Guidebook for Edinburgh
Arts & Culture
Awesome museum - great one for rainy days. View from the roof terrace is fantastic!
1378 locals recommend
National Museum of Scotland
Awesome museum - great one for rainy days. View from the roof terrace is fantastic!
Summerhall
Year-round Arts venue, nice cafe and bar too
This is a beautiful curated gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Walk along the leafy water of Leith to get there for a uniquely Edinburgh experience. On Saturdays you can lounge about in the sunshine on the huge Jenck's landforms
1010 locals recommend
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
75 Belford RdThis is a beautiful curated gallery with constantly changing exhibitions. Walk along the leafy water of Leith to get there for a uniquely Edinburgh experience. On Saturdays you can lounge about in the sunshine on the huge Jenck's landforms
Sightseeing
Edinburgh Castle
CastlehillRoyal Mile
Always bustling with activity and street performers
Known for hangings, filth and debauchery during medieval times - now a mecca for Hen and Stag dos !
317 locals recommend
Grassmarket
10 GrassmarketKnown for hangings, filth and debauchery during medieval times - now a mecca for Hen and Stag dos !
Getting Around
Waverley Railway Station
Haymarket station
Food Scene
Tuk Tuk Indian Street Food
1 Leven StGreat value delicious curry
Three Birds
3-5 ViewforthGreat little bistro with constantly changing menu
Indaba
3 Lochrin TerraceSouth African / Venezuelan fusion tapas - surprisingly delicious food!
Cafe Grande
182-184 Bruntsfield PlA Bruntsfield institution, great value food, perfect for brunch.
One of the oldest pubs in Scotland this is a great destination for Sunday lunch after a brisk walk around Arthur's seat.
167 locals recommend
The Sheep Heid Inn
43-45 The CausewayOne of the oldest pubs in Scotland this is a great destination for Sunday lunch after a brisk walk around Arthur's seat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Funky gastro pub which does great cocktails and has a nice beer garden. Our favourite local bar.
92 locals recommend
The Blackbird
37-39 Leven StFunky gastro pub which does great cocktails and has a nice beer garden. Our favourite local bar.
Impossible to find, this is a fantastic hidden gin bar at West End of Princes st (look for a bouncer next to some steps going down near the Ghilie Dhu!
39 locals recommend
Heads & Tales Gin Bar
1a Rutland StreetImpossible to find, this is a fantastic hidden gin bar at West End of Princes st (look for a bouncer next to some steps going down near the Ghilie Dhu!
You know you've had a big night out in Edinburgh if you end up at Fingers! Everyone singing at top of their lungs at 3am!
23 locals recommend
Fingers Piano Bar
61A Frederick StYou know you've had a big night out in Edinburgh if you end up at Fingers! Everyone singing at top of their lungs at 3am!
Panda & Sons
79 Queen StHidden, speakeasy-style cocktail bar
Buzzing brasserie/bar with a range of craft beers and great meal deal offers.
238 locals recommend
Montpeliers
159-161 Bruntsfield PlBuzzing brasserie/bar with a range of craft beers and great meal deal offers.
One of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and a pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is a 36 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and golf clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Open April to October it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
108 locals recommend
The Golf Tavern
30 - 31 Wright's HousesOne of the oldest pubs in Edinburgh, the Golf Tavern was founded in 1456. This buzzing links-side pub serves up cask ales and a pub grub on rustic wood tables. There is a 36 hole pitch and putt on the Links, and golf clubs can be rented for a £5 deposit. Open April to October it's really good fun, and adds an extra element to a pretty normal pub day out!
Parks & Nature
The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve
Hermitage of BraidLovely for walks
Arthur's Seat
Amazing views of Edinburgh from the top!
Essentials
This is an amazing off license with a huge selection of wines, craft beers and whisky. I challenge you to find anyone who knows more about booze than these guys.
14 locals recommend
Drinkmonger
11 Bruntsfield PlThis is an amazing off license with a huge selection of wines, craft beers and whisky. I challenge you to find anyone who knows more about booze than these guys.
Margiotta Warrender Park
77 Warrender Park RdGreat little local supermarket
Frenchys
83 Bruntsfield PlFor all your lady-grooming needs!