocks power adaptors, toiletries - everything you might have forgotten!